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Gifford Close Bungalow

Hartland, near Bideford, Devon
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels for hire
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Easy reach of historic Hartland Abbey, Hartland lighthouse and the wild Atlantic Coast
  • Spacious, single-storey property sleeping five guests, close to centre of Hartland within walking distance of amenities including shops, cafes and pubs
  • Enclosed rear garden and sunny conservatory for unwinding in anytime of the day and games room with pool table for competitive fun for all the family
Property code: OC-GIFFO

Set on the spectacular Hartland Peninsula, this light and cosy bungalow offers a fantastic holiday base for a couple or a family with a dog looking to explore miles and miles of stunning rural and cliff-top walks. Hartland offers a choice of great pubs, as well as several stunning beaches ideal for all the family. Welcombe Mouth Beach welcomes dogs all year round, and dogs can join you on Hartland Quay Beach between October and April. This comfortable, quiet property features a handy games room with a pool table, dartboard, table football and toys.

This spacious holiday bungalow features a welcoming open-plan lounge/diner which is an ideal space to sit back in at the end of a great day. There’s also a sunny conservatory where you can relax, watch TV or enjoy the sun. You will also find a fully equipped kitchen. From the conservatory you can access the enclosed rear garden, where you can sit back and enjoy a BBQ, and which has space for children or dogs to play on the small lawn area.

The traditional village of Hartland is home to the famous 12th century Hartland Abbey and Gardens, with its delightful woodland, picturesque gardens and rugged landscapes, and which is a fantastic place to explore for both people and dogs – so long as they don’t chase the peacocks. There are breathtaking coastal walks to enjoy, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean, and the village offers a range of restaurants, pubs and craft shops. The historic seaside village of Clovelly is just 5.5 miles away, and the whole family, including your dog, can enjoy the Milky Way Adventure Park (5 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 single, and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with bath and WC En-suite shower room with WC to the double bedroom
  • Smart TV/DVD, and hi-fi, plus additional TVs in the conservatory and each of the bedrooms
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and coffee machine.
  • Game rooms with pool table and dart board.
  • Internet- rural location so internet can be intermittent
  • Shops and pub within walking distance, beach 3 miles
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kerensa 30th May 2026

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Comfortable, homely holiday home, parking for two cars and enclosed garden for dog. Dart board, small pool table and a variety of activities in the garage was a lovely touch. Very well equipped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. The location is very quiet which was lovely and within easy walking distance of the village with all the amenities. We thoRead moreroughly enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 24th May 2026

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Hartland is a lovely quiet English village with all the amenities you could want. The cottage (bungalow) was ideal for our party of 4 plus dog. We had everything we could ever need. Very comfortable lounge / dinning area, comfortable beds, fully equipt kitchen, plenty of hot water, sunny conservatory and grassed area. We used the cottage as a base Read morefor visiting Devon & Cornwall. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 5th May 2026

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A pleasant and well appointed property in a lovely village with plenty of services. The property is comfortable and well equipped..

Reviewed by Dorathy 22nd March 2026

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A very well equipped bungalow. Very comfortable beds. No issues. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Sheila 17th March 2026

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Clean, comfortable bungalow, largely well equipped. A good location for exploring this area of Devon and only a short walk to dog walks, shops and pubs in Hartland.

Reviewed by Tara 10th October 2025

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Reviewed by Brian 19th September 2025

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A modern semi detached bungalow convenient for the village amenities

Reviewed by Susan 5th September 2025

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Lovely bungalow. Well equipped with everything you need and more. Lots of space and very comfy. We took our great Dane, she had lots of space. Lovely conservatory which was a bonus. All in all a beautiful place to stay

Reviewed by Jennifer 1st September 2025

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Reviewed by Carmel 15th August 2025

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Very clean and well equipped. Quiet and peaceful. Half hour from Bude. Half hour to The Big Sheep and Ultimate Adventure. 15mins to The Milky Way.

Reviewed by Diane 4th July 2025

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Reviewed by Sally 6th June 2025

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Lovely cottage , well equipped for everybodys needs. Very spacious and loved the idea of tv in every room

Reviewed by Suzanne 30th May 2025

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Superb bungalow. Ideal for myself ,husband ,son and parents who are in their 80's. The location is brilliant.The village of Hartland is friendly with 3 great pubs, British Legion Club,2 shops and cafe. Fish and chip shop excellent .Lots going on.Open mic nights,quiz,town band and visiting food vans. 1st Sunday of each month superb farmers market anRead mored crafts. We would definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 23rd May 2025

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The bungalow is in the middle of a housing estate, hardly ideal.. in our view the property is very overpriced, uncomfortable and lacking information regarding the workings of equipment. ie ..washing machine, cooker etc. the wi fi password was found by accident in a feedback notebook, not in the info book, which was very sparse (one page). The livinRead moreg room furniture was very uncomfortable, we got two chairs from the conservatory in the end, so we could sit in relative comfort. welcome pack a joke Hide

Reviewed by Rosemary 16th May 2025

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A comfortable and spacious and well equipped bungalow ideally placed for exploring the North Devon coast.

Reviewed by Michael 9th May 2025

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Good location, easy walking into main village. Good local walks. Good bus service.

Reviewed by Noel 13th April 2025

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Really nice house. Verycomfortable. Very clean. Bit out of the way but extremely nice

Reviewed by Madelaine 15th February 2025

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Lovely cosy cottage in a lovely location. Close to the village shops and pubs which cater for all your needs.

Reviewed by Ruth 24th January 2025

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This is a lovely property, was beautifully warm despite the gales outside. Was very well equipped, we ate all meals at the bungalow so did cook. There is a lovely sun room if weather was warmer. Hosts were very helpful in all my interactions. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Perry 27th December 2024

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This was our 5th time here, and we'll be back for more.

Reviewed by Brian 11th October 2024

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Overall the bungalow is ideal for us being near the village and amenities.The improvements already made are welcome and as I stated in the visitors book if the beds were replaced with comfortable ones and the few changes made as above it would be first rate and would make the bungalow even more desirable.As you get older comfort comes higher in oneRead more's list of priorities .I want to be as comfortable and have at least as good facilities as I have at home when I am on holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 20th September 2024

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Happy to use the company again

Reviewed by Les 13th September 2024

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One of the best properties that we have stayed in. Well done and thank you.

Reviewed by Sharon 3rd September 2024

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Reviewed by Craig 30th August 2024

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Very nice place surprisingly modern inside very nice little village great location aswell would most definitely recommend

Reviewed by Kevin 2nd August 2024

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Loved it, perfect for us as we come to this area alot! Watch for the magic pocket on the pool table, balls are mysteriously attracted to it! Open plan living room and dining area with conservatory which was great for teenage son (could plug console into tv there) thinking of rebooting for next year!

Reviewed by Jeanette 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 21st June 2024

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Perfect holiday very well equipped. very large conservatory all said and done very relaxing holiday very central to all different beaches fantastic fish and chips shop in village and 2 very good shops.

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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.