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Rock Rose Cottage

Appledore, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • This stunning coastal pet friendly holiday home is charming and is an idyllic waterfront cottage, perfectly positioned to enjoy breath-taking views across the beautiful estuary.
  • Set in the heart of the fishing village of Appledore with the bustling quayside, quaint shops, restaurants and gastro pubs on your doorstep
  • Enjoy the ferry ride ( in season ) to Instow for sandy walks and tasty eateries
Property code: OC-ROCKRO

Offering far-reaching views across the meeting point of the River Taw and the River Torridge, this characterful and traditional coastal retreat makes a lovely holiday home for families and friends exploring an idyllic part of North Devon. With comfortable space for five guests, the stylishly updated and nautically themed cottage also provides ideal accommodation for a pair of four-legged guests keen to help you discover the region’s tranquil beaches and bustling harbours. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a sweet courtyard overlooking the estuary, this pretty property lies within easy reach of the quayside at the heart of the cheerful fishing port of Appledore.

Entering this characterful cottage, the open-plan lounge/kitchen is flooded with light from the French doors which open onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the two rivers. The kitchen also has a handy breakfast table, and the ground floor features a separate dining room perfect for family feasts. A steep narrow staircase leads up to the first floor with a stylish bathroom and two colourful bedrooms: a fresh single and a relaxing double. The final double bedroom is on the lower ground floor and has an en-suite shower room and French doors leading to the garden. Outside, the picturesque courtyard features a raised decked area with outdoor furniture and lovely estuary views, providing a relaxing spot to sit back with your pet lying in the shade. Please note the courtyard has a low wall. Unallocated parking is available nearby.

Appledore is perfect for discovering the tranquil coastline of the glorious North Devon National Landscape with your canine companion. Local dog-friendly beaches include Northam Burrows Country Park and Instow (reached via a foot ferry), both within a mile. Your furry friend is also welcome at Tapeley Park Gardens, Marwood Hill Gardens and the village of Clovelly, all within 15 miles.

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 1 twin room (2 single beds)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Stairgate, travel cot and highchair available
  • Board games and books
  • Two pets allowed
  • Smart TVs, DVD player, sound bar, Bluetooth speakers
  • Enclosed rear courtyard with decked area and garden furniture with sea views - please take care with children due to the low wall
  • Unallocated public parking nearby
  • Beach, pub and shop 0.2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Julie Marwood-Jones

This property is personally managed by Julie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gary 8th June 2026

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We have visited Appledore many, many times over the last 30 years and stopped in many cottages. For overall comfort, location, cleanliness and location Rock Rose Cottage ranks amongst the best we have stayed in. We shall be revisiting Appledore again and would hope to stop in Rock Rose again.

Reviewed by Zoe 5th April 2026

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This was our second time staying here and we loved every minute. Appledore is a fantastic village with all the perfect holiday amenities. The cottage is super comfortable, well equipped and the views are to die for. We made sure to spend more time enjoying them and the feel of the cottage. A perfect family break.

Reviewed by Emma 16th March 2026

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Exceptional. High quality equipment, very clean beautiful, decoration, great location, very dog friendly. Loved this property

Reviewed by Robert 10th November 2025

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This is the second time we have stayed in this house and this time we brought 3 of our adult children. Once again it was superb. There is plenty of space and indeed one of them had to work a couple of days and the Dining room worked superbly as his office. Warm, well equipped and spotlessly clean. We made good use of nearly all the local Pubs and RRead moreestaurants and how the standards have improved over the last 5 or so years. It is a gem and we will return again in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Craig 2nd November 2025

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Wonderful week away. Cottage is absolutely beautiful with incredible views. Fully equipped and comfortable. We highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Chris 24th October 2025

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Reviewed by Michelle 14th September 2025

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Only good thing about cottage is the view. Needs a clean and decorating. Very tried. Cooking trays unused, need replacing.

Reviewed by Susan 25th August 2025

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Very comfortable cottage with great views.

Reviewed by David 10th August 2025

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Great location overlooking the estuary. Quaint village. Very good Pub close by.

Reviewed by Stephen 3rd August 2025

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Absolutely stunning cottage and views across the estuary. Very comfortable homely cottage with everything we needed. Love catching crabs from the garden of an evening and mornings. Totally relaxing holiday. Would 100% book again.

