Holiday Cottages In North Devon

North Devon, located in Devon has 415 self catering properties listed.

Beach View
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

Two Bedroom Second-floor apartment offering breath-taking panoramic sea views across Woolacombe beach for the perfect coastal escape.

Location:
0m from Woolacombe
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£495
per week
Wow Holidays - Apartment 1
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

A stylish ground floor one bedroom apartment on Woolacombe seafront, featuring a private patio commanding views over the sea, beach and small town.

Location:
0m from Woolacombe
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£597
per week
Wow Holidays - Apartment 5
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

A bright first-floor two-bedroom apartment with open plan living and a front balcony offering panoramic views of Woolacombe Beach, just 150m from the sand.

Location:
0m from Woolacombe
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£707
per week
Lynch Annexe
Appledore, Devon
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

This studio annexe with views towards Northam Burrows and the ocean beyond is located within two miles of Westward Ho! Beach and England’s oldest golf course.

Location:
0m from Appledore
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£557
per week
The Old Police House
Braunton, Devon
Sleeps
9
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

This terraced cottage in Braunton sleeps nine people in four bedrooms.

Location:
0m from Braunton
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£517
per week
Enginefield
Combe Martin, Devon
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

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All ground floor. 1 x double. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open-plan sitting, kitchen and dining area.

Location:
0.1m from Combe Martin
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£273
per week
The Cabin
Combe Martin, Devon
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

A ground floor cottage set in the town of Combe Martin in Devon, it can sleep nine people in three bedrooms.

Location:
0.1m from Combe Martin
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£497
per week
Mont Blanc House
Braunton, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

A well-presented contemporary three bedroom house set in a private courtyard and located in the popular North Devon village of Braunton and within a few miles of Saunton Sands, Croyde and Woolacombe beaches - three of the best in the UK.

Location:
0.1m from Braunton
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£425
per week
Sea Breeze Loft - Oceanfront Balcony Bliss
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

This beautiful apartment is part of a unique detached beachfront property in one of the best locations in Woolacombe and offers a comfortable base for couples and families looking to escape to the coast.

Location:
0.1m from Woolacombe
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£586
per week
Admiral’s Lookout
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
WiFi

Perched above the shimmering waters of Ilfracombe, Admiral’s Lookout offers stunning sea views and spacious accommodation for up to eight guests, just moments from the beach and harbour.

Location:
0.1m from Ilfracombe
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£917
per week
Apartment 1 Barton Court
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

A first floor apartment on the north Devon coast, with a modern, open plan living space

Location:
0.1m from Woolacombe
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£387
per week
Ocean Beach House
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
WiFi

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Perfect for multi-generational families holidaying together, this delightful 1930s period property promises tranquillity, relaxation, and breathtaking views. Spend your days exploring the beautiful coastal surroundings and your evenings unwinding in your own secluded retreat. Just a stone’s throw from Woolacombe Beach with sea views from every front window, Ocean Beach House offers a comfortable and luxurious escape. There are four spacious bedrooms, an open-plan living space and a private terrace which is perfect for dining, entertaining or enjoying the sunshine and sea breeze. The location of the house provides easy access to popular beaches including Croyde, Putsborough and Saunton Sands, along with a selection of restaurants, art galleries and independent shops.

Location:
0.1m from Woolacombe
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£397
per night
Tranquil Tides - Seaside Escape
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

This lovingly presented property is situated in the traditional coastal village of Instow and is within 500 metres of independent shops a local deli restaurants and pubs. Instow s beach is just 200 metres away and is renowned for its golden sand and remarkable dunes. Venture across the water on the seasonal passenger ferry to the historic fishing village of Appledore with its quayside cafes restaurants pubs shops and galleries. If you re a surfer you ll love the nearby beaches at Saunton Sands (13 miles) Croyde (15.5 miles) and Woolacombe (17.5 miles). Additionally Westward Ho! has a 2-mile-long beach restaurants shops pubs and a golf course only 5 miles away. Step into this beautiful property and into a hall which is a perfect place to hang coats or store sandy shoes after a walk on the beach. The light and airy lounge/diner has an ornamental fireplace a Smart TV and large French doors that open out onto the patio. The perfectly equipped galley kitchen is a great space for cooking lazy breakfasts or trying out new recipes. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a contemporary family shower room. After a busy day exploring head upstairs to the two immaculate bedrooms. The master king-size bedroom has an ornamental fireplace and the second bedroom has a king-size zip-and-link bed which can be arranged as a twin on request. Outside is a private patio where guests can find a table and chairs and enjoy a spot of al fresco dining a perfect relaxing space. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 Double and 1 king size zip and link (can be arranged as a twin on request). 1 shower room with WC Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washing machine. No children (including babies) under 10 years old. Smart TV in the lounge/diner. Private patio with table and chairs. Private parking for 2 cars S. ecure bicycle storage available. No children under the age of 10 years (including babes in arms). Beach, shop and pub within 500 metres, bus stop 20 metres.

