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Bashers Rest

Barnstaple (1.7mls S), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A stylish and fully self-contained property with a sociable open-plan design for all to enjoy
  • Private balcony with stunning views of the Taw Valley and surrounding countryside
  • Enclosed garden space surrounded by greenery, ensuring privacy and safety for all guests and pups
Property code: 94038

Perfect for families and their two canine companions, escape to this contemporary two-storey retreat surrounded by lush greenery near the captivating North Devon coastline. It’s a welcoming, reverse-level retreat filled with thoughtful stylings and furnishings throughout, cretaing a beautiful interior to uniwnd in during your break. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Bishops Tawton, guests are treated to wonderful rural views from the two balconies and can enjoy the warmth of the wood burner come the evening.

Enter into the upstairs open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner that’s bathed in natural light, offering views of the surrounding hills. The lounge area offers comfortable seating and a wood burner, perfect for pups to snooze beside as you catch-up on the TV. The well-equipped kitchen provides all the essentials for preparing delicious meals, enjoyed at the spacious breakfast bar under a skylight. French doors in the kitchen area lead to a delightful balcony with comfortable seating, offering stunning views across the Taw Valley. At the end of the day, descend to the ground floor to discover two inviting bedrooms. Choose from a king room with an en-suite shower room and Freeview TV, and a twin room with another en-suite shower room (convertible into a super-king-size on request). Outside, let the dogs and youngsters play in the fenced, artificial grassed area while older guests relax on outdoor seating with a sundowner or two.

For four-legged friends with energy to burn, the nearby Tarka Trail offers 180 miles of off-road cycling and walking, with charming tearooms and pubs lining the way. Venture beyond the village to explore picturesque Instow (10 miles), renowned for its attractive, dog-friendly estuary, beach and waterfront. Discover a variety of cafes, pubs, and restaurants awaiting your visit. During the summer months, embark on a pedestrian boat ferry journey to Appledore, where you can stroll through its pretty cobbled streets and visit the traditional quayside

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king size and 1 twin (which can be pushed together to make a super king, please request at time of booking)
  • 2 ensuite shower rooms both with showers and WC’s
  • Woodburner in lounge
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave
  • Smart TV in the lounge and in both bedrooms
  • Enclosed rear area with several small seating areas with a bistro table and chairs plus an Astro turf area for dogs.
  • Gas bbq
  • 2 balconies with superb views
  • Off road parking for 1 car only, other on-street parking subject to availability
  • Pub 800 metres, shop 1.5 miles, beach 10 miles and also on a regular bus route for those who prefer not to drive Nearest Train Station in Barnstaple 1.5 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Alice Holt

This property is personally managed by Alice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Wendy 27th September 2024

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Beautiful upside cottage with different terraces and balcony to enjoy the countryside and river view. Really well equipped, everything you need. Exceptionally clean an beautifully decorated. The owners Dave and Julie are brilliant hosts and so helpful.

Reviewed by Patricia 18th September 2024

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Had a lovely holiday at Bashers Rest. Every requirement was catered for. Lovely views from the terrace. The accommodation was excellent and we really appreciated having the 2 en-suites. The owners who are next door were very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed by Nick 30th August 2024

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We had a wonderful time the property is immaculate and has plenty of areas to relax with a comfortable sofa and leather chairs inside and two decking areas one upstairs and a larger area downstairs in which is enclosed and meant our little doge were free to roam. There is a great kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, oven and induction hob and Read morea very large fridge freezer. All the things you need are there and I will definitely be back if staying this way again. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 12th July 2024

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In a really convenient location for all local amenities and within easy reach of loads of places to visit. Cottage is brilliantly thought out and equipped for a comfortable holiday stay . Top marks from me!

Reviewed by Jonathan 5th July 2024

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This was our first time away with our two dogs and we had a fantastic stay at the Bashers Rest. The location is perfect for several fantastic beaches that the dogs loved, only a short drive away. The owners have created a superb holiday cottage with everything we could have wanted for our stay. The cottage has a fresh "new" feel and was scrupulouslRead morey clean. The secure area provided for the dogs outside was superb and very well thought out. We would highly recommended the Bashers Rest!. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 29th June 2024

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Fantastic stay at Bashers Retreat, immaculate apartment very well equipped, pleasant rural view, lovely quiet village location walkable to Barnstaple, comfortable bedrooms, delightful variety of cosy outdoor patio areas. Kind, friendly, unintrusive owners; thank you Julie and Dave we cannot wait to return.

Reviewed by Helen 31st May 2024

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We had a lovely time at Bashers Rest and especially enjoyed the terrace with its wonderful views. Kitchen extremely well equipped and the cream tea welcome was lovely. Beds super comfortable and having two bathrooms was the icing on the cake. Julie and family have taken such care in creating this lovely home from home and everything was very tastefRead moreully done. One of our favourite holiday properties and we have stayed in a lot! Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 24th May 2024

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What a lovely, clean and unique property. We really enjoyed our stay. They thought of everything. Its so nice to have a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher. Highly recommend staying here.

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