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Bideford, Devon

Brownsham Bothy

The exterior of Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The exterior of Brownsham Bothy, Devon | © National Trust / Paul Harris
The interior of Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The area surrounding Brownsham Bothy, Devon

Brownsham Bothy

A simple, stone bothy close to the South West Coast Path.

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The interior of Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The area surrounding Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The exterior of Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The interior of Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The area surrounding Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The courtyard and outdoor seating at Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The area surrounding Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The area surrounding Brownsham Bothy, Devon
The area surrounding Brownsham Bothy, Devon

© National Trust / Paul Harris

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A simple, stone bothy close to the South West Coast Path.

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    BothyWhat's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    GSW011

    Brownsham Bothy is a stone building offering a basic, open-plan space for relaxing and sleeping. There are sleeping platforms and some storage space and hooks; you should bring all the things you need to camp, including sleeping mats. In the enclosed courtyard there’s a picnic bench, composting toilet and separate sink with cold water. There’s no electricity, lighting or heating.

    The bothy is surrounded by peaceful orchard, woodland and grassland, with just a handful of neighbours, with the relaxing sounds of nature and wildlife all around. It is close to the famous South West Coast Path. You can walk just over a mile to the small, pebbly beach at Mouthmill, and find Hartland Quay (7 miles) and Westward Ho! (12 miles) close by. Perfect for a group of friends looking for somewhere to get away from it all, the bothy is ideally placed for a walking holiday. Follow a path through nearby Beckland Woods, meandering up to Windbury Head for great views over Bideford Bay and out to Lundy. Known in spring for its carpet of bluebells, you’ll love exploring this beautiful stretch of North Devon. 

    Just a short drive along coast and you’ll arrive at Clovelly, a fishing village with a steep, cobbled high street leading down to the harbour, and home to local shops, cafés and traditional pubs. 

    • Wi-Fi, not available
    • Garden, available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, not available
    • Freezer, not available
    • Microwave, not available
    • Open fire / wood burner, not available
    • Television, not available
    • DVD, not available
    • Washing machine, not available
    • Dishwasher, not available
    • Tumble dryer, not available
    • BBQ, not available
    • Cot & high chair, not available