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Waters Edge

Appledore, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Charming waterside cottage with wonderful estuary views and private rooftop terrace
  • A short walk to Appledore's bustling quayside, with cafés, pubs, restaurants and quaint shops
  • Close to the beautiful sandy beaches of Westward Ho! and Instow
Property code: OC-90362

This stylish upside-down cottage boasts beautifully furnished interiors and a rooftop balcony with estuary views towards the village of Instow. Situated at the mouth of the River Torridge, Appledore village features narrow, cobbled streets lined with colourful, picturesque houses. Enjoy exploring the lanes and browsing the local craft shops, tearooms and the museum or simply sit at the quayside watching the boats come in. Well known for its seafood, there are many eateries available to sample the local produce. Catch the little ferry across to Instow (summertime only) and discover the golden beach or spot wildlife on the Tarka Trail. Popular for surfing and paddleboarding, Westward Ho! (2.5 miles) is also home to further shops and restaurants. Other local attractions include RHS Rosemoor, Dartington Crystal, The Milky Way and the Big Sheep - all within 12 miles. For walking enthusiasts, the South West Coast Path is on your doorstep.

As you step through the door of this delightful cottage, you will find all three bedrooms on the ground floor; there’s a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room and WC, a king-size bedroom (which can be made into a twin room on request) and a twin room. A family bathroom with a free-standing bath, a walk-in shower and a WC completes the ground floor. Take the stairs to the open-plan lounge/kitchen and you will be blown away by the scenic views across the estuary. Relax on the comfortable sofas and enjoy the ever-changing waterscape or enjoy a movie night on the Smart TV with friends and family. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need to cook up a favourite recipe and the dining table is backed by further waterside views.

Step outside onto the rooftop terrace and relax on the patio furniture with your morning coffee and plan your day's adventure.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 king-size (can be made into a twin room upon request), 1 twin room (2.6ft beds)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and WC and family bathroom with walk-in shower, free-standing bath and WC 
  • 1 small, well behaved dog welcome
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, and washer/dryer
  • Highchair and travel cot available and stairgate at the top of the stairs can be provided upon request
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Hairdryer
  • Rooftop terrace with patio furniture
  • Outside shower for rinsing surfboards and wetsuits with hot and cold water
  • On-street parking or a long stay parking ticket for Appledore public car park is available approx. £16 a week (just over 300 metres away)
  • Pub and restaurant within 80 metres, shops 500 metres and beach 2.5 miles
  • Please note no electric bikes/scooters at the property
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Penny 20th June 2026

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Our 3rd visit to this lovely cottage by the sea and we have already booked for next year. The views from all the rooms have an estuary view. We love sitting on the balcony watching the boats go by.

Reviewed by Lisa 17th May 2026

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Love the cottage second visit did not disappoint location fabulous Very pleasant stay enjoyed by all

Reviewed by Paula 25th April 2026

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Cottage excellent and comfortable, with good view of the sea. Missed not having a working clock.

Reviewed by Jenni 24th December 2025

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A great home from home. We love Appledore and this house. Some great walks were discovered and everyone was so friendly. Excellent, clean and well equipped house

Reviewed by Andrew 26th September 2025

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A beautiful property with great views of the estuary and sea. High quality interior with everything you need. 30 second walk to The Beaver, 1 minute walk to St George and 2 minute walk to the Quayside Car Park and Appledore. Thank you.

Reviewed by Lisa 20th June 2025

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Beautiful cottage well equipped great views Enjoyed our stay great location Already booked for next year!!!

Reviewed by Penny 6th June 2025

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Fantastic cottage with exceptional views and dog friendly! Easy walk to pubs, shops etc We for finding t perfect for 2 couples and a dog - this was our second stay here and have booked again for next year.

Reviewed by Joy 30th May 2025

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This is such a beautiful, well equipped and comfortable cottage. We particularly liked the upside-down style of it with the benefit of fantastic views from the first floor when on the terrace. Great to have an outside terrace too as these are not always available in Appledore. The kitchen was really well equipped with everything we needed for a weeRead morek's stay. The seaside theme of decorations was lovely and relaxing. Everything had been thought of including lots of cupboard space. A lovely stay! Hide

Reviewed by Susan 12th May 2025

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Absolutely fantastic location, lounge/ kitchen is an enormous whow, as is the outdoor space, wouldnt hesitate to recommend, I would definitely be back

Reviewed by Mark 2nd May 2025

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Amazing views overlooking the sea. The cottage is light and airy and we loved the sea themed decor throughout the house.. its very with close to the South West Coast Path and amenities in Appledore. Perfect in every way

Reviewed by J 4th October 2024

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The cottage was everything we wished for; fantastic views over the estuary, comfortable, incredibly well equipped. It might become a bit crowded with the six it is designed to accommodate - but hey, we were only two and so the place was perfect!

Reviewed by Tim 23rd September 2024

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Reviewed by Trevor 13th September 2024

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Very enjoyable stay and can't think how anything could have been improved.

Reviewed by Melanie 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Vincent 16th August 2024

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This is a fabulously located cottage with great views of the estuary from the rooftop terrace and all of the living accommodation and bedrooms. It is very well equipped and decorated, with lots of sea themed pictures and objects. We really enjoyed watching and hearing the tide come and go and the boats passing by. Appledore itself is charming with Read moreplenty of choice for eating and drinking. The only minor drawback is the limited storage. The host is very friendly and helpful. 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.