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Drum Cottage

Appledore - Devon, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Relax all year round in the beautiful conservatory
  • Enjoy the 17th-century charm and characterful features
  • Get together and enjoy the open-plan living space with all the family

Overview
Property code: OC-DRUM

DRUM

Full of character, Drum Cottage is a cute 17th Century holiday home situated a couple of minutes’ walk away from the quayside and shops in Appledore. Sleeping four people and two dogs, the double-fronted cottage has an original steep curving staircase, quaint window seats, low hanging beams (6ft in height) and low door thresholds. Modern twists such as underfloor heating, a well-equipped kitchen/diner with plenty of units and a light and airy conservatory make Drum Cottage a great choice all year round. The front door leads directly into the low-beamed living room which has a woodburning stove set into a large stone fireplace with a dark wood lintel. This in turn leads into a spacious kitchen/diner and conservatory – a superb open-plan living space providing a sociable area for the whole party to enjoy time together. Patio doors lead out from the conservatory onto a fully enclosed terraced patio garden with outside furniture. A bathroom, with a shower over the bath, completes the accommodation downstairs.  Upstairs there is a good-sized double bedroom and a delightful twin room with characterful window seat. Drum Cottage is just a couple of minutes’ walk through quaint narrow streets with colourful cottages to the quayside with its small range of pubs, shops and galleries. A seasonal ferry takes passengers to the pretty little estuary village of Instow, with its sheltered stretch of sandy beach, award winning deli and further choice of family friendly pubs and restaurants.

The surfing beach and famous Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho!, indoor pool at Northam, the Big Sheep family attraction and Atlantic Village shopping outlet are all within a short drive.

Ground floor:

Lounge: TV, DVD and woodburner. WiFi Fibre Broadband, super fast. 

Kitchen/diner: Electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher (washing machine is in utility cupboard)

Bathroom: Underfloor heating. Bath, shower over bath, washbasin and WC

 

First floor: (accessed via steep and winding staircase)

Bedroom 1: King-size bed

Bedroom 2: Twin beds

 

Pets: Two pets welcome

Parking: Please give your car registration to the booking team when you book this property. They will then let Torridge District Council know your registration, so you can park in the allocated car space in Odun Street Car Park. Reserved from 1600 arrival to 1000 departure. (Details will be forwarded). 

Garden/Patio: Decked patio

Heating: Gas central heating + woodburner

Short breaks: Not available

Notes: Linen and towels are provided (please bring beach towels). Unlimited WiFi is available free of charge. No smoking at this property. Highchair and travel cot are provided. Two hairdryers are provided. This property will have a Friday changeover from January 2021 onwards

Beach: 0.2miles Pub: 0.2miles

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Highchair and travel cot provided
  • Wood burner
  • TV with DVD, WiFi Fibre Broadband (super speed)
  • Enclosed decked patio with a table and chairs
  • Please give your car registration to the booking team when you book this property. They will then let Torridge District Council know your registration, so you can park in the allocated car space in Odun Street Car Park. Reserved from 1600 arrival to 1000 departure. (Details will be forwarded). 
  • Pub, shop and beach 400 metres
  • Steep, winding cottage-style staircase to the first floor and external steps in the garden
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Dave 7th June 2025

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Delightful cottage extremely well equipped good location & very important a reserved parking space. Fast WiFi & nice large new tv

Reviewed by Christine 25th May 2025

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Lovely comforting relaxing place

Reviewed by Christine 17th May 2025

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Always a great place to stay. Well equipped, comfortable beds and lovely outdoors. Near all the amenities .

Reviewed by Trevor 26th April 2025

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Reviewed by Christine 15th March 2025

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A great cottage. Well equipped and well positioned with the added bonus of having a car space included in the closest car park. Thoroughly recommend this properly would live there if we could.

Reviewed by Andrew 28th December 2024

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Great cottage very nicely decorated for xmas.everything you could need is suplied.beds very comfortable. Stairs a bit steep but plenty to hang on to to help you.great location parking that comes with the property not too far away.a proper home from home.spent quite a lot on wood for the burner.but it did warm the cottage when the heating not on.

Reviewed by Sarah 2nd November 2024

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Reviewed by Alison 28th September 2024

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Drum Cottage was so lovely, clean and well equipped for our stay. The large kitchen and conservatory were a much favoured area of the cottage along with the lovely garden which is a rare addition! Perfect location with a parking permit kindly provided. We've visited Appledore for many years and always look forward to returning

Reviewed by Vicky 7th September 2024

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3rd visit to appledore and 2nd stay at drum cottage. The cottage is well equipped with everything u could think of. You get a good welcome pack for humans and doggies. Both bedrooms have hairdryers. Kat the owners sister is always very helpful and welcoming. The cottage is in a good location.

