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Quiet Retreat tucked away close to beach with stunning views of bay/countryside

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Quiet Retreat tucked away close to beach with stunning views of bay/countryside

Saturday to Saturday booking in main 6 weeks of summer holidays,mid July to end of August other dates flexible with minimum of x four nights. Three bedroom chalet bungalow with ample parking for x 2/3 cars in a stunning location between Woolacombe and Mortehoe. Unique ,quiet, tucked in position being only 5 mins from the golden sands of Combesgate and 10 mins from Woolacombe Sands.
A 10 min amble up the hill, takes you to the quaint little coastal village of Mortehoe, hosting a choice of pubs and restaurants, a local shop and post office.
Plenty of alfresco dining, with large patio with beautiful seaviews. A large newly fitted kitchen diner enables one to host family and friends around the table.
Large lounge with bed settee, downstairs bedroom with patio doors links with small loo/shower-room and utility room.
Upstairs is king-sized bed-room and 2nd double bedroom, and large bathroom with Victorian deep bath.

Property manager

Johnny Clark

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Solar energy
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Saturday to Saturday is our change over day high s

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Mortehoe, ENG

What's nearby

  • Barricane Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 29 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Putsborough Sands - 30 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Blue - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The fortescue - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Retreat tucked away close to beach with stunning views of bay/countryside pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Retreat tucked away close to beach with stunning views of bay/countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Retreat tucked away close to beach with stunning views of bay/countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Retreat tucked away close to beach with stunning views of bay/countryside located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Grunta Beach and Combesgate Beach. Barricane Beach and Woolacombe Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Quiet Retreat tucked away close to beach with stunning views of bay/countryside Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay
The property is in a good location (a path provides a short walk to Combesgate Beach) with a wonderful views of Woolacombe Bay. The property is eco-friendly, with solar panels to provide energy. We found the property was comfortable, roomy and well supplied in all areas. It did take us a little time to get used to the induction stovetop the first night. Johnny was friendly and helpful. We very much enjoyed our week, and would like to return there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Loved it. We come to the area every year and this location has been the best. Well thought out holiday home for a beach/ surf holiday. Loved it all
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Solihull

