Speke's Retreat - 18827

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A dining area with a wooden table set for six, flanked by wooden chairs. A wooden chair is placed in the foreground, and a staircase is visible in the background leading to another room.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with two ovens, a washing machine, and a microwave.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fishing available on-site
    A rare find — cast your line without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to North Devon Coast

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Hartland
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall
    ‪22 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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1 King Bed

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2 Single Beds

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1 King Bed

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4 Single Beds

Bedroom

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5 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

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Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hartland Abbey and The Castle Bude are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Downe Spa and Clovelly Harbour. Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms and The Milky Way Adventure Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
Hartland

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 41 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Clovelly Village - 42 min drive - 34.7 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 51 min drive - 51.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farmer's Arms - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wrecker's Retreat - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The West Country Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Old Smithy Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Speke's Retreat - 18827 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Speke's Retreat - 18827?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Speke's Retreat - 18827 on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$1,431, including 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 Speke's Retreat - 18827?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Speke's Retreat - 18827?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Speke's Retreat - 18827?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Speke's Retreat - 18827 located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms, Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall and Spekes Mill Beach. Childspit Beach and South West Coast Path Section 9 Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It’s a very nice quiet surrounded with the lush green area and it has very Pleasant walking

It’s a very nice quiet surrounded with the lush green area and it has very Pleasant walking trail which takes you to the beach About 20 minutes walk . I would recommend this place if somebody looking for a nice and quiet break
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great holiday location, for all the family.

A great holiday location, for all the family. Eleven of us and two dogs fitted into the accommodation easily. The property was clean and spacious and had many extras included, especially in the kitchen. The books and games were a nice touch.Although the choice of local shops was sparse, we shopped on our days out for food and drinks.We would recommend if you’re looking for a quiet and out of the way holiday. A fantastic area to explore and there’s plenty of places I’d never even heard of to visit.Hope to be back again in the future…
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a very quiet area.

Beautiful cottage in a very quiet area. Stunning scenery and walks, but hilly and no shops or amenities within walking distance. Friendly hosts who live locally and have thought of everything to enhance the stay. Would love to return and explore further. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage in a nice quiet remote location.

Great cottage in a nice quiet remote location. 10-15 minutes drive from the nearest pub/restaurant. It has everything you need if you are doing your own cooking. Very comfortable. Alison was very welcoming she also drove to Hartland to get me a pint of milk and then later returned with the best loaf of bread. Couldn't recommend enough. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved staying at Spekes Retreat and enjoyed walking around the area and to the falls.

We loved staying at Spekes Retreat and enjoyed walking around the area and to the falls. A bit of a drive for restaurants and beaches but not undo able Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spekes retreat is excellent for a large family group.

Spekes retreat is excellent for a large family group. Very comfortable and well equipped kitchen. Rural location ideal for walking and exploring lovely area of the country. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage.

Lovely cottage. Very remote, nothing locally except walks and one very nice tea room. Make sure you have everything you need on arrival! A few things could be improved: fix the light above the cooker, it needs decent pots and pans (especially as self catering is fairly essential being so far away from a town), fix the knob on the cooker (very loose so couldn't tell what temp it was and consequently burnt our tea!). Overall we had a lovely stay, there was 11 of us and there was plenty of space. If peace and tranquility is your thing, far from the madding crowd, this is definitely a good choice. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Needs a more thorough clean as lots of cobwebs around but then it is an old property.

Needs a more thorough clean as lots of cobwebs around but then it is an old property. Lots of bulbs need replacing, Shame basics not there like tea and coffee, sugar and salt pepper etc also should have soap in each bathroom. However, it was very reasonably priced and warm and mince pies a nice touch. We have a great time as walking was amazing straight from the accommodation
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful holiday in a beautiful part of the country.

We had a wonderful holiday in a beautiful part of the country. Spekes Retreat had everything we needed and the owner was really lovely and very helpful to our needs
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A good place to get together with the family and with the bonus of being pet friendly it meant every

A good place to get together with the family and with the bonus of being pet friendly it meant everybody was able to attend. The property is not within easy walking distance of any shops or pubs and transport is essential but it's peaceful location and walks nearby make up for that. There is plenty of room and all the bedrooms are en-suite with a good sized kitchen and large dining table. We had a slight issue with the heating being too hot and the kitchen could do with some decent oven gloves but apart from that we had a excellent family weekend and would return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good spacious accommodation for a large group.

Good spacious accommodation for a large group. Lots of en suite shower rooms a definite asset! Very well equipped kitchen.
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