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Seashell Sands

(Ref. 1153257)

Appledore, Devon Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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  • recommend (8)
  • everything (8)
  • lovely (7)
  • property (7)
  • house (7)
  • no (6)

16 Customer Reviews

  • "A lovely comfortable cosy stay at Seashell Sands, the house was very warm and was a real pleasure to return to due to the inclement weather we had during our stay."

    The kitchen was very well equipped, I would certainly recommend this property and is well situated for walking to Appledore, Northam Burrows and Westward Ho!

    We are pleased that you enjoyed your recent stay with us at Seashell Sands and you found the house to have everything you needed and in a good location for walking in the area. We hope you would stay with us again in the future! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Jan 2026

  • "This holiday house is second to non."

    We are pleased that you enjoyed your second stay with us at Seashell Sands. Looking forward to welcoming you to Appledore in the near future! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eric5.0★Jan 2026

  • "Lovely accommodation with everything you need."

    Beautifully furnished.

    Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are thoroughly pleased you stayed again with us at Seashell Sands and hope to welcome you back again next year! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Beautiful property."

    Perfect location for walking and cycling. There was everything at the property that you would expect plus more. Spotless clean and would highly recommend.

    Thank you for your kind feedback, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Seashell Sands and found everything that you need. We look forward to welcome you again in the future! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Sep 2025

  • "We really enjoyed our short break at Seashell Sands."

    The property was very clean, modern and a great base for our daily walks on the nearby sandy beach at Westward Ho! and for visiting friends and family in the area. The cream tea left for our arrival was a nice bonus. We will definitely be recommending this property to family and friends and hope to stay again soon. Thank you.

    We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Seashell Sands and would recommend to others to stay. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Bridgette5.0★Aug 2025

  • "What an amazing house to rent, beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you need."

    Just outside the village of Appledore, but what a lovely walk in. A perfect place to explore the surrounding area, either by car or on foot. Highly recommend.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Seashell Sands and would recommend to others. We hope to see you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jul 2025

  • "What a lovely comfortable house in a wonderful location to explore the area of Devon."

    Thank you for the cream tea which was delicious

    Happy you hear you enjoyed your stay at Seashell Sands and the welcome cream tea! Thank you for your feedback, we hope to welcome you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cheryl4.0★Jul 2025

  • "Lovely new(ish) house on a small estate in Appledore."

    Everything we needed was available. Very clean and tidy. Owners very helpful. Can thoroughly recommend!

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Seashell Sands. Look forward to having you stay again in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Very clean and comfortable stay"

    We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Seashell Sands and hope to see you again in Devon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★May 2025

  • "What a beautiful find!"

    A super house furnished beautifully, and a great location for exploring Devon. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Seashell Sands and would recommend to others. We hope to see you again in the future! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0★May 2025

  • "We booked this property for 6 nights to enable us to look around the area with a view of purchasing a bolt hole in UK from our main home in Cyprus."

    Once we stepped inside this house we realised that it was exactly what we wanted to buy. Unfortunately all the 2 bed properties on this development were sold. We have now managed to place a holding deposit on a smaller 2 bed property in Abbotsham. If it was nit fir staying in this property, it would not have given us the idea of buying new. The property is the best holiday property that we have ever stayed in and I can vouch that we have stated in many throughout the World. It has everything supplied that you cancwish for, on top of being in a really quiet and peaceful area, within walking distance of Appledore. The price we paid for the six nights was very cheap, and this property could fetch double, and I would still have been happy. I may need to book again sometime in May/ June if it's available, to complete on my new house purchase. We would certainly recommend this property to family and friends. If we were really being picky to fault anything, we would say that the Double bed could have been a bit wider if it was possible to get it into the bedroom. Other than that the property was 5*so and more.

    Thank you for your kind feedback, we are really pleased that you loved your stay at Seashell Sands so much that you purchased a local property! We look forward to welcoming you again next year, our calendar will be open in the new year for 2025 bookings so please keep an eye out on the Sykes website. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eric5.0★Nov 2024

  • "Beautiful property."

