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9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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Bideford, ENG

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4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (79)
The price is NZ$307
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
one bed room with sofa bed, wifi , sea views

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of The Burton Art Gallery and Museum and The Big Sheep. .This family-friendly cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Royal North Devon Golf Club and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Northam Beach.
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Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rose Salterne - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪East of the Water - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Appledore Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spice - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

RIVERBANK COTTAGE, dogs welcome, walk to town along the beautiful Estuary....

No WiFi service at the moment. Reviewers say that the best thing about our cottage is that it is a real home from home as well as being perfectly located for a short stroll to town along the picturesque Bideford Estuary. The cottage is fully equipped with lots to keep children entertained & is comfortably furnished. It is practical for dogs too, with hard flooring laid throughout the spacious downstairs. There is a little courtyard which is a complete sun trap. The driveway has space for one car & there is plenty more free street parking nearby if needed.

There are many pubs, restaurants & shops within an easy level walk from the cottage, with some of these delightful venues overlooking the estuary.

The cottage sleeps 4 in two bedrooms (6 when using a sofa bed in the dining room). There is also a travel cot & high chair available. The cottage has a welcoming log burner in the spacious lounge which is well equipped with toys & board games as well as a SmartTV, DVD player & Wii console.

Riverbank Cottage dates from the 1890's & is a stone built terraced cottage in a row of former Estuary workers' cottages. Its position is unique in that this quaint cottage is only a 10 minute walk along the Estuary from the centre of Bideford & yet it is situated in a very quiet no through road set away from the hustle & bustle of the town..

There is a separate dining room with a dining table that seats 4 - 6. The dining room features an attractive stone fireplace; there is a double sofa bed available for extra guests (please note bedding / towels are not supplied for the sofa bed or travel cot).

The kitchen is equipped with washer dryer, microwave, electric oven & gas hob. Items supplied for your stay include a coffee plunger, tea towels, washing up liquid & cloths etc. The kitchen opens out into a little court yard with a patio table & chairs; there is a barbecue available for guest use too.

Upstairs is a master bedroom with a king size bed & an extra TV. The second bedroom has two single beds which can be made up as a king size bed if required. The bathroom is spacious with a bath & power shower over the bath. The cottage is warm & comfortable with gas central heating, constant hot water by way of a combi boiler plus the gorgeous log burner.

We supply all bedding & towels for the two bedrooms.

Outdoor games such as cricket, badminton & racquet games are supplied for guests' use. There is a beautiful park (Victoria Park) with a lido for young children which is only minutes away on foot towards the town centre. Or you can walk or hire bikes to go along the nearby Tarka Trail. Only 2 miles away is the lovely little sandy beach at Instow. There are also surf boards & 3 body boards at the cottage that guests are welcome to use if they want to go to the great water sports beach at Westward Ho! which is only a five minute drive away, or both Saunton Sands & Croyde are nearby.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Alex

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Riverbank Dogs Welcome Walk Town Along Beautiful Estuary...
Riverbank Dogs Welcome Walk Town Along Beautiful Estuary...

RIVERBANK COTTAGE, dogs welcome, walk to town along the beautiful Estuary.... Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Late booking
Excellent property, everything you need and in a good location. Parking can be a bit tricky. We understand that the house has been sold so this may be the final review for this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
This is a beautiful cottage within easy reach of the town via short walk through park. Cottage had everything we required, was clean and fresh on arrival. Would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage, would go again.
Thr cottage is very well situated near the river, and it’s only ten minutes’ walk into town. The cottage is bigger than it looks in the photos and there is plenty of storage. The kitchen is very well equipped though it would have been useful to have the users’ manual.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