Reviewed by Alex 10th August 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at Drum Cottage. The cottage was immaculate and the location was stunning. Our party was 2 adults, 1 x 13yo 1 x 10yo and a dog. The back garden was safe and secure for the dog and there was so much to do in the local area. The cottage was very well equipped with everything we could have needed and more. My top tip wRead morehen packing to come and stay at Drum Cottage, if you think am I likely to need this, I better pack it, you probably don't need it - it is probably already in the cottage waiting for you! A wonderful stay, we will be back, I'm sure. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 6th July 2024

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Cottage was exceptionally clean and well presented. The conservatory is a delight. Excellent location for amenities in Appledore.

Reviewed by Nicholas 30th June 2024

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A spacious cottage full of character, ideally located in a quiet village in north Devon. The stairs and low ceilings may be an issue for tall people. The allocated parking space is brilliant and located just a short walk up the hill . The welcome pack was very generous.

Reviewed by Christine 25th May 2024

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Reviewed by George 12th May 2024

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Reviewed by Dawn 31st March 2024

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Beautiful cottage Lovely welcome with flowers Perfect for dogs

Reviewed by Deborah 10th February 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 3rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Nigel 27th January 2024

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Drum Cottage was an excellent holiday home for us, spacious well equipped and lots of character. It was also comfortable, with plenty of hot water, nice bed and a modern kitchen. The log burner also added to its charm and the nearby, reserved parking space was an added bonus. Appledore was a very friendly village with a good selection of pubs, restRead moreaurants and shops. Communication with the nearby housekeeper was also excellent if ever we had any questions or help requests. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 30th December 2023

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Drum cottage is a lovely property. The cottage has everything you need for a relaxing holiday , well equipped and warm and cosy

Reviewed by Christine 25th November 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 11th November 2023

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Reviewed by Adrian 10th November 2023

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We have stayed in a lit of cottages and this rates right up there. The location was fantastic and the added bonus of an allocated parking space was really convenient. It had the best of both worlds with a lovely cottage feel in the living room and bedrooms but with a modern kitchen, dining room and conservatory. The cottage is one of the besRead moret equipped one that we have ever stayed in. We will almost certainly be returning as we had such a great week, even storm Ciaran couldn't spoil it. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Philip 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Vicky 9th September 2023

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Loved drum cottage and it helped that we dropped on a week of brilliant weather. The cottage is well equipped like home from home. It had a dish washer, washing machine and all kitchen utensils you can think of. We were left a welcome pack of lurpak butter milk fresh bread biscuits and treats for our dog. The bedrooms have hairdryers. We will definRead moreitely return to this cottage Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 7th August 2023

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Drum Cottage is delightful and very well equipped with everything you could need and more. It was very clean with a lovely welcome pack for us humans and even biscuits, food bowls and poo bags were provided for our dog. The location is beautiful and Appledore has fantastic restaurants that are dog friendly and within walking distance of the cottageRead more. The surf beaches are only a short drive away so you really do have the best of both worlds when staying there. We would definitely book Drum cottage again in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 30th July 2023

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The weather wasn't the greatest but the cottage was so cosy and comfortable that we were able to relax with plenty of spaces to sit and relax with the family and our dog. Drum cottage was spotless, the beds were comfortable and the rooms airy - if we required anything it was good to know that there was a local contact although not required. There wRead moreere some great local restaurants and useful information for ordering online in the kitchen. Some lovely pubs with live music plus walks for the dog and great places to visit not far from Appledore - we were well placed to explore North Devon including the local beaches and so much more. We really felt we were home from home and thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite only a few sunny days and recommend Drum cottage which is truly an old historic dwelling which used to be a pub but with all the mod cons. Hide

Reviewed by Dean 20th July 2023

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Amazing Drum cottage in beautiful Appledore, had everything you could need for a great holiday, very clean and comfortable, with a great layout 10/10

Reviewed by Lisa 8th July 2023

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beautifully decorated cottage , ideal location for walking into Appledore or as a base for the wider area. The addition of the parking permit was extremely valuable as parking is limited. Especially loved the converseratory at the back of the cottage it was light and airy. The stairs are quirky , I would not recommend for the infirm or those withRead more toddlers or young children. The cottage is on practically on the road , so again care needed with young children and dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Tony 1st July 2023

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Drum Cottage was perfect and had everything needed for a comfortable holiday for humans and 4 legged friends. Appledore is a fantastic place close to beaches and places to visit. We would highly recommend.

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