16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens
4.7
Outstanding(51 Reviews)Cottage in Bideford
13 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
Hollands is a grade II listed, 16th century thatched farmhouse set in an acre of beautiful, mature gardens in a secluded North Devon valley. Located 5 miles from dramatic National Trust coastline, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a UNESCO biosphere reserve, this really is a wonderfully unspoilt, undiscovered part of the South West. 2 miles from the historic market town of Bideford, we are close to lots of local attractions: beaches, cliff walks, fishing villages, moors, great pubs, working farms. This family home is full of character and period features. The main house dates back to the 1500s and is of traditional Devon long house construction. Oak beams, cob walls, ledge and brace doors and even horse hair plaster in some rooms are complemented by fresh Farrow and Ball colours, quality antique furniture and paintings throughout. With contemporary bathrooms, LCD TVs, broadband wifi, DVDs, board games, etc, every creature comfort has been considered.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bideford
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(51 Reviews)4.7
We had a wonderful time staying here. The cottage and gardens are more beautiful then the pictures show. Plenty of games and toys to keep the kids entertained, and an abundance of space inside and outside. Would thoroughly recommend to stay.
4.7
We stayed for three nights in this old house with a very beautiful artistic style and we enjoyed the interior and exterior and we thank the owner of the house.
4.7
Nice property but a few things lacking:
Not enough showers, especially if cottage full to capacity, 1 kettle and 1 two slice toaster, inadequate and no small waste bins in bathrooms and bedrooms and disappointed that there was no welcome pack.
4.7
Lovely holiday in this quaint house .
4.7
Absolutely amazing cottage in the middle of the countryside. Stunning views and central to most beaches etc.
We had a large family group, with 4 generations and there was ample room for all 13 of us. We enjoyed sitting together and sharing meals in both the kitchen and the dining room, in the evenings we all gathered around the fire in the sitting room to play family quizzes and games.
I would highly recommend this hidden gem and we will certainly be returning again soon.
4.7
We had a wonderful stay at Holland’s. The house is warm and comfortable. The surrounding views especially from the ‘lookout’ were spectacular.
We were comfortable in our beds and children would love the ‘hide-hole’ beds, the toys and the lovely garden.
We celebrated a family birthday during our stay, with so much space in both the house and garden it is just right for a party or event..
We certainly hope to return in the future. It was a real home from home and well situated to visit the beaches and quaint villages and Quays here in North Devon.
4.7
What a terrific place to spend time with family or friends. Plenty of space; incredibly well equipped kitchen(s); wonderful combination of old and new. Beware the steps and stairs.
4.7
Perfect for a family get together, comfortable, relaxed property.
Thank you
4.7
A group of friends and I rented this beautiful thatched cottage for a weekend of reading books. It was very cold outside but we enormously enjoyed sitting around the fire reading and preparing big meals in the wonderfully spacious kitchen. Communication from the hosts was exemplary and it was clear that a lot of thought and care had gone into the experience of their guests. I can't really speak to the surrounding area because we spent most of the time indoors but it was absolutely perfect for our needs - thanks!
4.7
We had such an amazing time at the cottage. It was perfectly set up for our group of 14 family members - 9 adults and 5 children (and a dog). The kids absolutely loved the treehouse, the ping pong and board games. They also adored playing hide and seek all around the cottage and beautiful gardens. They even learned to throw the boomerang! The adults all had an incredible time and the cottage was so well set up for a comfortable family reunion. Every single one of us loved it and we can't thank you guys enough. It's a charming place to stay and we were all very sad to leave!
4.7
Stunning thatched cottage in the heart of the North Devon countryside. Perfect for 3 generations with lots of space and a lovely garden. Everything provided for a stress free stay including bikes, toy cupboard and surf boards for the grandchildren. One suggestion, perhaps a small sign at top of road as we drove straight past it! Would highly recommend Hollands to anyone looking for an escape from the grind of daily life.
4.7
5 star.
4.7
Can be what ever you want it to be. 5
5 star.
4.7
Family holiday
It was all very straightforward forward.
4.7
It was all and more then we expected certainly recommend . Grandchildren loved every nook and cranny
4.7
Had a great week at Hollands over Easter. Spacious house for a large family and nice walks and beaches nearby.
4.7
Easter at Hollands
Had a great week at Hollands over Easter. Spacious house for a large family and nice walks and beaches nearby.
