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Coastguard Cottage 3

Nr. Bideford, Devon
The bright exterior of the Coastguard Cottages, Clovelly, Devon
The pleasant exterior of Coastguard Cottages 3, Clovelly, Devon
The grand exterior of the Coastguard Cottages and Combe Cottage, Clovelly, Devon
The whitewashed exterior of Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
The whitewashed exterior of the Coastguard Cottages, Clovelly, Devon
The traditional country sitting room at Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
The large sitting room at Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly
The kitchen at Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
The spacious double bedroom at Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
The large double bedroom at Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
The bright bathroom at Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
The comfortable double bedroom at Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
The bright and airy bathroom at Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
The walk to Peppercombe Beach, near Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
Peppercombe Beach, near Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
Pebbled Peppercombe Beach, near Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon
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  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Preferred changeover day Saturday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 012009
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About Coastguard Cottage 3

Hidden away in a secluded woodland is this cob cottage for two.

Coastguard Cottage 3 is one of a row of traditional cob cottages built in the late 18th-century and accessed down an old, bumpy track through the wooded valley. The cottages' original function was to house officers of the Preventive Service, a group tasked with preventing smuggling that later evolved into the Coastguard Service. It’s now been restored into a romantic one-bedroom cottage that retains its 18th-century character with low beamed ceilings, an ancient oak bedroom floor and a large fireplace.  

A step away from your cosy idyll you’ll find a small garden table. Here’s the perfect place to sit down for an alfresco lunch, with only the trickle of the nearby stream breaking the silence. Follow the path down to the beach at Peppercombe. There’s a sandy expanse at low tide, a rocky foreshore and a backdrop of red cliffs.

Just three miles away, Clovelly is fabulous place to spend the afternoon. Explore this fascinating village with its steep, cobbled streets leading down to a tiny harbour. Or hop onto the South West Coast Path for walks along the rugged Hartland Point. 
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair not available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer not available
  • Dishwasher available
  • Washing machine available
  • Tumble dryer available
  • Telephone available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Kitchen, sitting room with multi-fuel stove, bathroom with shower over bath.

  • First floor

    1 Double bedroom.

Notes for guests

Access: The access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos please see those images on the main website page.

Children: Due to there being no window restrictions or stairgates we feel this cottage is not suitable for small children. 

Heating: Eco electric radiator heating and convector heating included.

Parking: There is a car parking area which offers parking for one car. 

Accessibility: 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 with chairs is just in front of the cottage where the ground is level. 

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.

Fly fishing: From 1st March to 30th September,a complementary day ticket for salmon and/or trout fishing on the East Lyn is available for guests, this can be collected at Watersmeet, open from 8am until 5pm daily, for more information call 01598 763556.

Telephone: Calls can be made and received from the payphone located in an outside store behind Coastguard Cottage 3. There is no mobile signal in the valley but the signal is usually good at the top of the track. 

Logs:  Eco logs and fire starter kits can be purchased at the time of booking or whilst at the cottages for use on the fire. Eco logs are sold in packs and cost £5. A pack should last all day or two evenings. We also offer an fire starter kit consisting of 40 eco briquettes and 4 firelighters for £7.50 per bag which will provide a base for approximately 4 fires.

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Part of the beach at Bideford Bay looking west towards Hartland Point, Devon

Bideford Bay and Hartland

Miles of unspoilt coastline that inspired Rudyard Kipling
View over Croyde Bay from Baggy Point

Baggy Point

The impressive headland at Croyde with crashing waves and dramatic cliffs
Dunsland gates in autumn

Dunsland

A grand Parkland abundant in wildlife and with over 900 years of history
The view from Hawker's Hut, on the coast near Morwenstow.

Morwenstow

A fascinating area of coast steeped in a history dominated by Parson Hawker
Duckpool beach in North Cornwall

Duckpool

A remote beach with rock pools overlooked by cliffs often carpeted with wild flowers.
Sandymouth beach at low tide

Sandymouth

A popular but unspoilt beach of pebbles and sand backed by incredible twisted cliffs.

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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