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant views
Me and my friends stopped here for 4 nights. The house had everything you needed for a short or long stay and also had fantastic views! There were some lovely walks both within Woolacombe and also to Ilfracombe. John was also great and responded quickly to any questions we had. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Our second year of visiting and we loved it again. The house is spacious and very clean with everything you need. The location is perfect for walking to the local beaches and there’s a huge choice of restaurants and takeaways. Johnny is friendly and helpful. Overall a perfect holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved our stay at this property. The location was great with views across the bay and surrounding hills. The kids loved the local beaches, which were great for rock pooling. The house has everything you could need and John was on hand for any questions. I can definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ma T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great days in a great place
We are from Dresden (Saxony, Germany) and were in Mortehoe (Devon) for 15 days and enjoyed it. The weather is typically English, but the huge sandy beach offers all kinds of opportunities to spend the time even in wind or rain. We can highly recommend the holiday home, for the following reasons. John our landlord is an absolutely nice guy. He immediately helped us with various problems. Whether pumping up the football, repairing the stroller or other tasks - John was there to help us with words and deeds. We were very happy to find this holiday home because, in addition to the beautiful location overlooking the bay, it was also well equipped with surfboards and bodyboards, which we could use freely. There is a small sneak path right next to the entrance down to the beach, so the sea is only a 7 minute walk away. A highlight for our children was watching the seals directly from land. This place on the Dragonstale Reef can also be reached by foot with children.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious property in great location with stunning views
The property is very spacious, well equipped & very comfortable (like home from home). Views from both patio areas are stunning. Lovely short walk to Woolacombe beach and Mortehoe as well as other coastal paths on the doorstep. Host Johnny very helpful & friendly. We had a great, relaxing week & will definitely be looking to return. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious property wonderful location and views
We had a good week here. The property is lovely and spacious and the owner very friendly. The weather was terrible but from her you have fabulous views and are located well for some great walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Great place to stay
Very friendly host who was there as we arrived. Within walking distance to a number of great beaches and the view was amazing. a slightly darrow road up to the property but we made it in a Volvo xc90. Glad we booked and certsin we will ce coming again. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute delight!
To be fair, I didn't really want to leave a review and the owner John is such a great bloke and the house is fabulous. Location incredible with no passing traffic yet so close to the beach. House was really relaxing and just a great space to chill with up to date equipment so easy to stay in if theres a rainy day. Well worth booking - you will not regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely week in Mortehoe
Great located house with a beautiful sea view. 10 mins walk to Barricane Beach and 15 mins to Woolacombe beach. Plenty of space for our party of 8. Johnny was on hand if needed and really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quarryside
This is a lovely property with amazing views of Woolacombe Beach. Nice and spacious, everything you need. 15 minute walk to Woolacombe Beach and 5 minute walk to Mortehoe. Johnny was very welcoming and helpful. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and fantastic host
What can one say about location? Beach… wow!!… nature… stunning. Perfect place for some amazing walks with seals below you in the water. Must do…. Go to Lundy island !! It’s stunning there. The cottage is perfectly positioned between woolacombe and Mortehoe. Great pubs in Mortehoe… go to the Chichester arms!! Overall a fantastic week with an extremely friendly host. Thanks Jonny. Will definitely go back there
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed
Lovely spot on the hill. Nothing too fancy and had everything we needed. We had five adults and two kids, and plenty of room. The owner John is a local and is friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. Cracking views, easy walk to the beach, town, coast path, Woolacombe or Morthoe. The access road is narrow and could make some people nervous (e.g. US drivers), but it's Devon, so it's fine. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
Our second time at this lovely property and already it begins to feel like a second home. Everything was great. We will return! John
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with superb views
We had a 10-day break in Mortehoe primarily to cycle, mountain bike and hike. Wish I had booked a month to enjoy the surrounding areas more. So many hike routes and mountain bike trails.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday Home
John was always on hand to help or just chat. His home was more than enough for our family, we were four, myself and husband with an adult and teenage daughter. The room were all large and clean with enough room for at least four more of us. The location was perfect with breathtaking views, especially in the mornings, sitting on the patio watching the sea and also the green hills behind. We would stay here again and would recommend to all our friend and family. Thank you again John for welcoming us and making our stay perfect. Karen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing week away in a fantastic location!
Our family of mixed age groups from 11-60+ really enjoyed our stay at this property. Fantastic location, very close to lovely beaches. The property was immaculate on arrival and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The views of the bay are incredible. Great host from start to finish- thanks for having us, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
We really enjoyed our stay. As a family of five with three teenagers the house was perfect for us. The owner was a pleasure to deal with and the house was spotlessly clean. The house is bigger than it looks in the photos and the views are amazing. My husband and I spent a couple of hours every morning following the coastal paths admiring the stunning scenery and seal spotting. The afternoons were spent with the teenagers at the various beaches bodyboarding (all a short walk). The sea was clean and an excellent temperature. Would definitely return to both the location and the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great secluded property with beautiful views, 5 minutes walk from the beach
Excellent host, great holiday for our family of 5 , my wife and I plus our 3 kids 18, 16, 15 loved it. Spacious clean house, comfy beads and well supplied kitchen. Beach fun, surfing and walking just on the door step at the quiet beaches of Combesgate and Gruntas. Nice couple of good pubs that served food just 10 minutes scenic walk up at Morthoe. Woolacombe village with shops, pubs and restaurants just 15-20 minutes easy walk along the beautiful seafront. Easy quick drive you Ilfracombe and the surrounding area. An added bonus was that our hot water and electricity came from solar power. If only more holiday property were as forward thinking. It's a thumbs up from us :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
It was flawless from start to finish. Everything you could possibly want immaculate throughout, attentive host and the most wonderful views highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot, great owner.
We had a wonderful time at this marvellous house. The owner really goes out of his way to make your stay special. We would highly recommend this property and location. Great hidden footpath for quick access to 2 very close beaches, lovely walks to the rear. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

david r.

Liked: Cleanliness
great veiws and walks
great veiws and walks from this spacious accommedation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in a great location with a fantastic host!
We had a lovely week at Jonny’s house in Morthoe. The house was a great size, really clean and in a brilliant location. The house is walking distance from Barricade Beach and Woolacombe. But also easy to jump in the car to Woolacombe if you have loads of beach gear! Our kids who are 8 and 2 loved it and we will definitely visit again,. Thanks Jonny!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of paradise!
The property is located in a quiet, secluded spot looking down onto Woolacombe beach. It is a 15 minute walk to Woolacombe but close to 2 other beautiful beaches - which suited us fine. The property was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The views from the top terrace were perfect and a great place to eat breakfast or enjoy an evening G&T! The photos certainly don’t do the property justice and Johnny was a perfect host. Definitely want to revisit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021