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North Devon detatched holiday cottage

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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Hele Bay, Ilfracombe
  • Popular LocationHele Bay Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationIlfracombe Harbour20 min walk
  • Popular LocationIlfracombe Beach11 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)100 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

North Devon detatched holiday cottage

Honey cottage is a lovely detached property, has 3 bedrooms 2 double 1 with en-suite and 1 twin. A well equipped kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher, etc., dining room with Log burner, lounge with doors leading to conservatory. The cottage has a pretty garden with outside seating. There is also a downstairs cloakroom as well a first floor bathroom and shower. The cottage has its own parking space opposite the cottage as well as an integral double garage which links to the conservatory. Honey Cottage is just 300m from the sea front where you can try rock pooling or just relax by the sea.



Local attractions: For the children there is Watermouth Castle,a fun day for all with dungeon scenes, theme park, etc which is 1 mile away. Combe Martin Wildlife Park with big cats and a dinosaur theme is 5 miles. The Golden beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde are a short drive . The pretty harbours of Ilfracombe is within 1 mile south and Watermouth Harbour is 1 mile north. Trips to the island of Lundy can be made from Ilfracombe, as well as sea fishing and diving.
The coast path runs close to the cottage.

Dining and shopping: There are 2 pub /restaurants within walking distance. The larger towns of Barstaple and Bideford are 30min drive away both have pannier markets. Lynton and Lynmouth with its unique cliff railway is well worth a visit and a drive back through the valley of rocks to woody bay and hunters inn is well worth it if you like stunning scenery on the edge of Exmoor National Park,all this within 10 miles.

Property manager

Richard Hayne

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Garden Area only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: see custom rule for dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is no cot facility

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

North Devon Detatched Holiday
North Devon Detatched Holiday Cottage Cottage
North Devon Detatched Holiday Cottage Ilfracombe
North Devon Detatched Holiday Cottage Cottage Ilfracombe

About the area

Ilfracombe

Located in Ilfracombe, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Hele Bay Beach - 6 min walk
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 20 min walk
  • Verity Statue - 4 min drive
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 11 min drive
  • Combe Martin Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hip & Pistol - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandpiper Inn - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is North Devon detatched holiday cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at North Devon detatched holiday cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Devon detatched holiday cottage ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is North Devon detatched holiday cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Devon Coast and Ilfracombe Harbour. Hele Bay Beach and Verity Statue are also within 1 mile (2 km).

