Appledore
Barnstaple, Devon
The cottage is accessed via several steps from the parking area. It features a small front veranda, and upon entering through the front door, you'll find yourself in the entrance hall. The front of the property offers a delightful garden and valley view, where a spacious living/dining room awaits, furnished with two comfortable settees and a romantic wood burner for cooler evenings. For relaxed dining with family and friends, an attractive dining suite is available. The large double bedroom also overlooks the front of the property and boasts wonderful garden and valley views. At the rear of the property, you'll discover a twin bedroom and a well-equipped kitchen, both offering views of the garden. The cottage's outdoor space is truly enchanting, featuring a patio with seating, terraced lawns, and mature borders, all accompanied by lovely valley views.
Muddykins Cottage offers an ideal base for exploring the entirety of North Devon. Within a short and scenic drive, you can reach popular attractions such as Arlington Court and Marwood Hill Gardens. Only 4 miles away lies the historic riverside market town of Barnstaple, and picturesque country lanes provide easy access to Exmoor National Park, the spectacular rugged coastline, and numerous stunning golden sandy beaches that are perfect for surfing. All of this is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Muddykins Cottage is perfectly situated for a wide range of customers. Whether you're seeking a romantic retreat, a walking holiday, or quality family time, this cottage is certain to create lasting memories and foster a desire to return time and time again.
Accommodation
Entrance Hall: A welcoming entrance hall
with decorative stained glass window.
Living room: Bright and spacious room with 2
large comfortable sofas, Smart TV and wood burning stove. Dual
aspect windows provide views overlooking the established garden and
North Devon countryside. Dining area with dining table and 4 chairs
that provides a lovely setting to enjoy an evening meal.
Kitchen: Well equipped, 'county style'
fitted kitchen with gas range cooker, 4 ring gas hob, microwave,
toaster, electric kettle, fridge & freezer, washing machine and
variety of kitchen utensils.
Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor): Master Kingsize
room with wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedsides and dual aspect
windows over looking the front garden.
Bedroom 2 (Ground Floor): Twin Bedroom with
wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside.
Bathroom (Ground Floor): Bath with shower
over, wash basin and WC.
Garden: A lovely, well established garden
with patio area, lawned garden and furniture provided. The perfect
spot to sit back and enjoy the wonderful views of the North Devon
countryside. Small fenced pond in the garden, pets should be
supervised.
Parking: Private parking bay for 2 cars.
Please note: There are approximately 40 steps leading to the
property.
Pets: 2 dogs welcome
Facilities and Services: Linen and towels.
Gas CH. No Smoking. Maximum of 4 people permitted. 2 well-behaved
pets accepted. TV with FreeSat, selection of books and games. Wi-Fi
Broadband. Wood burner comes with 1 basket of complimentary
logs. Barbeque area provided ideal for disposable barbeques(not
supplied). 4pm arrival time. Arrival/departure for weekly bookings
is Saturday. Please note the property is situated in a
elevated position next to a B road. This elevated position provides
a tranquil setting, but there are 37 steps leading up to the
property.
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Barnstaple, Devon
We had a lovely time staying at Muddykins cottage. perfect for accessing nearby beaches and places to go walking with the dog. previous reviews have mentioned the steep access, but we didn’t find this an issue. Oliver provided lots of...
“Great place, 20 mins or so to most places we wanted to get to, beaches, coastal walks, woodland walks.”
“Lovely cottage, warm & cosy, be mindful of the steps upto the cottage you need to be relatively fit to carry your luggage up. Nicely decorated. Beautiful garden.”
“Beautiful place we really loved the garden and cottage. Highly recommend staying here.”
“We had a wonderful stay at Muddykins Cottage – super cosy but plenty of space which made the perfect base to explore this beautiful part of North Devon, and a really peaceful place to come back to after a day...
“I adored this cottage …. I wanted to stay forever 🥰🥰🥰“
“Lovely gardens and views. The property is detached so it was very peaceful and quiet. Central to great locations in North Devon. Cottage was comfortable and homely.”
“Ideal location for exploring north Devon around 15 minutes to both Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. A pub a short walk down the road, we didn’t use but looked nice when we drove past. Comfy clean bedding and towels. Lovely countryside view,...
“A lovely break in a lovely cottage. Everything we needed for a comfortable relaxing break. We will book again as we have a lot more of Exmoor to explore. Booking and communication with Cottages on the coast was perfect and...
“Great little holiday cottage. Good amenities and facilities. Very clean and comfortable. Be aware, steep steps to access it. A bit off the beaten track so you will need a car. Nice pub a short walk away, friendly staff, nice...
“Just 15 minutes from Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple; a perfect base for exploring that part of Devon. Wonderful to be high above the road, which cannot be seen from the house, just as the house cannot be seen from the...
“Lovely view from cottage to countryside “
“A perfect little getaway. Ideal property for an older family with fury friends. Lovely secure garden with stunning 180 views. Ideal location for site seeing in North Devon. Would love to revisit in the summer.”
“Just returned from a fantastic week at Muddykins. The location and cottage were perfectly described by Oliver. The cottage is clean, comfortable, spacious and peaceful. Centrally located, so ideal for for exploring Exmoor, the fantastic beaches stretching from Saunton Sands...
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