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16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens

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A row of traditional thatched-roof cottages with white walls, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A rustic outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A lush garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a grassy lawn, and tall trees.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bideford, Devon
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Big Sheep
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Clovelly Village
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6 under eaves

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Pannier Market and Pannier Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Devon Coast and Northam Burrows Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and Clovelly Village.
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Bideford, Devon

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • The Big Sheep - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Pannier Market - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Clovelly Village - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 16 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Hart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Otters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens located?

This family-friendly Bideford cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pannier Market, Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and Clovelly Village. Bideford Long Bridge and The Burton Art Gallery and Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage, in a lovely part of the country, the cottage has everything and more on tap and is a really lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and very helpful hosts. We had a glorious time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with extensive gardens. We all loved our stay in this wonderful property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant house for three families sharing, the mature gardens made for great fun for the kids playing hide and seek and an Easter egg hunt. The house has tremendous character, a real gem. Close to beach and plenty of theme parks and activities nearby, would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying at Hollands

Lovely holiday in this quaint house .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant character and great location

If you looking for a very comfortable family home, full of character totally recommend this one. Heaps of Beaches, walks and pubs close by. We were there during winter and it was glorious with the fire and warm kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect and an incredible place to stay. It was like living at home with everything you could ever need. It is set in beautiful countryside with a wonderful garden providing so much fun for the children. We were a group of 6 adults and five children including a 5 week old baby and a dog. There was so much to see and do but if we wanted to go out the beaches and towns were a short drive away. The house is full of games and toys and outside sports equipment and you have never seen so many books to read - it was like living in a library! Tom, the host, was so kind and helpful and made the whole stay so enjoyable. We would love to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage full of character

Beautiful old thatched cottage in a quiet rural location, with plenty of room indoors and outside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter holiday

We stayed for three nights in this old house with a very beautiful artistic style and we enjoyed the interior and exterior and we thank the owner of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Typical authentic thatched property.

Perfect for a family get together, comfortable, relaxed property. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2024

We had a wonderful time staying here. The cottage and gardens are more beautiful then the pictures show. Plenty of games and toys to keep the kids entertained, and an abundance of space inside and outside. Would thoroughly recommend to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful!

What a terrific place to spend time with family or friends. Plenty of space; incredibly well equipped kitchen(s); wonderful combination of old and new. Beware the steps and stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Holiday Home.

We had a wonderful stay at Holland’s. The house is warm and comfortable. The surrounding views especially from the ‘lookout’ were spectacular. We were comfortable in our beds and children would love the ‘hide-hole’ beds, the toys and the lovely garden. We celebrated a family birthday during our stay, with so much space in both the house and garden it is just right for a party or event.. We certainly hope to return in the future. It was a real home from home and well situated to visit the beaches and quaint villages and Quays here in North Devon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Christmas

My family wanted a traditional Christmas setting and Hollands is exactly that. Log burner, gorgeous tree and decs, dining room table seats 10 easily, kitchen table also lovely for family breakfasts next to the Aga. Huge kitchen counter and plenty of food and drink storage areas. House is much bigger than it looks in the photos. Altogether a fabulous stay xx
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Lovely interesting cottage with attractive immediate surroundings

Nice property but a few things lacking: Not enough showers, especially if cottage full to capacity, 1 kettle and 1 two slice toaster, inadequate and no small waste bins in bathrooms and bedrooms and disappointed that there was no welcome pack.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem

Absolutely amazing cottage in the middle of the countryside. Stunning views and central to most beaches etc. We had a large family group, with 4 generations and there was ample room for all 13 of us. We enjoyed sitting together and sharing meals in both the kitchen and the dining room, in the evenings we all gathered around the fire in the sitting room to play family quizzes and games. I would highly recommend this hidden gem and we will certainly be returning again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a reading retreat

A group of friends and I rented this beautiful thatched cottage for a weekend of reading books. It was very cold outside but we enormously enjoyed sitting around the fire reading and preparing big meals in the wonderfully spacious kitchen. Communication from the hosts was exemplary and it was clear that a lot of thought and care had gone into the experience of their guests. I can't really speak to the surrounding area because we spent most of the time indoors but it was absolutely perfect for our needs - thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely week in gorgeous house

Hollands was a lovely holiday home for the week with four teens and two adults. Beautiful garden and curious bullocks in the surrounding fields entertained us. There are board games, table tennis, books and TV for wetter weather. The house is lovely and cool when it's hot outside and the Aga in the kitchen keeps that warm when needed. The bedrooms are all a good size and beds comfy. Kitchen knives could do with sharpening as the but that is the only issue we had! A great base from which to explore the local Devon coast and countryside and a lovely village pub nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay for all Ages

We had such an amazing time at the cottage. It was perfectly set up for our group of 14 family members - 9 adults and 5 children (and a dog). The kids absolutely loved the treehouse, the ping pong and board games. They also adored playing hide and seek all around the cottage and beautiful gardens. They even learned to throw the boomerang! The adults all had an incredible time and the cottage was so well set up for a comfortable family reunion. Every single one of us loved it and we can't thank you guys enough. It's a charming place to stay and we were all very sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coxen Family Retreat

Stunning thatched cottage in the heart of the North Devon countryside. Perfect for 3 generations with lots of space and a lovely garden. Everything provided for a stress free stay including bikes, toy cupboard and surf boards for the grandchildren. One suggestion, perhaps a small sign at top of road as we drove straight past it! Would highly recommend Hollands to anyone looking for an escape from the grind of daily life.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can be what ever you want it to be. 5

5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

It was all very straightforward forward.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter at Hollands

Had a great week at Hollands over Easter. Spacious house for a large family and nice walks and beaches nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

It was all and more then we expected certainly recommend . Grandchildren loved every nook and cranny
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab house for family Christmas!

We have just had the loveliest much needed family Christmas at Holland. Lovely decorated tree in situ, cosy rooms and a kitchen big enough for everyone to do their bit towards Christmas lunch! Thank you so much for having us all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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