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Rose Cottage At Fairview

West Down, near Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
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At a glance

  • Idyllic rural retreat set amongst 12 acres of rolling countryside with games room, tennis court and  garden
  • Woolacombe beach renowned for its golden sands and the picturesque village of Ilfracombe with pretty harbour, cafes, restaurants, arcades, boat trips, fishing and pubs are within easy reach
  • Perfectly situated to enjoy the best of North Devon and within easy reach of sandy beaches like Croyde and Saunton, Exmoor National Park, The South West Coastal Path, Arlington Court, Watermouth Castle, Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Exmoor Zoo and the famous cobbled streets of Clovelly
Property code: OC-57907

This delightful property is located in the North Devon countryside and provides an idyllic country retreat, yet within a short car journey from beautiful Woolacombe beach which is renowned for its three-mile stretch of golden sand, facilities and life guards that ensure safe family swimming during the summer months. Further afield, you have the picturesque villages of Saunton, Croyde and Braunton known for their sandy beaches and some of the best surf this country has to offer. During your stay, a visit to Ilfracombe Harbour is a must, boasting an array of cafes, shops and restaurants along the water’s edge as well as a dog friendly beach.

As you enter this delightful cottage, you are greeted by the open-plan lounge/diner. The lounge area is the perfect space to sit back and relax with a good book or enjoy a movie or two on the TV/DVD. The dining area offers seating for up to four guests, so you can enjoy a hearty meal after a long day of exploring. Following on through the property you have the kitchen area, which offers a gas oven and hob, fridge/freezer and microwave. Also available for guest use is a shared washing machine and tumble dryer which is located in the laundry room on the grounds. Heading on up the stairs from the lounge/dining area you will find bedrooms, one double with countryside views and a light and airy twin zip-and-link (which can be made into as a super-king-size on request). You will also find the shower room here, which offers a shower and WC.

Venture outside and you will find a garden area with lawn, garden furniture and gas BBQ. Also feel free to enjoy beautiful walks nearby, boasting stunning views of the North Devon rolling countryside. Guests are able to make use of the shared on-site tennis court and games room with football table, pool table, darts board and more.

  • 2 Bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king on request)
  • 1 Shower room with shower and WC
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Shared washing machine and tumble dryer available
  • Shared tennis court and games room
  • Enclosed garden with gas BBQ available
  • Beach 3 miles, shops 1 miles and pub 1 miles
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Adjoined to the owner's home
  • Dogs not allowed in owners fields due to owners ponies - there is a dog walking field at the top of the barns for guests to use
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 14th June 2026

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We enjoyed our stay in the cottage. All was as described, lovely quiet location, but not too far from the coast and surrounding area. Helen was very welcoming and checked to make sure all was well with the cottage. There were home made muffins and milk in the fridge to welcome us. The turn into and our of the drive is a little tight, but there are Read moremirrors on the opposite bank to help. All in all would definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Kath 7th June 2026

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Reviewed by Robin 2nd June 2026

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Quaint, compact and good location. But in my experience - in need of some TLC

Reviewed by Lesley 1st May 2026

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Very comfortable cottage in a lovely quiet location. Central to many areas to visit and lovely beaches nearby. Helen and her daughter were very welcoming and made us feel at home.

Reviewed by Lynnette 28th February 2026

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Lovely cottage, very comfortable, brilliant few days to recharge our batteries. Helen (the owner) was very friendly, but not intrusive. The lemon muffins were delicious and a lovely touch. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Jon 31st January 2026

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Lovely cosy little cottage ideally located for a weekend in North Devon. A nice touch with Lemon Muffins awaiting us on our arrival. We will definitely book again when we next visit.

Reviewed by Tracy 24th December 2025

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Reviewed by Kevin 14th November 2025

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Cottage lovely on arrival with red roses and lemon muffins awaiting us. Towels and bed lined smelt lovely and fresh. All sorts of tea and coffee available for us to use. Great field for the dogs to enjoy. Close to Woolacombe and Ilfracombe which is very handy as both lovely places to visit. Overall a fantastic experience

Reviewed by Pauline 24th October 2025

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The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped from lovely lemon cakes as a welcome to lovely comfy beds and all that goes toward having a lovely relaxing holiday the games room was a godsend as the weather was a bit on the dire side at times but my daughter and son in law are good use of it most evenings our dog was very happy in the courtyard Read moregarden. Hoping to return next year, Helen is a lovely lady. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 26th September 2025

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Good value for money. Lovely relaxing week Dog enjoyed his 1st encounter with chickens

Reviewed by Marion 13th September 2025

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Great cottage, cozy. Perfect, lovely enclosed garden for your furry friends

Reviewed by Karen 6th September 2025

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Reviewed by Lee 22nd August 2025

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The cottage is really quite charming and has a lovely homely feel about it. The Owner was there to great us and show us around, some lovely home made lemon muffins to welcome us were delicious. Cottage is perfect for a little getaway, the games room was a nice bonus. The cottage is situated close to the necessary shops and nicely placed for visitinRead moreg Devon and Cornwall. If the weather is great- definitely check out Woolacombe Beach- amazing and some nice little shops. Hide

Reviewed by Dave 1st August 2025

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An adequate no frills cottage that was clean and had a very good shower. Location was good and the games room a bonus.

Reviewed by Jacqui 4th July 2025

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Reviewed by Sharon 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Brian 30th May 2025

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Reviewed by Nicola 13th April 2025

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What a gem of a find! Lovely and cosy cottage! The owner was very helpful and we very much appreciated the home made lemon muffins! Great value for money, super clean and lovely. We will be back.

Reviewed by Julie 5th April 2025

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A beautiful cottage in a great position to visit all the local beaches, Helen was very friendly and left us cake and milk, lovely to see the chickens in the farm garden, perfect enclosed garden for the dog. We will be back.

Reviewed by Oliver 14th February 2025

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Lovely little 2 bed cottage run by very friendly, helpful lady. Really comfortable beds and cosy living room/dining room. All the utensils and day to day items you would ever need for your stay are available. Great little enclosed garden that's dog friendly. Games room with pool and ping pong which the kids loved. Enclosed parking area. About 10 miRead morens to Ilfracombe or Woollacombe. Large tesco nearby. Perfect holiday destination, will definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 24th December 2024

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Lovely little cottage. short drive away from a variety of dog friendly beaches which was perfect for our stay. The small secure field is an added bonus to exercise the dog before heading out for the day

Reviewed by Julie 22nd November 2024

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The cottage we stayed in was very clean, warm and well equipped, couldn't recommend enough. It's not far from Ilfracombe and just a short drive to a large Tesco. There's a well equipped games room and a dog walking field too. The owner is very nice and helpful.

Reviewed by Keith 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Rachel 19th July 2024

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My daughter, 2 grand daughters, my dog and I have just returned from a week at Rose Cottage and we already want to go back. The cottage is perfectly clean, very well equipped and in a lovely quiet and peaceful location. My grand daughters loved the games room and tennis court and seeing the chickens and ponies every day. Fairview Farm is in an ideaRead morel location for easy access to other parts of North Devon and Woolacombe Beach. The garden is completely enclosed and dog safe. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Kelly 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Carole 5th July 2024

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