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Boatmans

Appledore, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Beautiful former fisherman's cottage set in an idyllic position on the river’s edge with two balconies to soak up the far-reaching views across the water
  • Set in the heart of the fishing village of Appledore with the bustling quayside, quaint shops, galleries, restaurants and gastro pubs on your doorstep
  • The perfect base for exploring all North Devon has to offer, why not roam the South West Coastal Path? or take a short drive, healthy dog walk or ferry to the golden sands of Instow or Westward Ho! beach?

 

Property code: OC-58645

This property is conveniently located in the fishing village of Appledore, enjoy walks through the quaint streets and bustling quayside, where you can watch the fisherman and enjoy the views across the river to Instow. Instow offers a sandy beach and the North Devon Yacht Club for sailing enthusiasts, also with restaurants and a shop. Close by, are the golden sands of Westward Ho! beach, where you can spend a day relaxing or have some fun in the amusements. The market towns of Barnstaple and Bideford are also close by with shops and restaurants. From Barnstaple join the Tarka Train Line and spend the day in Exeter. Also worth a visit and fun for all the family are The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, Tapeley Park and Arlington House.

Entering the property, you will find the stylish kitchen/diner with views that look out over the river. The kitchen is well-equipped with electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Enjoy your meal in the dining area with seating for six, a door from here leads out to patio/balcony. Open tread, polished wood, style stairs lead down from the kitchen area to the spacious lounge with comfy seating and wood burner, perfect for relaxing and watching your favourite movie on the TV/DVD after a day of exploring, there is also a small balcony with seating looking over the estuary. From the lounge a small step leads to the double bedroom with en-suite shower room with shower and WC. Also, on the ground floor is a wet-room with hand-held shower and WC. Leading off of the dining area, is a set of narrow, short tread stairs to the first floor to find the remaining two bedrooms, a twin bedroom and a single bedroom with single pull out that can accommodate one guest (bedding not provided). Completing the accommodation is the stylish shower room with shower and WC.

Heading outside, from the dining room, there is the rear patio/balcony area with table and chairs, perfect for a spot of alfresco dining while enjoying the fantastic view of the estuary. Roadside parking subject to availability or there is a public car park close by.

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single with pull out single (bedding not provided for pull out bed)
  • 1 en-suite shower room, 1 shower room and 1 wet-room
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Horse riding, golf club and indoor pool all with 2 miles
  • Wood burner
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Roadside parking (subject to availability) or nearby public car park
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Beach 2 miles, pubs, restaurants, shops within walking distance
  • Arrival: 17:00 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 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Peter 12th May 2026

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Our third stay at Boatman's and once again we were lucky with the weather which means so much in an idyllic position, which is second to none, like this. Looking out over the estuary is so relaxing. The accommodation is spacious and relatively well equipped. All the shops, pubs etc of Appledore are within a short walk. We were fortunate with being Read moreable to get roadside parking for the week but in any event the public car park is close by. Hide

Reviewed by Charlie 8th April 2026

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Wonderful cottage, truly very beautiful and right in the heart of Appledore. Couldn't have asked for more, thank you. Really clean, beautiful place!

Reviewed by Carol 15th September 2025

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WE LOVED THE OUTSIDE SPACE. HOUSE GREAT BUT NEEDS ATTENTION....TIRED LIKE ME! HAD A GREAT WEEK IN APPLEDORE- VERY QUAINT. DOG'S BARKING ALOT ON & OFF EVERY DAY NAUGHTY OWNERS! WE ONLY HAD TO PAY 1 HOURS PARKING THE WHOLE WEEK SO VERY HAPPY. WE WILL GO AGAIN FOR SURE :0)

Reviewed by Lucille 15th August 2025

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Beautiful house in perfect location

Reviewed by Debbie 20th June 2025

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Lovely place to stay. We enjoyed watching out over the estuary. Lots to do nearby. Boatmans is delightful and well equipped. Only downside is Iraha street can still be noisy well after midnight, making it impossible to sleep in the smaller bedroom at night.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 2nd May 2025

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Boatmans is a very traditional fisherman's cottage and the constantly changing views from the cottage as the tides came in and out were beautiful. A fantastic location with a short walk to all the attractions in Appeldore. Many nearby locations to visit including Barnstaple, Enstow, fabulous Clovelly, Hartland Abbey, Lynton and Lynmouth and TintageRead morel. Parking is a challenge in the narrow street. Highly recommend purchasing a ticket in the carpark next to the cottage for the length of your stay. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 21st March 2025

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Position is the key. Overlooking the estuary and within a few minutes walk of all the shops, pubs and cafes that Appledore has to offer. As with the vast majority of the properties along Irsha Street there is no allocated parking but we always managed to get a space very near the cottage and in any even the council car park is only a minute away.

Reviewed by Andrea 18th October 2024

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We rented this cottage because our son was getting married in Appledore and we needed a base for our family. The cottage was perfect, in a great location to explore delightful Appledore. The cottage was clean and tidy and had everything we could need. We particularly enjoyed the log burner in the cosy lounge. We would definitely book again for our Read morenext trip to Appledore and would not hesitate to recommend it. 5 Stars - A truly great place. Hide

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