Welcome to Strawberry Water House your rural coastal retreat! The house is the closest in this picture.
Bedroom four offers a touch of luxury to your stay.
The fabulous open plan living area has oodles of space!
The heart of the house is always the kitchen.
The front of Strawberry Water House; please note the entrance is to the right-hand side of the house.
A cosy sitting-area or the perfect spot to enjoy a family feast!
Whether you're eating or planning a day out, this table offers the perfect sitting spot. The door to the right of the table gives to access to the covered patio area and glorious back garden.
A room that will welcome everyone home after a day at the beach! Please note there is a step up to the kitchen area.
A house with all the home comforts you would need.
With a Smart TV and log-burner this area can be enjoyed no matter the season.
This room looks out to the front of the house and out across the surrounding countryside.
A lovely spot to enjoy breakfast whilst the children sleep. Please note this fireplace is ornamental.
Take the mornings at your own pace.
This house offers space space and more space surrounded by gorgeous furniture.
The kitchen looks out to the back garden and beyond and is fully equipped.
A kitchen island completes this kitchen along with a second sink!
A kitchen that allows you to do as little or as much as you like but has all the mod-cons you would expect.
A lovely little spot next to the back door garden.
Head up the stairs to discover all four bedrooms.
Bedroom one offers a lovely twin with gorgeous furniture.
Bedroom one is a lovely twin room with views to the front of the house.
The house is filled with antique furniture giving the house a lovely charm.
Bedroom two, with an en suite shower-room, enjoys a lovely outreach to the front of the house.
Bedroom two has a lovely king-size bed that sits perfectly in the bedroom.
Bedroom two benefits from an en suite shower-room.
Bedroom three has twin, lovely hand-built fitted bunk-beds and each bed is three-foot.
The main family bathroom with Victorian shower and bath - a real talking point!
A room that will offer a very unique shower.
Bedroom four offers a real wow moment, from the roll-top bath to the glorious bed fabulous furnishings and art that will delight.
A bedroom that you will look forward to retreating to to!
The bedroom has a lovely French chic theme in muted tones.
A bath to enjoy!
Your back garden awaits, please supervise children owing to levels and drops.
Please note that the blue conservatory belongs to Strawberry Water Cottage with use of the immediate patio.
Strawberry Water Cottage's conservatory and patio area.
Welcombe Beach can be reached following the track/lane from the house. There is a car park which can be seen to the left of this picture.
Maybe head up to Combe Marin for the day or drive along the coast and discover another coastal village.
Why not plan a trip to Lundy Island from Bideford Quay.
Head out along the coast paths, north or south you decide.
Step back in time and enjoy Clovelly!
Strawberry Water House
5321Welcombe | Sleeps 10 + 2 cots*
7 Nights from £1800
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Situated just a mile from the sea, this 13th century traditional thatched inn has a large sunny beer garden and ample outdoor seating. With countryside views and a roaring log fire to keep you warm in winter this is a great place to head for.
September 2024
Beautiful pub
The Old Smithy Inn was a lovely find. Beautiful thatched pub which is super dog friendly. Great food a hospitality. Definitely recommend.
August 2024
We loved the pub
Good food, great value and lovely setting
October 2023
Sunday Lunch
A delightful thatched property. Extremely difficult to find! Interior very traditional, cosy and welcoming. Service was excellent, prices reasonable. Unfortunately the roast meats were not as good as the remaining meal.
Nearby beach
Welcombe Mouth Beach is tucked over the Devon border just north of Bude. With unique rock features protruding from the sand, the secluded cove is best visited at low tide. Fairly difficult to find, Welcombe Mouth Beach offers peace and tranquillity in a beautiful setting.
October 2023
Taylor family
Was so atmospheric sitting outside ….while my brother kept threatening us …Storm Agnes is coming !
But nice experience
September 2011
Well worth the drive down a very narrow lane, but parking for not much more than 10-15 cars at the end. Waterfall, cliffs, rocks and sand at low water. We saw some surfing there in spite of rocks.
Nearby walk
A two and a half mile walk which is fairly strenuous so don't be mislead into thinking it's an easy stroll by the short mileage. It's worth the effort though as you'll take in woodland and coastal path with some amazing views. You'll also pass a pub and tea rooms giving options for a well earned break. Take a look at the iwalkcornwall website for further details and other lovely local walks.
Nearby town
The majority of those holidaying in North Devon never stumble across Welcombe, yet they are missing out on one of the area’s prettiest villages. Straddling a deep valley, Welcombe is divided by a stream which winds its way to the cliff edge and drops to the sea in a picturesque waterfall. A few miles down the coast is Bude, with half a dozen beaches and pubs, cafes and restaurants galore, but the idyllic atmosphere of Welcombe may prove difficult to leave.
