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The Gem

Appledore, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Spacious coastal retreat boasting fabulous river views
  • Enjoy a choice of outdoor spaces, including a large balcony and private hot tub
  • Challenge fellow guests to a game of pool or a darts match in the games room
Property code: OC-95680

The stunning holiday home boasts a quiet, tucked-away location on the outskirts of the colourful fishing village of Appledore. Offering some lovely river views the luxurious, pet-friendly property welcomes ten guests and is the perfect base for large families and groups of friends looking to explore North Devon’s breathtaking coast and countryside. A short 300-metre stroll brings you to the quayside and the heart of the village, with its traditional, seafaring pubs, art galleries, and cute cafes. The South West Coast Path passes through the village, offering fantastic walking opportunities, and you’ll be within easy reach of some of North Devon’s finest beaches, including Westward Ho!, just 3 miles away. For shopping and eating out, the market town of Bideford is 3 miles away, where you can also join the popular Tarka Trail cycle route or hop on a boat to visit Lundy Island. Nearby family days out include The Big Sheep (4 miles) and The Milky Way Adventure Park (11 miles).

The luxurious abode has a reverse-level layout and is decorated in a ‘New England’ style, with crisp, neutral paintwork, wooden floorboards, and plush furniture. Carefully chosen artwork and accessories bring personality and warmth to the property, making you feel at home during your stay. On the ground floor, discover four beautiful bedrooms. Choose from a double or a king-size, both with en-suite shower rooms, or one of the twin bedrooms which share a stylish family shower room. The king-size bedroom benefits from French doors leading directly to the patio area and hot tub. Also, on the ground floor you’ll find a handy utility area, as well as access to the garage which offers a pool table, darts board and ample storage for bikes. Heading upstairs, a magnificent, open-plan living space awaits, with large windows letting in plenty of natural light and a warming wood burner for those chilly winter’s evenings. Unwind here after a day of adventure, stretched out on the sumptuous sofas to read a book or watch the Smart TV. There are also river glimpses from the lounge. The kitchen area has everything needed to cater for a large group, and there’s a sleek breakfast bar for informal dining or a large dining table where you can all gather for memorable meal times together. In summer months, throw open the French doors to the balcony to further extend the social space and enjoy the far-reaching views across the river. Rounding off the first-floor accommodation is a spacious, super-king-size bedroom with a large en-suite wet room.

Aside from the balcony, with its sun loungers and waterside views, the property also has a patio area to the front of the house, featuring a range of outdoor seating, a luxurious hot tub and sauna. To the rear of the property is an enclosed, private, feature garden, with a lawn where children and four-pawed guests can play, along with a summer house and a patio area with furniture and a BBQ for al fresco entertaining. There is also a sauna for guests to enjoy from the 13th June 2025. There is ample private parking on the driveway for five cars.

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 double, 2 twins
  • 4 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 shower room with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC, 1 separate WC, TV's in every bedroom
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee pod machine
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in utility area
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in the Lounge and TV's in every bedroom
  • Pool table and darts board in garage
  • First-floor balcony with sun loungers
  • Front patio with outdoor furniture and hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, summer house, patio, outdoor furniture, and BBQ
  • Storage for bikes and surfboards
  • Private parking on driveway for 5 cars
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 300 metres, beach 3 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Angela 9th June 2026

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What a fantastic place to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday! Beautiful, comfortable, and spotless, with everything we needed for a special family gathering. We made wonderful memories and didnt want to leave. Highly recommended we would love to return.

Reviewed by Leanne 2nd June 2026

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We had a lovely stay at this property. The location was excellent and made it easy to explore the surrounding area. The accommodation was comfortable, clean and well-maintained, we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and the dogs loved the garden! The only small suggestions for improvement would be to provide a few more kitchen utensils which would makRead moree self-catering even more convenient. Also the dishwasher was completely out of salt and rinse and shine liquid. It would also have been great if the games room had included darts for the dartboard. Overall, these were very minor points and did not detract from what was a wonderful stay. We would happily recommend this property and would consider returning in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Juliana 11th April 2026

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Lovely house. Very clean. Well equipped. Stunning back garden. Great position for easy access to town. Lovely views over the Estuary. We had 3 generations staying, 9 of us in total. Space was great.

Reviewed by Jan 1st April 2026

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Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in The Gem, which is aptly named - what a lovely, spacious, fully equipped and beautifully clean house in a quiet area. We loved everything about it, just wish we could have stayed longer than our four nights!

Reviewed by Sharon 30th December 2025

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Absolutely beautiful house. Clean and comfortable and everything we could possibly need. Perfect for us for New Year. Seven adults and our four little dogs. Thank you so much. We will definitely be back again, hopefully summer time.

Reviewed by Linda 23rd December 2025

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The cottage is in an ideal place for views and walking we loved the area so much

Reviewed by Nigel 12th December 2025

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Brilliant family time. Property was superb and a lovely place to stay for our family. Accommodation was well equipped and very comfortable. Location good and lovely coast path walks nearby. We are happy to recommend and will be delighted to return another time.

