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The Hide

West Down, Devon

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
pets No Dogs
grade 5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Escape to a couple’s Devon bolthole with traditional features and a homely feel
  • A rural and quiet location guarantees a relaxing holiday
  • Dine alfresco with a special home-cooked meal in the southwest-facing garden
Property code: OC-THEHI

A romantic ground-floor property for two, on the outskirts of a pretty Devon village surrounded by tranquil countryside near the coast. This cottage is attached to the owner's home, in a wildlife hotspot close to the sea. The village of West Down offers a traditional pub and a community shop. Enjoy long scenic walks from your doorstep or head to the North Devon Coastline where you can relax on the sandy Woolacombe Beach (3 miles) or swing at T’s at the well-known Saunton Sands Golf Course (6 miles).

Step inside this charming property and admire the wooden beamed ceiling and oak flooring in the kitchen area. Here you’ll find a ‘U’-shaped fitted kitchen with a lavish DeLonghi Coffee Machine and windows which overlook the garden. Continue into the open-plan lounge/dining area, where you’ll find a large corner sofa for cuddling up on while watching a film on the TV. There’s a dining table and chairs for enjoying a romantic home-cooked meal with your partner. Additional comfortable seating can be found in the conservatory, where there’s rattan furniture which looks out onto beautiful views. Relax in the cosy bedroom which has a double bed and smart TV. The bathroom boasts a walk-in Mira electric shower and a WC.

Outside there is a delightful South West facing patio area, which gets plenty of sun throughout the day, where you can dine alfresco on the outdoor furniture. Wander through the lawn gardens and discover the pond where you’ll find some Koi carp.

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  • 1 bedroom - 1 double
  • 1 bathroom with shower and WC
  • Oven, grill, hob, microwave, DeLonghi Gusto Coffee Machine, washer/dryer and fridge with ice box
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and CCTV for outside and door access points
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Garden with patio and lawn area, pond and outdoor seating
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Beach less than 0.5 miles, pub and shop 0.5 miles
  • Regret, no children
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

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Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rick 22nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Lynne 7th September 2024

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Lovely cottage in a stunning location with great out door seating . It exceeded our expectations and more.Kristina met us on our arrival and explained everything. The wine.chocolate and other items left for us were an added bonus. There was a bus stop at the end of the lane with buses going to Ilfracombe and Barnstable more or less every 30 minRead moreutes which is great if you dont want to use your car. We have stayed in many cottages but this is definitely one of best Hide

Reviewed by Angela 24th August 2024

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Reviewed by Chris 17th August 2024

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Great apartment so convenient yet tucked away in the countryside for peace and relaxation. Loved the location lots of walking and cycling and swimming and surfing all close by. We would definitely book again.

Reviewed by William 1st August 2024

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We booked the Hide based on previous reviews and we were not disappointed. The cottage was immaculately presented and well equipped and the garden and views beyond were the icing on the cake. This was a gem and our thanks go to Katrina and Paul for making it so.

Reviewed by Pauline 27th July 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage, very clean and well equipped in a beautiful garden, we didnt want to leave!

Reviewed by Windsor 13th July 2024

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Fantastic holiday let,beautiful surroundings, like being at home so comfortable and relaxing.

Reviewed by Malcolm 6th July 2024

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Absolutely brilliant cottage . It was a pleasure to return there after a day out . The setting was perfect. We have been staying in cottages for over 20 years this one is top of our favourites

Reviewed by Julie 29th June 2024

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Couldnt fault the property. A perfect location for exploring this corner of Devon and it was lovely to have access to a garden.

Reviewed by Lee 23rd June 2024

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A lovely welcome from Kristina and thank you for the settling in treats. Loved having breakfast every morning watching the plethora of birds, including Woodpeckers, have theirs just outside the window. A perfect base to explore the area with so many places to go, see and walk around. Coming home to the beautiful garden setting of the hide each nighRead moret was so relaxing. We recommend the food at the Williams Arms, a short 10 minute drive away, really enjoyed their carvery. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 19th May 2024

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The Hide is a very well equipped comfortable cottage. The garden is stunning and we enjoyed eating outside on the patio. There is also a very regular bus service at the end of the lane which we used to walk long stretches of the SWC path and avoided the very expensive car parking fees in the coastal towns.

