Holiday house in Appledore, Bideford, North Devon, England
Old Village House with Estuary Views on Traffic-Free Street
Central Location Close To Harbour and All Amenities
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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The Old Rechabite Hall, now completely renovated, was at various times ‘The Swan Inn’, a general stores, the Appledore Ice Cream Parlour, as well as being a meeting place for the Rechabites, an early 20th Century temperance society founded in Salford in the 1900s. Situated in a traffic-free street close to the harbour with views across the Torridge estuary to Instow sands, the property is within walking distance of all village amenities. Unrestricted parking nearby. At back of house steps to sun deck and walled garden with barbecue.
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| Rental periods | 1 Week 8 Persons Sharing |
2 Weeks 8 Persons Sharing |
| 19 September - 7 November 2008 | £700 | £1300 |
| 7 November - 19 December 2008 | £500 | £900 |
| 19 December 2008 - 2 January 2009 | £850 | £1600 |
| 2 January - 21 March 2009 | £500 | £900 |
| 21 March - 26 June 2009 | £700 | £1300 |
| 26 June - 11 September 2009 | £800 | £1500 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Long winter lets available at a reasonable rent - please contact owners.
Christmas 2008 and New Year 2008/2009 weeks: flexible changeover. Week/fortnight lets only. Tariff 2008/2009: £800 per week for 8 people. Availability for Christmas/New Year 2009/2010 to be listed at a later date.
Changeover day
Changeover day on Friday, except for Christmas/New Year 2008 bookings. Guests to leave by 10am. Friday morning. New guests to arrive not before 4pm on Friday to allow for cleaning.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with very large room with king size bed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bedroom 4 with adult size bunk beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Upstairs family bathroom with bath, wash basin and WC. Downstairs shower room with WC and wash basin. |
| Kitchen: | Gas cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Dining area |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Front living/games room: easy chairs, table football. Main living room: 2 settees (one of which converts to double bed), TV with DVD, freeview, radio cassette/CD, jukebox, dining area seats 10. |
| Other: | Small entrance lobby with space for push chair(s) buckets, spades, surfboards etc. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen and tea towels included. Personal towels not included. Property is cleaned between lets unless requested otherwise (extra charge). |
Notes on accommodation
Electric heating included in rental. Small children would need supervision on all stairs which are fairly steep; safety gate at top of garden steps. No smoking in the house. No dogs, stag or hen parties.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- telephone,
- barbecue
Accessibility
Hand grab on front door and at bottom of stairs.
Outside
Rooftop sun deck with table and chairs. Secluded walled garden, mainly grass with flower borders, clothes dryer, table and chairs. Barbecue.
Coast/Beach
Local harbour beaches, 5 minutes walk. Huge spacious area for swimming sunbathing and exploring on Instow sand, 5 minutes by ferry if running, or 20 minutes by car. Northam Burrows and Westward Ho! beach (surfing) 35 minute walk, minutes car.
Golf
1 mile away at Northam Burrows.
Travel
Bristol (Lulsgate) 1.5 hour by car; Exeter similar. Car hire useful if coming from overseas.
Distances
Bideford (3 miles), Barnstable (8 miles) pannier markets, banks, shops. Braunton Burrows and Saunton Sands (15 miles) nature reserve, walking, surfing, World Heritage Site. Clovelly (14 mile) picturesque fishing village. RHS Rosemoor Gardens (14 miles). Easy day excursions to Exmoor, Dartmoor, North Devon and North Cornwall coast.
Further details
Appledore offers a choice of several pubs and restaurants. It has a post office, small supermarket, delicatessen, newsagents, art and craft galleries, plus fresh fish from the quayside. All these are within close walking distance. Further afield there is a huge choice of themed children's activities. Ideal for safe cycling along the Tarka Trail, beautiful coastal walks, birdwatching, sea fishing. Live music in many of the local hostelries.
Booking notes
To book, phone Jenny or Mike Trussell (contact details below). 30% of total rental payable on booking. Remaining balance plus £100 refundable security deposit payable 6 weeks before first day of holiday, or immediately if booking is made within 6 weeks of holiday.
Guest comments
'The house was brilliant and so well equipped....'
'Just as good as last year - we've had a fantastic time again - the house has been great with all facilities well used. We all love Appledore!'
'We've had alot of fun here so some more good vibes for this lovely house. Very comfortable for 8 of us.....'
For booking and further information
Michael Trussell
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1672 870674
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Owners Website: Click here
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