Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1
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A whitewashed cottage with an interesting history in a woodland area in Peppercombe Valley.
Anyone with a hankering for a secret hideaway close to the beach and at the end of a twisty and bumpy track will love this whitewashed cottage. Reach it by slowly driving down into the lush, wooded valley gated off from the rest of the world. It has an interesting story too – it used to house officers who policed the wild seas for smugglers and later evolved into a life-saving Coastguard Service, hence the name.
The cottage itself sits alongside Peppercombe Coastguard Cottages 2 and 3 and although it’s been refurbished with bright and modern interiors, it still retains its 18th-century character with slate floors and a large fireplace. Step just outside the cottage to your own picnic area under the leafy canopies that flourish with birds and butterflies in the summer.
You’ll be nestled in a secluded woodland area in the Peppercombe Valley, only a few minutes’ stroll from the rocky foreshore and red cliffs of the nearby beach. There’s a sandy expanse at low tide, so don’t forget your bucket and spade. The lively old port of Bideford on the River Torridge is just four miles away, with an array of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Ground floor layout
Kitchen/dining room, sitting room with multi-fuel stove, shower room with low threshold step in shower, single bedroom.
First floor layout
Two bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed, 1 single room).
Garden and outdoor space
There is a small garden in front of the cottage, which slopes down to a stream beyond the fence. There's a picnic table on level ground just in front of the cottage.
Not accessible. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Heating: Eco electric radiator heating and convector heating included.
Parking: There is a small parking area which has a marked space for each cottage for one car. Large vehicles eg mini vans are not recommended.
WiFi: We are pleased to provide WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon.
Access: Due to the remote location of this cottage, guests are advised that access is via a locked gate along a track approximately half a mile long. Please drive very slowly and with great care at all times. Low slung vehicles should exercise particular care.
Garden: At the front of the cottage there is a small garden which slopes down to the stream beyond the fence. A picnic table is just in front of the cottage where the ground is level.
Utilities: the washing machine also has a combined tumble dryer.
Telephone: Calls can be made and received from the shared telephone located in an outside store behind Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 3. There is no mobile signal in the valley but the signal is usually good at the top of the track.
Logs: This cottage has a woodburner, which uses eco logs. We’ll lay the first fire for you and supply a few extra logs. More logs are available to purchase when making a booking. The current price will be shown on the payment page.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.
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