Reviewed by Aaron 5th December 2025

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Amazing house! Really well located and setup with fantastic views and access into Appledore! Will 100% be using again!

Reviewed by Michael 28th November 2025

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Reviewed by Gillian 21st November 2025

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A truly fabulous place to stay. Everything was perfect, and would recommend this place to anyone who was looking for a wonderful house, with everything you could need and in a great location.

Reviewed by Louise 17th October 2025

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We had a wonderful week here. The house was absolutely gorgeous with lots of rooms for two families and three dogs. Everything super clean and really homely. Location was great, just a few minutes walk to the lovely pubs and cafes in Appledore. Would highly recommend staying here. We also loved the hot tub and sauna.

Reviewed by Lisa 10th October 2025

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Beautiful place and quiet peaceful location, well equipped . Had a fabulous week and enjoyed the hot tub sauna and gardens. Plenty to do in the local area.

Reviewed by Pauline 26th September 2025

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Unfortunately we were far from happy with our week spent here . There were numerous issues too many to list but cleanliness was one. There is a big drop in the back garden which is very dangerous but wasnt mentioned, Also there is no breakfast bar at all - such a shame as the location was very good. If the owner considers this a 5* luxury residenceRead more he needs to reflect on that and reconsider - it was a very expensive holiday that unfortunately did not meet the ratings. Hide

Reviewed by Jan 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Brian 4th July 2025

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Very comfortable, perfect location both within Appledore, and for exploring neighbouring and more distant environment. Garden and view across the estuary great bonuses. Good bus services locally.

Reviewed by Donna 20th June 2025

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The house and location were perfect. I would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Megan 30th May 2025

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We stayed at The Gem for a long weekend during our wedding weekend in Ilfracombe and we hosted guests for an evening reception after our ceremony there. I couldn't have chosen a more perfect home for us and our guests to stay in. The home provided everything we needed and more when it came to glasses for use in the evening. The welcome basket was aRead more delight to receive and the house was very clean throughout. The hot tub was a great treat for my new husband and I. We'd love to stay again someday! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 23rd May 2025

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My favourite place so far Loved The Gem in Appledore. Definitely be going back. If I had one recommendation it would be stay longer than a week! What a beautiful home. In our experience no expense was saved on comfort, layout, equipment, design. The location too is fabulous. The garden is perfect we had two dogs with us and two children. Safe spaceRead more for all with plenty of room for sitting and relaxing too. We called guest services for a few things. Another brilliant service and team 10/10 Hide

Reviewed by Anita 16th May 2025

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We were thrilled with The Gem. We loved how well equipped the house was and the quality of the furnishings and equipment. The housekeeping team were very quick/friendly with queries. We loved the welcome basket goodies too.

Reviewed by Val 9th May 2025

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Reviewed by Sharon 2nd May 2025

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Reviewed by Sylvia 18th April 2025

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The house is really well equipped. Would thoroughly recommend. Really enjoyed our stay .. three generations and dogs. Beautiful garden and Appledore.. lovely very interesting museum.. excellent coffee shops and bakery and very fruitful crabbing on the quay.

Reviewed by Malcolm 11th April 2025

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Comfortable and well equipped cottage ideal for our 3 generations. We would happily return.

Reviewed by Rachel 7th April 2025

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Lovely accommodation in a good position . Short stroll downhill to Appledore but a very steep return . We had to contact Inspire housekeepers twice for a blocked sink and an external pipe came off building but was resolved . Excellent range of pots , pans , plates etc . Could do with a clothes airer or line as provide washing machine / dryer ? Hot Read moretub visited by external company to check water . Wanted to book again but increase of 1100 for same week next year is now out of our reach for a trip Hide

Reviewed by Angela 20th March 2025

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The Gem was fantastic. The house was well laid out, stylish and modern, yet cosy. Loads of space in communal areas and in the bedrooms. The kitchen was well equipped. The garden was fantastic and completely secure for our dogs. The views across the Estuary from the balcony and lounge were wonderful. Appledore's a short stroll away. Westward Ho and Read moreInstow within 10-15min drive. The company managing the property (Inspire) dealt with a couple of minor issues we had quickly and efficiently. Hide

Reviewed by Jan 28th February 2025

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What a lovely property. Very well equipped, lots of space for 9 of us. We had a great weekend stay, views lovely too. Wouldn't hesitate to book again or recommend.

Reviewed by Katie 21st February 2025

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Excellent place to stay!! Beautiful accommodation, sparkly clean and great added extras of some lovely treats and food for our stay. The whole party said what a great place it was and how wed all like to book up again. Thank you!!

Reviewed by Tom 30th December 2024

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Fabulous house in a great location. Right in heart of village with lots of parking, stunning views and a great garden. Not many like that in the village! Dog was happy and kids loved the games room. Hot tub under the stars was the highlight of our stay! Weve booked again.

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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.