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Gordon's Cabin

Woolacombe, Devon
The exterior of Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The exterior of Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The exterior of Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The open plan sitting room, kitchen and bedroom at Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The open plan sitting room, kitchen and bedroom at Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The open plan sitting room, kitchen and bedroom at Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The open plan sitting room, kitchen and bedroom at Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The kitchen at Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The kitchen at Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The bedroom at Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The bathroom at Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe, Devon
The seals at Mortehoe, near Gordon's Cabin, Woollacombe, Devon
The local area near Gordon's Cabin, Woolacombe
The exterior of Gordon's Cabin in the late 1800s, Woolacombe, Devon
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  • Guests 2
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Preferred changeover day Friday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 1
  • Acorn rating 2 What's this?
  • Reference 012047
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About Gordon's Cabin

In the tiny village of Morthoe, this cosy cottage has Woolacombe bay just round the corner.

Who knew an old linhay could make such a cosy and inviting holiday cottage? Black and white photographs from the late 1800s show the farm building in its heyday, with a horse and carriage passing by. Now after a careful restoration, Gordon’s Cabin has been brought back to life to provide a unique stay.

Inside, you’ll find an atmospheric open-plan space for two people, with tall beamed ceilings and contemporary interior styling. It sits in an elevated position in the village of Mortehoe with its 13th-century church and traditional pubs.  You will view the sea in the distance and the wild and remote coastline wraps around this beautiful village.

Just a five minutes’ drive will take you to Woolacombe beach, a hotspot for surfers and sun seekers alike. If you prefer to walk the coastline, then hop onto the South West Coast Path for long hikes along Mortehoe Point and the rest of north Devon’s rugged coastline.

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Features and facilities

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

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Open plan living, including 5' double bed/lounge area/ kitchen and a separate bathroom with electric shower over the bath.

Notes for guests

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up to date photos, please see the images on the webpage.

Heating: Electric heaters included.

Induction Hob: Please note there is an induction hob at this cottage. Guests with pacemakers are advised to check with their doctor to ensure there will be no interference with their pacemaker. Guests with pacemakers are also advised to keep a distance of at least 60cm (2ft) from the hob when cooking.

Parking: There is a designated parking space in the public car park, approx. 30m from the cabin.

Garden: There is a small, fully enclosed garden to the front of the cabin.

Utilities: There is no freezer or ice box at this cottage.

Offers: Single use discount voucher for Watersmeet Tea Room.

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Grey seals at Morte Point Mortehoe

Mortehoe

Gateway to a wild, remote coast with a rich history of wrecking and smuggling. Amazing walking, wildlife and sunbathing seals.
Cows walking in Woolacombe dunes

Woolacombe

Spectacular coastline of cliff, coves, beaches, dunes and headlands
Baggy Point headland

Baggy Point

The impressive headland at Croyde with crashing waves and dramatic cliffs
A view of the house at Arlington Court across the lawn

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque garden
The sun shines over the ocean in the Heddon Valley

Heddon Valley

Towering cliffs, coves and a wooded valley within Exmoor National Park
Bideford Bay

Bideford Bay and Hartland

Miles of unspoilt coastline that inspired Rudyard Kipling

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About the Acorn rating

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To help find the best cottage for you, we have created our own quality rating system for our holiday cottages called the Acorn rating. Ranging from 1-5 Acorns, the rating gives you an indication of a property’s facilities, fixtures and fittings, with five being the highest quality level. The Acorn rating is not connected to any other industry rating system that may be used for holiday cottages and is only to be used as a guide that covers location, style of interior and the facilities you may be looking for. We do not set our cottage pricing based on the Acorn rating we have given a cottage as all our cottages are of an individual nature. Therefore, we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice. In addition, some of our cottages are curated to be sympathetic to their time period. This means that they might not have all of the aspects of modern living, but impress in so many other ways.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose and clean. Running water and a toilet 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 are again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. In general, a 1 Acorn cottage does not have WiFi.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high number of guests to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 Acorn cottages have WiFi and the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied in all 2-5 Acorn cottages.

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 kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage.

4 Acorn: these cottages have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally the ratio of bathrooms to guests is likely to be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers instead of showers over baths.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. This is the highest offer available. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage or is set within an extraordinary location or building. The furniture is of a high standard, and has real comfort for modern living.

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