    The owners have thought of everything.

    Thank you for the lovely feedback, we are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Seashell Sands and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Lovely property, immaculately clean ."

    Perfect for a relaxing stay. Local beaches and attractions a short car journey away a real home from home. Julie & Anthony

    Thank you Julie and Anthony for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Seashell Sands and hope to see you return again in the future! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2024

  • "We loved Seashell Sands."

    It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped. The little garden was a lovely suntrap. It was in a great location for exploring North Devon. The owner was easy to contact and very friendly and helpful . We would definitely recommend Seashell Sands to friends and family and book again ourselves.

    We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Seashell Sands and had a lovely time in North Devon. We look forward to welcoming you back again for your next visit. Thank you for the kind review and positive feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Homely, well presented, everything you need."

    Great location for North Devon and Cornwall. Recommended to friends and family, this was my second time staying at Seashell Sands.

    Thank you for staying with us again, we look forward to welcoming your third visit at Seashell Sands. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mel5.0★May 2024

  • "Beautiful rental home."

    Everything you need at this property. Location ideal for the North Devon Coast and North Cornwall. Cream tea on arrival, delicious. Would definitely return and will recommend to family and friends.

    Thank you for the lovely review and recommendation. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and got to enjoy the local Devon area. We look forward to welcoming you again at Seashell Sands Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mel5.0★May 2024

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Summary

  • One double bedroom
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen, Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster and microwave
  • Living/dining room
  • Ground floor cloakroom
  • Gas central heating.Smart TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi, selection of books, DVD's, and magazines
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private driveway parking for 1 car
  • EV charging is not allowed at this property
  • Garage available for storage of surf boards and bicycles
  • Enclosed rear garden with patio, gravel area and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 1 mile
  • Note: No stag/hen or similar.

The property

Seashell Sands is a beautifully presented cottage located on the outskirts of the quaint fishing village of Appledore.

The ideal escape to the North Devon Coast which boasts spectacular beaches and an abundance to see and do.

This lovely property sleeps two people, having a tastefully decorated master bedroom with a sumptuous double bed.

You'll also find a bathroom for you to freshen up in before you set off on your adventures.

Downstairs there is a spacious lounge diner with French doors leading to the private patio and rear garden to enjoy the sunshine with an ice-cold beverage.

Show off your culinary expertise in the kitchen, and savour the meals you make around the dining table.

For a quiet evening in, snuggle up on the sofa with your loved one and watch your favourite shows and movies.

The quaint cobbled-street village of Appledore is rich in history, centred around shipbuilding and smuggler runs.

The North Devon Maritime Museum is well worth a visit, or try your hand at crab fishing on the Quay where many traditional fishing boats bob alongside yachts and pleasure boats offering trips across, or along the estuary.

A trip to the pretty 17th-century village of Instow is a must with a variety of pubs and restaurants to sample the wide range of locally sourced products and seafood.

The Arts and Crafts and local shops will give the option to find unique pieces, the Appledore Crafts Company is also well worth a visit.

For rolling waves and a huge stretch of beach, visit Westward Ho! where you can surf or simply make castles in the sand, or perhaps take a boat trip from Bideford to the nature reserve delight of Lundy Island.

There are countless North Devon visits to be made, the traffic-free Tarka trail is very popular with cyclists and walkers, allowing the opportunity to enjoy the scenic Devon countryside.

Garden and countryside lovers will enjoy the stunning RHS Rosemoor or Tapeley Gardens, and further afield Exmoor National Park offers miles of walking, cycling or horse riding over the rolling landscape with some great country pubs for refreshment.

Finish off your holiday with a souvenir for a loved one, or treat yourself to something special at Dartington Crystal, the only remaining glass-making factory in the UK.

Enjoy a simply stunning holiday at Seashell Sands.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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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, restaurants, and art galleries. A thriving fishing and trading village since the 14th century, Appledore has been a famous boat-building center 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.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
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