Listen out for the gentle patter of paws throughout the hardwood floors of this light-filled Devonshire cottage. This spectacularly presented holiday home is located right at the heart of the action in North Devon’s Appledore, allowing you to wander out each morning to stretch your dogs’ legs and grab some locally sourced treats for breakfast. Two dogs are invited to join six human guests when staying in this canine-compatible former fisherman’s cottage, coming home each day with exhausted bodies seeking nights of relaxation after long days of fetching sticks and chasing wildlife on beaches and through country roads.
Set tails wagging as you walk through this contemporary-styled cottage with well-maintained original features including exposed stone walls and handsome beams. The lounge is a cosy space to curl up with a wood burner-effect gas fire creating an optimal space for pets to snooze by whilst you watch a favourite film on the Smart TV. Move into the kitchen/diner to dish up delicious meals or step into the enclosed courtyard where Fido can sniff around whilst you sit with a sundowner. Upstairs, three attractive bedrooms are all appealing, including the king-size master room with its own delightful balcony, Smart TV and en-suite bathroom.
From Appledore Quay (100 metres), take the pet-friendly passenger ferry over to the neighbouring village of Instow (0.5 miles) to throw a tennis ball or two on Instow Beach. This beach has dog-friendly zones at all times of year, however, do check which areas your dog is free to play in between July and August. In the opposite direction, let Rover off the lead to walk through the Northam Burrows County Park (2 miles) on the way to Westward Ho! Beach, an impressive stretch of pristine sand where you can sit and watch the surfers whilst watching your doggo play delightedly in the turquoise sea.