Seaside Cottage In Appledore With Private Parking And South Facing Garden
3 Minutes From Nearest Beach And Burroughs. 1.5 Miles From Sandy Surf Beach Of Westward Ho!
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms, 3 double, 1 twin )
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Gran Belles is truly a home from home. A grade 2 listed property, the house is a bit like a tardis. Open the front door on to the listed hall way and you'll find this seemingly little house magically grows with ease to become a family home for 8. Irsha Street is one of the most popular streets in Appledore; the sea splashes against the homes on one side, whilst homes on the other side treasure private south facing secluded gardens -like Gran Belles. With two decked terraces that are ideal for blue sky breakfasts and BBQs, apple and pear trees, the garden gate opens to your private car parking space - ideal for unloading suitcases and surf boards! Because holiday homes should offer everything your own home provides, you'll find everything you need here, even down to an ice cream making machine, although Appledore's own Hockings ice cream is such a treat you may not need it. It's a much loved gem in a fab location, Appledore charms everyone with its magic, you'll fall under its spell.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 24 March 2012 | £400 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 7 April 2012 | £630 | - | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £525 | 3 | ||
| 5 May 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £630 | 3 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £840 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £525 | 3 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £425 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £840 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for 3pm Saturday to 10.30 Saturday occupancy.
Weekend breaks are charged at 70% of the full weekly rate and are for 3 nights from either a Thursday or Friday depending on bookings.
Changeover day
Saturday is the preferred changeover day, but we are happy to try and accommodate other arrangements, subject to availability of cleaners and other guests. Arrival 3pm on the day of arrival. Leaving by 10.30am on the final day.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 (front) has a king sized bed newly decorated . Bedrooms 2 (1st floor) with double bed newly decorated. Bedroom 3 (2nd floor) with double bed, overlook the garden. Bedroom 4 (2nd floor) with 2 single beds, overlook the garden. |
| Bathrooms: | There is a good sized family bathroom with an over bath shower, sink and toilet on the first floor. Separate toilet on half landing between first and second floor, free standing electric shower and sink on top floor bathroom. |
| Kitchen: | Overlooks one of the decked areas, which makes it a lovely light space. New dishwasher, new electric/circotherm cooker. Microwave and washing machine. Opens on to a reception room/dining room with CD player. Wi-fi access throughout. |
| Utility Room: | There is no utility room but a small tumble dryer is housed in the shed at the top of the garden. Washing machine is in the kitchen. |
| Living Rooms: | The living room where the flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD/Video player is housed is at the front of the house. There is a proper fire place with a gas fire for cooler evenings, two leather sofa's and a wonderful driftwood coffee table, DVDs & Videos |
| Other: | The second reception opens to the kitchen. A warm friendly space where two curl-up comfy chairs sit by the fire plus a Victorian rocking chair. The dining table extends to seat 10. Chairs for up to 10. Best of all the cook is never alone. New w/machine. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels included - this is your holiday! Beds all made up on arrival. Bath towels supplied. Fully cleaned before arrival. Additional cleaning can be arranged at an extra cost, as can babysitting from a reliable source. Bring beach towels pls. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board cable tv tv telephone internet access central heating barbecue |
| Suitability: | children welcome |
| Location Type: | beach near the ocean |
Notes on accommodation
Gran Belles is a home from home, so unlike many holiday cottages which we sometimes found impersonal, Gran Belles is very much a family home, pictures of real people, including my great grandma who lived in Irsha Street many many years ago. Book cases are full of books, all of which you are welcome to read, there is an assortment of wet weather gear, crab fishing equipment and tools and accessories that come in handy. We want you to have a truly magical holiday in a personal home, so we leave all manner of things that make Gran Belles home for us for you to enjoy. We are always happy to talk to you prior to your visit and help suggest restaurants, pubs and places to visit. We can even arrange for locally sourced fresh free range organic eggs to be awaiting your arrival - £1.50 for 6.
Accessibility
Gran Belles is an old house and as such the stairs are quite steep, although my parents, both 80, have no problems with the stairs. There 3 lowish are steps from the car park to the top terrace and then approx 10 steps down to the lower terrace with a hand rail. From the front door, there are two steps up from the street in to the entrance hall. We have had buggies there over the years but it would not suit a wheelchair, for which we are very sorry, but the age of the house is the only reason.
Outside
The lower terrace is decked and overlooked by the kitchen, through big windows. There is a small table and chairs and a chimenea for chilly nights - the stars in Appledore are quite spectacular and we have been known to light a fire and sit out star gazing even at new year! There is a gas BBQ transportable to either deck with care. This upper area is bordered by shrubs and a prolific apple and pear tree. There is also a larger table and chairs with umbrella. Traditional stone walls border each side of the garden and it is a bit of a haven for birds and bees, especially the local seagulls who use the local chimneys to survey their sun soaked territory. The outside is one of our favourite places to be, it is exceptionally peacefull. In the summer we often nod off to the humming of bees in the flowers. And being south facing it gets lots of sun.
Coast/Beach
Appledore has its own beach idea for crabbing and walking along the water's edge when the tide is out. From Irsha Street you walk west to pick up the North Devon coastal path, at the end of the street, across the pebbly beach and past the old lifeboat station toward Northam Burroughs. Wild ponies and sheep roam along the edge of the burroughs which give way to the Royal North Devon Gold Club and then on to the miles and miles of soft golden sand that is Westward Ho! Oh yes there are beaches.
