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The small port town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge, linked by the 13th century bridge to East-the-Water. The bridge was paid for by local wool merchants; the wealthier merchants provided large spans and the smaller businesses provided smaller ones, hence the 24 uneven arches. Visitors can stroll along the waterfront and see cargo boats, sailing boats and a few commercial fishing boats moored beside MS Oldenburg, the ferry to Lundy Island. It is hard to imagine it was once one of the busiest ports in England. From the quay, streets lined with local businesses and small supermarkets run steeply uphill. The historic Swan pub is known for its award-winning food.
Bideford continues to attract tourists and visitors, in the footsteps of writer Charles Kinsley who wrote his novel Westward Ho! here. The title was later adopted by the nearby seaside resort, not vice versa as you might expect. Visitors can use Bideford as a starting point for visiting the local sandy beaches, beautiful gardens at RHS Rosemoor, Dartington Crystal Factory and the Milky Way Adventure Park.
Barnstaple is a larger port and more commercial town on the River Taw, which eventually merges with the Torridge at Appledore. The 11th century castle motte can still be seen along with the 14th century St Anne's Chapel and the Georgian Guildhall. The bustling town is well-known for its Pannier Market and modern Green Lanes Shopping Centre. Holiday cottages in Barnstaple are within easy reach of the Tarka Trail cycleway, the South West Coast Path and the grand estate of Arlington Court.
Here is our selection of the very best holiday homes in and around the Bideford & Barnstaple area...
Williams Cottage, Buck's Mills is a charming two-bedroom clifftop retreat with spectacular Atlantic views, featuring a cosy wood burner, peaceful garden with barbecue, and direct access to the South West Coast Path and fascinating beaches below.
Experience dramatic clifftop living with Atlantic views and coastal path adventures
Nelson Lodge, Barnstaple is a beautifully presented single-storey retreat on peaceful outskirts, featuring wraparound decking with countryside views, contemporary Scandinavian-style interiors, and direct access to the legendary Tarka Trail.
Embrace peaceful countryside living with coastal adventures just moments away
Bailey Lodge, Barnstaple is a beautiful Scandinavian-style retreat in peaceful North Devon countryside, featuring exposed oak beams, a cosy wood burner, wraparound decked balcony, and easy access to stunning beaches and Exmoor National Park.
Experience Scandinavian style and North Devon countryside charm near golden beaches
Instow Cottage, Instow is an elegant four-bedroom house in the heart of this coastal village, featuring a top-floor lounge with stunning estuary views, secure garden with games room, and walking distance to Instow beach and excellent restaurants.
Savour estuary views and coastal village charm from an elegant Instow retreat
Oriel Cottage, Muddiford is a beautifully restored barn conversion in rolling North Devon countryside, featuring exposed stonework, a private hot tub beneath starlit Exmoor skies, and effortless access to dramatic coastal walks & moorland adventures.
Experience countryside tranquillity and coastal adventure from a characterful barn retreat
Driftwood Barton Close, Instow is a stunning four-bedroom contemporary house in an exclusive cul-de-sac, featuring a private hot tub with estuary views, purpose-built summer house, and spacious balcony just moments from Instow's golden beach.
Experience contemporary coastal luxury with estuary views in peaceful Instow village
Stargazey Barn, Buckland Brewer is a beautifully converted one-bedroom barn with a private hot tub, glowing fire pit, and dog-friendly paddock. It's an idyllic North Devon countryside retreat for couples seeking space, peace, and fresh country air.
A countryside barn retreat with hot tub, fire pit, and starlit Devon skies
Combes Barn, Greencliff Farm, Abbotsham is a delightful single-storey studio barn conversion with spectacular sea views, a cosy open-plan interior, a private enclosed garden, and direct access to North Devon's stunning coastal walks and beaches.
Enjoy coastal bliss in an eco-conscious barn conversion with breathtaking Atlantic views
Penhill Tack Room, Fremington is a stylish one-bedroom riverside retreat with a wood-fired hot tub, exposed beams, and sweeping River Taw views — a perfect base for exploring North Devon's beaches, villages, and family attractions.
Unwind in a riverside haven with a bubbling hot tub and North Devon on your doorstep
The Watchtower, Bickington is a charming grade II listed couples retreat perched high above the River Taw. Enjoy intimate open-plan interiors, sweeping valley views, and easy access to North Devon's glorious beaches and local attractions.
