# Watermouth Cove Cottages, Ilfracombe, Devon

Seaside holiday cottages at Watermouth Cove sleeping up to 32 for family beach holidays, with dogs welcome

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 4 - 32
- 16 bedrooms
- Dining for 6

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## Floor Plans

- No floor plans are available for this property.

## About The Property

Seaside holiday cottages for up to 32 guests:

Sandpiper and Seaspray each sleep 6

5 cottages each sleep 4

Tidesreach and Beachcomber are situated next to each other and may be conveniently used together by larger families to sleep up to 8.

Watermouth Cove Cottages sit just 200 yards from the beach, making this a very special setting for these lovely family friendly cottages. Ideal for an extended family celebration or reunion with old friends, separate cottage ensure privacy for young families or grandparents needing their own space.

While there is no pool on site at Watermouth Cove Cottages, next door Watermouth Lodges has a pool which is open to non-residents. And Watermouth has a range of pubs and restaurants within walking distance.

These traditional farm buildings have been transformed to create cosy holiday accommodation featuring ceiling beams and pretty features, with French doors leading to courtyard patios. All 7 cottages and apartments have well equipped kitchens including a dishwasher (except Tidesreach) and there is an on-site laundry too. Inside there is space for a group of 6 to eat together, and outdoors there are lots of picnic benches perfect for group barbecues and al fresco meals. Lounges are comfortable with plenty of sofa seating and a TV.

 Bedrooms are a handy mix of doubles, twins, bunks and singles, perfect for all kinds of mixed groups including single sex gatherings such as stags and hens. Bathrooms are plentiful.

Head for Watermouth Cove, a stunning swimming beach which is one of Exmoor's best kept secrets. There are 200 steps down to the beach, but it's worth the effort for the wonderful waters tucked away beneath stunning woodland cliffs. Watermouth Theme Park and Castle is adjacent, with amazing family attractions including the Big River Ride and the Toboggan Run. The small seaside resort of Combe Martin is lovely for a day out, with sandy beaches just along the coast, and Exmoor National Park on the doorstep for walking and cycling. Ilfracombe is a gem of a seaside town for tunnel beaches, great cafes and seafood restaurants.

## Facilities

- **WiFi:** WiFi available throughout.
- **Dog Friendly:** Cottages are dog friendly.
- **Swimming Pool:** None on site. Watermouth Lodges nearby has an outdoor pool in the castle grounds and allows non residents.
- **Dining Room:** Sandpiper and Seaspray can seat 6 each for dining. Outside has lots of space and benches for barbecues.
- **Kitchen:** All cottages have well equipped kitchens, including fridges and dishwashers. There is an on-site laundry with washing machines and a dryer.
- **Sitting Room:** Comfortable lounge areas with sofas and a TV.
- **Bedrooms:** Cottages and apartments have a combination of doubles, twins, bunks and singles.
- **Bathrooms:** Bathrooms either have a shower or a bath with shower over.
- **Outdoor:** In the garden are barbecue areas for Tidesreach, Beachcomber and Sandpiper. Picnic tables for every cottage.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** TV in lounges.
- **Children's Facilities:** Cots and high chairs are available.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Centrally heated.
- **Linen:** Bed linen is provided but please bring own bathroom and beach towels.
- **Parking:** On-site parking plus extra if required.
- **Smoking:** No smoking please.

## Rental Rates

### Headline rates

- From **£500** per week

### Additional rates

| Period | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beachcomber sleeps 4 low season | £500 | - | - | - |
| Beachcomber sleeps 4 mid season | £900 | - | - | - |
| Beachcomber sleeps 4 high season | £950 | - | - | - |
| Seadrift sleeps 3 low season | £549 | - | - | - |
| Seadrift sleeps 3 mid season | £999 | - | - | - |
| Seadrift sleeps 3 high season | £1049 | - | - | - |
| Sandpiper sleeps 5 low season | £949 | - | - | - |
| Sandpiper sleeps 5 mid season | £1250 | - | - | - |
| Sandpiper sleeps 5 high season | £1300 | - | - | - |
| Seaspray sleeps 6 low season | £949 | - | - | - |
| Seaspray sleeps 6 mid season | £1250 | - | - | - |
| Seaspray sleeps 6 high season | £1300 | - | - | - |

Prices shown in GBP.

## Booking Information

- Bookings are from Friday to Friday although shorter breaks are available out of season.
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- A deposit is required to secure a booking and the balance due 6 weeks before arrival.
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- Check in from 4pm, check out by 10am.
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- A refundable security deposit of £75 for each property is asked for.
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- Contract workers welcome.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/watermouth-cove-cottages-ilfracombe-devon#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon , EX34 9SJ, GB

Latitude: 51.212682966069

Longitude: -4.0711979042603

### About The Area

Ilfracombe, which is only 2 miles east of Watermouth Cove, enjoys one of the highest average year round temperatures in the United Kingdom.

Watermouth Cove Cottages are situated next to the castle grounds, just 200 yards from the cove, harbour and South West Coastal Path between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe. Within Exmoor National Park.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** In the north Devon coast near Combe Martin and Ilfracombe.
- **Shop:** Spar in Combe Martin, Tesco in Ilfracombe.
- **Food and Drink:** Less than 1 mile away is a range of pubs in Watermouth.
- **Airport:** 60 miles, Exeter.
- **Train:** 10 miles, Barnstaple.
- **Bus:** 200 metres.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Clare Mountain
- Phone: +44 (0)1271 865 055
- Email: watermouthcove@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.watermouth-cove-cottages.co.uk