North Devon detatched holiday cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Lovely Cottage
Honey Cottage was all we needed and more, plenty of space for our party of 5 adults. The Cottage is well equipped, beds are comfortable and lots of books and games to occupy us. The conservatory was a lovely space to sit in. Thanks for a wonderful trip which gave us the opportunity to relax and take a trip down memory lane. We hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint dog friendly cottage
A beautiful period cottage which still has bags of charm and character but modern conveniences too. In a peaceful quiet location with a fully enclosed garden for our dog. Had a great holiday in Hele, local pub and beach in walking distance.Although it was just the 2 of us there is of living space for 6 people. Highly recommended 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Plenty of space ..
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., Penryn, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect stay
Lovely cottage. It was spacious with several reception rooms, very good to spread out with teenagers, we all had our favourite spots, but could come together also. We had a mixture of drizzly and very sunny days, this did not bother us as the cottage was so easy to stay in. Lovely garden, convenience of a large garage to park in and a very short stroll to a lovely little cove beach. The beach was ideal for an early dip and also for lazy days soaking up the sun, with a nice little cafe/takeaway for treats. With didn’t eat at the pub but seemed good when we went for a drink, sat in the beer garden with sea views. Also a handy shop in village and many nearby places to visit. We will be back 100%
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Phil J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage Hele Bay
The property is great and in a good location for Hele Bay and its amenities. The only downside was some of the doors vary in height and with two of us being 6ft it was very easy to forget to duck and bang your head.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time had by us all
Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Lots of room for all 5 of us even the teenager happy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house and location
A truly wonderful stay at this fabulous house. Very well equipped and lovely comfortable sofas and mattresses. We all loved the spaciousness of the property - always able to find a quiet place away from each other when needed. The house was cosy and warm and the conservatory gave us a nice outside feel even when it was throwing it down with rain! The location was absolutely perfect - a 3 minute walk to the beach for sunrise swims, to the pub for a meal, to the shop fir essentials. About 20 minutes to walk into Ilfracombe and also the coastal path very easily accessible ( if very steep!). Having the garage to park our people carrier in was just incredible- it’s difficult to park in narrow roads so this made a huge difference to us. Richard was so helpful and prompt in all his communication with us and had been very thoughtful even leaving fishing nets, body boards etc in the garage for guests to borrow. Overall, a wonderful stay in an extremely comfortable house in the absolute best of locations. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josie L., Hemel Hempstead UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cosy yet spacious cottage with parking.
We had a very happy stay at Honey cottage. The accommodation exceeded our expectation from the on line photos. The rooms a are spacious enough for a family or an all adult party to enjoy. We had marvellous weather for October and the surrounding area has the most spectacular beaches all a short distance away. Honey cottage has parking and an attached garage which made life so easy when loading the car, and a large parking space if your party has 2 cars. The cottage was warm and cosy and had all we needed for a great holiday. Thank you Richard .
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXPLORE NORTH DEVON
The cottage is a typical Devon building with some charm and character and some quirky oddities. The kitchen is fully functional with all one could want for a holiday. However, with only two small windows, you do need the lights on all the time you are in the kitchen. The large lounge and the equally large second downstairs reception room would be ideal for families. TV/Xbox in one room and reading/games in the other. The bedrooms are a good size with the master being very spacious. The entrance hall to the property has wooden seats and that allows ample room for changing from outdoor footwear into slipper for indoors – great for those wet and muddy days. Hele Bay is quite near and walkable from the cottage. Ilfracombe is also walkable for moderately fit people but the hills may prove a challenge for those who are not quite so fit – but you are on holiday in North Devon where it is always going to be hilly so just take your time. This cottage is certainly one that ticks boxes and is recommended as a great place to explore North Devon, take in the coastline, and visit the many harbours and fishing villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pippa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honey Cottage, a short walk from Hele Bay
Very well presented holiday home, comfy master bed. 5-10 min walk to Hele Bay beach, the local Premier supplies store and Hele Bay Pub. A short drive away from many beautiful sandy surf beaches - just what we were looking for with young adult kids in tow. Responsive owners to any queries. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

DOUGLAS K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Large well equipped quirky cottage. The bedrooms spacious and bright unfortunately the ground floor was dim and chilly due to lack of sunlight because of garden foliage which meant on occasions we had to have the lighting and heating on. However the attached conservatory was nice and light and warm when the sun was out. Be aware of the differing door heights. Location of cottage was great for being able to easily get to places of interest. Weather was not great for our stay and obviously influenced some of my earlier comments.

8/10 Good

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a lovely location
This is a sizeable property in an excellent location. It was a lovely old cottage and perfect in size for 6 adults. There are two lounges and a conservatory which allowed for plenty of space for everyone. The owner was very responsive at all times. Close to Hele Bay which is pretty and close to a pub and craft brewery. Super local walks in the area. A wonderful holiday. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

anna l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Really lovely stay. Beautiful cottage great location and everything we needed. Thank to
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Daniells

