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Catboat Cottage is a stone's throw from the beach - listen to the waves lapping up the slipway as you drift off to sleep.
The 200-year-old holiday cottage started life as a fisherman's cottage and is mere steps from the River Torridge in Appledore. We have lovingly restored its period features and given them a fresh twist that suits modern families. It's almost TARDIS-like in size, opening up into a spacious home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and space for eight people to stay in comfort. You can walk to the beach, cafes, and the waterfront Beaver Inn in a minute or two, making this location ideal for a relaxed coastal holiday. The beach can be accessed from a slipway only metres from the cottage, you can listen to the waves lapping up the slipway as you drift off to sleep.
The estuary is heavenly in any weather, with no two days being the same. Appledore is a charming village with winding lanes, pretty coloured cottages, and views over the water towards Instow. Unlike some coastal villages in Devon, Appledore's fishing and boatbuilding heritage is not a thing of the past. Many residents work in the shipyard or take their trawlers out daily to fish in the waters off the North Devon coast. It's worth paying a visit to the excellent North Devon Maritime Museum to find out more about the town's past.
The South West Coast Path is also close, with the stretch around the Taw and Torridge Estuary being incredibly scenic. The seven-mile stretch from Appledore to Northam Burrows is primarily flat and passes an ancient Viking battleground. The Tarka Trail and the National Trust Baggy Point routes are beautiful alternatives.
As well as sunning yourself on the shore at Appledore, you can enjoy the coast at Westward Ho!, Instow, and Saunton Sands. Local attractions include The Big Sheep, The Milky Way Adventure Park and North Devon Wake Park. Learn to surf, windsurf and SUP, or book a fishing or sightseeing boat trip. Gardeners will enjoy RHS Rosemoor, Tapley Park, Arlington Court, and the Castle Hill Gardens.
It's easy to see why North Devon has been a favourite family holiday destination for generations. The owners of Catboat Cottage love Appledore so much that they set up this charming home-away-from-home here, enjoying that it's welcoming and friendly all year round, with thriving local industries that add to the charm and authenticity of its historic lanes.
Owner details:
Holly Faulconbridge joined Independent Cottages in September 2021
Accommodation Comprises:
Catboat Cottage is in Irsha Street, one of the oldest lanes in Appledore. It's a traditional fisherman's cottage, sympathetically extended and renovated with accommodation over two levels.
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Upstairs:
All bedrooms have plenty of storage.
Outside: Enclosed rear garden with an outdoor table and chairs for lazy meals alfresco.
Additional Information: WiFi, utilities, bed linen and bath towels are included. A travel cot and a highchair are available free of charge (guests need to bring beach towels and cot bedding.) There is a selection of family games and DVDs for guests to use. Smoking is not permitted.
Parking: Due to the age of the cottages in Irsha Street, there is no on-site parking. However, residents can load/unload shopping and passengers outside before parking.
Free on-street parking can be found nearby (25 yds away), linked by a small public footpath adjacent to the cottage.
3 Pay & Display car parks - 2 are 160 yards away, the 3rd is 800 yards away. All offer hourly, daily and weekly parking or you can purchase a tourist permit online. (This can be used in other Torridge district car parks). Please contact me for prices.
The Quay car park offers parking free of charge 6pm-8am.
Blue Badge holder bays are available as well as charging facilities for electric vehicles.
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Sat, 14th Feb 2026 - Fri, 27th Mar 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £660 - £700 | 3 nights: £693 - £735 | 4 nights: £766 - £812 | 5 nights: £825 - £875 | 6 nights: £891 - £905 Additional Notes:
Additional charge of £30 per stay for dogs - maximum 2 dogs per booking.
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Sat, 28th Mar 2026 - Wed, 1st Apr 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £724 - £770 | 3 nights: £756 - £809 | 4 nights: £835 - £893 | 5 nights: £900 - £963 | 6 nights: £972 - £1,040 Additional Notes:
Additional charge of £30 per stay for dogs - maximum 2 dogs per booking.
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Thu, 2nd Apr 2026 - Tue, 7th Apr 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 4 Short break prices:
4 nights: £1,025 | 5 nights: £1,095 | 6 nights: £1,125 Additional Notes:
Additional charge of £30 per stay for dogs - maximum 2 dogs per booking.
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Wed, 8th Apr 2026 - Fri, 17th Apr 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £724 - £770 | 3 nights: £756 - £809 | 4 nights: £825 - £893 | 5 nights: £900 - £963 | 6 nights: £972 - £1,040 Additional Notes:
Additional charge of £30 per stay for dogs - maximum 2 dogs per booking.
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Sat, 18th Apr 2026 - Fri, 22nd May 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £680 - £730 | 3 nights: £714 - £765 | 4 nights: £789 - £845 | 5 nights: £850 - £913 | 6 nights: £918 - £985 Additional Notes:
Additional charge of £30 per stay for dogs - maximum 2 dogs per booking.
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Sat, 23rd May 2026 - Fri, 29th May 2026 Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7 Additional Notes:
Additional charge of £30 per stay for dogs - maximum 2 dogs per booking.
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Sat, 30th May 2026 - Fri, 26th Jun 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £725 - £775 | 3 nights: £815 - £875 | 4 nights: £870 - £931 | 5 nights: £998 - £1,067 | 6 nights: £1,089 - £1,164 Additional Notes:
Additional charge of £30 per stay for dogs - maximum 2 dogs per booking.
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