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July Cottage

West Down, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A homely cottage full of countryside charm in the pretty village of West Down with it's local character Inn
  • Many original features and special touches, including a doggy shower for your four-legged friends
  • Explore the beautiful local beaches of Woolacombe and Saunton both within driving distance from the village of West Down
Property code: OC-JULYCO

This charming tucked away terraced cottage is stylishly presented whilst retaining its original character and is a great North Devon bolt hole for couples or small families together with their canine companion. In the heart of the village of West Down, July Cottage is convenient for the popular Crown Inn, a 17th Century freehouse and also the well supported community village stores. Close to the cottage is the community field were your four legged friend can stretch their legs, there's even a dog shower awaiting those muddy paws on their return!

The cottage is well located for guests to visit the golden sandy beaches of Woolacombe and Putsborough, both around a 15 minute drive away and ideal for surfers and beach lovers with its rolling, unbroken surf and views out towards Lundy Island. The high moors, deep valleys and sparkling rivers of Exmoor National Park beckon for other memorable days out. The harbour town of Ilfracombe with Damien Hirst’s bronze sculpture Verity, its many individual shops, cafes and restaurants is nearby and well worth a visit too.

Approached via a pedestrian walkway, entry is via the porch.  Behind the stable doors is an open plan kitchen/dining/living room with central staircase. On one side of the room is the kitchen and dining area, complete with tiled floor. There is a well fitted kitchen with a dining table set to the rear. The living area has oak flooring and a feature fireplace with log burner, ideal for cosy evenings. The cottage has a Smart TV and there is space under the stairs for a dog basket.

Upstairs is an attractive double bedroom, with exposed beams and oak latched door. Across the landing is a modern bathroom with ¾ compact bath with fitted shower over the bath. In addition there is also a well-presented children's room with approx. bed sizes - bottom single bed 6' 6" x 2' 6" and raised single bed 5' 7" x 2' 6" with bed guard).

Opposite the cottage is an enclosed slightly raised terrace where guests can sit and relax. The cottage also benefits from its own ‘beach’ garden with unique outside seating and this is located a few yards away down a shared path, which also leads to the community field.

Please note the maximum occupancy of the cottage is up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with log burner, Smart TV Kitchen area with induction hob, electric oven, microwave, washing machine, fridge/freezer, digital radio. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bathroom with ¾ compact bath with fitted shower over, heated towel rail, WC and basinBedroom 2 (Children's) with bottom single bed 6' 6" x 2' 6" and raised single bed 5' 7" x 2' 6" with bed guard)- suitable only for children.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. WiFi. O2 mobile signal booster. No smoking. Two pets welcome. Dog shower. Travel cot. Highchair. Stairgate. A selection of books and games. Complimentary basket of logs. Patio furniture. Parking is in the free village car park approx. 60m from the cottage. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday. 

 

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin with small single beds (6'6" x 2'6" and 5'7" x 2'6") suitable for children only.
  • Property suitable for 2 adults only and 2 children
  • 1 bathroom with compact bath, shower over and WC
  • Induction hob, electric oven, microwave, washing machine, fridge/freezer
  • Welcome pack
  • 1 wood burner with a basket of logs
  • Smart TV, DAB radio, books and games
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Travel cot, highchair and  stairgate
  • Raised terrace with table and chairs, garden with seating
  • Free public parking in nearby car park (60 metres)
  • Pub and shop 0.1 miles, beach 5 miles
  • Please note, maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children due to the size of the single beds
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Julie Marwood-Jones

This property is personally managed by Julie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lorraine 17th April 2025

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Cute cottage in a friendly village. Easy access to all the places of interest that we wanted to visit. Would book again.

Reviewed by Carolyn 8th April 2025

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Lovely cottage with lots of character. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Great location for exploring the area. A short walk back to the car park for loading/unloading, could be a little awkward for anyone with mobility issues. Great community shop. We really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Jane 28th March 2025

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The peaceful little cottage was cosy, clean and thoughtfully decorated with some lovely quirky touches. Pretty and comfortable bedrooms. A little dark downstairs, but comfy sofa, log burner and nice little kitchen area with everything you need. Ideal for a couple or family with younger children. Lovely cool seaside colours. No direct accesRead mores to a garden so dog owners have a short, but safe and quiet, off road walk to the private enclosed garden and the community field beyond. Very quiet village. Friendly pub and well stocked community shop within a few minutes walk. No problem parking. Short drive to amazing beaches. Hide

Reviewed by Tomas 6th October 2024

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Reviewed by Anna 17th September 2024

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We enjoyed our stay at July cottage, despite some cleanliness issues which we have raised with the owner separately. The location in the village is lovely, on a very sweet pedestrianised lane, and the village itself is about 20mins from Saunton, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe, using narrow country roads mostly. The space is well organised and decoraRead moreted, and we had most things we needed for our stay. It's worth taking extra logs for the fire - we stayed at the end of summer when days were around 18 and the cottage was chilly at night, probably because it has very thick walls, so we needed the heat of the fire. Accessibility notes as someone who has mobility issues with a knee injury - there are steps between the main bedroom and bathroom once you're upstairs. The shower screen opens outwards into the bathroom to allow more space to climb in and out of the bath. A non-slip bath mat is provided. There are a couple of types of cobbles on the wall from the car park to cottage, and the ground is generally uneven. I found these cobbles slippery in wet weather. If you arrive on the dark, make sure you have a torch to walk to the cottage. If you're planning to use the second bedroom as an adult be aware it's a small single bed very low to the ground and isn't particularly comfortable. We would consider returning if assurances were made about the cleanliness issues we've raised. Hide

Reviewed by Sabrina 21st July 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 19th May 2024

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A gorgeous little cottage set in a quaint quiet village and perfectly placed for Devon adventures! It is equipped with everything you need with little treats left to enjoy on arrival. The staff and regulars at the local pub 'The Crown' were so welcoming and the food delicious. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return.

Reviewed by Helen 15th April 2024

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Great little cosy cottage with all the home comforts. Fantastic location with lots of beautiful beaches and places to visit on your doorstep. Great local village shop - all run by volunteers.

Reviewed by Karen 4th April 2024

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The cottage is home away from home. Beautiful and comfortable. If you have dogs it is dog friendly and there is a private garden less that a minute from the cottage which is enclosed for your dogs to do their business. Its in a great location close to all the local beaches. The locals were incredibly friendly and helpful. The cottage has a doggy shRead moreower in the front porch which on rainy days is welcome especially after beach walks. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 4th January 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage centrally located to visit north Devon. No parking at the property as it is tucked away in a pedestrian part which is lovely as you get no cars driving past.

Reviewed by Marc 28th December 2023

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Lovely comfortable cottage, felt like home. Lovely quiet village with local shop and busy pub

Reviewed by Yvonne 4th November 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Edward 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by John 2nd September 2023

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July cottage is a fab little place. The whole family enjoyed our stay. It was very relaxing and so quite. Also it's only a short journey to some amazing beaches and walks, which the kids and dog loved. Would highly recommend a stay at July cottage (West Down ) and we hope to be back soon.

Reviewed by Tomasz 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Carolyn 24th May 2023

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