3 Bedroom Cottage in Appledore

This delightful and characterful fisherman’s cottage is nestled in one of the oldest streets of the picturesque fishing village of Appledore. Surrounded by colour washed cottages and with no vehicular access, this part of the village has great charm with character pubs serving excellent food, art galleries, restaurants, chandlers and interesting shops all within the surrounding narrow lanes.

Less than a hundred yards from the waterfront, the cottage is furnished in a bright, contemporary style whilst retaining the original character of this former fisherman's home. Deceptively spacious and laid out over three floors, you can see Instow beach from the top-floor bedroom. Ideal for enjoying holidays with family and friends the cottage, offers an attractive and cosy beamed lounge with a wood burner in a stone fireplace for comfort in the cooler seasons. A separate dining room with ample space for relaxed dining. There is a good-sized double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and a further two twin bedrooms are on the second floor, all reached by low, curved staircases (restricted height). For relaxation and al fresco dining, the cottage also offers a fully enclosed walled patio with garden furniture.

The cottage is part of Appledore's seafaring history and a trip to the local North Devon Maritime Museum in the village itself offers an interesting insight into the area's past. In the summer, there is a foot ferry across to the pretty village of Instow which also has a range of great places to eat and drink as well as a dog-friendly beach. The Elizabethan port of Bideford with its many shops, cafes and restaurants and the sandy surfing beach of Westward Ho! are both within 4 miles making this A great base for enjoying a seaside break or for exploring the dramatic coastline and spectacular countryside in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.