The Crab Shell

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

22 Customer Review(s)

“Our second holiday at the fabulous Crabshell, we have had another lovely week here.”

Donna and Pete make it feel like no one else has stayed on your arrival, the cottage is immaculate and everything you need is on hand. We love how dog friendly this house is and we love the views across the estuary, you have a stunning view every day as the aspect changes. If you want a totally relaxing home away from home, this is the place to be! We are now booking our 3rd visit :)

Donna and Pete make it feel like no one else has stayed on your arrival, the cottage is immaculate and everything you need is on hand. We love how dog friendly this house is and we love the views across the estuary, you have a stunning view every day as the aspect changes. If you want a totally relaxing home away from home, this is the place to be! We are now booking our 3rd visit :)

- Mrs Smith, November 2019
“Loved the area with the long walks and dog friendly places to visit in lifting restraints and bars.”

- Mrs Bradford, October 2019
“The Crab Shell in Appledore is a beautiful house.”

We assumed it would be equipped with most amenities but it exceeded all our expectations. It had everything and more to make our holiday a good one. It has beautiful views onto the estuary. I would not hesitate to go back again.

- Mrs Jackett, September 2019
“Such a beautiful location, waking up every morning to the sound of water and the sight of the horizon right outside your window was just bliss.”

An easy walk into town, with oce cream, fish 'n chips on demand leads to a perfect day. Heaven on earth for dogs. my furry friend had the best holiday ever. Gorgeous apartment fitted out with everything you could possibly need. We had a wonderful time, and would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

- Mrs Cooper, August 2019
“The parking situation at the property was accurately described as "on road parking on a first come first served basis" however I think clearer information could have been given about alternative parking options - there was free parking available near the RNLI station which is closer than the pay and display parking referred too.”

The property was well presented, very clean and comfortable and had everything we (as a family of 5) needed - thank you!

- Mr Pettit, August 2019
“A gorgeous house beautifully decorated with loads of facilities.”

Felt more like a home than a holiday let. The back courtyard is a sun trap from 3-7. Parking is first come but there is a small council car park 50 yds away that is safe and very reasonable. Appledore is a beautiful little town with plenty of pubs, 2 chip shops and a small grocery. Plenty of places to walk with the dogs or visit within easy driving. Will definitely return.

- Mr Jackson, June 2019
“I rented the crabshell for a family holiday.”

I am in my 50s, my parents in their 80s and my son 18... Plus my partner and the dog. The crabshell is deceptively large with 3 true double bedrooms, each with tv, 3 wcs, plus showers and baths. We cooked a few evenings, and ate out others. The kitchen is modern, the dining area spacious and tv lounge comfortable. The yard is compact but a real sun trap. My only criticism is the weather... However with beautiful views over the esturary, even on rainy days it was mesmerising. It is positioned at the top end of town, meaning its much easier to park. We took 2 cars and did not use an appledore carpark all week. If you know appledore, then you know why i keep returning. If you don't... Then im not sure i want to share how wonderful it is!

- Ms Tompkins, May 2019
“The Crab Shell is an amazing property which the owners have kitted our extremely well.”

It has everything you could possibly need! I have been visiting Appledore for many years and this is the best property I’ve stayed in by far. The views are to die for regardless of the weather and the sunsets every evening that you could watch from the comfort of the living room are amazing. We were a large party, a mixture of adults, children, babies and dogs and not once did we feel crowded. There is plenty of space and great comfort at all times. And if you get lovely weather like we did, there is a beautiful little seating area out back which is an amazing sun trap. We enjoyed a couple of BBQ’s while having lazy afternoons which was a lovely end to a day! The owners really have thought of the guests with The Crab Shell. Beautiful house, with beautiful decor and beautiful views. I know I won’t be booking anywhere else when I return to Appledore! No where else lives up to it! Love love love the Crab Shell!!

- Mrs Byrne, May 2019
“Wonderful cottage.”

Great views over river. Lively place.

- Mrs Preston-barnes, April 2019
“The house was very comfortable and had all the equipment necessary to make a self catering holiday a good experience.”

However, our dog likes to go swimming so we thought it would be ideal to access the property via the back patio so that we could dry him off before allowing him to enter the house. Unfortunately we could not lock one of the back french doors from the outside, it was fine from the inside. The back gate was also very stiff, binding on the frame, and would have benefited from having a pull handle to aid opening. Neither of these minor issues spoilt our stay at The Crab Shell.

- Mrs Allen, April 2019
“This was definitely the best holiday cottage we have stayed in, not only was it stunning, the location was perfect, it really was a home from home, it lacked nothing, I can't wait to book it again for when we next visit Appledore, and Sykes made the booking process frictionless from £20 deposit right up to useful info and the easy to use app.”

Thank you for a wonderful week

- Mr Hudspith, March 2019
“We loved the Crab Shell, the cottage was lovely in every way.”

The owners have put a lot of thought into this property, the kitchen was the best equipped we have ever had in one of your properties! Everything was great, beautiful views, comfy beds, cosy log burner and very dog friendly too. I had the pleasure of meeting Donna and her son on our arrival and she was so accommodating - the house was immaculate and beautifully decorated. Appledore is also a beautiful village, great walks, very relaxing. We have already booked another week in December, we can't wait to go back :)

- Mrs Smith, March 2019
“Fantastic location and a beautiful home very well equipped.”

It was easy to have a wonderful holiday with 3 generations and 2 dogs.

- Mrs Gisby, March 2019
“Listing matched very well with what we found in the property.”

We like the style & decor and it felt like a home from home. Only one improvement would be Broadband speed which was very slow while we where there. Host was great and we had a lovely few days away.

- Mr Stephens, February 2019
“The cottage was amazing!”

- very modern, everything had been thought of and very clean. The views over the estuary out of the lounge and two bedroom windows are fantastic. We would definitely go back again. However, the cottage is situated at the end of a very narrow lane which during good weather and school holiday time is very busy and difficult to negotiate. Once you have managed to arrive to the cottage, the chances of parking are small! In the week we stayed, we were only able to park once outside the cottage. There is a pay & display car park within a 5 minute walk but that was often full. There were no problems parking in the larger car park a little further away. Parking charges were very reasonable. We had a great holiday, staying in a beautiful cottage in a lovely part of the country!

- Mrs Cory, October 2018
“Superb location with fantastic views.”

Immaculate property. Would highly recommend.

- Mrs Medley, September 2018
“Crab Shell Cottage is finished to a high spec and has everything you need for a great holiday.”

At the end of the day you can watch the sun go down from the luxury of the living room. The cottage is positioned very close to the estuary and it was wonderful to see the sea while eating breakfast. There are only two little caveats to advise of with this cottage - there is no allocated parking and access is via a narrow street which is quite often full of pedestrians. Parking can be difficult close to the cottage although there is a long stay car park about 5 minutes walk away. The third bedroom is lovey and has good toilet and sink facilities, the only issue is access which is via quite a steep and narrow staircase. It is fine as long as you are mobile and well worth it once you are settled in.

- Miss Collard, June 2018
“An amazing home from home.”

Fantastic sea views.

- Mrs Downer, June 2018
“Beautiful house, very clean and stylish in a lovely spot overlooking the estuary.”

A very dog friendly place. Convenient for visiting places.

- Mrs Adams, May 2018
“This is a really good cottage, spacious, clean, well presented and equipped with excellent views.”

It is an easy walk into Appledore which is a charming village. Everywhere is dog friendly with the Beaver Arms, 5 mins away, and the Instow Arms, across the river by ferry, of particular note. We had a really good holiday here.One niggle with the cottage is there is no information book or instructions for the appliances - trial and error as they are an unusual manufacturer. Also parking in this part of Appledore is difficult particularly for loading/unloading.

- Mr Willerton, May 2018
“Crab Shell Cottage was perfect in every way.”

The Cottage has been sympathetically modernised to a very high standard and has lovely views over the water. We found it very homely and super comfortable. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed and more to make our holiday a very pleasant one. The real log fire was lovely for curling up in front of once the children had gone to bed in the evenings. There are lovely walks to take and a great bus service to explore north Devon (cost us £16 for 3 adult and 3 children for a day pass so could hop on and hop off as we pleased). Overall we had a 5* holiday. Will definitely be re-booking to go back again.

- Mrs Shrimpton, February 2018
“This is a very nice cottage , if it were mine I don't think I would let it out to just anyone, it is far too well appointed and I only hope that future clients will look after it.”

- Mr Robinson, December 2017
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The property

Enjoy estuary views from this lovely house which provides excellent accommodation in the village of Appledore North Devon.

