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Nr. Bideford, Devon

Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1

The exterior of Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The exterior of Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The kitchen at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon

Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1

A whitewashed cottage with an interesting history in a woodland area in Peppercombe Valley.

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The sitting room at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The kitchen at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The exterior of Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The sitting room at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The kitchen at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The double bedroom at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The single bedroom at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The single bedroom at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The shower room at Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 1, Devon
The Peppercombe Coastguard Cottages, Devon
The Peppercombe Coastguard Cottages, Devon

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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A whitewashed cottage with an interesting history in a woodland area in Peppercombe Valley.

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    3

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    1

    Reference

    012007

    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. 

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