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Blackbird Cottage

(Ref. 1119630)

Northam, Devon Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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13 Customer Reviews

  • "It was a lovely week and Vinti met us when we arrived."

    Vinti showed us to the cottage and it was so peaceful and quiet with a great garden. I would recommend this cottage to anyone looking to relax and walk in the countryside and to the coast areas.

    Hi Keith, thank you so much for lovely review. We hope to have you again when you come to North Devon again. Best wishes, Vinti Property Owner

    Reviewed by Keith4.7Oct 2024

  • "Blackbird Cottage is charming and the gardens stunning in a beautiful setting."

    The Host was delightful and very helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone visiting this part of the West Country. Perfect setting in a quite back waters yet close to facilities and walking distance to Northam Burrows and Appledore. We had a super week of brilliant weather too. Very pleased. Rose & David.

    Reviewed by Rosemary4.7Sep 2024

  • "A delightful cottage."

    We enjoyed our stay very much. Vitti was very attentive and we appreciated the welcome hamper. Parking was the biggest problem mostly due to the narrow lane. Attractive garden.

    Hi Janet and Ted, thank you so much for choosing Blackbird cottage. I am glad you had a lovely stay and thank you very much for leaving a lovely review. Best wishes, Vinti Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet4.4Sep 2024

  • "Had an absolutely wonderful stay at Blackbird Cottage."

    The cottage was beautiful inside and had lovely picturesque gardens. The owner Vinti was really kind, helpful and friendly. We had a fantastic stay and wouldn’t hesitate to go back. Thanks so much Vinti! 10/10 overall.

    Thank you so much for such lovely review and the box of chocolate. We would love to have you staying at Blackbird cottage again. Have a great summer :) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Matt5.0Aug 2024

  • "Our stay at Blackbird Cottage was idyllic."

    It's a gorgeous property in a great location, and the gardens are outstanding. Lovely walks, for us and the dog, from the cottage, and plenty of places to visit nearby. Vinti was friendly and very helpful. She made our stay even more enjoyable with lovely treats and great quality fixtures and fittings. Make sure you visit the Devon&Cornwall fish depot just down the road too!

    We are very happy that you had a lovely staycation at Blackbird cottage and enjoyed the garden. Hope to having you again on your next visit to Northam :) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0Aug 2024

  • "Blackbird Cottage was exactly as described and more."

    The moment you enter the wooden gate into the delightful garden, you will be transported to a relaxing beautiful quiet environment for a welcome break. The welcome basket was much appreciated and the little touches like garden flowers in vases made me feel very at home. The cottage was very comfortable and an easy walk to Appledore or Northam. Thankyou Vimti for the stay in your wonderful setting, Will definitely be returning next year !

    Thank you Vivienne....We are glad you had a lovely stay. We look forward to welcoming you again next year! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Vivienne5.0Jul 2024

  • "Blackbird Cottage is a real delight."

    We stayed with our two girls (7 & 10) and the cottage was all we hoped it would be. Full of rustic character and charm. The location is fabulous, not far from Appledore and the garden that encloses the cottage is beautiful and felt very peaceful and quiet. Vinti was a lovely host and very helpful during our stay. We felt spoilt with the local bread, wine and breakfast items - thank you. Wish we could have stayed longer.

    Hi Dave, it was great having you and your family. Thank you so much for choosing Blackbird cottage! We hope to having you and your family again when you next visiting Bideford. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dave5.0Jul 2024

  • "Beautiful and comfortable cottage equipped with everything we needed."

    Lovely location for walks and visiting the wonderful town of Appledore by the water’s edge. Great walks to Bideford and to Westward Ho! right from the door. Very pretty and large garden to relax in the sunshine. Lovely welcome basket and breakfast items, very generous, thank you. A lovely week in a really lovely cottage. Thank you very much

    Hi John, we are very happy to know that our guests enjoy their stay at our cottage and that they have lovely holiday. Thank you again for choosing our cottage and hope to having you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0Jul 2024

  • "We had a beautiful stay at Blackbird Cottage."

    Vinti was lovely, she made sure we had everything we needed and left a fabulous hamper of goodies for our arrival. The cottage is like something out of a novel - it has amazing character and is filled with books and interesting nooks and crannies. In between showers I spent some time sitting in the hammock in the garden sketching the cottage and it was a lovely way to pass some time. Appledore is just up the road, a very pretty town with some cute little shops and galleries. Johns deli/cafe has unbelievable pasties, brownies and croissants. It's a good thing I was only visiting as I'd be the size of a house if I lived anywhere nearby!

    Thank you so much for such lovely review and knowing you had a wonderful holiday with your family! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Noreen5.0Jul 2024

  • "Enjoyed a weekend break at Blackbird cottage."

    Beautiful old cottage with the most amazing large garden our dog loved it here. A hidden Gem. Perfect for a couple with dogs as easy access to coastal path walking to Appledore. And Northam burrows. We visited appledore, Instow beach and the beautiful village of Clovelly Nice basket of bread wine milk and fruit juice and treats for the dog was appreciated

    Thank you Lisa for the review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and had a lovely holiday in Devon. We hope to having you again x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Jun 2024

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blackbird Cottage Vinti was a very welcoming host ."

