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Anvil Cottage

Bradiford, near Barnstaple, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  •  Former blacksmith’s cottage with original features and beams
  • An inviting wood burner in the lounge to sit and relax on cooler evenings
  • Pretty tiered south facing garden to enjoy the summer evenings
Overview
Property code: OC-85884

This pretty 200-year-old cottage is located in the village of Bradiford, which is a suburb of the market town of Barnstaple and is one of the oldest boroughs in England. Walk into the town to discover an array of independent shops, restaurants, a cinema and a theatre. Within 12 miles you can visit Woolacombe which has an award-winning 3-mile-long sandy beach and Croyde is only 9 miles away. Both are known to be meccas for surfers and families wanting to an enjoy a day at the coast. Just over 20 miles away you can discover the magical moorlands of Exmoor or visit the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth to enjoy a bite to eat and a wander around the craft shops. Within 11 miles are other family attractions such as Combe Martin Dinosaur Park, or Watermouth Castle.

Step through the front door and into this cosy cottage and you will walk into the lounge that has original beams, a wood burner, sumptuous sofa and a Smart TV, great for relaxing on cooler evenings and nestling down to watch your favourite movies. At the rear of the cottage, you will discover a beautiful open-plan kitchen/diner with patio doors leading outside, a great place to socialise and cook up some of those new recipes whilst planning your fun-filled days ahead. The kitchen is equipped with a range-style electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. Stairs leading from the lounge take you up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms, one of which has a super-king zip-and-link bed (which can be made up as twin beds on request) and a super-king-size bedroom. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath and WC. Take the steep steps up to the top floor where you will find a quirky room with twin beds, TV and Xbox games console.

Venturing outside through the patio doors you will discover a fabulous south facing terraced garden with garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ. Here you can enjoy dining alfresco on those warm summer evenings. There is also an outside tap. Roadside parking directly outside subject to availability.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 super-king zip-and-link (which can be made as twin beds on request) and 1 twin room
  • 1 bathroom, shower over the bath and WC
  • Range-style electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine and microwave
  • Smart TV with Netflix in the lounge
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgates available on request
  • Wood burner (the first baskets of logs included)
  • Enclosed south facing tiered garden with patio furniture
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Outside tap
  • Traditional pub 150 yards, shop within 1 mile and beach within 7 miles
  • Roadside parking (subject to availability)
  • Sleeps 4+2
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Hannah Chapman

This property is personally managed by Hannah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 14th June 2026

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Excellent cottage in a great location. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Carol 20th May 2026

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Anvil Cottage is like a tardis. Its so much bigger than it first appears. It is a lovely, comfortable cottage. Its really well equipped for self catering. The location is perfect, with easy access to main roads.

Reviewed by Esther 18th February 2026

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Had a short stay at Anvil cottage. Good location for the coast and Barnstaple amenities. Parking not always outside the cottage but near enough, not a problem. Neighbours really friendly. Beds and bedding were clean and comfortable (soft). Sofas were new and comfortable. Spacious kitchen as is loft bedroom. Some floors not clean enough. Coat hooks,Read more a blind, loo flush and loo roll holder broken, bathroom mould. Small things but all need attention. Could be great but we won't return to check. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 6th September 2025

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Reviewed by Christina 30th August 2025

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The property is in a great location for exploring coastal and inland areas. Its a lovely comfortable cottage and the owners had added really thoughtful touches like charging cables and maps. Highly recommended it for a relaxing week in North Devon.

Reviewed by Blythe 9th August 2025

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Beautiful cottage in an excellent location. Tastefully furnished and well equipped. Loved it. Would definitely stay again

Reviewed by Gottfried 9th June 2025

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This large, old cottage has been beautifully renovated. It has a fully equipped, large kitchen. There is a two-level outdoor seating area in the backyard with a barbecue and two tables. There is a Netflix account. Parking on the street in front of or across from the house was never a problem, there was always plenty of room. It's in a good locationRead more to visit the North Devon coast, Exmoor, and other places of interest, such as Rosemoor Garden and Hartland Abbey. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 25th April 2025

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Very clean and comfortable, ideal for my needs, love the furnishings and fittings, love the local milk, thanks for the scones, cream and jam and also the fruit, lovely touch. So quiet, and lovely to hear the birds singing in the morning. Ideal location, minutes from the mania if you need it. Lovely Hosts. Look forward to returning.

Reviewed by Emma 14th September 2024

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Much bigger than expected, its like the Tardis. Spotlessly clean. Very well equipped kitchen with everything you need. Beds really comfy and nice airy rooms. Great location and parking was not a problem. Would come again.

Reviewed by Andrew 6th September 2024

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Great place, would happily stay again

Reviewed by Keith 26th July 2024

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Anvil cottage is very deceptive from the outside. On entering it's like stepping into the tardis! We were a party of 6, and found the cottage very spacious and comfortable with a very well equipped kitchen

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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.