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Orchard Farm - Gardener's Cottage

Bideford (4mls S), North Devon

4 stars

About the property

1 OF 3 PROPERTIES SET IN COUNTRYSIDE SURROUNDINGS, YET WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE BEACH

In a tranquil spot for a relaxing rural holiday, ideally situated for exploring North Devon's beautiful, rugged coastline and unspoilt countryside. The cottages are situated on the owner's 200 acre working dairy farm, guests are encouraged to visit the farm by arrangement with the farmer.

The sandy beaches and surfing waves at Westward Ho!, Woolacombe and Saunton are all within easy reach by car. You can hire bicycles and cycle, traffic free, on the disused railway track, the Tarka Trail and stop for a drink or bite to eat at one of the many watering holes on route. The property is 3 miles from the Atlantic Highway giving access to popular attractions including The Big Sheep, The Milky Way and Dartington Crystal. The popular market towns of Bideford and Torrington, with their famous pannier markets, are also close by offering good pubs, shops and restaurants. The villages of Buckland Brewer and Littleham are a short drive away and both offer a good village pub.

Farm activities: guests are welcome to enjoy and play on the farm after a guided tour by the farmer and even help feed the calves and watch the cows being milked. Amenities: ample parking available. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included, (the farm has installed a solar water heating system). Regret no smoking inside the property. Pets welcome by arrangement and must be kept downstairs. Cot, travel cot and highchair available. Location: beach at Westward Ho! 6 miles, beaches at Peppercombe and Greencliff under 5 miles, shops 4 miles, pub 1 mile, Tarka Trail cycling/walking 1 mile.

An impressive recently renovated semi-detached cottage offering ONE bedroom: galleried king-size bedroom on the first floor with CD/radio en-suite shower room and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: on the ground floor offers a cosy open-plan area with underfloor heating, woodburner (first basket of logs included), TV, Freeview and DVD. Kitchen equipped with electric cooker and hob, fridge with ice compartment, microwave and washing machine. Outside: to the front of the property is a pretty patio area with garden furniture and a small private garden.

Other properties at this location

Sleeps: 7
Bedrooms: 3
View Availability
From £465 - £830
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
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From £280 - £485

At a glance

  • Property code: ORCGC
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Dogs allowed: Yes (2)
  • Changeover day: Friday
  • Price band: D
  • Towels included
  • Cot available
  • Travel cot available
  • Highchair available

Features

  • Enclosed garden / patio
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Working farm
  • Pub nearby
  • Beach within easy reach

Availability & book

Dates Price Select
25 May 2012
for 7 nights
Part available Show calendar
01 Jun 2012
for 7 nights
BOOKED
08 Jun 2012
for 7 nights
BOOKED
15 Jun 2012
for 7 nights
BOOKED