This is Oak. It's one of two apartments, the other being Ash, next door. They're on the lower ground floor of our main house. You can book them together if you need to.
Oak sleeps six with two bedrooms and a sofa bed. The two main beds are big zip-and-links, so we can set them up as twins if you'd prefer. There's one bathroom with a shower over the bath.
The main thing here is the view. The living room looks straight out over a nature reserve. It’s very quiet. Outside, there's a large deck with seating that you share with Ash, if it's occupied. The garden paths are shared too.
The swimming pool is open from May to September. There's also a covered hot tub you can book for private slots. It's only for children 12 and over.
You need to know the access is by stairs. It's not suitable for wheelchairs or if you find stairs difficult.
Bideford itself is about a ten minute drive away. It's a proper working town with a riverfront. The nearest beaches are Westward Ho! and Instow, both about a five minute drive. The coast path and the Tarka Trail cycle path are very close if you like walking or cycling.
For days out, you can get the ferry from Bideford to Lundy Island. The Big Sheep farm park is nearby, and so is the Ultimate Adventure Centre if you want climbing or coasteering. Further out, the big surf beaches like Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within about half an hour.
You're on the A39, so it's easy to get to Exmoor or down into North Cornwall for a day trip.
In terms of stuff here: there's a dishwasher, a coffee machine, WiFi, parking, and bedding and towels are included. You can bring up to two dogs. There's a cot and highchair if you need them.
Useful links for planning: National Trust Devon, Exmoor National Park, and The Tarka Trail.