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Bideford, Devon

Peppercombe Bothy

The exterior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The exterior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The interior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The exterior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon

Peppercombe Bothy

Skip the hassle of putting up your tent this summer and stay in this coastal stone hut with sea-views for miles.

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The interior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The exterior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The exterior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The interior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The interior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The toilet at Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The exterior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The surrounding area at Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The surrounding area at Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The surrounding area at Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The surrounding area at Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
The surrounding area at Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
Peppercombe Beach, close to Peppercombe Bothy, Devon

© National Trust / Mike Henton

Skip the hassle of putting up your tent this summer and stay in this coastal stone hut with sea-views for miles.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
GSW006
Acorn rating

About Peppercombe Bothy

Comfortably sleeping up to four guests, Peppercombe Bothy is a very basic stone dwelling benefiting from wonderful views to Bideford Bay and close proximity to the famous South West Coast Path. 

Perfect for a group of friends looking for somewhere to get away from it all for the weekend, the bothy is ideally placed for a walking holiday. With just a handful of neighbours, the only thing keeping you awake at night will be the sound of owls hooting in the trees and foxes rustling in the bushes. 

Follow a meandering path down to the secluded Peppercombe Beach. With its wealth of rock pools and fishing spots, you’ll love exploring this beautiful stretch of the North Devon shoreline.

Just a short drive along the coast and you’ll arrive at Clovelly. This famous old fishing village with its steep cobbled high street leading down to the harbour is home to a range of local shops, pretty cafés and tea rooms and traditional pubs. 

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Two double (4'6") raised platforms that visitors can put their own mats or air beds on. There is storage space under the platforms and there are hooks on the back of the main door. There is a sink and a cold water tap. The toilet is in a hut adjoining the bothy, where there is no light or sink.

More information

Acorn Rating: Please note, that while bothies and bunkhouses show a 1 Acorn rating on this site, facilities are more limited. A bothy offers a ‘camping with walls’ experience, usually with no electricity or running water.

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: No heating provided.

Bedding/linen: No linen provided. 

Water: The water at Peppercombe bothy is safe to drink as it is from the mains. 

Parking: There is parking for a maximum of two cars just off the lane on the uneven track leading up to the bothy. 

Electricity: There is no electricity or lighting in the bothy. 

Garden: The garden surrounds the bothy and opens out into surrounding woods. The immediate area in front of the bothy has short grass so you can sit out or play. Elsewhere, the ground is uneven and the grass is wild and long.

Hazards: Due to the remote location of this bothy, access is via a very rough track approximately half a mile long. Please drive very slowly and with great care at all times. Low slung vehicles should exercise particular care. 

Dog owners should be aware that there is no enclosed garden at the bothy.

Please note: In keeping with the ethos of a bothy stay, we ask our guests to leave the bothy in a clean and tidy condition for the next guests. Thank you.