Bucks Mills beach
Bucks Mills
Clovelly on the North Devon coast
Cobbled streets of Clovelly
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Old School House Bucks

Bucks Mills (1ml W), Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming, rural detached house with beautiful original features including an inglenook fireplace with cosy wood burner plus a mature, pretty cottage garden perfect for tuning in with nature
  • Within walking distance of Bucks Mills village and beach and a two-minute stroll from the South West Coastal Path which provides stunning sea views
  • Attractions nearby include the famous cobbled streets of Clovelly, The Milky Way adventure park, RHS Garden Rosemoor, fishing village of Appledore and sandy beaches of Instow and Westward Ho!
Property code: OLDSB

The house is south facing and enjoys a high degree of privacy and is just within a mile off the coast and a two minute stroll from the coast path with its stunning vistas of the North Devon coastline. Much to see and do nearby with a woodland walk right at your doorstep and the beach at Bucks Mills offering opportunities for prawning, fishing and rock pooling. If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic spot there are also long, sandy surfing beaches at Westward Ho! and Bude. Family attractions include The Big Sheep, The Milky Way and Clovelly, with its steep cobbled streets. In the evenings relax in the garden that can become a real sun trap or enjoy a meal at one of the many local pubs within a 10 minute drive. Play facility: outdoor table tennis table located on the terrace.

As you enter the house, leave muddy boots, coats and surfboards in the boot room before continuing through to the stylish and spacious reception rooms. Prepare delicious meals in the stylish kitchen/breakfast room, which contains an electric oven and gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Enjoy light bites and drinks at the breakfast bar, which looks out over the garden through patio doors. An downstairs utility room contains a fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer with a WC adjacent. A dining table sits beneath exposed ceiling beams and beside a charming farmhouse-style dresser, while the lounge area beyond is both cosy and bright, featuring a wood burner and two sets of French doors. Relax beside the fire while making the most of the TV/DVD available. Upstairs there are three spacious bedrooms, one king-size with a TV, a twin room (with a zip and link bed which can be made into a super king-size on request at time of booking) with its own ensuite and a further twin bedroom. The rooms display fresh decor, exposed beams and vaulted ceilings and share a bathroom with shower over bath.

Outside, a sunny terrace area with garden furniture and a BBQ sits to one side of the property, with a raised lawn beyond and steps leading down to a further gated but not fully enclosed lawn area, perfect for dogs and children alike.

  • 3 bedrooms : 1 king size, 2 twins (1 with a zip and link bed which can be made into a super king-size on request at time of booking) 
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and 1 ensuite with walk in shower
  • W/C on ground floor
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave
  • Utility area with fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Wood burner with first basket of logs provided
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Boot room for walking boots and surf boards
  • Gated but not totally enclosed lawn with garden furniture and Charcoal BBQ
  • EV charging not permitted at property
  • Ample off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Beach 0.9 miles, Post Office/stores within walking distance, pub 2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property has been let with us for over 10 years and is managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rosemary, 18th September 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. A great location .

Reviewed by Andrew Derek, 7th September 2024

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The cottage is in an idyllic spot, a relatively short (but steep) walk to Bucks Mills beach. Even on a rainy day it provided plenty of places to walk our puppy safely. The cottage itself is very well furnished and made for a lovely stay, so much so that we will want to go back there soon. There are plenty of places to visit within a short drive - bRead moreut really you do need a car. Thoroughly enjoyed our weeks break and would definitely be happy to recommend the cottage and location. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer, 24th August 2024

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Lovely cottage, beautiful setting. Very comfortable beds and pillows. Tricky access for large cars but manageable.

Reviewed by Graham, 17th August 2024

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The cottage has everything you need and is so homely and welcoming. We instantly felt at home.

Reviewed by Barbara, 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by Hannah, 29th July 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa, 26th June 2024

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Lovely cottage, well equipped and peaceful.

Reviewed by Fiona, 15th June 2024

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Beautiful cottage, we loved its layout and curated paintings and pottery.

Reviewed by Keith, 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by Lynn, 25th May 2024

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Reviewed by Jacky, 18th May 2024

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A beautiful cottage in a stunning garden location, a great base for that part of North Devon. Thank you for a lovely week.

Reviewed by Susan, 3rd May 2024

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Wonderful stay, lovely quiet location - will definitely be back. Thank you

Reviewed by Andrew, 2nd April 2024

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Great mattresses, very comfortable

Reviewed by Joanne, 26th March 2024

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Lovely spacious property, 6 adults but didn't feel cramped. The beds were super comfy. Kitchen well equipped. Table tennis table was a great addition, when weather permitted. Garden was lovely but did present problems to our very busy spaniel, who loved the interesting smells. This was mentioned in the ad, but I gave up letting her have free rein, Read moreas she found her way onto the road as there is no gate on the pedestrian entrance to the property. Beautiful setting, albeit slightly remote. Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte, 21st October 2023

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We loved The Old School House and can see why so many people come back! Spacious, comfortable and really nicely furnished we wanted for nothing. A little problem with the underfloor heating not working was fixed during our stay; and then we were lovely and warm. Lovely garden and we enjoyed table tennis too! Bucks Mills is placed wonderfully close Read moreto the coast and can easily access Clovelly, Hartland, Westward Ho!, Appledore, Instow, Sanymouth Bay, Bideford and more! Loved and hope to come back. Hide

Reviewed by John, 18th September 2023

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Our first stay at this almost perfect holiday retreat, comfortable, warm and welcoming. Everything for a relaxing tIme with old friends. The secluded garden is good for a well behaved dog to roam in, with a few surprises hidden away in quiet corners. Superb access to coast path, North Devon, Exmoor and Cornwall. Local Asda and Aldi only a few milesRead more down the road and plenty of good places to eat out. Slightly tricky turn to access parking but would definitely recommend a stay vacation. Hide

Reviewed by David Ian, 9th September 2023

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Peaceful, restful and incredibly beautiful. The Old School House is a perfect place to stay, immaculate and well stocked it as some added bonuses which made our stay extra special and fun!

Reviewed by Vince, 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Karen, 15th July 2023

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Lovely cottage with everything you could need. Very quiet situation with a beautiful garden, perfect for enjoying a glass of something chilled as the sun goes down.

Reviewed by Richard, 1st July 2023

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We love the old school house, this was our fourth time there. The surroundings and the animals complete the stay.The updates to the house are excellent and can't fault it.We will be back again bring on the hot tub.

Reviewed by Vicky, 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by jacqui, 17th June 2023

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Beautiful school house in secluded spot and great proximity to everywhere

Reviewed by Martin, 20th May 2023

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Great cottage , lovely size and fantastic location.

Reviewed by Pratibha, 5th May 2023

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Loved every bit of the property! Will be back!

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