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Waders Cottage

Appledore, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • This former fishermen's cottage is close to a bustling quay, shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs   
  • Features include a beautifully presented open-plan lounge/diner, a wood burner, and quaint courtyard
  • A great base for exploring all North Devon has to offer – why not take the seasonal ferry to Instow?  
Property code: OC-WADER

Appledore itself offers an array of activities, intriguing shops, friendly pubs, quaint cafes and restaurants serving seafood as a speciality. Visit Appledore’s Maritime Museum and discover its seafaring history or take a boat trip from the quayside and go deep-sea fishing. The golden sandy beach at Westward Ho! is just a mile away or you can take a foot ferry across the estuary to the sandy beach at Instow, where you’ll find the Royal Devon Yacht Club. If you’re a keen golfer, you can head to the Royal Devon Golf Club in Westward Ho!. The local area also offers the historic towns of Clovelly and Hartland, the ancient pannier market town of Bideford and attractions such as Arlington Court and RHS Gardens Rosemoor.

This quaint cottage features an open-plan lounge/diner with a solid oak floor. Set behind the dining room table is a library across one wall, perfect if you enjoy relaxing with a good book during your holiday. In the lounge, on a cold evening snuggle around on the comfortable sofa in front of the wood burner and watch the Smart TV or a DVD player. The kitchen is well-equipped and includes a gas range oven and hood, integrated appliances including microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, stand alone stainless steel fridge/freezer and quartz work surfaces. From the open-plan living room/diner, the stairs take you to the first floor where you’ll find a well-presented double bedroom featuring oak flooring and a wall mounted flat screen. There is also a separate shower room with WC and underfloor heating on this level.

Double doors lead from the kitchen on to a small, enclosed courtyard with decking and outside seating – the perfect spot to relax after a long day of exploring the local area.

  • Bedrooms – 1 double
  • Bathrooms - shower room with WC and under floor heating
  • Gas range oven and hood, integrated microwave
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
  • Stand-alone stainless steel fridge/freezer
  • Smart TV and DVD player, plus further TV (not Smart TV) in the bedroom
  • Wood burner
  • Regret no babies or children
  • Parking close by
  • Beach, shop and pubs within walking distance
  • Arrival: 14:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rodney 2nd June 2026

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Very nice cottage but not easy for people of our age (80&78)Difficulty in getting up and down the stairs to the toilet and bedroom.

Reviewed by Jude 19th April 2026

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Lovely compact cottage in centre of appledore Cosy & Well equipped - excellent cooker. Fridge freezer - light airy kitchen. Small outdoor area - decked with lovely trees and seating area. Our favourite spot is the upstairs viewing area - where we enjoyed morning coffee overlooking river and views across to Braunton

Reviewed by Aivars 12th April 2026

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Reviewed by David 26th February 2026

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The cottage was outstanding and very relaxing to stay in,a large and diverse book collection to pick from incase the weather is bad but even then you can sit in the back room observatory and watch the weather rolling up the estuary, we had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Reviewed by William 25th October 2025

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Waders cottage is comfortable. It is decorated and furnished throughout to a very high standard . Perfect for us . The upstairs sitting room looking down the estuary is an added bonus! The street is narrow , but you can unpack outside then the car park is just a short walk away . Appledore is a delightful little place, scenic and with lots of pubs Read moreand eateries easily reached on foot . We enjoyed our stay very much . There was not a hair drier and thats the only thing it lacked ! Hide

Reviewed by Sian 11th October 2025

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Reviewed by Tony 27th September 2025

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The Cottage was perfect for us ideally situated for walking in and around Appledore visiting local area via bus and car.

Reviewed by Julie 20th September 2025

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Reviewed by Lin 13th September 2025

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A lovely comfortable cottage, perfect for a couple. Very well appointed throughout. Great location for the village and walks from cottage to the Skern and coast path beyond. Convenient and reasonably priced long stay carpark nearby.

Reviewed by John 6th September 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 19th July 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 21st June 2025

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Reviewed by Milton 14th June 2025

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Ideal location in a lovely seaside town. A beautiful house with a great courtyard as well as a surprising upstairs sitting room with sea views. The nearest pub, at about fifty metres distance, is excellent for those who like such things .... we did! We bought a local parking ticket for our week for 30 which worked well. The car park is only about 2Read more50metres from the house and felt entirely safe. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 24th May 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay in this property. It is well located, easy to find and is near to parking. The property is easy to the eye as you enter. All the modern necessities of life are there and the WiFi is much faster then we're used to. The kitchen is well thought out and equipped. Appledore is a beautiful place, we've been many times and wouldRead more happily recommend the location and property. We would definitely stay again, it has a welcoming feel and you feel at home the moment you enter.. Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 19th October 2024

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Great location. Steep stairs. Top end equipment and furniture.

Reviewed by Caroline 21st September 2024

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Reviewed by Audrey 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Penny 24th August 2024

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Excellent location. Unload quickly (everyone is used to it!) then follow the one way road for a free parking space. If not there is a large car park with reasonable charges for the week. There is also another little car park on the way back round to the big one. Property is lovely and well equipped. You will need to bring own towels and a hairdryerRead more. It has a DVD player as well as all the usual channels, plus loads of books. Pub is 100 yards away and small shop is walkable along the front! Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 27th July 2024

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Waders Cottage is in an ideal location in a beautiful little Devon village which has all you could want, pubs,shops cafes and a lovely sea front all within a 5 minute walk. We had a lovely holiday with ideal sunny weather. Waders Cottage however is not 4 star standard, needs modernising, and a better standard of cleaning. A litte care and attentionRead more a welcome pack and nice towels and bedding and this could easily be a very good 4 star cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Liz 6th July 2024

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Reviewed by Barry 22nd June 2024

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The location was perfect,close to friendly pubs and restaurants,but unfortunately the cottage is very tired ,and not as nice as in photographs,it needs a thoroughly good spring clean ,crockery chipped ,bathroom needs total renewal very old and dated,lounge furniture very uncomfortable ,very small telly in bedroom,unfortunately would not stay here aRead moregain, Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 8th June 2024

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Lovely well equipped comfortable cottage, very clean. Lovely views from the upstairs windows. Appledore is s fantastic peaceful place to stay. We would recommend a visit to Market Street Kitchen cafe the food is very good. Some lovely places to visit are Clovelly, Instow, Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway. Parking was easy in the Churchfields car parRead morek 30 for the week, only a short walk to the cottage. Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.