4.7
Family getaway
It was all and more then we expected certainly recommend . Grandchildren loved every nook and cranny
4.7
We have just had the loveliest much needed family Christmas at Holland. Lovely decorated tree in situ, cosy rooms and a kitchen big enough for everyone to do their bit towards Christmas lunch! Thank you so much for having us all.
4.7
Fab house for family Christmas!
We have just had the loveliest much needed family Christmas at Holland. Lovely decorated tree in situ, cosy rooms and a kitchen big enough for everyone to do their bit towards Christmas lunch! Thank you so much for having us all.
4.7
Short break
Lovely few days on a short break with our daughters. Delightful quirky cottage and gardens set in a very quiet countryside. We were very lucky with weather in November and enjoyed a couple of days at Saunton and Croyde, Enjoyed sitting around the clean spacious kitchen and sitting around log burner plaigsmes snd relaxing,
4.7
My family and I, total of eleven, spent a week here, and it was nothing short of fantastic. An absolutely wonderful family home set in beautiful grounds. After a really horrid year we've spent a lovely week catching up with family and making memories we won't forget. Would absolutely recommend.
Robert and jacqui from liverpool
4.7
Memories made
My family and I, total of eleven, spent a week here, and it was nothing short of fantastic. An absolutely wonderful family home set in beautiful grounds. After a really horrid year we've spent a lovely week catching up with family and making memories we won't forget. Would absolutely recommend.
Robert and jacqui from liverpool
4.7
Hollands was a lovely holiday home for the week with four teens and two adults. Beautiful garden and curious bullocks in the surrounding fields entertained us. There are board games, table tennis, books and TV for wetter weather. The house is lovely and cool when it's hot outside and the Aga in the kitchen keeps that warm when needed. The bedrooms are all a good size and beds comfy. Kitchen knives could do with sharpening as the but that is the only issue we had! A great base from which to explore the local Devon coast and countryside and a lovely village pub nearby.
4.7
Lovely week in gorgeous house
Hollands was a lovely holiday home for the week with four teens and two adults. Beautiful garden and curious bullocks in the surrounding fields entertained us. There are board games, table tennis, books and TV for wetter weather. The house is lovely and cool when it's hot outside and the Aga in the kitchen keeps that warm when needed. The bedrooms are all a good size and beds comfy. Kitchen knives could do with sharpening as the but that is the only issue we had! A great base from which to explore the local Devon coast and countryside and a lovely village pub nearby.
4.7
The owners kept in contact prior to our trip lovely cottage beautiful gardens only downside was difficult to locate very rural
Comfy beds log fire aga clean bedding and towels well stocked pantry
4.7
Holiday with friends
Overall, great location for exploring North Devon and the property was an excellent size for seven adults. The house is super charming, we loved cooking breakfasts on the Aga and sitting around the long farmhouse table. The gardens are so lovely to walk around and sit and read in, and it's a novelty to have such friendly cows greet you every time you return home. The only thing we felt lacking was some communal space aside from the kitchen table for us all to comfortably gather as a group, especially since we were quite unlucky with the weather so unable to spend much time outside. Otherwise, we couldn't have asked for a better stay.
4.7
Family holiday
The owners kept in contact prior to our trip lovely cottage beautiful gardens only downside was difficult to locate very rural
Comfy beds log fire aga clean bedding and towels well stocked pantry
4.7
Hollands -June 2021
Great location, very private but close to amenities of Bideford. Great spot for the Tarka Trail & Westward Ho beaches etc. Good restaurants at Instow & Appledore 10 minutes away.
Perfect place to unwind and the owners could not have been more helpful and accommodating.
4.7
Staying at Tom and Victoria's place was everything we could have hoped for and more. A lovely, warm, spacious house...beautiful gardens... peaceful countryside, huge night skies, what's not to like? (Oh and we all loved the badminton pitch.) Thanks Tom and Victoria for being great hosts.
4.7
This property was ideal for our family of 8 adults and 2 children. It is a beautiful house and it’s old world charm suited us. There were so many thoughtful things to do- games for the children and bikes and go carts and the use of buckets and spades. We loved the old kitchen with its long table where we ate and played games. We didn’t have the best weather but the house made up for it.
