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Docton House

Appledore, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
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At a glance

  • One of the oldest properties in Appledore retaining many period features and featuring enclosed garden
  • Less than a minute’s walk from Appledore quayside where you can explore the shops, pubs and maritime museum
  • Beaches, golf courses and coastal walks a short car journey away
Overview
Property code: OC-DOCHO

A perfect coastal cottage at any time of the year, this historic property in the harbour village of Appledore is a fantastic choice for a large group of eight guests and one dog. The enclosed garden offers plenty of space for children and your pup to play, whilst adults relax over drinks on the patio, whilst in cooler months the cosy lounge offers a warm and welcoming place to unwind.

A flight of external steps to the garden brings guests to the front door. Inside of this cottage where the lounge is dominated by a huge inglenook fireplace with its warming wood burner. The four bedrooms are arranged on the first floor with one a few steps from the lounge, the bathroom is located on the ground floor. Outside, the garden is a delightful spot to enjoy the fresh sea air, in addition to which there is a courtyard seating area situated at the top of a flight of exterior steps via the kitchen, providing a fabulous spot for al fresco dining.

Set in the village of Appledore, you will find everything that the village has to offer within a mile of the property. Take a walk around the harbour to watch the toing and froing of the boats, or perhaps hop on the passenger ferry to the neighbouring village of Instow where the beach is partially open to dogs all year round with some restrictions. Alternatively, why not take a leisurely walk along the River Torridge, before ending the day in one of Appledore’s dog-friendly pubs.

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 2 twins
  • Ground floor bathroom with bath and shower attachment, 2 en-suite shower rooms
  • Kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, microwave and dishwasher.
  • External utility room containing freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Walled garden, patio area, garden furniture and BBQ
  • Roadside and pay-and-display parking
  • Regret no smoking
  • Pubs, shop, quayside, and beach within walking distance
  • Some uneven floors and stairs, please note the property is accessed via 11 steps
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Jayde Vaggers

This property is personally managed by Jayde.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 9 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Stephen 27th December 2025

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Black mold and damp in the bathrooms caused by non working fans Half of lights in lounge out .Next to impossible for older guests to read. Loose floorboards by kitchen entrance are dangerous. Advertised a log burner. All the seals on the doors are missing or damaged. Cleaner advised couldnt be fixed. Dont use. 1 radiator rotten, dishwasher broken. Read moreWashing machine jumps. No gas ring lighting. No welcome pack. Shame paying top money for a run down house. Could have been amazing. Upset Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 23rd August 2025

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House needs an uodate, Dishwasher didnt work (top shelf didnt clean at all) (reported on 2nd day but no reply. Gas burners on cooker didnt have ignition, we had to light with matches. Both extractor fans downstairs didnt work (reported to maintenance but ignored) this left mould in both bathrooms. Bulb out in master en-suite. Floor boards loose in Read morelounge causing a trip hazard (reported but no action taken). % knobs off furniture in master bedroom (reported and repaired). the list goes on!s Hide

Reviewed by Nicole 16th August 2025

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Great accommodation. Bedrooms are very spacious and welcoming. Bright and airy upstairs. Downstairs is lovely with the morning sunshine shining through the windows. The enclosed garden offers privacy and safety for young kids or the family pooch!

Reviewed by Susan 19th July 2025

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A beautiful house in excellent location close to many amenities and other towns in a lovely part of Devon. There was a few concerns in the house which were passed on to the letting agencies. We had a lovely holiday with our family and may be back again soon. Thank you.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 17th May 2025

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Reviewed by William 28th December 2024

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The general standard of the house is very dated and shabby with very basic bathrooms, the equipment is just adequate, we wouldn't book it again as we feel it is over priced given the comments above. But the location is perfect.

Reviewed by G 28th September 2024

Guest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 stars

The property is well located, although parking can be a pain. Not the easiest place to find so I would advise not arriving after dark. The garden is truly dog secure which was good. Beds comfortable but living room furniture not so good. Property generally clean but a bit more attention to detail needed. Some maintenance required, especially externRead moreally, but also internally in places, log burner door seals need replacing. Over all it's good but could be great. Hide

Reviewed by Luke 16th August 2024

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Whilst in a great location with plenty of character and a lovely garden, the property is tired, e.g large patches of flaking paint & damage in several rooms, broken light and lock on bathroom, dishwasher didn't work fully. Cleaning standards were poor, e.g. cobwebs in multiple rooms, dust build up under sofas, crockery needed re-cleaning. Missing eRead moreveryday essentials, e.g. cafetiere, lacking wine glasses and mugs for every adult. No welcome pack, e.g. instructions for rubbish and recycling. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 19th July 2024

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A great location in the centre of Appledore. Great coffee shops, pubs and a fabulous deli near by. We caught the boat over to Instow which was fun. Lots of crabbing opportunities and a small play park near by. It was useful to be able to get into the property a bit earlier than stated. We all had ample space in the accommodation (7 adults and a dogRead more and a baby). Kitchen utensils were a bit limited. Only 4 wine glasses and no cafetire if you like proper coffee. The decor is a bit tired. Hide

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