Central part of 15th Century Manor House w/ Beach Access, Private pool and Tower

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142000 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Pool
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bideford, Devon

The Big Sheep
‪18 min walk‬
Clovelly Village
‪6 min drive‬
Saunton Sands
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Tower house is the central part of Abbotsham Court; a grade 2 listed manor house. The property enjoys wide ranging views of Lundy and beyond with spectacular sunsets from its 4 storey tower. Furnished and equipped to an extremely high standard as a private home. The A39 Atlantic Highway is easily accessible making this an incredibly convenient base for exploring the numerous rocky shores or the famous sandy surfing beaches and rural North Devon and North Cornwall.

Right on the North Devon coast, with private garden and direct beach access.

Enjoy the South west coast path, Clovelly, and the numerous local visitor attractions whilst on the edge of a delightful Devon village, only 10 minutes walk to the Thatched Inn, Church, Post office and General store.

Property manager

Howard Davey

Languages

English

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Pool

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Rear view of house showing sun terrace and sunken garden

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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 scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Bideford, Devon

What's nearby

The Big Sheep - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Clovelly Village - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Instow Beach - 15 min drive - 8.3 km
Saunton Sands - 41 min drive - 30.3 km
Croyde Bay Beach - 44 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

Barnstaple Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kingsley Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪First in Last Out - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬8 min drive
‪The Pier House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Central part of 15th Century Manor House w/ Beach Access, Private pool and Tower have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Central part of 15th Century Manor House w/ Beach Access, Private pool and Tower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central part of 15th Century Manor House w/ Beach Access, Private pool and Tower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central part of 15th Century Manor House w/ Beach Access, Private pool and Tower?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central part of 15th Century Manor House w/ Beach Access, Private pool and Tower located?

This family-friendly Bideford holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Big Sheep and North Devon Coast. Clovelly Village and Atlantis Adventure Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David T.

5 August 2023

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

Tower House

Wonderful location with great walks and multiple activities close by for the kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary G.

29 August 2024

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

August 2024

We had a fantastic week in this amazing property. Lots of room to spread out, very comfy bedrooms. Lovely walk to the coastline and Westward Ho! Only disappointment was the pool being not very inviting and garden furniture needs replacing. Otherwise a great place for a family holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor R.

12 August 2023

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

Family friendly home in a great location

Very spacious comfortable home. Pool kept children happy even when raining. Easy access to coastal path for walks. Fantastic for a large group of friends or family

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., London

27 August 2023

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

A lovely property in a beautiful area

This is a really nice property in a beautiful area, with plenty to do within easy reach. We enjoyed our week's stay very much, and Howard couldn't have been more helpful in responding to queries. Many thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

13 August 2018

A sprawling yet enticing property

The property, especially the pool is a fantastic venue for a family and friends retreat. The grounds and close proximity to the coastal path offer great walks and views. The family feel made it even more special as there were all the amenities that you would generally find in your own house. What could be improved... a sun umbrella for the pool are and extra pillows for the bedrooms (we went out and bought 4 pillows)

8/10 Good

Mrs B Richardson R.

15 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fabulous house and gardens but needs TLC

Gorgeous house and gardens, beautiful setting, we had a great holiday at The Tower House. However when paying over £5500 for 7 nights it was disappointing to see the pool was very green and had a leak ( maintenance guy was very good came out few times) but we only used it a couple of times - it did not look like the photo ! There were only 5/6 useable garden chairs for 12 adults, the sunshade umberella had rips and holes in it, cushions were coming apart, the shower tray in main bathroom overflowed as was blocked up, toilet handle in main bathroom was already broken - maintenance guy was excellent ! House was lovely with lots of character, however kitchen was not clean to high standard, flies in kitchen and conservatory , fridge needed cleaning when we arrived and 3 sets of oven gloves were very dirty - we washed them. Dyson was blocked, we unblocked it and washed the filter. This said we all had a great holiday at The Tower House, thank you !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

28 August 2022

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

Great family holiday

Truly lovely old house and for our family reunion with the children and grandkids it was perfect. The walk across the fields to the coastal route to Westward Hoe. from the house was beyond words truly breathtaking. The big advantage of Tower House is the swimming pool which everyone enjoyed so much. The kids learning to dive whilst there. Fabulous position. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky and Will D.

8 September 2021

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

Fantastic summer holiday

The property is beautiful and the grounds and location stunning. Perfect for a family holiday with so much space. The owner’s communication was brilliant throughout.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Sue Paddison P.

6 September 2021

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

Beautiful Setting

A lovely property with plenty of space. Fabulous garden and lovely walks. The family loved the pool on the days when we saw some sunshine!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stuart K.

1 August 2021

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

Family Celebration

This was a special family holiday & the house proved to be a special property! Its looks, style, space, position and of course the swimming pool gave us everything that we needed to have a wonderful holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 September 2020

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

Lovely grade 2 listed manor house

Superb property - photo and descriptions exactly right Owner support excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

hilary h.

15 September 2020

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

Space for all

Great location in quiet peaceful area tucked away from the more crowded parts of the area. Spacious and really well equipped family home. Perfect for multi generational get togethers. Lovely pool and patio area and direct access to the coastal footpaths.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

30 August 2020

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

Simply Fabulous

A truly beautiful country house with swimming pool. Spacious accommodation where you could all enjoy each others company or find a quiet corner to be on your own. A perfect family holiday and although you have local amenities and the sea on your doorstep we chose to very much base ourselves in or around the house. Surfing close at hand and beautiful walks along the SW coastal path. Very memorable!

10/10 Excellent

David F.