Location:
0.1m from Instow
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£504
per week
Seashore
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

This delightful first-floor apartment is situated in Woolacombe, Devon and can sleep two people in one bedroom.

Location:
0.1m from Woolacombe
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£361
per week
Estuary View Bungalow - Panoramic Views & Coastal Convenience
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Set in an elevated position this spacious bungalow sleeping 4+1 offers fabulous views across the estuary which can be enjoyed from the front terrace and is a short stroll to the beach, shops, pubs and restaurants.

Location:
0.1m from Instow
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£540
per week
Beach Lodge
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with shower over bath, heated towel rail, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, heated towel-rail, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin with en-suite walk-in shower, heated towel-rail, basin and WC. First-floor cloakroom. First-floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area. Utility

Location:
0.1m from Woolacombe
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£665
per week
The Nook
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

You can’t get more central than this ground floor apartment in the heart of Woolacombe with an award-winning beach within walking distance.

Location:
0.1m from Woolacombe
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£329
per week
The Admirals House - Nelson
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

This well-furnished apartment offers a stunning location, enjoying the great harbour and beach views from the windows.

Location:
0.1m from Ilfracombe
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£597
per week
The Admirals House - Fisher
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

Centrally located for Ilfracombe’s main attractions, this second floor apartment boasts amazing views from the living rooms and bedrooms.

Location:
0.1m from Ilfracombe
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£449
per week
The Admirals House - Hornblower
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

This holiday apartment is set close to local amenities and has a friendly atmosphere with everything visitors would need.

Location:
0.1m from Ilfracombe
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£539
per week
Blue Beach House
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
4
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Within touching distance of the sea and beach in a beautiful location in the heart of the popular north Devon town of Ilfracombe.

Location:
0.1m from Ilfracombe
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£997
per week
Hillsview
Combe Martin, Devon
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
WiFi

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Dining room. Sitting room. Boot room

Location:
0.1m from Combe Martin
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£727
per week
Manor Cottage
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

Manor Cottage is a charming Grade II listed home dating back to the 1820s, sleeping six and boasting breathtaking views over Ilfracombe Harbour. Perfect for a relaxing coastal escape.

Location:
0.1m from Ilfracombe
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Valley View Villa - Countryside Charm & Luxury Amenities
Berrynarbor, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Beautiful barn conversion set in an idyllic countryside setting close to the coast. Offering an enclosed garden, private outdoor heated swimming pool (seasonal), tennis court and AstroTurf football pitch

Location:
0.1m from Berrynarbor
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£1628
per week
Seaside Serenity - Elegant Barn Conversion
Berrynarbor, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Spacious converted barn situated on the edge of the Devonshire village of Berrynarbor, within easy reach of sandy beaches and many family friendly attractions.

Location:
0.1m from Berrynarbor
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£630
per week
Seaside Serenity - Tranquil Cottage by the Estuary
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