Reviewed by David 29th June 2025

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We have rented several cottages in Irsha Street, Appledore and it was by far and away the best for comfort and location. Perfectly furnished and equipped down to the hamper of blanket, towel and treats for the dog. Everyone from 80 year old grandparents to 17 year old granddaughter was very happy with the property.

Reviewed by Wendy 22nd June 2025

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Lovely cottage with beautiful views.

Reviewed by Marie Louise 1st June 2025

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Reviewed by Teresa 26th May 2025

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We had a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage. The views, the location were just perfect, we managed to fish from the garden everyday. The cottage was spotless and had everything you needed for your stay. The welcome pack was delicious and a lovely touch

Reviewed by Annette 11th May 2025

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Reviewed by Zoe 20th April 2025

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We had a wonderful family holiday here at Easter. Despite not having the best weather we loved having cosy afternoons in enjoying the beautiful view and out exploring local sights. The cottage had everything we could have needed, excellently located in appledore right on the estuary and all the home comforts to make it a great stay. We will definRead moreitely be back! Thank you for having us! Hide

Reviewed by Steven 24th February 2025

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We had 4 fabulous days in the Cottage and we loved every minute of it. On arrival we were pleasantly surprised to find a welcome pack - milk, coffee, cakes, scones with jam and clotted cream - this was a lovely gesture and very much enjoyed, thank you! The cottage itself is perfectly located - only a few minutes walk to restaurants, cafes, shops aRead morend even less to the sea front. The cottage has been finished to a high standard and it is very spacious, perfect for our family of 4 and one dog. The view is amazing! We spent a lot of time relaxing whilst looking out to sea. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 30th January 2025

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Lovely comfortable cottage Great position with stunning views Ideal location for visiting the surrounding area

Reviewed by Karen 6th January 2025

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Rock Rose Cottage is very well appointed, clean, tidy and nicely refurbished. Lots of useful space, to suit a family or sets of friends. There is a very pleasant courtyard to the rear which I'm sure is beautiful to sit in during the summer. (We visited in December). The property is set over three floors, and some may find the stairs steep, so bearRead more this in mind when making your selection. The lounge is light and bright, with the most tremendous view, a big reason why we book on this side of Irsha Street. All three bedrooms have lots of storage, both bathrooms are modern and the dining room to the front of the property is snug with lots of room for six to sit around the table. The kitchen wants for nothing and there is another table here, but the chairs are high which some may find difficult. There is no parking at the property, but two car parks are nearby, and use the RingGo app which works well, and is a reasonable price. Irsha Street is very narrow, so if you offload your vehicle outside, be prepared to move on so as not to hold others up. There are two pubs further along, so expect delivery drivers to need access. Hide

Reviewed by Pat 20th November 2024

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lovely cottage. stunning location. easy walks to pubs shops centre of Appledore

Reviewed by Robert 21st October 2024

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We absolutely loved this cottage. It was immaculately clean and very well equipped. Everything is present for a fabulous break. It is warm on the cold evenings and has a well equipped kitchen for cooks like myself. The views are spectacular and it is very quiet and peaceful. I was fishing from the terrace on 6 days of our stay of 7. We will be backRead more again. I would enthusiastically recommend it to anyone but I don't want them to know about it!! Hide

Reviewed by Paul And Paula 8th September 2024

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The cottage was absolutely beautiful! Everything you could need for a lovely holiday - perfect location and yhe views from the lounge and garden were to die for. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Kate 25th August 2024

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Lovely cottage, amazing views and in the perfect location. Everything we needed was there. Managed to park our cars on nearby streets which was a bonus! Thank you!

Reviewed by Jessica 28th July 2024

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Absolutely perfect! We would highly recommend this beautiful cottage. The cottage had everything we needed, it was like a home from home but with an amazing view! We visit Appledore once or twice a year so have stayed in many cottages and this cottage is by far one of the best and we can not wait to return very soon. The cottage was clean and cozy Read moreand the children were thrilled with their rooms. Thank you for an amazing stay and we will be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Emily 30th June 2024

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Wow! What a perfect cottage!! Modern, comfortable & stylish, immaculately clean and with the most stunning views of the estuary!! The terrace at the back was perfect for relaxing on & watching the boats sail by. The kitchen was well equipped and the living room was comfortable & with amazing views! The location was perfect and we had a fantastic tRead moreime! We would definitely recommend this cottage & hope to come back again ourselves! We loved it!!! Hide

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.