Located within 2. 5 miles of the surfing beach at Westward Ho!, this beautiful holiday cottage is located just across the road from the waters’ edge in one of the most sought after villages in North Devon. If you like your seafood fresh, fishing boats bring in their catch just metres away from the property and you can buy skate, plaice, sole, crab and even lobster as fresh as it can be!
Fantastically located on the quay for all the excellent variety of eateries, coffee shops and tea rooms including the myriad of restaurants and pubs and an excellent fish ‘n chip shop just metres away. Instow with its amazing sunsets is just across the estuary and can be easily reached by car or simply by taking the ferry and enjoy the quiet inlet with sand dunes and a dog friendly sandy beach along with a selection of pubs, restaurants and the excellent John’s of Instow delicatessen. Back in Appledore there are plenty of quaint village streets which host a wide range of cafés, public houses, and boutique shops - the perfect place to simply wander and take in the surroundings and traditional fisherman’s cottages on narrow streets. The historic port town of Bideford is just two miles away and offers a taste of traditional North Devon life with its weekly pannier market and of course has all the usual town facilities such as a large supermarket and high street. The sandy beach of Westward Ho! with its great views out towards Lundy Island which can be visited on a day trip is popular with surfers, windsurfers and beach lovers alike and is just over two miles away. Other amazing beaches like Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Croyde are all within easy reach by car.
There are plenty of local attractions and amenities nearby including Northam Golf Course, horse riding stables, an indoor swimming pool, fishing, sailing and water-skiing facilities. Family attractions include the Big Sheep and Milky Way theme parks, Dartington Crystal Factory, Tapeley Park, and the Tarka Trail, which is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists and follows a disused railway line all the way to Barnstaple and Torrington in the opposite direction. Then there’s the South West Coast Path which offers in North Devon alone, 90 miles of walks with amazing and dramatic coastal views. Whether you’re seeking the perfect base to explore all that North Devon has to offer or the perfect getaway location to relax and unwind in complete comfort while taking in some lovely views, this property is simply perfect. Beach 3 miles.