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Captain's Rest

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 for hire
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Great base for walkers, close to the South West Coast Path
  • Exclusive use of a south-facing private courtyard for relaxing in after a hard day of touring the area
  • Short drive from many beautiful beaches including Westward Ho and Instow
Property code: OC-CAPTR

A delightful cottage situated in the harbour village of Appledore, this is an excellent choice if you want to share your holiday with your dogs but don’t want to have forfeit style or comfort. A south-facing courtyard provides a sunny spot for al fresco dining as does the village’s selection of waterside dog-friendly pubs.

This cottage has been elegantly styled by the owners to create an attractive seaside retreat for six human guests and two of the canine kind. Two separate lounges (one on the ground and one on the second floor) both have a wonderfully cosy feel to them, giving you a lovely space to curl up in the evenings with your canine companion snoozing at your feet. The dining room is a stylish room with a dining table seating four, whilst the kitchen and utility room are both well equipped. The main bathroom can be found on the ground floor, whilst on the first floor the master bedroom, a double, benefits from an en-suite shower. A second double room is also situated on the first floor, whilst the third bedroom, a twin, can be found upstairs on the second floor. All three bedrooms have their own TV, so why not enjoy a late-night movie or a lazy morning lie-in?

Appledore, on the River Torridge estuary in North Devon, makes a splendid place to enjoy a holiday with your faithful four-legged friend. Take leisurely walks along the river and around the harbour or hop on the passenger ferry to neighbouring Instow and the pretty beach where dogs are welcome outside of peak season. Northam Burrows Country Park (1.5 miles), meanwhile, is open to dogs throughout the year and is a fantastic expanse of semi-wild landscape.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 twin
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, WC outside
  • Regret no dogs/puppies under 12 months old accepted
  • Kitchen with electric cooker and gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave
  • Utility room in the garden with freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and WC
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Beach 1 mile away, pubs, shops, restaurants within short walking distance
  • TV and Blu-Ray DVD in the lounge, TV in second lounge, 2 Smart TV's in bedroom and further TV/DVD
  • Free roadside parking steps from the cottage when available and a public car park close by.

  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Carole 12th April 2026

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Not our first time staying at Captains Rest as we all love it so much. A really comfortable, beautiful house in an amazing location. Its a real tardis and the house just opens up with a beautiful sun trap garden at the back. High quality and tasteful decor, we always feel completely spoilt and so chilled out when we visit here. Well be back Duncan,Read more thank you so much for allowing us to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Barry 29th December 2025

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Reviewed by Garry 25th October 2025

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Wonderfully presented/located property. Absolutely perfect for us, lovely peaceful and comfortable property in a quiet yet convenient position in lovely Appledore. Bigger than it looks, very spacious. Parking on street outside the property was not a problem during our stay, might be different at busier times. So in conclusion, we had a wonderful tiRead moreme, about as perfect as could possibly be, so thank you and hope to return in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Jean 6th September 2025

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Delightful cottage, well maintained and very comfortable

Reviewed by Barry 7th March 2025

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Reviewed by Jeff 15th February 2025

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An excellent property ideal location clean tidy and well equipped We had a very enjoyable week

Reviewed by Barry 28th December 2024

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Reviewed by Rosalind 14th September 2024

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Fabulous cottage. Great location in the heart of the village. Parking is on street or a short walk to the main public car park. Everything has been thought of to provide a comfortable - home from home - stay. The little garden area is a bonus and it's a great sun trap. The owner Duncan was welcoming and contactable if needed. We loved our stay. ThaRead morenk you. Hide

Reviewed by David 20th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage , everything you need , lovely little court yard not overlooked . Short walk to the sea front with cafes and shops . Would recommend this holiday let to anyone . A true Gem in Appeldore .

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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.