Perched above the River Taw, this romantic, listed hideaway offers stunning views
Little Merryfield, Guineaford is a romantic one-bedroom cottage with a wood-fired hot tub, enchanting stream garden, and fire-pit. Ideal for couples and small families, it's perfectly placed for North Devon's spectacular beaches and countryside.
Unwind in a romantic Devon hideaway with a hot tub & fire-pit, beside a bubbling stream
The Italian Stables, Woodtown is an enchanting barn conversion offering a stylish and intimate retreat for two, nestled amid the North Devon countryside. Enjoy a private walled garden, fire pit, and easy access to stunning beaches and attractions.
Discover Italian-inspired charm in the heart of the North Devon countryside
Swallows Nest, Ford is a beautifully renovated one-bedroom barn conversion in the North Devon countryside. With a wood-fired hot tub, stylish interiors, and easy access to golden beaches and pretty villages, it's the perfect rural retreat.
Unwind in a stylish barn retreat with a hot tub in the heart of North Devon
The Stone Barn at Hock Ridge Farm, Fairy Cross is a delightful one-bedroom barn conversion on a six-acre smallholding. Featuring a wood burner, enclosed courtyard, and glorious wildlife, it's a magical base for exploring the North Devon coast.
Wildlife, a wood fire, and wild Devon coastline await at this rural retreat
Salterns River, Weare Giffard is a stunning seven-bedroom riverside escape combining a traditional farmhouse and converted barn. Enjoy hot tub luxury, games barn fun, and easy access to North Devon's beautiful beaches and coastal attractions.
Riverside luxury meets countryside charm in this exceptional North Devon haven
The Cart Linhay, Landkey is a stylish two-bedroom barn conversion with stunning countryside views. Enjoy modern comforts, characterful original features, and easy access to Barnstaple, beaches, and North Devon's finest family attractions.
Experience rural Devon charm coupled with panoramic views in this stylish barn conversion
Dairy Cottage, Swimbridge is a charming two-bedroom stone retreat in the North Devon countryside. Enjoy a peaceful riverside garden, cosy beamed interiors, and easy access to Barnstaple, Exmoor National Park, and stunning coastal beaches.
Discover countryside charm beside a peaceful river in the heart of North Devon
The Granary, Muddiford is a characterful stone cottage with bubbling hot tub and walled garden. Enjoy two en-suite bedrooms, peaceful countryside tranquillity, and easy access to North Devon's stunning beaches. Perfect for relaxing escapes.
Countryside charm meets coastal adventure in this stone cottage with hot tub sanctuary
Granary Cottage, Swimbridge is a characterful 2-bedroom stone retreat featuring beamed ceilings, wooden floors, and a stream-side garden. Explore Exmoor's wild beauty, charming villages, and sandy beaches from this idyllic rural haven.
Embrace countryside charm in a beamed cottage retreat on Exmoor's tranquil edge
Kingsland Barn, Greencliff Farm, Abbotsham is a stunning three-bedroom coastal retreat with magnificent sea views and direct South West Coast Path access. Perfect for families seeking coastal adventures and countryside tranquillity in North Devon.
Enjoy coastal bliss, with sea views and countryside charm, in North Devon
Mystique Cottage, Bideford is a charming three-bedroom retreat with stunning river views, a private hot tub, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Perfectly positioned for exploring North Devon's coastal attractions, beaches, and countryside.
Riverside retreat with hot tub luxury and easy access to North Devon's wonders
Knaworthy, Frithelstock Stone is a wonderful ten-bedroom barn conversion in 130 acres of woodland. Perfect for family gatherings and friends' reunions, this rural retreat offers games rooms, tennis courts, and boundless outdoor adventures.
Discover woodland wonder and country charm in a spacious rural retreat
Netherdowns Shippon, Weare Giffard is a charming barn conversion nestled on a 200-acre farm with river views. Enjoy cosy comfort and easy access to North Devon's finest beaches and family attractions for unforgettable countryside breaks.
Escape to rural charm where the River Torridge whispers and countryside adventures await
The Pines, Eastleigh is a striking period property set across seven acres of glorious private grounds. Perfect for family gatherings, it boasts six bedrooms, games barn, and multiple entertaining spaces with countryside views and easy beach access.
Step into seven acres of countryside bliss and create timeless family memories