Beach Retreat Holiday cottage Bideford England

Beach Retreat Bideford


Lane End Road, Instow
Bideford
Devon
England
United Kingdom

4 Star Award
This Holiday Cottages /Apartments sleeps up to 4 persons
over 2 Bedrooms
With 1 Bathroom


This property is at an elevation of approximately 34 feet / 10.4 metres above sea level

Nearby Beaches

Instow Beach
Near Instow - Bideford - a sandy composition 0.2 miles away. Close to the rivers Torridge and Taw as the merge into the Taw Estuary. With views across the estuary to Appledore, the Tarka trail also runs close by
Northam Burrows Beach
Near Bideford - a sandy composition 1.7 miles away. Access is via the Northam Burrows Country Park, the beach is an extension of the beach from Westward ho and it is possible to walk between the two the Beach is sandy with views across a salt marsh and the estuary of the River Taw and Torridge. Views accross the Estuary to Saunton Sands
Sandymere Beach
Near Bideford - a sandy composition 2.1 miles away. Sandymere is just a depression on the land site of a large /high cobbled breakwater that fills with water at high tide and very slowly drains. it is suitable for young ones as it is relatively shallow at all times occasionally dry. It is immediately adjacent to the Northam Burrows visitor center with toilet facilities
Westward Ho! Beach
Near Bideford - a sandy composition 2.6 miles away. Access via Northam to Westward Ho!, A popular location for tourists in the area due to the vast sandy beach and local facilities. The beach is generally backed by a very high pebble breakwater and it can be a scramble up, there is however there is easier access via the a slipway close to the amusements and shop. Well worth the visit
Saunton Sands Beach
Near Braunton - a sandy composition 3.6 miles away. A vast expanse of sandy beach with numerous sand dunes as a backdrop. At times it can get windy and the dry sand and can blow making it a little uncomfortable, but ideal for windsurfing, though generally this is a good beach to walk and bath with the tide going out some way

Facilities at the Cottage

General
showers 1 Shower
Woodburner or Open Fire Woodburner /Open Fire
Freeview / Freesat TV Freeview / Freesat TV
DVD Player DVD or Blueray Player
Baby's Welcome Babys Welcome
Cot and/or Highchair available Cot or Highchair
Dogs Welcome Dogs Welcome
WiFi Available WiFi

Kitchen Appliances
Kettle Kettle
Coffee Maker Coffee Maker
Toaster Toaster
Microwave Microwave
Cooker Cooker
Washing Machine Washing Machine
Dishwasher Dishwasher
fridge Fridge

Outside

Facilities Nearby
Shop Nearby Shop Nearby
Beach Nearby Beach
Bar / Pub nearby Bar / Pub
Restuarant nearby Restuarant
Water Sports Nearby Water Sports
Fishing Nearby Fishing
Golf Nearby Golf
Walking countryside Walking countryside
Cycling countryside Cycling countryside


 

Holiday Cottage Travel & Directions Hub
Distances are direct straight line
...International Airports
Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton Devon
EX5 2BD
40.4 miles
Cardiff Airport
Rhoose Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 3BD
43.5 miles

... Local Airports
Eaglescott Airfield
Great Torrington Devon
EX37 9LH
12.3 miles
Swansea Airport
Pennard Swansea
SA2 7JU
38.1 miles

... Motorways
M5 Junction 27
Tiverton, Barnstaple
37.1 miles
M5 Junction 28
Cullompton
37.2 miles
M4 Junction 37
Porthcawl
38.2 miles

... Railway Stations
Barnstaple
station code = BNP
EX31 2BP
5.4 miles
Chapelton (Devon)
station code = CPN
EX37 9DZ
7.4 miles

... Ferry Ports
Bideford Quayside sailing to ->
Lundy Island
Address:
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2HE
2.7 miles
Ilfracombe Harbour sailing to ->
Lundy Island Harbour
Address:
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 9EQ
11.1 miles

Local Attractions

Attractions & places to see nearby

museum
North Devon Maritime Museum
The museum is housed in a Georgian Grade II listed building, a former home of several shipbuilders. Seven exhibition rooms and interactive exhibits chart the history of the local areas rich maritime heritage
0.6m / 1km - - Walking time 10 minutes walk

park
Victoria Park Bideford
A municipal park with tendered flower beds , a cafe and large open green area for playing - close to the northern end of the quayside in Bideford with a large car park close by
2.5m / 4km - - Walking time 38 minutes walk

park
Tapeley Park and Gardens
Located on the north Devon coast. A rich and diverse garden including an Italian garden, a walled garden, organic vegetable area a wood and pond. With tea rooms using home grown ingredients from the garden
1.1m / 1.8km - - Walking time 16 minutes walk

museum
Burton Art Gallery
A gallery and museum with changing exhibitions throughout the year - located near the northern end of quayside close to Victoria Park and car park
2.6m / 4.2km - - Walking time 39 minutes walk

park
Northam Burrows Country Park
The Northam Burrows Country Park is located east of Westward Ho with a beach of the name , and the country park just behind the beach and sand dunes and overlooking the Taw & Torridge Estuary . Horses and sheep graze in the park
1.8m / 2.9km - - Walking time 27 minutes walk

reserve
Kenwith Valley Nature Reserve
A nature reserve on the outskirts of the town within easy walking distance of the town centre with lakes, woodlands and walks
2.6m / 4.2km - - Walking time 40 minutes walk

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Braunton Burrows
The largest sand dune sites in England bordering the expansive Saunton Sands beach in North Devon near the northern side of the Torridge Estuarywith vies accross to Northam Burrows near Bideford
2.1m / 3.4km - - Walking time 31 minutes walk

heritage
Chudleigh Fort
Chudleigh Fort lies within an area east of the River Torridge known as East-the-Water, built in 1642 during the Civil.War. Set in a A tree lined public park with the fort walls till very much present.
2.9m / 4.7km - - Walking time 43 minutes walk

golf
Royal North Devon Golf Club
This 18 hole links course is the oldest in England, founded in 1864, a challenging course in a lovely setting on the North Devon coast
2.1m / 3.4km - - Walking time 32 minutes walk

museum
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
Located on the old Railway station, a selection of exhibits and rolling stock and a tea rooms in a carriage. The Museum is also on the Tarka Trail and South West Coastal Path
2.9m / 4.7km - - Walking time 44 minutes walk

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