Bideford, Devon

Riverside Retreat

Sleeps 6

3 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

A riverside cottage with a private garden, right on the banks of the River Torridge, this is a fantastic place to relax with family, as well as enjoy country walks, kayaking or birdwatching.

If you love to gaze at ever changing views, spot wildlife, listen to the sounds of nature and be out on the water, this cottage ticks all the boxes. Standing on the banks of the River Torridge, this is the perfect place for a group of friends or family to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Mesmerising views alter with the rise and fall of the river’s tide and there is always something to see such as herons and egrets. If you’re feeling adventurous and are confident, take to the river on a canoe or kayak (available, along with life jackets, to rent) – there’s direct access to the water from the garden. Meanwhile, the towns of Bideford and Torrington are a short drive away and there’s easy access to the Tarka Trail for country walks and cycling.

Why we love this

Fantastic riverside location near Bideford and Great Torrington
Spectacular river views that change with the tide from every room
Direct access to the river from the garden for kayaking and canoeing

Key Features

Dog-friendly

Coastal views

Countryside views

Garden

Open fire

Wood burner

Parking

Private parking

Ground floor shower room

Balcony

BBQ - gas

Bikes for hire

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On the ground floor there’s an open-plan living space comprising the kitchen and dining room, with a lovely limestone floor and underfloor heating, plus the lounge. There are fantastic floor-to-ceiling windows with views over the garden and the river.

The kitchen is equipped with everything to cater for family meals including a double oven, microwave, gas hob, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. There’s a breakfast bar with stools where guests can sit and chat as dinner is prepared, as well as an armchair for relaxing whilst admiring those views. Meanwhile, the dining table extends to seat everyone comfortably and there is direct access to the garden.

In the lounge area there’s sofa seating where you can get cosy and snuggle up beside the fireplace which has a log burner.

There is a separate TV/Games Room with a sofa, chairs and a table, as well as a 55” flatscreen TV, Sky Box, DVD player, X-Box, Sonos sound system and a variety of games and DVDs. The house also has high-speed internet.

Also on the ground floor is the utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, which has a shower room with WC off it.

When it comes to the sleeping arrangements, there are three bedrooms on the first floor. There are two spacious master bedrooms at each end of the house, one has a king-size bed, a sofa bed, a private balcony with river views and an en-suite shower room. The other has a super-king-size and an en-suite with a bath and a shower over. There is also a smaller twin room with two single beds and an en-suite shower room.

In addition, the sofa in the TV/Games Room converts to a bed suitable for two children, while on request the sofa in one of the master bedrooms can also be converted to sleep two more children.

In the garden there is a terrace with patio furniture and a gas BBQ, as well as a lawned area.

There is a key safe where you can access the key to the property for a self-check-in.

We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.

Check-in: from 14:00
Check-out: by 10:00

For safety reasons, please be aware that there is direct access to the river from the garden.

Deposit: Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees with the balance payable 60 days before the date of travel.

Accidental Damage Deposit: To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive this requirement.

No smoking
No parties and events
Please keep noise to a minimum
Up to 1 dog is permitted at an additional fee of £25. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture or upstairs and, due to the neighbouring sheep, they must be kept under control at all times

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Swimming

Tennis

Cycling

Hiking

Horse riding

Walking

Fishing

Golf

Outdoor dining

Paddle-boarding

Wild swimming

Kayaking

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Location

The neighbourhood

The cottage is located in Weare Giffard, which stakes a claim as the longest village in the UK. There is a great local pub that serves food, a children’s park and a cricket ground.

Meanwhile, the small towns of Bideford and Torrington are only a 10-minute drive away and have an array of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Barnstaple and Appledore are 20 minutes away.