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Situated Directly on Appledore Quayside. Overlooking the Torridge & Taw Estuary

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Bideford, Devon
  • West Appledore
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Instow Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Situated Directly on Appledore Quayside. Overlooking the Torridge & Taw Estuary

The property comprises of a ground floor double bedroom, dining room overlooking the Quay and kitchen with integral garage for a small car. Parking is available on the Quay, and at the large public Quay car park, nearby. There is a small courtyard, with outside W.C. On the first floor there is the living room and a double bedroom, both overlooking the Quay, the river and with unspoilt views across to Instow. There is a further double bedroom with twin beds on the first floor. The bathroom has a bath, with shower and screen, toilet and an electric shaver point.
The kitchen has all the modern conveniences and there is fibre broadband available throughout the premises.

Property manager

Mark Hedden

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Pets allowed
Dogs welcome. (small additional charge applies)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands. Travelling with kids? Consider The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Bideford, Devon

What's nearby

  • West Appledore - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Instow Beach - 11 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clovelly Village - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Saunton Sands - 41 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 44 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingsley Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Situated Directly on Appledore Quayside. Overlooking the Torridge & Taw Estuary pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Situated Directly on Appledore Quayside. Overlooking the Torridge & Taw Estuary?

As of 6 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Situated Directly on Appledore Quayside. Overlooking the Torridge & Taw Estuary on 31 May 2025 start from NZ$309.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Situated Directly on Appledore Quayside. Overlooking the Torridge & Taw Estuary?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Situated Directly on Appledore Quayside. Overlooking the Torridge & Taw Estuary?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Situated Directly on Appledore Quayside. Overlooking the Torridge & Taw Estuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Situated Directly on Appledore Quayside. Overlooking the Torridge & Taw Estuary located?

This family-friendly Bideford holiday home is located on the waterfront, 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

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neil Martin

Beautifull! Facing directly on to the Torridge estuary with expansive views across to Instow

From the property you look directly across the estuary toward Instow - A glorious view to wake up to! The property is situated in the heart of Appledore and it has everything you need from lovely tea rooms, such as The Coffee Cabin, to excellent restaurants such as Bensons serving fish caught locally. Each morning we would walk out onto the quayside and stroll through the quaint and interesting lanes of Appledore.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Friendly people, ideal location for a family visit.

We’ve stayed before, which should give an idea of our feelings. The cottage is warm, comfortable, well equipped and has its own parking space.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great Getaway

Lovely, clean, spacious property. Loved staying here opposite the lovely quay. Stunning views. We have already rebooked for this year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Family stay

Excellent stay at this beautiful quayside cottage! Very clean and lots of up to date features. The location is amazing - we walked with our kids to westward Ho!, about 3 miles. Lovely walk along the cliff/beach/golf course. Easy 5 min car drive there as well. I have only good things to say about our stay, I would say that with 6 of us in the little courtyard garden it was very packed!! Nice to have an outside space to have a drink though. Fantastic overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dave W.

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

Great Location

There is no doubt that the location of this property is stunning and we enjoyed the views over the estuary. We had some bad luck in that the boiler needed some attention and we were without hot water for 3 days (until we found out about the emersion heater), but that could have happened to anyone and the owners had the boiler repaired as soon as it was only possible. What let the cottage down for us was the general cleanliness (especially of the kitchen). We bought some Flash wipes and cleaned the kitchen work surface and the dirt left on the cloth told it's own story. We also had to buy some new cooking pans from the local supermarket because the pans provided should have been thrown away long ago (unless you like black bits from the pan bottom in your scrambled eggs!). Unfortunately, the beds were too ''bouncy'' and small for us so we slept in separate beds after the first sleepless night. I also need to mention that, on arrival, we opened the draws in the bedroom dressing table to put away our clothes and found - how shall I put it - a ladies pleasuring toy in the top drawer (presumable left by the previous guests)! We did in fact leave this ''toy'' in an envelope when we left to advise the cleaner to ensure that the drawers are checked between guests. We wondered if parking would be an issue, but it wasn't. For the first 4 nights we parked right in front of the cottage, and the next 2 nights close by in the car park as some inconsiderate person had parked in front of the garage (where a sign clearly requested access to the garage at all times), Luckily, the vehicle had moved on for our final night so we managed to park outside for loading up early on the morning of departure. This is a lovely property and with a few small changes I would definitely recommend a stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Everything we could need or want.