A lovely cottage in a lovely place
Such a lovely cottage it was very cosy and the perfect location where we were able to visit family, and take our four legged family with us. It had all the comforts of home, and we can't wait to return in the near future .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than a B&B
We were on a golfing holiday with friends who had booked a b&b for the duration of their stay. Renting an entire property was a much better alternative, as we were able to relax and watch tv from a comfortable settee after a rain swept round. Dry and securely store our clubs. The accommodation was a home from home and only a £1.50 bus ride from where our friends were staying in Westward Ho!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Property excellent.Parking very tight when people park on opposite side.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fab break in May holiday
Loved the cottage, great location for us, quiet area, nice and relaxed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff C., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Devon
The cottage is in a good location with easy access to the main roads, a short walk into Bideford and close to a large supermarket. The kitchen is well equipped with the expected conveniences. The living room and dining room are spacious enough for 4 adults. Two good bedrooms and a large bathroom with a good shower are up steepish, narrow stairs. The house is in a row of terraced houses and surrounded by a more modern development of homes. Given the narrow roads and on street parking, any car larger than a compact size may experience difficulty in maneuvering. Parking at/around the house is somewhat problematic especially if there are other cars already present. There is parking in the adjacent roads. There were some general items left in the house but it would be advisable to make sure basic items such as condiments and paper products are brought with you. No logs were left for the wood burning fire and as there is no control of when the heating comes on it can lead to some chilly mornings and evenings!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Devon holiday!
Was a wonderful cottage. Everything thought about. Beautifully clean, felt like home. Really enjoyed staying there. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty cottage
Only issues were parking and having to take our own logs for the fire. Otherwise lovely escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Katy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed stay
Enjoyed the stay. Sweet little cottage. Washing machine/tumble dryer was a nightmare. Did ruin some expensive items of clothing. As automatically switched on tumble dryer after wash at 90 degrees.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage, great location
Firstly - the good stuff, and there's plenty of that. The cottage is in a great location, near the river and walks along it. Easy walk into Bideford, close to a large supermarket and town and yet a really quiet, peaceful place to stay. The kitchen is very well equipped with pots, pans, crockery, washing machine, gas hob, cooker, microwave, etc. Very comfy living room with TV, Wii, books, DVD's and an excellent log burner. Dining room with bed settee, dining table and chairs with stairs off. Two good bedrooms, 1 king and one twin, we found the beds comfortable and there were spare blankets. Large bathroom with a good shower over the bath, plenty of towels provided. Nicely decorated and really great for 4 adults (6 adults might be a bit of a crowd) Not quite as good points (but not the owners fault) were the parking - nothing wrong with it in itself, just that the house is on a road of terraces and should others park on the road it can make getting in and out of the parking space in front of the property a bit difficult, Then, sadly, the WiFi didn't work throughout our stay - appeared to be a problem with the provider, so yet again not the fault of the owner but disappointing nevertheless. Alex did all he could to get it put right. The were a few other little niggles but that's all they were - small things that could have made this lovely little cottage even more welcoming. A welcome pack (tea, coffee, sugar, milk, biscuits, etc.) after a long journey is always nice. Kitchen condiments are always useful in self catering accommodation and we were only left one loo roll when a spare is a bit of a necessity - We were only 3 adults for 3 nights, and it would have run out. There were also only a few logs left for the woodburner. The door between the dining and living rooms sticks and as it has glass panels that could be a problem? Just a few little tweaks that would really raise this cottage up to 5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Easy reach for local shops (walking 5min) beaches (drive 10min) everything you could want for a home away from home holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for town
Good size property for 2 adults, 1 toddler and a dog. Easy walk into town and the local park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base to explore
Real home from home in a super loaction. Few minutes walk to town, central for the beautiful North Devon coastline.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bideford stay. Lovely area to explore.
The house was fine, clean and comfortable though the mattress on the double bed could be upgraded. As regular holiday renters we were surprised to find the usual basic items were missing. No spare toilet rolls, salt and pepper or fresh milk provided. The internet was unreliable and parking difficult as we were either blocked in or blocked out of the driveway by residents parking in the road. Despite all we enjoyed exploring this area of Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Riverside Cottages
Everything at the cottage that we needed. Great spot, felt safe and secure and neighbours very pleasant. Close to Torridge Bridge but we weren't aware of road noise. 30 seconds to get to walk beside the river. Easy walk into Bideford and to Morrison's. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Riverbank cottage
We found the cottage very clean and tidy and well equipped. We would love to come again.,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura R.

holiday stay
The house was fine - but it did smell of weed which was a little disappointing for quite an expensive 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne s., Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely cottage near town through a beautiful park
brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Julie L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage.
Lovely place, great location everything you need on site. Couple of points though, on booking the times were in after 14.00 out before 10am. Great. After booking and paying I had an email saying in after 17.00 and out before 09.00. Not possible with2 small ones 2 dogs and 4 adults. The cleanliness was shocking, I found a toe nail in my bed and a contact lens case on the floor at the end of the bed. It also hasn’t been dusted. The charge added on for cleaning was £65.00!!! The cleaner needs sacking!! Thirdly we nearly had a fatal accident. My 2 yr old grandson came to me and asked if he could eat the sweetie. On checking what sweetie it was it turned out to be a laundry tablet which was just dropped in the bottom of the under the sink cupboard. Good job he checked before eating it otherwise it would have a trip to A&E of worse. It was good of the owners (Alex) to leave them but for goodness sake put them in a child proof container. One other thing was the WiFi didn’t work. I messaged Alex to let him know and came straight back to me to say that he would contact his provider. It was back in on the morning but lasted about 2 hours. So this needs sorting. Other than that it’s a lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was ideal
Had everything needed although we didnt know that the Internet had been turned off until the day before we left as when reading the booklet you were asked not to switch off Internet before you left so obviously previous guests had turned it off enjoyed the log burner on the colder evening's
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

caroline b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy cottage
Lovely cosy cottage, great to have the log burner as our visit was in February! Good location, short drive to the beach at westward Ho beach, perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Long L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice little place, clean and warm and close to our section of the coast path which we were walking. The free wood was very nice too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend getaway!
Lovely cottage with everything we needed and in a great location. The pint of milk in the fridge ready for a cuppa when we arrived was much appreciated after a challenging drive! Lots to do locally. Nice walks, great shops and lovely beaches. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022