The property enjoys a great location in the seaside village of Instow only a short stroll to the dog-walking beach pubs restaurants and wonderful local deli. In the summer months (weather permitting) you can catch a little boat that will ferry you across to the beautiful fishing village of Appledore where you can have a go at crabbing from the harbour wall or take a stroll down the narrow cobbled streets where you will find a plethora of craft shops and pubs. The Big Sheep family attraction is only 5 miles away. Keen cyclists will love the Tarka Trail that s on your doorstep and has 180 miles of off-road cycling following the stunning coastline. This well-presented cottage offers a warm welcome with its immaculate interior and light and airy lounge. It s stylishly furnished with comfy sofas to sit and relax on after a day at the beach with your friends and family. A Smart TV provides a chance to watch a favourite movie in the cooler evenings. The high-quality kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make one of your favourite recipes including an electric oven and hob washing machine slimline dishwasher microwave and a fridge with an ice compartment. There are two bedrooms one with a king-size bed and the other a twin. The property is completed with a shower room with WC. Heading outside there is an enclosed courtyard garden with a gas BBQ and patio furniture where you will be able to sit and enjoy dining alfresco on warm evenings. There is an allocated parking space for one car. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size bedroom and 1 twin. 1 shower room with WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine, slimline dishwasher and a microwave. Smart TV in the lounge and king bedroom. Enclosed courtyard garden with seating and gas BBQ. Allocated parking for 1 car. Beach, pubs, shop and restaurants within 500 metres. Please note, the maximum occupancy for this property is 4 including infants.

Location:
0.1m from Instow
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£525
per week
The Admirals House - Jellicoe
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

A delightful duplex apartment occupying two floors, overlooking Ilfracombe’s picturesque harbour and close to nearby beaches.

Location:
0.1m from Ilfracombe
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£449
per week
Combe View
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
3
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Combe View is a charming, three-storey house situated near a beach Ilfracombe, Devon, boasting a hot tub, games room, pizza oven, and enclosed garden. Barnstaple 11.8 miles; Westward Ho! 21.3 miles.

Location:
0.1m from Ilfracombe
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£727
per week
Ring of Bells
South Molton, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
WiFi

Ring of Bells is a two bedroom ground floor apartment set within the Devon market town of South Molton which is perfectly located for exploring Exmoor National Park, the North Devon coast and countryside.

Location:
0.1m from South Molton
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£329
per week
Cobble Cottage
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

A quirky, historic one-bedroom annexe cottage, perfect for a romantic getaway and just yards from the village’s beach and dunes.

Location:
0.1m from Instow
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£617
per week
Glenwood
Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

Second floor traditional apartment on Beach Road. Sea views and only a ten minute stroll from the 3 mile sandy beach in Woolacombe. Ilfracombe 7 miles.

Location:
0.1m from Woolacombe
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£582
per week
Anchor Cottage
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

Enjoy a family break in North Devon with its beautiful sandy beaches and excellent walking and cycling trails in the stunning countryside.

Location:
0.2m from Instow
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£495
per week
Midships
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

Fisherman’s cottage yards from beach, and with the Tarka Trail passing through the village, Bideford is within easy access.

Location:
0.2m from Instow
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£525
per week
Seaside Serenity - Luxurious Waterside Escape
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

Idyllically positioned, set back from the sandy beach, in the wonderful coastal village of Instow where a level walk takes you along the beach front to experience the delightful views across to Appledore.

Location:
0.2m from Instow
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£686
per week
Seaside Serenity - Stunning Views
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
5
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

This is a perfect family retreat situated in a desirable location in North Devon, within walking distance of the glorious sandy beach of Instow.

Location:
0.2m from Instow
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£1380
per week
Riverside Retreat - Seaside Charm
Northam, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

This stylish fully self-contained apartment boasts spacious rooms, contemporary decor, and a garden, all within walking easy walking distance to the Little White Town of Bideford.

Location:
0.2m from Northam
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£436
per week
Tranquil Tides - Pet-Friendly Cottage
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

This detached house sits just back from the beachfront with its own garden and parking. It s a superb holiday destination situated in the beautiful village of Instow with its sandy beach deli/shop pubs and restaurants all within 0.5 miles. You can join the Tarka Trail from both ends of the village perfect for walkers and cyclists as it offers some lovely riverside views. Venture across the water on the seasonal passenger ferry to the fishing village of Appledore (5 miles by car) with its maze of narrow lanes brightly painted cottages and quayside. Westward Ho! (5 miles) boasts 2 miles of sand and is great for surfing. Visit the market town of Bideford (4 miles) with its shops and restaurants or step aboard HMS Oldenburg for boat trips to Lundy. This well-presented house provides a warm welcome. From the front door you enter the attractive hall with ample shoe storage and coat-hanging space. The light and airy lounge/diner is furnished with comfortable seating a Smart TV and a dining area; this is the obvious place to relax after a busy day exploring. The spacious kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to cater for your party. A utility/games room with seating and table football also houses the washing machine and tumble drier this room also allows access to the front garden. There is a separate ground-floor shower room with a WC. Heading back through the kitchen to the living area an open tread staircase leads to the first floor and sleeping accommodation. This comprises two bedrooms one with a king-size bed with estuary glimpses and one super-king-size zip-and-link. The bathroom completes the accommodation and has a shower over the bath and a WC. Heading outside from the lounge you ll find the fully enclosed and dog safe garden with a lawn a patio area with garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ. The Tarka Trail sits behind. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size and 1 super king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request). 2 bathrooms 1 shower room with shower and WC; 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC; 1 separate WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Utility/games room with games table, games and puzzles plus washing machine and tumble dryer. Smart TV with Sky TV (basic package) in lounge/diner. Rear enclosed garden with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ. Private parking for up to 3 cars. Beach, shop, pubs, and restaurants all within 0.5 miles.

