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River View

Bideford, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • This pretty cottage enjoys stunning waterside views where you can watch the boats bobbing on the river making and ideal base for a romantic escape or small family getaway
  • Direct access to riverside footpath from the garden where the market town of Bideford is a short stroll away with its bustling quayside, shops, pubs and eateries
  • Perfectly situated to explore all North Devon has to offer, why not roam the South West Coastal Path? Learn to surf at Westward Ho!? Build sand castles on Instow beach? or even venture the wilds of Exmoor National Park?
Property code: RIVES

This property enjoys a fantastic riverside location in the historic town of Bideford in North Devon. Bideford’s pretty, cobbled streets offer an array of unusual shops, antique treasure troves, and tempting restaurants. Or why not take a trip on the MS Oldenburg out to the tranquil shores of Lundy, a beautifully rugged island in the Bristol Channel known for its resident seal colony and puffins. Beach-lovers will love the two-mile wide beach at Westward Ho! which is just three miles from the property, and even has a surf academy, should visitors fancy trying their hand at a new sport.

This contemporary property makes for a wonderful waterside retreat, with the property’s lounge/diner offering views of the river from the comfortable sofa. There is also a dining table seating four in this room, as well as a TV and an Amazon Echo Dot (DVD player available on request). The property’s kitchen provides everything that guests will need to prepare their favourite dishes, including a Nespresso Coffee Machine, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher although guests may prefer to eat out at one of the town’s many restaurants. A cloakroom on the ground floor offers a convenient WC. There are two bedrooms on the first floor of the property: a charming double room boasting river views, and a relaxing twin. The bathroom, also located on the first floor offers a newly installed shower enclosure and WC. Outside, to the rear of the property, is an enclosed patio garden, offering beautiful views of the River Torridge from the provided table and chairs. Guests can enjoy watching the boats go by, or even enjoy a spot of fishing over the garden wall.

 

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin 
  • 1 shower room with WC, 1 downstairs WC
  • Kitchen: electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV, Netflix subscription, Amazon Echo Dot
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Shops and pubs within walking distance, beach 3 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Katie Ellis

This property has been let with us for over 20 years and is managed by Katie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 46 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sue, 21st September 2024

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Lovely property to stay at very clean and modern appliances in kitchen, chairs and sofa and beds were really comfortable, the house is well kitted out, would definitely recommend staying at this property

Reviewed by Sheila, 14th September 2024

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A Iovely comfortable property with everything we needed for our stay, even our dog Max was well provided for with treats, dog bowls, towel and a portable dog cleaning unit. Added bonus of a generous parking bay. Straight out the back gate and you are on the South West coastal path, from here it's an easy walk into the centre of Bideford which has rRead moreetained a wonderful selection of local shops. For eating out we can recommend the Deluxe Steak House where we had a very enjoyable meal, Hide

Reviewed by Fay, 7th September 2024

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A really well situated cottage next to the river. Very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Karen, 25th August 2024

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The accommodation had everything we needed and a lovely view too! Very well equipped; Netflix and Alexa were a bonus as well as a welcome treat pack on arrival. The place was lovely and clean, inside and out. Patio had a bench, picnic table and rotary washing line. Clear instructions on how to use appliances and Nicci replied quick to a question weRead more had. Thoroughly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah, 3rd August 2024

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The house was clean and in a perfect location to go for walks or visit other places. The view was also wonderful. The house had everything we needed, even a washing machine. We would definitely go back.

Reviewed by Carla, 27th July 2024

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The cottage is in a lovely location and contained everything you need for an enjoyable stay. It's lovely to be able to walk into town, and the beautiful beach is only a short car ride away, along with many other places of interest.

Reviewed by Yvonne, 20th July 2024

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I always take spare toilet and kitchen roll with me. Would suggest extra black bin liners, waste liners and kitchen foil be left, as these are items people would not normally take with them. I now know for future reference.