Reviewed by Amanda 13th May 2024

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This is by far the best we have stayed in. Hosts very welcoming & nothing was too much trouble. The grounds/ view were beautiful. Ideally situated for local attractions etc. We didnt want to leave.

Reviewed by Graham 6th May 2024

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Everything was spotlessly clean and the cottage is very well equipped. It is a good location for getting to and walking the South West Coast Path, and a regular bus service operates between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe with a bus stop within about 100 yards of the cottage.

Reviewed by Lynn 13th March 2024

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A really gorgeous cottage, very well equipped with everything one could need. Comfortable warm cosy. Absolutely spotless and in tip top condition. Lovely view of garden and hills beyond from the windows, and so quiet! Yet within minutes drive from the stunning North Devon coast. Cannot find any fault and highly recommend to any couples

Reviewed by Gill 29th October 2023

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Reviewed by Christine & Barry 15th October 2023

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Reviewed by Sharon 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 2nd September 2023

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Very well equipped property in a quiet location. Kristina was very welcoming and helpful. Nice welcoming pack with tea, coffee etc provided. I particularly enjoyed the wine after a long drive. The property is ideally situated to explore North Devon. If you dont want to drive the bus stop is right at the end of the lane with busses running fairly Read morefrequently. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 27th August 2023

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Reviewed by Bruce 17th August 2023

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We wanted a small place to stay in Devon and looked at a few options but The Hide was a treasure. Kristina, the owner was very welcoming and helpful with advice. The accommodation was excellent, to a very high standard, with everything we could possibly require during our stay.

Reviewed by Anonymous 11th August 2023

Brilliant accommodation , very well equipped and perfect for two. Great walk at Torrs Park coastal path. Wish we had done it years ago before the knees gave out. Thank you Kristina for being so welcoming and helpful. Shame about the weather but that cannot be helped. As a added thought the 21 bus to Ilfracombe is fairly reliable at the top of tRead morehe lane (Deans Cross) and the 31 from Ilfracombe runs to Woolacombe Hide

Reviewed by Anne 5th August 2023

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Total home from home, stunning property in a stunning location, centrally situated for visiting other areas, popped over the border to Widemouth Bay for a pastie. You can't go wrong to book a holiday here. Well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Anonymous 21st July 2023

Very enjoyable week at this excellent venue, location and the many beaches and places to visit, perfect.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st July 2023

We enjoyed our stay here very much and we hope to come again. Thank you Kristina.

Reviewed by Sandra 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous 16th June 2023

What a week! Superb weather, lovely cottage, so peaceful and loved watching the birds. Great location to visit all in North Devon. The Crown is very good for food and The Dolphin in Ilfracombe is the best for Fish and Chips. Thank you Kristina and Paul.

Reviewed by Anonymous 9th June 2023

Fantastic week at 'The Hide' Perfect accommodation, spotlessly clean and comfortable, peaceful and tranquil base. Beautiful gardens, loved the wildlife, Not seen a cloud all week. loved exploring North Devon, Croyde, Coombe Martin, Saunton Sands, Bude (Cornwall). Our favourite Barricane beach, loved the curry on the beach. Will definitely be backRead more can't wait. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 2nd June 2023

This cottage is a hidden gem. The most beautiful location, it's a delight to do the washing up. Enjoy watching the wildlife.

Reviewed by Sheila 20th May 2023

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Comfortable cottage with lovely views and garden and very friendly and helpful owners.

Reviewed by Anonymous 5th May 2023

We have had a lovely holiday, great location and very good accommodation. We hope to make it back soon.

Reviewed by Anonymous 14th April 2023

The acid test is, would we come again? - Definitely. We got hit by storm Noa, but what a lovely outlook to watch from the conservatory, The Woodpecker kept coming down to visit. This property is so well equipped, and so much space, beautifully presented in a lovely location, what is not to like? Plenty of good place to visit in easy reach. WateRead morersmeet and Lynton/Lynmouth. Hide

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