16 August 2020

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

A wonderful property in a great location!

Our holiday was exactly what we hoped it to be. The house is huge, in fact larger than we thought. There are 2 large receptions rooms, both with flat screen tvs, a large kitchen and conservatory which leads you out to a huge garden including a large pool. All the bedrooms are spacious and very comfortable. From the garden you have direct access to the beach which is great for rock pooling at low rides and a lovely walk to Westward Ho! on the coastal path. A couple of our family visited the local pub which I heard was lovely. Overall a great place for families to holiday.... Loads of room, a great pool and a super location. Big Sheep was good for the little ones and definitely recommend the Glorious Oyster at Instow which does superb seafood. Its a few miles for Bideford but a nice leisurely ride on the bike. Oh and communication with the owner was prompt and they had useful tips on local eateries and attractions. We all loved it. We hope to be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela G M.

11 September 2018

Large comfortable family home, country setting in large garden with large pool, unique tower to view

We so enjoyed the house tower and pool there was almost no need to go out, the pool was a good size and the youngest in our party at last conquered his fear of water, we had wonderful evening meals around the large family table in the conservatory, the children's play room had every thing for children of all ages, not one child asked for their kindle! We serfed at Woolacomb and Westwood Ho visited Clevelly, walked the coast trail accessed from the bottom of the garden, I would love to stay in this house again it was perfect for all ages and although rural it was within easy reach of many amenities. Thank you for a wonderful week

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary L.

19 August 2018

Brilliant!

Perfect, loved the pool and excellent spacious accommodation, plenty of parking and lots of outside space.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

15 August 2018

Fantastic property

Amazing house with great swimming pool & pirate ship at bottom of huge garden leading down towards sea.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefan L.

11 August 2018

great house, beautiful garden, great pool

Dear We (family Redondo and Loetscher) stayed at the Towerhouse from July 14 to July 21. The house, all the rooms and the garden was wonderful, we really loved it! In our time at the Towerhouse we played often Siedler that‘s a social game or we went swimming in the pool. We visited a lot of wonderful places in fact beaches. Once we went to Ilfracome, wich was incredible. The view from the tower is breathtaking, we spent such a nice time at the house and we can highly recommend it. Thank you very much to give us the opportunity to spend our holidays at your Place! Family Loetscher and Redondo

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

10/10 Excellent

Stewart R.

2 September 2017

Great place for a large family holiday

This is the place to book if you want a great family holiday. Plenty of room for all, the property pictures are exactly as it is. .the bedrooms are spacious, with ample bathrooms and showers for everyone. The kitchen and conservatory perfect for cooking and dining all together (young and old) both well equipped. With the 2 spacious lounges as chill out areas. Outside areas again allowed , us all to gather as a family, with the benefit of a large swimming pool, loved by all. Evening walks through the grounds to the cliff paths and beach, with some amazing sunsets to see. Many happy memories were made on this fabulous family holiday, we would definitely recommend the Tower House for large family gatherings. Ideal as a base if you wanted to venture out to the sights of North Devon, or stay in and enjoy the open spacious facility's this property gives.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

2 September 2017

It feels like a home not a holiday let

A tasteful mix of modern and old, with well selected furniture and decor makes the house feel like a home and we were guests. The garden has a lovely mixture of plants and is well kept. The Orchard gives the feeling of never ending space and the field to the coast path completes it. There were 12 of us in three families and there was space to be together and apart. The kitchen was well equipped, the conservatory was delightful and the lovely pool kept children as well as adults busy.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris l.

26 September 2016

Fantastic

The house and gardens were fantastic. There was plenty of space even though there were 14 people in our group. The house was clean and well equipped. We used the pool every day even though it wasn't the hottest of weeks. The location is good, with plenty to do in the local area. We had an amazing holiday.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

9 September 2016

Brilliant Family Holiday

I took my 3 children, their wives and 6 grandchildren aged 1 to 6 years. The house is the central part of a large manor house and is a family home. They generously left lots of things out for children to play with both in the house and outside. There are play houses and tree houses as well as the swimming pool; so everyone could easily entertain themselves. You can easily walk along the coastal path to sandy beaches at Westward Ho and some people are happy to swim off the rocks at the coast quite near the house. This house is ideal for families who have a relaxed attitude to life and enjoy the space both inside and outside. Brilliant!

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom Moberly

1 December 2015

Amazing house and great base for a wonderful week

Nine of us (two people in their 60s, four in their thirties, and three under 8s) had a wonderful week. The house is wonderfully decorated, well maintained and cleanse, and had lots of space and everything we needed.

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

10/10 Excellent

30 September 2015

Beautiful, spacious house & garden

We had a lovely holiday in this beautiful house. The location is wonderful - within 5 mins walk of the coastal path and close to Bideford and Westward Ho! (you can walk along the coast to the latter). The house is very spacious with large, sunny and beautifully decorated rooms. The pool is a good size and the garden is huge. It is a great house for kids, but also has a relaxing, peaceful feel for adults and plenty of space to spread out for an extended family. The views of sunsets from the tower are unforgettable.

About the host

Hosted by Howard Davey

We will consider a house exchange at any time of year, ideally in British Columbia, Canada

Why they chose this property

This house was first built in 1546, enjoys a unique tranquil setting, historic beauty and private access to the rugged coast of North Devon. Amongst it visitors of past, Rudyard Kipling was a guest on numerous occasions

What makes this property unique

Literally right on the North Devon coast, with direct access beach. National trust area of outstanding natural beauty, borders the property and it is Ideal for walkers and nature lovers, due to its unspoiled beauty.

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English

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6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Shower room 1

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