400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 790 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Nr Woolacombe, ENG

Ilfracombe Harbour9 min drive
Woolacombe Beach15 min drive
Ilfracombe Beach15 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs Toilet & Wash Room

Toilet

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

On Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Our 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down.
Packed with original features such as the inglenook fireplace and wood floors this cosy cottage is equally welcoming in the heart of winter as coming in straight off the beach.

There are 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms and an extra downstairs toilet. Downstairs has 2 reception rooms with SKY TV and a country kitchen & Utility room.

There are some restrictions with the bed layout. The two upper bunk beds are only suitable for children. We can arrange for an additional double sofa bed (in the biggest bedroom) to be made up at an extra cost if your party is all adults or you want extra beds to a maximum of nine guests.

A walled garden gives you somewhere safe to play or sit and enjoy a summer BBQ, watching village life go on around you.

In the barn there is some wet play facilities including table tennis and darts.

We have new off street parking at the cottage for one car. It can be busy at times, however there should always be another space outside our barn or alternatively, especially if you have more than one car, there is a free village car park just off of Thorn Park. (1 min walk)

Property manager

Mark & Wendy Giardelli

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

We love well trained pets but not on the furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you smoke in garden please ensure its left tidy

At least 2 guests should be under 14 years old due to bunk beds.

We don't usually allow all adult parties. This is mainly due to the sleeping arrangements being unsuitable when using the upper bunk beds.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ilfracombe

Located in Ilfracombe, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Marwood Hill Gardens and Watermouth Castle. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Nr Woolacombe, ENG

What's nearby

Ilfracombe Harbour - 9 min drive
Woolacombe Beach - 15 min drive
Ilfracombe Beach - 15 min drive
Sandy Cove Beach - 25 min drive
Croyde Bay Beach - 29 min drive

Restaurants

The Rock Inn - 11 min drive
Mill Inn - 8 min drive
The Stables Bar and Lounge - 13 min drive
Good Food & Drink Depot - 5 min drive
The Grampus - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in a rural location, close to Ilfracombe Aquarium and Marwood Hill Gardens. Area attractions also include Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park.

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Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David M.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and Location

The property layout, location and amenities were perfect for what we were looking for. The communication with Mark was very helpful throughout not only the booking process, but in the lead up and during our stay too. The village shop and pub had everything we needed to help make our stay as smooth as possible.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brit V.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Family holiday 2023

Property has good and bad points, its in a really quiet village,but the single track road's in and out are not the best, it is 400 yrs old so quaint but watch your head if your 5 foot 11 or taller, the step down from bottom of stairs to dining area is treacherous and needs addressing, the kitchen is very nice with everything yiu need but theres a dampness to the house, the "barn" situated next door has dartboard,wet suits for kids and a table tennis table but it was extremely dusty cobwebs everywhere and obviously hadn't been cleaned for a long time. Small front garden with seating,no back garden. The grandkids hurt there feet on sharp pins in the stair carpet which we covered with tape. On first arrival the house wasnt ready the cleaners told us to come back in half hour,when they'd had all day to clean it. We asked the extra bed be made up and were told it would be an extra £20, this wasnt done and if took us seconds to do it ourselves. Kitchen lights kept tripping out, the cottage is well positioned for visiting Ilfracombe and Woolacombe ,the local shop has only very basic supplies but the pub when open is lovely. We did enjoy our time there but for the price it could have been ,should have been better. Needs improvement.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely !

Property very nice but could do with decorating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabuj M.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage for families

Excellent cottage and a lovely village location. Kids enjoyed a lot. Thank you so much.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

24 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in quiet village

The cottage was lovely and comfortable and clean, we enjoyed our stay there. The village is quiet but pub was only a very short walk away and food was lovely. The ship in the village has all the supplies we needed. There were a couple of steps (from kitchen to Utility and living room to hall I think) which weren’t obviously visible and we managed to miss them a couple of times so watch out for that if you have kids running about. All in all a lovely stay and would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Wendy Giardelli

We bought Leigh Cottage as a second home when the kids were all little.

Now they are growing up it seems the right time to rent it out and let others enjoy this charming 400 year old cottage.

Why they chose this property

With it's original features such as the inglenook fireplace and wood floors this cosy cottage is equally welcoming in the heart of winter as coming in straight off the beach.