Welcome to Strawberry Water Cottage and your al fresco dining area.
Enjoy this cosy inviting sitting-room with log-burner.
Bedroom one is spacious and relaxing thanks to the gorgeous furnishings.
The conservatory sits to the back of the cottage and has been set up as a dining-area with an occasional chair.
Strawberry Water Cottage boasts a fabulous location hidden away! The cottage is the closest house in the picture.
Small but perfectly formed, however please note the restricted head room for those taller people who might struggle to shower.
A perfect spot to sit back and relax with a Smart TV when you want a film night.
The cottage is filled with beautiful art and classic furniture that has been collected from far and wide.
The hand crafted kitchen sits at the back of the cottage with views over the garden and is fully equipped.
The kitchen is fully equipped allowing you to cook up a feast should the mood take you.
Walk through the kitchen and on to the conservatory.
Enjoy the history throughout this refurbished cottage.
A dining spot with a view.
A place to sit and stop.
A room with a vintage French feel and lovely king-size bed.
The perfect spot to recharge at the end of each day.
Enjoy views across the fields from the bedroom windows.
The bathroom with fitted shower - please note that the bath is not full size.
Bedroom two with a three-foot single and view to the back of the cottage.
Your gorgeous little outdoor patio area.
Park up opposite the house and walk across the lane following the path to the side of the house to find the front door.
The house is semi-detached and the conservatory area overlooks the garden used by Strawberry Water House when booked.
Head down to Welcome beach and enjoy hours rock pooling or watching the waves roll in.
Head to Clovelly and step back in time.
Maybe head to Appledore and hop on the ferry over to Instow, whilst enjoy being on the coast.
Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A family favourite is North Devon Wake Park!
Dartmoor and Exmoor offers the perfect outdoor playground!
Strawberry Water Cottage
5322Welcombe | Sleeps 3 + cot*
7 Nights from £655
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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