Golf
The Royal North Devon Golf Course is 1.5 miles away in Westward Ho! and is known as the St Andrews of the West.Founded in 1864, it is the oldest golf course in the country and is regarded as the St Andrews of the South. It claims to be as tough as any of the UK’s more famous links layouts and was recently featured in Golf World's 'Top 100 Courses in the World' that a golfer “must play”. Not being golfers ourselves, we must rely on the locals for information on the course - 'RND is pure, raw exhilaration and ultimately the experience of playing a fast running links in a stiff breeze still tests the very best in the game'. That says it all.
Travel
Appledore is remarkably easy to get to as its motorway and main roads all the way, until you hit the last couple of miles. We will email detailed travel documents across. Basically its M5 to Junction 27, A 361 to Barnstaple, then pick up the A39 to Bideford. Approx 1.50/2 hours from Bristol.
Closest airport is Exeter, approx 70 miles away. A car is recommended to get the most out of the area, although there are coaches to Westward Ho! and a very reasonable local taxi service.
Distances
Bideford, the closest town of any size is 4 miles away. Barnstaple is approx 8 miles away. As well as the beaches there are many great places for the kids: Big Sheep at Abbotsham, Milky Way on the A39 just south of Clovelly, Clovelly itself approx 12 miles; Shoppers will love the discount mall Atlantic Village which also combines an adventure playground - approx 5 miles. There are lots of leaflets in the house about what there is to see and do.
Further details
Local shops: Appledore is a small village, so nothing is much of a walk away; there is a new delicatessen/general stores & post office on the Quay; newspaper shop and ships chandlers in Meeting Street. Eating locally: Appledore boasts many pubs and cafes and even a restaurant or two. Pubs like The Beaver and The Royal George are great for families and do kids menus and they are in easy walking distance. The local fish and chip shop - Sylvesters does fab fresh food and nothing beats eating fresh hot fish sitting on the Quay. A new local 'eat in' fish and chip shop called The Royal Plaice has just opened in Meeting Street. The Quay Restaurant is lovely for light lunches and has a great dinner menu. Benson's on the Quay is well known and Schooners is a good coffee shop too. Our all time favourite is Potwollpers at Westward Ho! Lovely Bistro with good varied menu and great specials. Barnstaple offers most types of cuisine. Pubs: Appledore once boasted 17 pubs. Starting close to home, in Irsha street you'll find The Royal George and The Beaver, only 3 & 5 minutes walk from Gran Belles (it may take longer to stagger back). Local pubs:The Seagate Hotel, The Champ, the Coach and Horses and The Royal are all lively venues offering live music, pub food and local ales. A pub crawl in Appledore is a cosy affair as the pubs are all quite close together. There are many good places to eat in North Devon, and nothing is very far away.
Booking notes
WE try to keep the availability calender up to date, but please email or call and we'll let you know when Gran Belles is free. We will confirm all bookings by email accompanied by a PDF booking form if required.
Deposit: A 20% non refundable deposit is paid on booking to reserve the selected week/weekend/s. The balance must be paid four weeks before the first day of the holiday - or upon booking if within this time.
Guest comments
'We have been back to Gran Belles many times over the years and always come away wanting more. Its a warm magical house and we always feel very welcome' Louise and the three girls.
'Gran Belles and Appledore holds a very special place in our hearts. We walked through the front door and the stress of work seemed to dissolve. We'll be back' Simon and Mary
'What a lovely place, great home, lovely people in the village, good pubs and the sun shone all week long' - Shelley and Webby.
"Another great holiday in Gran Belles, the magic works every time" Suzie, Chris and the kids.
"We love appledore and want to come back" The Kieren kids
"Magical place, can't wait to return" Shelley and Webby (came back again)
House swap
Always interested in talking about house swaps. Great fans of Italy, but we just love travelling anywhere when work and family commitments allow.
Owner profile
Jenny and Trevor own and love Gran Belles
About the owner
We've had Gran Belles for ten years. It's been a really important part of our lives, but work demands our time right now, so we enjoy sharing it with like-minded people.Gran Belles is an important place in all our lives, our children enjoyed Appledore; now they return with friends and our grandchildren -it's seen as a haven for friends and family alike. There are pictures of the family all over the house, a gallery of people we've loved and lost as well as those who are still very much part of our lives. Lie in bed and listen to Scunthorpe our 'friendly' seagull whose cry wakes us in the morning, or wander across Northam Burroughs in the early morning - its such a peaceful place to be, all year round. We have many good friends in the village and can help you make this a holiday to remember
Year purchased: 2000
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Family history - grandma emigrated from Appledore when she was 17 to Pill in Nth Somerset and for years we went back to Devon for holidays as a family. We feel so privileged to have been so warmly accepted by the local community and have made many very good friends. What ever the season, Appledore has a beauty of its own; whether its watching the ships sail out on high tide past the Royal George, or walking through the village to get Sunday papers and fresh croissants, its a magical place to be. Appledore has been an important part of our children's and now grand children's holidays. We get back there as often as we can, it's a real haven. We can be as sociable or as hermit-like as we want. Winter or summer Gran Belles and Appledore has a charm all of its own. Please enjoy.
Unique benefits of the property
Gran Belles has always given us a sense of warmth and belonging. The house has a lovely history which is framed and shown on the wall in the hallway. My great grandmother lived in Irsha St (see her picture on the wall) and there are pics of my Mum taken when she was 'courting' and visited Appledore. It's an easy journey and when you arrive you'll take a deep breath and relax feeling truly at home. Everything has been chosen by us with care and love, we hope you like it. From original artworks to books, there are lots of personal things around. I always leave lovely smellies in the bath room and around bedrooms, so if you forget anything please help yourself to what ever you find. Same applies to the kitchen, lots of herbs and spices, pots, pans and gadgets so just enjoy.
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