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Quayside Fishermans Cottage

Waterfront cottage in Bideford with kitchen

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Principal bedroom
View of estuary from bedroom
Property fronting onto quayside.
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Appledore, ENG
  • Place, West Appledore
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Instow Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Saunton Sands
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quayside Fishermans Cottage

Period two bedroom cottage set on quayside adjacent to all amenities in heart of a beautiful character port.
Both bedrooms, one a double the other a twin have been recently refurbished with quality furnishings.
The master has a kingsized bed, paintings by local artists, stunning views across the estuary at sunrise, flat screen tv and separate sky box from living room.
Downstairs there is separate living and dining rooms.
The living room has a wood burner, sky tv and sound system.
The kitchen has an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, toaster and breakfast bar.
The upstairs family bathroom has a bath with an over bath electric shower and screen.
Downstairs there is an outside toilet set in a small courtyard.
BEWARE low beams in corridor to bathroom!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please only use dry wood in wood burner and avoid driftwood as this has a high salt content and will corrode the flue liner

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Appledore, ENG

What's nearby

  • West Appledore - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Instow Beach - 12 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clovelly Village - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Saunton Sands - 41 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 44 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Westleigh Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe du Parc - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rock Pool Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quayside Fishermans Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quayside Fishermans Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quayside Fishermans Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quayside Fishermans Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of West Appledore and Instow Beach. Northam Burrows Country Park and South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a lovely property in a fantastic place
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage

The cottage is spotless, warm and cosy. Very comfortable bed and lovely views from front bedroom across the estuary.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab quayside cottage

A very comfortable and well equipped home from home in a great location. Lovely to find a bottle chilling in the fridge and fresh pack of filter coffee among the supplies too. Excellent property and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay!

This was our 3rd visit to the same property. Despite saying we might stay somewhere else this year we were drawn back as it’s just so perfect! The owner is very kind and responds very quickly to any issues. We just love Appledore and already can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation location

Perfect cottage with all you could want. British weather played its usual summertime events. Sunny, rain and dry then sunny again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gail w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage with amazing view in perfect location

The cottage is very cosy and comfortable. It is clean and well maintained. It was actually larger than we imagined it would be. It is located in a lovely small town and right on the quay with beautiful views across to Instow beach and the Devon countryside . Communication with Derek the host was first class and we were welcomed with some lovely gifts.We look forward to returning to this little gem again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location location

This is a super little cottage, right on the quay. There are restaurants and cafes literally on your doorstep. We ate out every night and had very very good food. We did quay jumping, crabbing and sea fishing. The sea ferry runs for a few hours most days ( tide dependent) across to lovely instow beach. The view from the main bedroom Is spectacular and everything was extremely clean. The hosts was especially helpful when we had change of plans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is amazing, everything is to hand, we love just sitting watching the lit fire and reading a book. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great view. Very homely.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage on the Quayside with fantastic views over the Quay. The fisherman's cottage is full of old rustic charm while being very clean comfortable cosy and tastefully decorated. The location is great for strolling along the Quayside exploring the town or surrounding area. Parking is available on the street or there is a pay and display car park a couple of minutes stroll at the end of the street for reasonable prices during the day and is free after 6pm for night time parking. The cottage is lovely with 2 comfortable bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen to make you feel right at home. Derek is a fantastic host who kept us informed of check in details and kindly came out to offer advice for the best fishing locations for my partner who brought his fishing gear with him. The town is lovely with very welcoming pubs cafe's deli bakery craft and gift shops and the maritime museum is an interesting visit. A fantastic cottage, town and area and would definitely stay again next time we are visiting the area and would highly recommend to anyone.
The Quayside at night
The Quayside at night
Lovely seaman's parlour
Quayside view from main bedroom
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house , very well equipped and in prime position on the quay. Pubs, restaurants and shops all close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place as always, we love the location, and the place is well equipped super clean and comfortable, it's perfect for a holiday with the family, thanks for the stay we really enjoyed our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, well maintained and well equipped cottage. Excellent location. A very good set of local shops (deli, bakery, arts, etc.). Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apple-adore

