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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...
Copperfield, Bideford is an impressive Victorian merchant's house overlooking the River Torridge, featuring a private heated pool, hot tub, and cinema room, plus stunning riverside views and easy access to the Tarka Trail and North Devon's beaches.
Experience Victorian grandeur with modern luxury overlooking the River Torridge
Riverside Mews, Bideford is a charming cottage right beside the South West Coast Path, boasting stunning River Torridge views from an enclosed garden, contemporary interiors, and direct access to coastal walks and the Tarka Trail.
Experience riverside tranquillity and coastal adventure on North Devon's doorstep
Cleveland Villa, Instow is a spacious five-bedroom retreat just steps from the sandy beach where rivers meet sea, featuring balconies with estuary views, contemporary coastal interiors, and the renowned Tarka Trail winding past your door.
Experience beachfront living where rivers meet sea in charming Instow
Rivers Meet, Instow is a stunning Victorian property sleeping eight in the heart of this charming coastal village, featuring original period details, dual lounges with wood burner, and spectacular estuary views, moments from golden sandy beaches.
Experience Victorian elegance and estuary views in charming coastal Instow
Loventor Cottage, Instow is a charming two-bedroom retreat in the heart of this traditional coastal village, just 200 metres from golden sandy beaches, with a sunny patio, estuary views from the deck, and Instow's shops and pubs on your doorstep.
Experience traditional seaside charm steps from Instow's golden beach and estuary views
Maple Barn, Torrington is a delightful detached conversion set within five peaceful acres near Great Torrington, featuring a private six-seater hot tub, wood burner, and wildlife lake, with North Devon's stunning coast and Tarka Trail close by.
Unwind in countryside peace with hot tub luxury and North Devon beaches close by
The Holt at Pillmouth Farm, Landcross is a beautifully renovated barn set in peaceful riverside grounds with direct river access, featuring a spacious balcony with Torridge views, characterful beamed interiors, and the Tarka Trail on your doorstep.
Experience riverside tranquillity with direct water access and Tarka Trail adventures
The Owl Barn at Lower Langaton Farm, Chittlehampton is a beautiful barn conversion on a working farm, featuring a private hot tub with Exmoor views, possible barn owl sightings via nest camera, and a dedicated dog exercise field nearby.
Experience countryside tranquillity with hot tub luxury and barn owls overhead
The Old Stables at Stafford Barton, Dolton is a beautifully presented one-bedroom cottage within a historic manor's 750-acre estate, featuring hand-crafted oak interiors, peaceful moorland walks with Exmoor ponies, and easy access to both coasts.
Experience historic manor living with moorland ponies and 750 acres to explore
Swallows Cottage, Alwington is a characterful converted stone barn set in peaceful North Devon countryside, featuring three en-suite bedrooms, beamed living spaces with a woodburner, enclosed gardens with play area, and easy access to coastal paths.
Experience rural charm and family comfort in this beautiful converted Devon barn
Austen Cottage, Swanmoor Grange, Harracott is a beautifully converted barn on a 50-acre working farm estate, offering a private hot tub, enclosed courtyard gardens, and access to wildflower meadows and woodland walks in peaceful North Devon.
Experience peaceful countryside living with hot tub luxury on a Devon farm estate
Honeysuckle Cottage, Weare Giffard is a beautiful Grade II-listed thatched retreat overlooking the River Torridge, featuring peaceful front patio, extensive hillside gardens with valley views, and the Tarka Trail accessible from the village.
Experience riverside tranquillity in a thatched cottage with sweeping valley views
Barley Mow Cottage, North Nethercleave Farm, Umberleigh is a cosy two-bedroom retreat set in peaceful farmland, featuring a wood burner, private patio, games area, and easy access to Exmoor National Park and North Devon's celebrated beaches.
Discover Devon's countryside charm with coastal adventures from your farmland retreat
Three Corners Barn, Abbotsham is a stylish semi-detached conversion set within peaceful coastal farmland near Westward Ho!, featuring panoramic sea views from an enclosed garden, contemporary interiors, and direct access to the South West Coast Path.
Discover coastal tranquillity with sea views and clifftop walks from your barn door
Boatlake Barn, Greencliff Farm, Abbotsham is a stylish single-storey barn conversion on a working farm near Westward Ho!, featuring two en-suite bedrooms, an enclosed garden with barbecue, and easy access to golden beaches and coastal walks.
Experience rural tranquillity and coastal adventures from a stylish Devon barn retreat
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