Reviewed by David, 22nd June 2024

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Cottage was very clean and well equipped. The position right on the estuary walkway is ideal with views from the lounge, garden or bedroom is wonderful when the tide is in. The doggie bowls, towels , shower and throw were a nice surprise, as were the doggies treats. Netflix subscription was an added bonus . To summarise we would highly recommended Read morethis cottage and its close proximity to a really dog friendly beach at Instow. Hide

Reviewed by Phillip, 8th June 2024

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Nice house close to town centre etc

Reviewed by John, 1st June 2024

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great cottage, people, location. great holiday.

Reviewed by Lynn, 4th May 2024

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Lovely river view. House very well equipped with all you could need. Quiet location.

Reviewed by Ronald, 27th April 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth, 20th April 2024

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Reviewed by David, 13th April 2024

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The propert is in an excellent location to explore the North Devon coast and the Bude and Boscastle area of Cornwall. Backing right on to the River Torridge, there are excellent scenic views and the coastal path for walking. It is in a quiet location despite its proximity to local shops and Bideford town centre.The property is very well equipped wiRead moreth a modern kitchen and TV, Alexa etc. Hide

Reviewed by Peter, 6th April 2024

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The cottage was clean, well equipped, excellent facilities and warm and cosy. Nice location next to the river, in a quiet location, but only 5 minutes walk from the Center of Biddeford. Would definitely recommend for a relaxing break. Dogs are welcomed and have their own facilities provided for them. Will definitely return for another stay.

Reviewed by Carol, 16th March 2024

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My second time at this lovely cottage in the perfect spot if you just want to chill and enjoy the lovely river views or as a base to explore all North Devon has to offer. Spotlessly clean, everything you needed including clear instructions for appliances, and the wonderful welcome pack of goodies to greet you after your journey including milk in frRead moreidge. Even dogs are thought of. Wouldn't hesitate to return and recommend xxx Hide

Reviewed by Simon, 9th March 2024

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Very thin walls and noise from neighbours including barking dogs late at night and early morning

Reviewed by Vicky, 5th March 2024

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This cottage was in a great location right on the South West Coast Path and just a short level stroll from Bideford Town. The cottage was warm and comfortable for two adults and one young dog and the owners supplied dog bowls and treats. We had everything we needed and the coffee, tea, biscuits and milk was a nice welcome. We enjoyed the local areaRead more and walked to Appledore and Instow, getting back on the bus was thankfully easy. Hide

Reviewed by Cheiron, 12th January 2024

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Warm, clean, cosy accommodation. Perfect location for the area.

Reviewed by Jill, 7th January 2024

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A very comfortable, clean & well equipped house in an excellent location. The welcome goodies were greatly appreciated.

Reviewed by Andrew, 30th December 2023

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Beautifully presented property; exceptionally clean; 'welcome pack' best we've ever experienced. Location is perfect for us being close to lots of dog walks and coffee shops!

Reviewed by Robert, 15th November 2023

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Reviewed by Glyn, 4th November 2023

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Booked on the spur of the moment and all we wanted was somewhere within walking distance of town and some nice walks for us and the dog. River view ticked all these boxes and more, there was milk in the fridge, treats and dishes for the dog and every thing had instruction labels on, the cottage was very clean and tidy we were also given contact detRead moreails in case we encountered any problems but didnt need to use them. All in all we had an excellent time at river view. Glyn Hide

Reviewed by Christine, 30th September 2023

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Lovely house. Great location with parking outside the door. Lots instructions on how to use appliances and beautiful views at the back with access straight on to coast path. Tarka trail a must walk. Get bus to Appledore then ferry to Instow(check tide times as ferry only runs at high tide), then walk back into Bideford. Westward Ho has lovely coastRead moreal walk too. Would definitely stay again if back in area. Tea coffee milk and biscuits a welcome treat. Hide

Reviewed by Lynda, 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Christine, 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Karen, 26th August 2023