Great location on the Quay. Fully equipped kitchen. Clean. Beds could do with new mattress as were a little lumpy, as was the sofa. All in all though a great cottage and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen G., Uxbridge near Heathrow

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

A little piece of heaven

I have given this 5 stars throughout as the house was beautiful, fully equipped kitchen, with a real "home from home" feeling. Clean and fresh with stunning views, with views so beautiful you just keeping looking. We had a wonderful time, relaxed and didn't want to leave. The house is situated right on the quay where there is a hive of activity from children crabbing, to people rowing, plus the ferry backwards and forwards and fishing boats and much more. Everything was easy the key release, communication with manager and I could not find fault anywhere. Its lovely and we will be trying our hardest to get back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Peter M.

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

Halsbury

Clean and well equipped

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic location, superb views

The house has the most amazing views and is perfectly situated for easy and quick access to shops, restaurants, pubs etc. We had a brilliant week at the house.

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

What a lovely home to stay in with the most fabulous view in sunshine,fog and even rain!

The house is right on the sea front and in the heart of the village.The owners were really helpful and we were welcomed with a personal card and bottle of wine.Its a cosy house which has lots of history and is clearly loved by the family who own it.Thank you for a happy holiday in Appledore.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M., Northamptonshire

great place to stay, views outstanding

Lovely home very clean all your needs catered for excellent and efficient service
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Brilliant

Our third visit to this property, We had another wonderful week in Appledore. The property is as described in the write up and we spent many an happy hour watching the world go by from the lounge window. This time we were fortunate enough to meet the owner Mark. We will definitely be back for more of the same. Lovely cottage, lovely village.

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Home from home with idyllic views on to the quay and across the estuary

We had a wonderful week in Appledore. Halsbury has everything needed making it a real home from home. The children enjoyed every minute, as did the dog! Crabbing from the quay and surfing at Westward Ho! is highly recommended, as are the wonderful cafe's, restaurants and pubs. We'll certainly be back and perhaps for a winter, as well as summer holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

In a fantastic position overlooking the quay

Our second year at Halsbury. A wonderful house in the middle of a pretty village overlooking the quay. The house is beautifully clean, comfortable and well equipped. The local bus service is fantastic and no need to take the car. Hope to return soon a fantastic location for a relaxed family holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Just like home from home the lounge being on the upper floor with a view over the water.

The house is always clean and well looked after the kitchen has more than you need to cook all your meals, the bedrooms are comfortable and tidy. In the locality you have shops pubs and a good bus service just down the road. Many thanks for the bottle of wine and welcome card. For quite a few years now we have been coming to Halsbury once for two weeks and another for a week.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Dream Holiday

The location is fantastic, the cottage is everything as stated in the write up. We have stayed in Halsbury before and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Perfect location

We were here for a week for the The Grand Tour mini event and this cottage was perfect for us. It's got everything you need, but also superb views and it was lovely to just to wander around Appledore. It was spotlessly clean, and the owner was so helpful. We hope to return next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Fantastic house in a wonderful location, hope to return soon.

Had a wonderful week. Lots to see and do in and around Appledore. House well equipped and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sian S.

Lovely waterfont location

We found Halsbury to be almost perfect for us to have a relaxing week away. The waterfront location was wonderful, Appledore had just enough going on for us, without being too busy. The house itself was well stocked with everything we could need ,we generally found the furnishings comfortable, and the whole house had a good standard of cleanliness.(the welcome note and wine was a lovely touch).....if we had one very small gripe, it would be that we didn't find the bed very comfortable, but we are poor sleepers, and the bed could be a problem personal to us!...elsewhere in Appledore, we enjoyed the ferry to Instowe, a meal at the Beaver Inn and the chip shop! We very much enjoyed The Champ for a drink in the evening, great live music...we would definitely recommend Halsbury, thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Home from Home, perfect location.

