Picturesque and Characterful Cottage
Quiet Hamlet with its Own Beach, 5 Mins Walk down the Cliff Path
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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The cottage dates back over two centuries and has been sympathetically restored so that it retains many of the original features, which are blended with modern amenities including wooden double glazed windows. There is a welcoming wood burning stove and further heating is provided by storage heaters and radiators in the bedrooms creating a cosy atmosphere in spring, autumn & winter. The cottage has been owned by the same family for the last 55 years and is maintained very much as a family cottage. Bucks Mills dates back as a small fishing village to the Spanish Armada when folklore has it that the village became populated by the survivors from one of the Spanish galleons shipwrecked off Bucks Mills. Over the centuries the village has changed little and remains completely uncommercialised. There are about 25 cottages, most of which are holiday properties but there remains a core population of permanent residents who ensure there is a community spirit outside of the main holiday season.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 6 January 2012 - 22 March 2012 | £405 | - | ||
| 23 March 2012 - 12 April 2012 | £515 | - | ||
| 13 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £465 | - | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 7 June 2012 | £675 | - | ||
| 8 June 2012 - 28 June 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 29 June 2012 - 12 July 2012 | £630 | - | ||
| 13 July 2012 - 19 July 2012 | £665 | - | ||
| 20 July 2012 - 30 August 2012 | £795 | - | ||
| 31 August 2012 - 20 September 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 21 September 2012 - 18 October 2012 | £465 | - | ||
| 19 October 2012 - 1 November 2012 | £515 | - | ||
| 2 November 2012 - 20 December 2012 | £405 | - | ||
| 21 December 2012 - 3 January 2013 | £700 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week/day in UK Pounds.
Pricing includes: linen, electricity, logs and a cleaning inspection after the rental. Weekly rental starts from 6pm on a Friday with check out by 1pm on the following Friday.
Changeover day
Changeover day is a Friday with the cottage available from 6pm and guests must have vacated the property by 1pm. Outside of the main holiday season weekend lettings can be booked and there is more flexibility around days and timings.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: double room with twin beds and radiator. Bedroom 2: twin room with two single beds and radiator. Bedroom 3: back room with two cabin beds and radiator. |
| Bathrooms: | A newly modernised, centrally heated bathroom with bath, shower, WC and wash basin. Heated towl rail and airing cupboard. Separate outside WC. |
| Kitchen: | Recently refurbished with electric hob and oven, fridge, freezer and a microwave. |
| Utility Room: | A washing machine and separate tumble dryer are stored in the shed. |
| Living Rooms: | The siting room has a lovely stone hearth which now houses a wood burning stove. A small TV and video are sympathetically housed in a corner cupboard. A sofa bed (to sleep 2) supplements another sofa and armchair. |
| Other: | There is a separate dining room with extendable oak dining table that can comfortably seat 8 people. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Guests are asked to keep the cottage clean and tidy and there is an expectation they will leave the cottage as they would wish to find it. Cleaning is provided at the end of the rental period. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board tv central heating cot high chair |
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Accessibility
The cottage has a relatively steep staircase and the walled garden, with its stoned paving built from boulders off the beach, means it is not suitable for people with mobility problems.
Outside
The large garden has a full range of garden furniture and in the summer can be quite a sun trap especially as the walls make it very sheltered from any sea breeze.
Coast/Beach
Bucks Mills beach at low tide, beyond the pebble shoreline, reveals a maze of rock pools and sandy inlets. Westward Ho! (9 miles) has over two miles of golden sand. Other great surfing beaches can all be reached within 30-40 minutes by car and include: Saunton Sands, Woolacombe Bay, Putsborough Sands, Croyde and Sandymouth.
Golf
Three different courses catering for all standards,
Royal North Devon - the oldest links course in England,
Torrington,
Hartland Golf and Country Club.
Distances
Bucks Cross (1.5 miles) has a small licensed shop and post office. The closest major supermarkets can be found in Bideford. Clovelly (5 miles) is a picture-postcard fishing village clinging to a steep hillside on the North Devon coast, visible from Bucks Mills. Westward Ho! (9 miles) is a wonderful little seaside resort that has been a popular family holiday destination with over two miles of golden sand. Bideford (8 miles) - is the closest main town with all facilities and amenities.
Further details
Cycling: the Tarka Trail with miles upon miles of cycling along the old railway line into North Devon, various points to hire bikes. Sailing: North Devon Yacht Club at Instow. Walking: North Devon coastal path, Exmoor and Dartmoor. Fishing: takes place everywhere and keen fisherman can always be seen down on Bucks Mills beach landing mackerel, bass and many other fish. Great Days Out for the family and people of all ages include: The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, Lundy Island, Dartington Crystal. Great local pubs with loads of tradition and some of the country’s finest ales. Devon Cream Teas available everywhere and a must!
Booking notes
Please check availability by phone. A deposit of £100 is required to secure the booking. The balance is required 2 months prior to the commencement of the let. A refundable deposit will be held to cover breakages and is returned after a satisfactory post rental inspection.
Owner profile
About the owner
A brother and sisters team who are third generation owners of the cottage. It is very much our family holiday home with many happy memories over the decades. We hope that our visitors will also experience the magic and charm of Bucks Mills and leave with their own happy memories - it seems to work as we have people returning year after year to the cottage!
For booking and further information
Property Ref E986
Simon Treanor
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7747 033 713
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