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Applestow consists of a kitchen with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, coffee maker, a living/dining room with woodburning stove and TV. The bedrooms consist of a king-size and a single day bed, along with a bathroom. Enclosed rear courtyard garden with patio, furniture, and roadside parking. Two well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 1.5 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels all included in the rent. Applestow makes a delightful base for a getaway to Devon. Note: There are steps in garden. Note: No parties allowed. Note: Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 10am. Note: Please be respectful of neighbours and mindful of noise levels if out in garden during the evening. Note: Please leave all used linen in bath. Note: Toilet seat is quick release and can sometimes become unseated, please take care. Note: Please do not switch off dehumidifiers in kitchen and bathroom.

Northam is a small village with a restaurant, pub, takeaway and small supermarket and lies on the hill above the lively village of Westward Ho! Westward Ho! has a two mile long glorious sandy beach, an excellent selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, a surf school and shops. The beach is popular for surfing and kite surfing, plus life guards are on duty during the summer season and there's a designated dog area. The Tarka Trail runs through Bideford and is especially popular with cyclists, with cycle hire, including child buggies and even dog buggies available here and at many places along the way. Northam Burrows is part of North Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is enjoyed by walkers, and the Royal North Devon Golf Club is also here. For the more energetic the coastal path to Peppercombe and Clovelly offers stunning views along the coastline. From Bideford there are boat trips to Lundy Island, and nearby Appledore has fascinating narrow streets, interesting shops, fish and chips shops and a restaurant, as well as fishing trips. Family attractions nearby include the Big Sheep and Milky Way, as well as National Trust properties, Hartland Abbey, RHS Rosemoor and Dartington Glass. Also Clovelly is delightful with its quay, steep cobbled streets and donkeys and no cars are allowed down into the village. There's plenty to see and do from Northam.