Buckthorn Retreat

Higher Clovelly,
Bideford,
Devon,
England

This single-storey property is located in the stunning Devonshire countryside, in the hamlet of Higher Clovelly, which is just two miles from the popular village of Clovelly, a stunningly maintained private village with its famous cobbled streets and gives visitors a taste of Devonshire life in times gone by. There are a number of beaches in the area, the large family-friendly beach at Westward Ho! which also boasts a surfing academy or Bude and all of its lively beaches. Just ten miles from the property, the pretty harbour town of Bideford offers narrow winding streets lined with interesting shops, which make it a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. Or why not take the boat from Bideford Quay (or Ilfracombe) out to the island of Lundy, a beautiful three-mile wide wild island located in the Bristol Channel.

This property is accessed via several external steps or a ramp. The comfortable, light-filled lounge/diner is dominated by the stunning far-reaching views of both countryside and coastline which can be enjoyed from the dining room and one of the sofa's. There is also a TV/DVD, so there is always a choice of relaxing entertainment at the end of a busy day. In the kitchen, guests will find everything they need, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer. The property has two bedrooms: an attractive double room with an en-suite shower room with WC, and a relaxing twin room. The family bathroom has a lovely free-standing bath, separate shower cubicle, and WC.

Outside, there is an elevated patio area, with seating and a BBQ, to the front of the property, which extends down to a lawn with beautiful far-reaching views to the sea. Guests are also able to explore parts of the farm, and of course, have access to the indoor heated swimming pool (private sessions can be arranged on arrival). There are plenty of animals on the farm, which guests, particularly younger ones, may like to meet, including sheep, pigs, goats, guinea pigs, tortoises, and terrapins.

Accommodation

All ground floor accommodation:
Kitchen
Living room with dining table and sitting area
Bedroom with double bed, and en-suite shower room with shower enclosure, basin, and WC
Bedroom with twin beds
Bathroom with free-standing bath, shower enclosure, basin, and WC

Facilities

Central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer
WiFi
Smart TV with Netflix, DVD player

What's included

Fuel and power
Bed linen and towels
The cottage will be decorated for Christmas

Parking

Ample parking

Outside space

Patio with furniture and charcoal barbecue
Indoor heated swimming pool with shower and changing room
Guests are welcome to explore the farm and meet the animals

Children

Children and infants welcome
Highchair and travel cot available

Pets

Two well-behaved dogs welcome; a small charge applies
Dog sitting service available
Dogs must be kept on a lead outside due to livestock on the farm

Need to know

Strictly no smoking
Beach 3 miles, shop and pub 2 miles

Bath
Bath
Bath
BBQ
BBQ
BBQ
Bed linen
Bed linen
Bed linen
Christmas decorations
Christmas decorations
Christmas decorations
Cot
Cot
Cot
DVD player
DVD player
DVD player
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Garden
Garden
Garden
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground floor accommodation
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground floor bedroom
Heating
Heating
Heating
Highchair
Highchair
Highchair
Hob
Hob
Hob
Microwave
Microwave
Microwave
Off Road Parking
Off Road Parking
Off-road parking
Oven
Oven
Oven
Shower
Shower
Shower
Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Towels
Towels
Towels
Tumble Dryer
Tumble Dryer
Tumble dryer
TV
TV
TV
Washing machine
Washing machine
Washing machine
WiFi
WiFi
WiFi

Location

The Milky Way Adventure Park
1.9 miles
The BIG Sheep
8.2 miles
RSPB Chapel Wood
15.9 miles
Arlington Court And The National Trust Carriage Museum
22.1 miles
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
23.1 miles
The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
23.6 miles
Launceston Steam Railway
24.1 miles
Hidden Valley
24.2 miles
Lawrence House
24.3 miles
Launceston Castle
24.4 miles
Exmoor Zoological And Conservation Centre
24.5 miles
Quince Honey Farm
25.2 miles
St Nectan’s Waterfall
25.6 miles
Tintagel Castle
26.4 miles
Tintagel Old Post Office
26.5 miles
Valley Of Rocks
30.0 miles
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
30.8 miles
Watersmeet
31.7 miles
Cotehele
35.1 miles
Tarr Steps
35.7 miles
The Exmoor Pony Centre
36.9 miles
Bodmin Jail Attraction
37.8 miles
Dunkery Beacon
38.5 miles
Exmoor Distillery
38.7 miles
Westward Ho! Beach
9.1 miles
Duckpool Beach
9.6 miles
Sandymouth Beach
10.4 miles
Putsborough Sands
14.1 miles
Woolacombe Beach
15.8 miles
Lee Bay Beach
18.1 miles
Crackington Haven
19.2 miles
Wildersmouth Beach
20.3 miles
Boscastle Beach
23.6 miles
Bossiney Haven
25.7 miles
Tintagel Beach
26.4 miles
Trebarwith Strand
27.8 miles
Lee Abbey Beach
29.2 miles
Tregardock Beach
29.3 miles
Wringcliff Beach
29.7 miles

Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.

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