Location:
0.2m from Instow
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£678
per week
Serene Shores - Pet-Friendly Getaway
Braunton, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

The bungalow is conveniently located in the heart of the village of Braunton with its plethora of shops pubs and restaurants. If you are looking for beaches you will be spoilt for choice as North Devon has award-winning stretches of sand that are all within 7 miles including Woolacombe with its 3 miles of soft golden sand and Croyde known to be a surfing mecca. Venture a bit further (22 miles) to find the Exmoor National Park and enjoy stunning walks across moorland and woodlands. Visit Exmoor Zoo Combe Wildlife Park or try coasteering at Watermouth Castle for a fun day out. Plus the Victorian fishing harbour of Ilfracombe is only 8 miles away where you can take a boat trip and go dolphin spotting. Step inside the beautiful bungalow and the hallway will lead you into the spacious lounge which connects to the kitchen/diner featuring large sliding doors that open out onto the patio. Sit down and snuggle up on the comfy sofas in the lounge at the end of a fun-filled day and enjoy a movie on the Smart TV. The kitchen has everything you need including an electric oven and hob fridge/freezer dishwasher microwave and underfloor heating. It also has a large dining table where you will be able to enjoy breakfasts chatting about your days of adventure ahead. In a separate utility room just off the hallway is a washing machine and tumble dryer. There are three bedrooms and all have a zip-and-link super-king-size bed (which can be made into a twins on request). One bedroom has an en-suite shower room with WC. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath and WC. Heading outside from either the front door or the large patio doors is a wrap-around decking area where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful summer evenings or dine alfresco using the charcoal BBQ. This garden is enclosed and there is storage for surfboards wetsuits and bikes. There is also a heated outdoor shower and parking for two cars inside the gated driveway. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 3 super king size zip and link (which can be made into a twins on request). 1 en suite shower room with WC, and 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine and a tumble dryer. Smart TV in the lounge. Highchair available. Underfloor heating in the kitchen/dining room. Enclosed garden with decking, patio, seating, outdoor shower and charcoal BBQ. Off road parking comfortably for 2 cars. Storage for surfboards and bikes. Beach 2.5 miles, pubs shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Location:
0.2m from Braunton
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£754
per week
Beach Retreat
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

This semi-detached cottage is located in the North Devon village of Instow and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Location:
0.2m from Instow
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£415
per week
Harbour Cottage
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Harbour Cottage sits in Ilfracombe and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Location:
0.2m from Ilfracombe
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£581
per week
The Beach House
Croyde, Devon
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
4
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

This well-equipped beach house has everything you need for a family break. With outdoor space that includes a hot tub, BBQ and pizza oven perfect for entertaining. This luxurious house in the charming North Devon village of Croyde is perfect for family and friends that want to both be active and relax. The spacious and beautifully renovated cottage is the perfect base to enjoy the local beach life and surrounding countryside. The property is well equipped with all the mod cons including a coffee machine and wine cooler. There’s plenty of outdoor space for entertaining with a state-of-the-art Egg BBQ, pizza oven and luxury outdoor seating. To add to all this there is a hot tub and an outdoor building with modern laundry facilities, shower and toilet.

Location:
0.2m from Croyde
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£2719
per week
Dolphin Cottage
Braunton, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

A well-presented three bedroom cottage located in the popular North Devon village of Braunton. Dolphin Cottage is situated on a private cul-de-sac so there is very little traffic. It is within a few miles of Saunton Sands, Croyde and Woolacombe beaches - three of the best in the UK.

Location:
0.2m from Braunton
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£485
per week
Water’s Edge
Instow, Devon
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
WiFi

With waterside views, this stunning house sits next to the beach and with fantastic views this is an ideal hideaway.

Location:
0.2m from Instow
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£577
per week
Chalky Blue
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

Chalky Blue offers stunning sea views, located right on the southwest coast path, with the bustling harbour just a stone’s throw away. World-class surfing beaches are right at your doorstep, making the perfect coastal holiday.

Location:
0.2m from Ilfracombe
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£641
per week
Bullen’s Rock
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
WiFi

Turn your daydreams into a reality with this fantastic apartment which is a super base for your coastal retreat in the harbour town of Ilfracombe.

Location:
0.2m from Ilfracombe
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£539
per week
Blue Haven
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Pets allowed
1
WiFi

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Blue Haven rests in Ilfracombe, Devon, sleeping four guests in two bedrooms.

Location:
0.2m from Ilfracombe
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£564
per week
4 Oceanside Apartments
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
2
WiFi

4 Oceanside Apartments is a lovely pet-friendly ground-floor apartment located in vibrant Ilfracombe, Devon, boasting sea views and nearby a national park. Barnstaple 11.5 miles.

Location:
0.2m from Ilfracombe
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£549
per week
SeaSound
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Pets allowed
WiFi

All second floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC and 1 x twin (zip/link). Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC. Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Location:
0.2m from Ilfracombe
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£522
per week

About North Devon

The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is where most of north Devon's holiday cottages sit. The designation protects the great surf coast, from the cliffs at Combe Martin, past Woolacombe and Croyde, round the dunes of Braunton Burrows to the Hartland Peninsula. Designated in 1959 and covering 171 square kilometres, it takes in about 1,184 of the self-catering cottages on this coast.

The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

This is a coastal designation, a long thin ribbon that follows the cliffs and beaches rather than reaching far inland. It runs from Combe Martin and Lee Bay in the east, out around the headlands of Morte Point and Baggy Point and the wide surfing sands below them, across the great dune system of Braunton Burrows and the Taw and Torridge estuary, and on to the high, lonely cliffs of the Hartland Peninsula in the west. The whole of it lies inside the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the first of its kind in Britain. For all the protection, it stays a working coast of farms, surf schools and small harbours.

Where to stay in the North Devon AONB

The cottages cluster along the coast, and most of north Devon's holiday towns sit inside or beside the AONB:

  • Woolacombe and Mortehoe: the headland village and the three-mile Blue Flag beach below it, the heart of the surf coast
  • Croyde: the classic thatched surf village, with Baggy Point on its doorstep
  • Ilfracombe: the rocky Victorian resort and harbour, the biggest town on this coast
  • Combe Martin: a long, narrow village running down to a sheltered cove at the eastern edge
  • Braunton: the large village beside Braunton Burrows and the sands of Saunton
  • Hartland: a quiet inland village above the wildest, most dramatic stretch of cliff
  • Instow: a sandy, sheltered village looking across the estuary to Appledore
  • Appledore: the old shipbuilding port of pastel cottages at the mouth of the Torridge
  • Westward Ho!: the family resort behind its long Pebble Ridge and Northam Burrows

Beaches and nature reserves

This is one of the best surfing coasts in Britain. Woolacombe is the showpiece, a Blue Flag and Seaside Award beach that runs for three miles, with Croyde Bay (also Blue Flag) and the vast Saunton Sands and Putsborough Sands close by. Behind Saunton lies Braunton Burrows, one of the largest dune systems in the country and the core of the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The estuary beaches at Instow and Westward Ho! both fly a Blue Flag and are calmer for families, with Northam Burrows behind the Pebble Ridge. West of all this, the Hartland cliffs are a different world: no resorts, just waterfalls dropping to the sea and some of the most exposed walking on the coast.

Walking the North Devon AONB coast

The South West Coast Path runs the length of this coast, so a cottage almost anywhere here puts you a short walk from England's longest National Trail. It is a tougher, more rollercoaster walk than the flat paths of the east coast, especially around Hartland and the headlands at Morte Point and Baggy Point, but the rewards are big skies, surf beaches and cliffs that feel a long way from anywhere.