Enjoyed a wonderful break in quaint Appledore. Absolutely adored the area. This property is in a super location. The listing describes it perfectly. Derek is a great host, quick to respond to any questions. We would definitely book again if ever back in the area.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bev H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside dream

Such a cute, clean and well equipped accommodation. Decorated very tastefully. Four adults had plenty of room and privacy. Outdoor WC was handy too! Location is great. Walkable distance to shops and pubs. Quick ferry ride across to Instow for a sandy beach day. Highly recommend for a nice getaway
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appledore 2025

Third time staying at Quayside Fishermans Cottage, Derek took great care of us as always, can not wait to return again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Des M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appledorable!!

Great cottage to stay in and such a pretty little town. Derek was very helpful, and we had everything we needed. The place was warm and comfortable and really weĺl furnished. Defintely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inta L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

What a lovely property. We so enjoyed our stay in this pretty cottage. Very cosy, comfortable rooms! Right on the quay with wonderful views across the estuary. Cafes and restaurant close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday

We couldn’t have asked for a better home for the week. Everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay is provided and the location and views are incredible. Would love to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith and Eleanor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gem of a place!

Book it! Comfy beds, well stocked kitchen essentials, cozy living spaces, romantic outdoor area, and ya cant beat the location. Right outside the door was the ferry to Instow, a lovely pizza place that did gluten free pizza, a deli and a small super market. We LOVED it! We only stayed 2 nights and we wished we had booked for longer! We would love to stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house with amazing views...

This is a stunning house, very homely and very comfortable with incredible views. Lots of space with a well equipped kitchen and comfy beds and sofas. Its decorated to a very high and very thoughtful standard. Appledore and Instow are lovely places to stay with easy access to other local places of interest such as Clovelly and the Tarka Trail. We highly recommend this cottage and its location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

The location of the property is fantastic, its got everything local you need and the town is one of the prettiest around, this is one of the reasons we return again to Appledore. Derek was helpful and an outstanding host, the property is beautiful and well equipped, the feel of the home is great amd the whole family loved it, thank you again. equiped
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbares Cottage mit herrlichem Blick

Wir waren begeistert! Das Haus war typisch englisch und sehr sauber und gemütlich, wir haben uns direkt zuhause gefühlt. Derek hat alles breitgestellt, was man braucht und mehr - wir wurden mit Blumen, Sekt und einer kompletten Frühstücksausstattung begrüßt. Vielen Dank für alles und wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zusammenfassung!

Ein sehr schönes Haus, optimal am Wasser gelegen. Kleine Beeinträchtigungen durch Bauarbeiten in der Nachbarschaft, aber insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Appledore

We arrived in Appledore and found the most enchanting place to stay, right on the quay side. Everyone in Appledore was friendly and just behind our property there was a fish and chip shop opposite a pub, and we were aloud to eat our dinner in the pub. Back at the property, 2 great sized bedrooms, a good sized bathroom and downstairs ample room for us to either sit with a meal and watch the passing holiday makers or sit and read a book or watch a film in the other room, well equipped kitchen. Thank you, we will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Derek Packer

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Retired former Health and Safety Executive Inspector who originally trained as a marine biologist.

Why they chose this property

It is a former fisherman's cottage with loads of character situated right on the quayside with stunning views across the estuary to be enjoyed from a beautifully appointed master bedroom.
A volunteer ferry operates daily between Spring and Autumn departing from the nearby slipway to take you across to Instow with its lovely sandy beach, bars and restaurants.
It is centrally located with bars, restaurants, shops, deli, bakery, library, traditional fish and chip shops within a short stroll.

What makes this property unique

The property benefits from high speed unlimited broadband and Sky Q to keep the kids amused.

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English

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