    The cottage was very quiet with a beautiful private garden . It was well equipped & very comfortable . Lots of interesting books about the area which we found very helpful. We took a boat out to Lundy Island & cycled from Bideford to Torrington on the Tarka trail . Location of the cottage excellent for beaches & coastal walks . Jeanette & Peter

    Hi Jeanette and Peter, we are glad you had good holiday during your staycation at Blackbird cottage and thank you so much for the lovely review. We hope to having you again. Have a great summer:) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeanette5.0Jun 2024

  • "We had a fantastic few days staying at blackbird cottage."

    Lovely comfortable cottage with a great garden. Owner greeted us on arrival and was lovely. Cottage had everything we needed and more and we were really grateful for our lovely welcome basket. Perfect place to stay for exploring Devon.

    Thank you very much for such lovely review. We are glad you had fantastic stay at our cottage and a great holiday in Devon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Samantha5.0May 2024

  • "A delightful and quaint cottage in a quiet area."

    Lovely comfy beds with patchwork bedspreads. Pretty enclosed garden with garden furniture. Car parking just around the corner. The owner put the heating on straight away when I mentioned I was chilly and she contacted me to check all was well. A super welcome basket was awaiting me in the compact kitchen which has all you need, although I suggested a casserole dish with lid would be useful and the owner thanked me for my suggestion. I would return here.

    Thank you Wendy for such lovely review. I am glad you had a good time and we hope to having you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0Apr 2024

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Summary

  • A delightful cottage located in a calm and friendly neighbourhood between the lovely market town of Northam and Appledore in Devon
  • Front garden with lawn, patio, furniture and hammock set in a ¾ acre picturesque Victorian style garden, with flowering shrubs, bushes and fruit trees through meandering pathways and arbours, perfect for birdwatching, reading, sunbathing and for children playing and exploring the nature
  • Great location, shops and pub are 10 mins walk from the cottage - The beautiful Westward Ho beach, Appledore and Instow beach between 1-1.5 miles and the coastal path is just 15 mins walk from the cottage, perfect for walking all year round.
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Well equipped Kitchen/diner
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, kettle and toaster
  • Comfy Sitting room
  • TV, Wi-fi, and selection of books
  • Gas central heating and Carbon Monoxide alarm
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Private parking space just outside the owners property adjacent to the cottage
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Guests has their own entrance from the Garden gate
  • We welcome one dog - guests are respectfully asked to bring their own throws and dog crate.

The property

Welcome to this charming tranquil getaway, wing of a 16th Century Grade II Listed former Manor House set in a delightful ¾ acre picturesque Victorian style garden, with flowering shrubs, bushes and fruit trees through meandering pathways and arbours for you to indulge.

Blackbird Cottage is a well-presented, rustic holiday home located in a calm and friendly neighbourhood by the lovely market town of Northam in Devon.

Situated so close to the coast and surrounded by several nature reserves, this cottage is an ideal base for families, friends and a furry companion seeking relaxing beach days and hikes with stunning scenery.

Step into your home away from home to find a pleasant sitting room where you’ll curl up on the sofa to watch your favourite shows and movies.

Move into the kitchen/diner, full equipped with everything you need to cook up your favourite meals and make use of the stunning woodland gardens for some alfresco dining in the sun, bird watching and reading your favourite book in the hammock.

When the day ends, unwind with a hot shower and retreat under the freshly-washed sheets of the double and twin beds.

Venture out to explore the town of Northam, that's only a 10 minute walk!, and you’ll find the Kingsley Inn for some delicious pub grub, walk over to Westward Ho and have some brunch at the beachside A Slice Of Life Café, let the food settle by lounging on the sand at Westward Ho Beach and then head to Northam Burrows Country Park with its stunning landscape and grassy planes and marches. The Royal George Restaurant and Johns Café at Appledore is just 20 mins walk on the costal path from the Northam Burrows .

On a sunny day, it’s wonderful to have a drink with fish and chip in Instow watching the sunset!

In the wonderful historic town of Bideford, nature-lovers and hikers can head to Kenwith Valley Nature Reserve for a peaceful walk and a picnic by the lake, if you’re travelling with children head over to the animal-themed family theme park The BIG Sheep and if you want to find out more about the town’s local history and enjoy some tea in an old train car, make your way to Bideford Railway Heritage Centre.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

NORTHAM

Westward Ho! 1.3 miles; Bideford 2 miles; Barnstaple 11 miles.

Northam is a small village with a restaurant, pub, takeaway and small supermarket and lies on the hill above the lively village of Westward Ho! Westward Ho! has a two mile long glorious sandy beach, an excellent selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, a surf school and shops. The beach is popular for surfing and kite surfing, plus life guards are on duty during the summer season and there's a designated dog area. The Tarka Trail runs through Bideford and is especially popular with cyclists, with cycle hire, including child buggies and even dog buggies available here and at many places along the way. Northam Burrows is part of North Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is enjoyed by walkers, and the Royal North Devon Golf Club is also here. For the more energetic the coastal path to Peppercombe and Clovelly offers stunning views along the coastline. From Bideford there are boat trips to Lundy Island, and nearby Appledore has fascinating narrow streets, interesting shops, fish and chips shops and a restaurant, as well as fishing trips. Family attractions nearby include the Big Sheep and Milky Way, as well as National Trust properties, Hartland Abbey, RHS Rosemoor and Dartington Glass. Also Clovelly is delightful with its quay, steep cobbled streets and donkeys and no cars are allowed down into the village. There's plenty to see and do from Northam.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas