Riverside Retreat - Stunning Views & Serene Surroundings East-The-Water, Devon

A deceptive, and stylish riverside property overlooking the River Torridge. Well-furnished and equipped with a combination of contemporary and traditional styles and walking distance of the quayside, with its pubs, restaurants and shops.

Riverside Retreat - Stunning Views & Serene Surroundings : Overview

  • Stylish riverside property with contemporary and traditional styles.
  • Walking distance to quayside, pubs, restaurants, and shops.
  • Superbly renovated with impressive stone bridge and river views.
  • Quiet residential area with nearby pub, restaurant, and cycle hire.
  • Easy access to traffic-free path and excellent surf beach.
  • Spacious and well-equipped with feature fireplace and patio with river views.

About Riverside Retreat - Stunning Views & Serene Surroundings

This superbly renovated property sits riverside on the banks of the River Torridge in the North Devon town of Bideford. The river is spanned by an impressive stone bridge dating back to the 13th Century and is the focal point of the town. – Wander along the bustling quayside, watch the fishing boats and daily life go by or settle into one of the quayside coffee shops. Set on a quiet residential road with a nearby pub, restaurant, cycle hire and repair garage, you also overlook the fabulous  Tarka Trail which is a traffic free path stretching for 30 miles, perfect for picturesque walks and bike rides. Alternatively, you can enjoy the excellent surf beach at Westward Ho! which is a short drive away. Within walking distance of the cottage are two excellent pubs offering good food and the area's most popular hotel with an excellent restaurant open to non-residents.

On entering the property, you are met by a lounge area with feature fireplace with gas fire, Smart TV and comfy seating, an ideal place to relax after a busy day. Leading on is the large kitchen/diner, the real hub of the property it is dominated by the riverside views which can be seen through the large bi folding doors that invite you out onto the large patio. The kitchen area is well fitted and equipped in an a stylish industrial style and offers everything you need to cook up a feast including a large electric range oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine (no pds required) washing machine and tumble drier, a good size oak dining table and chairs ensures mealtimes are a breeze. Heading back through the lounge you will find a ground floor bathroom with bath and WC. Heading upstairs there are three bedrooms 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request at the time of booking), 1 double and the master bedroom which has a king-size bed with an en-suite shower room with WC and large bi folding doors leading out onto a balcony with seating and superb river views across to the Little White Town of Bideford, a beautiful view to wake up to each morning. A further separate shower room with WC completes the accommodation.

Stepping outside from the kitchen/diner you have a large enclosed patio area which has various zones to enjoy, garden furniture, a summer house, outdoor lighting, and charcoal BBQ you can even fish over the river wall, it is the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon or an early evening drink. Allocated and secure off-road parking is available for up to two cars and others can park nearby on the roadside.

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What's Nearby

Riverside Retreat - Stunning Views & Serene Surroundings makes a handy base for exploring East-The-Water and the coast and countryside around it.

Eating and drinking. Toon Station Refreshments is one of the closest places to eat near Riverside Retreat - Stunning Views & Serene Surroundings (a short walk away), and The Kingsley Room - private dining is among the best rated nearby (5 stars). For a drink, The Blacksmiths Arms and The Kings Arms are popular pubs nearby, and Silver Bridge House is handy for a takeaway.

Shops and essentials. The nearest shops include J & J Wilson Shop, Co-op Food - Bideford - Mill Street, and Morrisons Daily, with J & J Wilson Shop the closest at about 0.3 miles away, useful for stocking up when you arrive at Riverside Retreat - Stunning Views & Serene Surroundings.

Things to do. Tapeley Park Gardens and Kipling Tors are close by, for a bit of history there is Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and Chudleigh Fort, and Playground is good for fresh air, the closest about 0.1 miles from Riverside Retreat - Stunning Views & Serene Surroundings.

Getting around. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple (about 7.3 miles), local taxi firms include Bideford Executive Taxis & Shuttle and Rayners Taxis, and the closest EV charging point is about 0.5 miles away.

Bringing the dog. Torridge Tails is the nearest daycare or boarding option, about 0.5 miles away.

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