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The Smithy At Moorview

Bideford 3.1mls NW, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Stay at this delightful cottage set in a semi rural location between the towns of Bideford and Great Torrington
  • Contemporary cottage yet with many characterful features including exposed beams and warming wood burner
  • Large enclosed rear garden with lawn area and benefiting from a patio area with garden furniture and BBQ enjoying sunshine throughout the day
Property code: 91327

Offering a real home from home this lovely cottage has been renovated to a high standard with fresh décor, stylish soft furnishings and ample outdoor space. There is so much to see and do in the area, why not shop at the Bideford or Torrington Pannier Markets, grab a coffee in one of the many cafes, or catch a show at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington. Visit the famous Dartington Crystal (3.5 miles) and the beautiful Royal Horticultural Society gardens at Rosemoor (4.9 miles). Play golf at a local course (4 miles), or head to the pretty fishing quayside village of Appledore, and the beach resort of Westward Ho! (7 miles), where you have 3 miles of glorious sand and rock pools to explore.

Approach the cottage through the garden and come in through the front door, where you are greeted by the cosy lounge with exposed beams and a feature fireplace with a wood burner, comfy seating and Smart TV, a small desk and chair in the far corner allows you to catch up on work or emails if you need to. The kitchen/diner can be found through the lounge door, and this offers everything you could need to cater for your stay with a convenient dining table and chairs making mealtimes a breeze. A door leads out from this area to a small yard and this has an outside tap and hose ideal for washing off sandy paws or rinsing out wetsuits etc. Heading back through to the lounge and before the staircase is the ground floor bathroom. The stairs rise to the first floor and the two bedrooms, both have Smart TV’s and Velux windows. There is one bedroom with king size bed, and an en-suite WC and one twin room.

The rear garden, fully enclosed has a patio area to make the most of sunny days, as well as a large lawned area ideal for games. Garden furniture and loungers are provided as is a charcoal BBQ.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 1 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, shower over and WC on the ground floor, 1 en-suite WC off the master bedroom
  • Electric oven, and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer
  • Washer/dryer in bathroom
  • Wood burner in lounge (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in lounge and both bedrooms
  • Enclosed lawned garden with patio area, charcoal BBQ and garden furniture
  • Ample off road parking in car park (security cameras installed)
  • Beach 7 miles, shops and pubs 3 miles
  • Regret no children under 6 years old.
  • Arrival: 16:00 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.

Nancy Hayes

This property joined our collection in 2023 and is managed by Nancy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jeff, 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth, 18th May 2024

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This is a lovely stone cottage which has been very tastefully renovated to a very high standard. One of the cleanest holiday cottages we have ever stayed in and it had everything you could possibly need for a Devon holiday. The cottage also has a lovely size dog friendly garden which was very important to us. I would definitely recommend this cottaRead morege. Hide

Reviewed by Howard, 11th May 2024

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Location spot on, with Bideford, Torrington, Instow & Appledore within a short drive. Downstairs was excellent with a decent kitchen diner, cosy sitting room. Main bedroom upstairs was good but 2nd bedroom not very comfortable. Attention to detail lacking compared to previous cottages rented; i.e. lawn (a main selling feature) not cut in several weRead moreeks which made it not suitable. No soap in the bathroom or ensuite, patio furniture had loads of dead leaves underneath. The little things count. Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 4th May 2024

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Ideal, comfortable cottage for a quiet break while being close to town. The garden is completely secure, Freddie loved being outside and the doggy treats, while we were glad with the welcome pack. Tastefully decorated, everything we needed was there. The owner is only a text message away. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Tracey, 20th April 2024

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The cottage was beautifully presented clean & comfortable, the garden areas were lovely! We would definitely go back

Reviewed by Michaela, 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Gary, 31st December 2023

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We had a lovely stay at the smithy cottage. A well loved and clean property with everything you need to stay for a few days. We would definitely stay again in the future.

Reviewed by SIMON, 23rd December 2023

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A nice cosy cottage very well presented by the owners.Great location close to Bideford,Instow and the Tarka Trail which is great for walking any dogs. Fully enclosed garden to front which is great for dogs suggest take a towel or two in winter months as muddy wet paws have to be walked across lounge area to kitchen.

Reviewed by Trudy, 21st October 2023

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We just had a lovely week here. Everything was perfect. The property was warm and welcoming. We had Everything we needed. The garden was great for our lurcher and fully enclosed. ( So important to us). It is in a good location for visiting places in North Devon.

Reviewed by Amanda, 24th July 2023

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Beautiful cottage! Fantastic stay and the beds were so comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. Just Eat was only 10 mins away and great food delivered.

Reviewed by Samantha, 1st July 2023

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Beautiful cottage, very cosy and perfect retreat. Great base for exploring North Devon. Both our little dogs were comfortable there. The garden was secure and great space for them to play. Really appreciated the milk, biscuit and tea on arrival. Have already recommended to friends. Really quiet so great to relax. Will miss the little sparrow askingRead more for his breakfast each morning, he was so tame and sat on the door handle chirping away. Hide

Reviewed by David, 27th May 2023

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Booked a long weekend and wasnt disappointed!! A stunning cottage set in quiet rural location. The cottage was immaculate with everything you needed ( especially the smart TV ) to keep the boys occupied before bed. The owner was on hand (via text) to answer any questions swiftly and accurately. Tesco is a 5 min drive with Bideford a further 5 mins Read moreBideford quay is great for kids, a lovely park wit plenty of shade. Saunton sands beach is fantastic 35 mins away but worth well worth it. Hide

Reviewed by Sharan, 20th May 2023

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The Smithy is a quaint little cottage in a rural position a short distance away from Biddeford. It has been updated by the owners with lovely decor and furnishings. It is spotlessly clean throughout. We have two whippets and the garden was completely enclosed and safe for them. The beds were quite firm for us but I appreciate that this is subjectivRead moree and a personal preference. Its very peaceful and quiet. Remember to take your milk/tea/coffee for your cuppa on arrival. There is a Tesco locally. Hide

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