Also nearby
Visit this unspoiled beach and fall in love with the breathtaking views. If you head to Northcott Mouth Beach at low tide you may be able to see the remnants of the steamship ‘Belem’ which ran aground here in 1917. At high tide, you can take in the stunning panoramas from the clifftops surrounding the beach. A secluded haven as it is, there are no facilities nearby.
September 2021
Amazing beach!
Amazing dog friendly beach. Very clean and scenery amazing. Lifeguards present so makes you feel safe. There is the Rustic Tearooms nearby serving hot food and drinks. Only problem , no toilets!
August 2021
Excellent beach
A wonderful beach and much quieter than Bude. An added bonus is the Rustic Tea Garden which is a lovely cafe just behind the beach. You can eat in their lovely garden or take away back to the beach. Great hot dogs, jacket potatoes and very yummy cakes.
David Westcott and Alice Gare run the pottery and offer both earthenware and Raku pots to buy along with pottery courses.
May 2012
Worth a trip for anyone interested in functional or decorative ceramics in refreshingly modern and usable designs. Mrs Potter, Alice is lovely and tolerated our 22 month old having a very close look/picking everything up!
Once a haunt for smugglers and wreckers, this 13th Century freehouse has provided sustenance for weary travellers for centuries. Today you can dine on fresh, local produce, or enjoy a refreshing pint after a hard day’s stomp on the coast path. The log fire, large beer garden and children’s play-area make it ideal for all seasons. Booking is advisable.
November 2023
Good food and a cosy atmosphere
Very old inn, cosy and warm with open fire. Food very good. In fine weather good sitting out area.
October 2013
Tasty food
Simple but tasty food. My partner had a very generous ploughman's and the beer garden is a great place to enjoy it. Was driving so didn't have a beer but the selection looked good. We'd go back again.
November 2011
Excellent quality food & drink
We came here twice in a week, had 2 fantastic meals, great for kids & families, lovely location, would certainly both recommend and come again!
September 2011
Good food, pleasant, simple surroundings.
September 2008
A lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere and the food is excellent.
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a formal garden, woodlands, and many stream and lakeside plantings, making Rosemoor an enchanting place to visit whatever the season.
November 2023
Beautiful gardens
Amazing place to visit even in the rain!! Beautiful gardens, credit to the staff! We had lunch in the restaurant which was amazing too - well worth the visit!!
October 2023
Fabulous place, outstanding gardens
A return visit for us.
An exceptional day out if you love nature and gardens. We were lucky our visit coincided with the Festival of Apples in October. Beautiful place and everything offered is of the highest standard.
July 2023
Fanstastic
Spent the best part of the day exploring the walks around the estate and through the fabulous formal and informal gardens, plenty of seating in the grounds to appreciate the flowers, plants and trees, choice of refreshment options from snacks to restaurant, a very good shop and parking very easy, worth the effort to visit.
August 2022
Gorgeous day out
As an RHS member and regular visit to Hyde Hall I’ve been keen to visit the other gardens so when on holiday nearby, a visit to Rosemoor was a must. It is truly fabulous, we visited on a beautiful, sunny, summer day so we saw it at it’s best but I can see how there is interest whatever time of year you visit.
The staff are friendly and we received a great welcome and explanation of the layout when we arrived, such a lovely touch.
The garden is split into two parts, Lady Anne’s garden which has beautiful trees and planting best seen at a gentle stroll and the more formal gardens laid our directly near the entrance which are also stunning. The cool garden was gorgeous especially on a hot day.
August 2021
Stunning gardens
Beautiful selection of show gardens and fabulous fruit and vegetable gardens. Well worth a visit and a cream tea
July 2021
Rosemoor RHS
Well worth a visit and 25 minutes from Forest View. Beautiful well kept gardens.
June 2021
Mr
Lovely
February 2009
Beautiful, well-managed gardens, well worth a visit whatever the season.
October 2008
The garden is absolutely gorgeous and very well looked after. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had great locally sourced food. A great day out for adults and children.
August 2008
Roses Galore!
The rose collection - one of the largest in the West Country - is very impressive. In full bloom in the summer, the scent of over 2,000 flowers is quite sensational. The Rose Weekend, held in June, was very informative, with advice on growing your own, as well as walks and activities for children.
A community based village shop run completely by volunteers and open every morning apart from Sundays. If you'd like a delivery to be at your property in time for your arrival use the attached Web site to place an order.
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