4.7
Simply Wonderful
Staying at Tom and Victoria's place was everything we could have hoped for and more. A lovely, warm, spacious house...beautiful gardens... peaceful countryside, huge night skies, what's not to like? (Oh and we all loved the badminton pitch.) Thanks Tom and Victoria for being great hosts.
4.7
Family week
This property was ideal for our family of 8 adults and 2 children. It is a beautiful house and it’s old world charm suited us. There were so many thoughtful things to do- games for the children and bikes and go carts and the use of buckets and spades. We loved the old kitchen with its long table where we ate and played games. We didn’t have the best weather but the house made up for it.
4.7
We were a group of 5 adults and 3 dogs celebrating our son’s 30th Birthday and it was perfect. The property is the most amazing, interesting place in a beautiful location. It is so full of character- of it’s type it is difficult to imagine anything better.
4.7
Amazing
We were a group of 5 adults and 3 dogs celebrating our son’s 30th Birthday and it was perfect. The property is the most amazing, interesting place in a beautiful location. It is so full of character- of it’s type it is difficult to imagine anything better.
4.7
Character and seclusion
'Hollands' was a wonderful surprise when arriving and walking through the front door into a lovely cottage full of real charm.
Kitchen breakfast area was warmed nicely via the Aga with a more modern electric cooker in the side kitchen area. The Aga was certainly capable of cooking a couple of fillet steaks and via the cast iron pan, fried off lovely on the Aga hob.
The cottage is huge with many ways to go about the property, we were still finding rooms 24 hours later. All rooms were typically old farm cottage with wonky walls/ceilings and floors but it just adds to the charm and frankly what you would expect in such a property. With all that fresh air outside in the garden (and quite some areas to explore (the dog loved it), sleeping in the beds was easy, head hit pillow and :-)!
We can see that accommodating 13 people is practical with ample space for all ( plenty of 'social gathering' space), wood burner gave a lovely end to each day, roaring away with ample supply of wood. The owners were caught out a bit due to a booking system hiccup (we called 2 days before to check all was ok and panic set in with the owners as we were the first people this year) but Tom was calm and got the whole place sorted for our arrival (including us getting slightly lost 100 yards away!) and lots of useful information on the surroundings, nothing seemed too much trouble.
Sure, utensils/plates etc, are not new but in keeping with the place, oozes charm. Plenty of history to notice as you wander round. Might have to fight over the shower (one proper over bath item) and further bathroom and third loo but when there 'who wants to rush!!', water was hot (some taps are a long way from the tank but they get hot with a little running first) and for us was the perfect place to sit, enjoy and recharge and even tried out the tree house :-) Delivery drivers found the place ok with a bit of guidance (Sainsburys and Dominos!), in summary, exactly what we wanted.
4.7
Lovely house, cosy kitchen, fantastic for children to explore and good beds. Really enjoyed it (some good tips from the hosts as well).
4.7
Fantastic
Lovely house, cosy kitchen, fantastic for children to explore and good beds. Really enjoyed it (some good tips from the hosts as well).
4.7
Wonderful Family Home from Home
This was the perfect house for our family of 7 adults and 2 children (2.5 and .5). There were cupboards of toys, DVds, beach toys, and lots of areas to sit outside. We were very fortunate with the weather and had most of our meals outside and BBQs. The stairs were a bit of a challenge for those less fleet of foot! But I loved the quirkiness of it and the feeling of a family home. We hope to return next year. Great beaches nearby for bucket and spading. All in all a great time was had by all. Great comms with owners before our arrival with info re shops, pubs, beaches, deliveries etc.
4.7
hideaway holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our time away in this beautiful property. so much to tell you but overall, we would recommend this to people not too tall for some of the ceilings! We had the use of 3 bathrooms but honestly only one completely working shower. Just had to have a queuing system for 12 of us! Beautiful views, amazing garden and so much provided in the way of games for the kids, equipment for wellies, body boards etc Could do with a better sited washing line and a dryer, as well as more hanging space to dry clothes and towels. Aga a real boon but for some reason so many flies in the kitchen, we resorted to a traditional fly paper and this worked well. Lots for nooks and crannies to explore and the boys loved their secret bedroom. Need to be careful with the Devon high hedges and narrow roads but if you can manage that, you will love this place.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Bideford?
The average price for a rental in Bideford is R 1,739 per night. This rental is R 6,720 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 16th Century Thatched Cottage in an Acre of Mature Gardens?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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