Within walking distance to the village amenities this is a fabulous house for a holiday with the family or friends.

The three bedrooms offer plenty of space with the master benefitting from an en-suite and one of the doubles having its own WC.

The living area is modern and spacious and being open plan means the whole family can enjoy some quality time together and with the log burner for the cooler evenings you can really snuggle up and stay warm.

The quaint fishing village of Appledore sits where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.

Explore the maze of winding lanes housing quirky cafes, shops and pub/restaurants along with brightly coloured cottages, take a stroll along the quay or hop on a ferry to the pretty village of Instow with its stretch of sandy beach.

Sun worshippers and children will love the two miles of glorious sands at Westward Ho! a popular area for surfers where the white waves of the Atlantic come rolling in.

Separated by a pebble ridge from the beach, golfers can find a great links course here along with horse-riding and coastal trails for walkers and cyclists.

The Big Sheep and The Milky Way are wonderful days out that the whole family can enjoy and the historic market towns, of Bideford and Barnstaple are within easy driving distance and offer an array of shops, eateries and entertainment along with the fabulous Pannier Markets selling lots of local produce.

This is a lovely house with beautiful views which makes it perfect for a holiday at any time of the year.

Summary

Open plan kitchen, dining and sitting area
Three bedrooms: 1 x king with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x double with WC
Bathroom.
Gas central heating, log burner (first basket of logs free)
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
Smart TV with Freeview, Blu-ray DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
On road parking opposite on a first come, first served basis – public car park nearby
Cot and highchair available on request
Patio area with seating
Two well-behaved pets welcome, at £25 per pet per week
Sorry, no smoking
Shops, pubs and restaurants 5 minute walk.

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APPLEDORE

Bideford 4 miles;

Where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet, sits the delightful quayside village of Appledore, next to the River Torridge. Appledore boasts a small but great range of shops, pubs, guesthouses and art galleries. A thriving fishing and trading village since the 14th century, Appledore has been a famous boat-building centre for many years and the shipyard is still active today. Picturesque Appledore provides a peaceful base from which to explore North Devon, and is close to surf beaches.The Quay is very central to life in the village and it is here you will find many activities including fishing trips, crabbing contests on the quay, and sometimes Morris Dancers. This quaint fishing village has a maze of narrow streets leading to the quay.
Just four miles from Appledore,straddling the Torridge estuary, is the quaint bustling town of Bideford boasts a medieval bridge, town quay, quaint pannier market and vibrant shopping area - all well worth a visit. For the more active, several major surfing beaches, golf courses, theme parks and other attractions are nearby and the South West coast path passes close by on its way into Cornwall. The beautiful cliff-top fishing village of Clovelly is half an hour by road, and the delights of Exmoor and Dartmoor can be reached in under an hour. Surf the waves, stroll through pretty villages, wander along the Tarka Trail, visit a famous garden or have some fun at one of the local theme or farm parks – it’s all on the doorstep.

The Crab Shell

Appledore near Bideford, Devon (Ref. 960148)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Our second holiday at the fabulous Crabshell, we have had another lovely week here.”

“Loved the area with the long walks and dog friendly places to visit in lifting restraints and bars.”

“The Crab Shell in Appledore is a beautiful house.”

“Such a beautiful location, waking up every morning to the sound of water and the sight of the horizon right outside your window was just bliss.”

“A gorgeous house beautifully decorated with loads of facilities.”

“I rented the crabshell for a family holiday.”

“The Crab Shell is an amazing property which the owners have kitted our extremely well.”

“Wonderful cottage.”

“The house was very comfortable and had all the equipment necessary to make a self catering holiday a good experience.”

“We loved the Crab Shell, the cottage was lovely in every way.”

“Fantastic location and a beautiful home very well equipped.”

“Listing matched very well with what we found in the property.”

“The cottage was amazing!”

“Superb location with fantastic views.”

“Crab Shell Cottage is finished to a high spec and has everything you need for a great holiday.”

“An amazing home from home.”

“Beautiful house, very clean and stylish in a lovely spot overlooking the estuary.”

“This is a really good cottage, spacious, clean, well presented and equipped with excellent views.”

“Crab Shell Cottage was perfect in every way.”

“This is a very nice cottage , if it were mine I don't think I would let it out to just anyone, it is far too well appointed and I only hope that future clients will look after it.”

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APPLEDORE