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Reviewed by Rachel, 5th August 2023

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An incredibly clean & well kept property in a perfect location for visiting North Devon & surrounding areas. Would highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Melinda, 29th July 2023

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Absolutely loved our stay here. Everything needed was there. Didnt use the cooker as I dont cook on holiday. The view is amazing. Easy walk into Biddeford and a lovely park even closer. Ideal to travel to some lovely spots in Devon. Even had a nespresso machine so didnt have to go without my Starbucks in the mornings. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Jen, 8th July 2023

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Great little cottage with everything you could need for a holiday. Lovely views across the river and walking distance to town and to a field to run our dog. We visited many places in North Devon and particularly enjoyed Appledore (very local), Ilfracombe, Lynmouth and Exmoor. The Beaver Inn in Appledore is highly recommended for dinner, beers and fRead moreor beautiful views. Also the Puffin Billy in Great Torrington was a very quaint cafe. We found all places we visited extremely dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle, 1st July 2023

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Lovely cottage with views very clean all the equipment you would need even for the dog witch is a bonus welcoming milk and biscuits tea coffee very considerate of owners after a long journey is what you need lovely garden with table and chairs and bench for outdoor dining

Reviewed by John, 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by John, 10th June 2023

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Very clean with everything we needed. Plenty of nice dog walks in the area and the Royal hotel bistro allows dogs to dine with you. Great communication from Nicci the owner.

Reviewed by RAYMOND, 3rd June 2023

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Ideally situated for both coast and inland visits. Also near local bus stop which is useful. Beds really comfortable and kitchen well equipped. Good relaxing atmosphere.

Reviewed by Stanley, 20th May 2023

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Perfect holiday home except poor intenet whicn they have no control of.

Reviewed by Christine, 13th May 2023

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Lovely location especially for dogs patio very secure,plenty of places to walk or drive to Property excellent everything you need Milk and biscuits left when you arrive lovely thought Very well thought out house with dogs in mind

Reviewed by Sandra, 22nd April 2023

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A very comfortable house with wonderful views

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 15th April 2023

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Reviewed by William, 8th April 2023

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very clean well equipped good view of he estuary from the cottage nice touch with of welcome bits tea bags milk coffee biscuits Our dog toby had all his need met including a doggie shower perfect

Reviewed by Tim, 25th March 2023

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Reviewed by Kathy, 11th March 2023

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Nice modern l home location convenient to town centre outlook of the river and bridge charming ,thoughtful extras biscuits coffee pods milk ,dog treats washing facilities for pet and clothing lovley and clean ,near to coastal beauty spots,shopping ,perfect break nice and quite .

Reviewed by Carol, 5th March 2023

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Lovely clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage. Perfect situation to just sit and relax by the river. Many attractions within a reasonable drive and supermarkets within walking distance as is the Tarka Trail. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend or return.

Reviewed by Sheila, 21st January 2023

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Excellent location, quiet, great views over the river, small but perfect for two and a dog.

Reviewed by Colin, 10th December 2022

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Very happy with the accommodation, spotlessly clean and so nice to receive the welcome pack of necessities and lovely tin of biscuits. Thank you so much Colin and Carol

Reviewed by Elaine, 5th November 2022

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Brilliant property with some lovely thoughtful touches including dog towels, bowls and a jar of dog biscuits (which were gratefully enjoyed by pooch). Very clean and comfortable with a wonderful view of the estuary. Plenty of facilities, shops, a park and museum within few minutes walk. Communication from owners was superb and any questions we had Read morebeforehand or during our stay were answered promptly. Totally recommend this property for others (especially dog owners). Hide

Reviewed by David, 29th October 2022

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This was the third time we have stayed at Riverside, so you might guess that is suits our needs admirably. It is clean, comfortable and has everything we need. We made a suggestion to Nicci on an earlier visit, and the night light on the landing that we requested was there this last time. The welcome pack was most welcome!

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