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family holiday in North Devon
Honey Cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing, comfortable stay. The property is very spacious and the two reception rooms, plus the bright conservatory, meant we could all have our own space; my two teenagers didn’t just hide away in their bedrooms. The garage was extremely useful, not only fir the car, but also the four bicycles we brought with us. The kitchen was very well equipped and the kind hosts had even left some biscuits and a bottle of wine for us. We took our young cat who loved playing in the enclosed garden area and climbing the trees. The location was ideal; a short stroll to the beach, the pub, a decent small supermarket and the delightful Hele Corn Mill (fabulous cakes). The surrounding area along the coasts and inland was stunning and perfect for walks and bike rides. Everything was clean and tidy. I left a few items of clothing behind and the hosts very sweetly arranged for them to be posted to me. We were able to get some great food delivered from a Caribbean restaurant in Ilfracombe and a Chinese in Combe Martin. All in all, Honey Cottage was an ideal base for us and we hope we will be able to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm H., Maidenhead Berkshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious cottage in great location
Our party of 4 adults had a wonderful week in Honey Cottage. Excellent location a short walk from Hele Bay, short drive to gorgeous Ilfracombe. A very clean, (hand sanitiser everywhere) well appointed, comfortable cottage with plenty of room for everyone to do their own thing. Weather was kind and we had a lovely time - thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage - Highly recommend
We spent New Years in this lovely cottage and would highly recommend it. Richard the owner was easy to chat to and left us a couple of welcome gifts, lovely gesture. The rooms are a good size and a downstairs bathroom was very useful. The house is linked to the garage which was really handy for getting the dog in the car without worrying about having to put him on the lead. The garden is secure and enclosed which was great, you didn't have to worry about the dog getting out. We loved staying here and would love to come back again one day. Thanks Richard.

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family cottage
We had a lovely half term week in Honey Cottage. The cottage is spacious and we appreciated having an enclosed garden. Bedrooms a good size and good to have the en-suite as well as bathroom and cloakroom. It is a short walk to the pub and Hele Bay beach and we enjoyed walks along the coastal path as well as a couple of days out elsewhere. It was very useful to have the integrated garage as it was heavy rain and winds on the day we left, so packing the car was much easier. Richard, the owner was very helpful and kindly let us know in advance that we could stay later on the last day as the cleaners weren't in that day. This meant we could have a relaxed morning getting organised and packed up as well as avoiding the worst of the weather. A great experience. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

philippa w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Fantastic cottage, spacious and in walking distance to Ilfracombe. Would definitely rebook in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Skye F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Fantastic property, lots of room, easy access to Ilfracombe and surrounding areas. If we come back to the area we would definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
We had a lovely week in Honey Cottage. It was clean and warm as the weather wasn’t as good as we hoped. It is in a lovely location, great for exploring North Devon. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., London

Lovely stay in Honey Cottage
Thank you Richard for a lovely stay in your cottage. Spent a few days with hubby, son, daughter-in-law and granddaughters not forgetting the two dogs. Very comfortable home, modern bathrooms and good size garden to sit and relax. Thoroughly recommend when visiting North Devon and a short walk to Hele Bay and drive to the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah E.

Spacious and comfortable cottage
Honey cottage is well located for beach and coast walks with friendly local pub and restaurant close by. Cottage was warm and comfortable with modern bathrooms. Ideal for families as lots of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Excellent
A spotlessly clean, very comfortable, spacious cottage, in a lovely quiet location. The garage, with remote control, was a real bonus. The Hele Bay Pub offers delicious, freshly prepared meals and has really friendly staff. Richard always responded quickly to emails - great to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Lovely cottage close to lots of beautiful scenery and places to visit.
We have just had a lovely holiday in this cottage and appreciated the thoughtful touch of the welcome bottle of wine and biscuits.The cottage is equipped with almost everything you could possibly need and is spotlessly clean and tidy. There are loads of lovely places around to visit and many activities to suit everyone. There are a couple of pubs with restaurants within walking distance. The only thing I would suggest is a non slip mat in the shower in the en suite .... I was afraid of slipping so we bought a mat ourselves. Thankyou to the owner who communicated well with us and answered any questions immediately. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our holiday and would recommend it to anyone. The May Family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Great
Lots of room and good facilities. Would be very happy to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018