A warm welcome awaits you from the minute you arrive at Poachers Cottage.
The gorgeous living-room.
The slate floor of the kitchen/dining-room adds to the traditional feel but is also great for dogs after a walk along the beach.
The dreamy twin bedroom is the first bedroom at the top of the stairs.
The gorgeous living-room has a wood-burner effect electric stove making this the perfect holiday cottage throughout the seasons.
This delightful cottage is warm and welcoming
Kick back and relax on holiday.
For the musicians in the group.
You'll find everything you need to whip up a holiday feast in the kitchen.
Come together at the dining table and plan the day ahead or enjoy a cosy dinner.
Gorgeous artwork to inspire your holiday adventures.
Beautiful touches throughout
The comfy beds have luxury linens for a great night's sleep.
The family bathroom on the first floor has a large shower, perfect after a day on the beach.
The gorgeous main bedroom.
Breakfast in bed? well you are on holiday!
Sweet dreams.
The super en suite bathroom.
Perfect for a long soak after a day on the beach.
Set in a pretty cobbled courtyard, Poachers Cottage is a delight.
John's Deli has shops and cafes in both Appledore and Instow. There are also some excellent pubs and little galleries to browse in.
The local pub is just down the road.
Across the estuary, reached by a lovely seasonal passenger ferry, is Instow, where there are wide sandy beaches at low and high tide.
A few hundred yards away you can stroll down the slipway at low tide for a sandy stretch of beach for your four-legged friend and children to enjoy.
Appledore is a traditional old fishing village with a wonderful network of little lanes and passageways to explore.
Catch the ferry from Bideford quay for a day out to Lundy Island.
North Devon's beaches are as good as any in Cornwall for surfing! Endless stretches of golden sand and rolling waves. This is Saunton Sands.
Charming Clovelly is a short car journey away.
Clovelly is a photographer's dream.
Have a day of adventure at North Devon Wake Park where you can wakeboard, paddle board or enjoy the giant aquapark!
Poachers Cottage
2828Appledore | Sleeps 4 + cot*
7 Nights from £480
Mr Snee July 2024
This was our second stay at Poacher's. Our family (2 × adults, son aged 14 & daughter aged 12) had another fantastic week here. The cottage is well located in beautiful Appledore in a stunning part of North Devon. There is so much to do in the local area and Poacher's is the perfect base, in a quiet court just off lovely Irsha Street, mere steps away from two waterside pubs and a five minute walk from Appledore Quay. The cottage is spotless. very well decorated, has a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of storage in the bedrooms for clothing and it is useful having two bathrooms. Whilst there is no on site parking, there is a car park a stone's throw from the cottage. We bought a weekly ticket and it was very convenient. We went on some super walks (from the cottage to Northam Burrows and we had a wonderfulntime further up the coast at Hartland Quay), jumped in the waves at Westward Ho! , caught the small ferry across the estuary to Instow, went crabbing on the quay, spent 2 hours on a traditional Appledore lugger (with Appledore Sails - highly recommended), had fish & chips whilst watching the Appledore Brass band give their weekly evening performance on the quay and more. We enjoyed some lovely meals in Appledore and stocked up on local produce at John's deli. There are an array of gift shops, eateries, a maritime museum, boat trips, stunning views and unforgettable sunsets. Come to Appledore and stay in Poacher's Cottage - it really has everything you need for the perfect Devon holiday. We are planning our third visit. ...
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Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous review. We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay here and look forward to welcoming you back for your third visit very soon. Julie, Customer Support
Mr Kimber April 2024
Appledore is a delightful small town on the Torridge estuary with some terrific independent shops, pubs and restaurants. It is an excellent centre for exploring the North Devon coast and Poacher's Cottage is the perfect place to stay. It's a cosy and comfortable character cottage in the most attractive part of town. It's just yards from the sea, but quiet and secluded. I recommend it without hesitation....
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Mrs Puffitt March 2024
Amazing location literally a stone’s throw from the sea and 2 pubs with great food and views of the coast and beautiful scenery. The cottage is extremely peaceful and we all slept really well in the comfortable beds. Very central to places like Clovelly, Saunford Sands, Westwood Ho and Heartland. ...
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Mrs Townsend October 2024
Great apart from contact and watertemperature
Reply from Classic Cottages
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Poachers despite having to go down the road for phone signal. We were sorry their was some difficulty with the hot water and hope you are happy with our mutually agreeable resolution. We would love to welcome you back. Sarah, Customer Support...
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Mr Adriano August 2024
Great location for the amenities in Appledore, particularly The Royal George, which is a dozen steps from the front door. It has excellent food, service and views. Wonderful location for access to the surrounding area. Best food and beverage discoveries Hockings Ice Cream and Sandford Orchards Devon Red Cider. Lovely seafood dinner at The Boathouse, Instow. Our last meal of the holiday at the Beaver Inn Appledore, two minutes from the cottage, was extremely disappointing. We loved the quirkiness of the cottage, particularly the stairs and its location in a courtyard. Definitely a bonus that the front door didn't open out into the road, though the road is extremely quiet unless the great Mini parade is back in town. The cottage is well decorated with all amenities working 100%. The bed were very comfortable especially the pillows, which my 20-year-old son loved. Highly recommend the Poachers' Cottage....
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