A lovely home, superbly equipped and very well maintained. Ideally situated, with beautiful views, would definitely recommend this rental home and North Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Halsbury is a very good holiday cottage

We have stayed in Halsbury for a couple of years now we stay there twice a year and we have booked for next year. The cottage has one bedroom kitchen and dining room all on the ground upstairs is two very good bedrooms and a well maintained bathroom plus the best room of all in the lounge with views looking over the river and Instow on the other side of the river. The local area has shops pubs fish and chip shops a post office the bus stop is only a couple of minutes away that is why we leave our car in the garage at the cottage.The cottage is very well maintained and is always kept in a very good order and the house is always kept at very good standard of cleaning at all times.All in all I would rate the cottage at 10 out of 10.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Accommodation in Perfect Setting

The best turned out property we have stayed at in Appledore. Very comfortable and clean. Lovely views over the estuary. Plenty of room for six and our two dogs. Perfect even down to the little outside toilet! Definitely be returning to Halsbury
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Halsbury

Perfect rental property for us as all my family are into water sports especially kayaking and being able to store our kayaks in the garage was ideal. The house itself was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Great view from the lounge across to Instow. We all felt very at home there and are hoping to stay again this year. We have holidayed in Appledore for the past 10 years and this property is one of our favourites. Easy for the local shops, local amenities and transport. The owner couldn't have been more helpful with any queries we may have had.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

What a place

What can I say my family has been going to Appledore for nine years staying in other places but the last two years we have stayed in this property in March and October. The house has a garage if you have a car, we don't use the car as the bus stop is only a couple of minutes walk away.There is cafes ,pubs and food shops and a paper shop all within a couple of minutes walk away.The house has a lounge upstairs with a wonderful sea view also on this floor is two very good bedrooms one with a sea view and a bathroom. On the ground floor there is another double bedroom and a very well equipped kitchen. There is all you need in this house to have a wonderful holiday as I have already said we are going there twice again this year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Views!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely house in Appledore. Communication was quick and efficient. We were on our way to a wedding in Devon on the Saturday and the house made a very attractive and comfortable stay for our family to get together. The house is welcoming with a card from the owners and a bottle of wine! Everywhere is clean and beautifully furnished and well equiped. Plenty of places to eat nearby when we wanted to go out. We had a one year old with us and there is a cot, high chair and stair gate available. We managed to briefly get on the beach but unfortunately it did rain quite a lot of the time, but that did not put us off and we would hope to go again.

About the host

Hosted by Mark Hedden

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Halsbury has been in the Hedden family for four generations now and is used for our family holidays. We believe it is the ideal place to stay & enjoy the stunningly beautiful North Devon coast, whatever the time of year. In fact we have many people who return year after year.

Halsbury is situated on the Quay, with magnificent, uninterrupted views across the river from the upstairs living room. You'll never tire of watching the tide's ebb and flow & comings and goings on the water.

The house is superbly furnished & equipped with everything we think is needed for an easy self catering holiday. What's more, Halsbury is within a minute's walk of the shops, pubs and art galleries.

Halsbury is a wonderful house, full of history and ideal for all visitors.

Why they chose this property

Halsbury was originally bought by our great, great grandfather who ran a shop at the back of the house. Halsbury is now owned by my father, Mark who was born in Appledore.

The house is in a perfect location for many reasons. Being on The Quay, the views and outlook are stunning. Across the water is a lovely sandy beach - ideal for children.

A short walk along the quay, 'George Sands' is a great beach for dog walking at low tide. The 'Burrows' is another fantastic walking area, a short car ride away. Nearby Westward Ho! is superb for surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing. The world famous Croyde Bay is a 30min drive.

For wet weather days, try the swimming pool at Northam (a couple of miles away) or try Atlantic Village with it's outlet shops and indoor & outdoor play areas for the kids.

What makes this property unique

The position of Halsbury couldn't be better. It is right at the heart of the action in Appledore.

The ferry across the river to the lovely sandy beach of Instow is just along the Quay.

There are pubs, restaurants, cafes and numerous art galleries within very easy walking distance.

The narrow roads behind the Quay (mostly inaccessible by car & hence almost always traffic free and child friendly) offer you a chance to discover some the very old history of Appledore and pop into a range of shops.

Take a walk over to West Appledore via Irsha Street to see the charming ex-fisherman's cottages. Stop at the Seagate or The Beaver which both offer a good range of meals whilst taking in the views across the water. Both pubs welcome dogs.

Westward Ho! just down the road has great surf and is also suitable for children.

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