3 Bedroom (Sleeps 6) Cottage in Weare Giffard, Bideford

Weare Cottage - Luxury, 3 bed, family friendly cottage. Coast and country, near Bideford, North Devon.

At a glance: Child Friendly, Wifi/Internet, Garden, Parking.
Reference: P217904 - Book via Simply Owners and pay no booking fees or extra charges

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Owner/Property Manager: Wendy Bardner
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Overview

Property Type: Cottage
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 2
Minimum nights stay: 3
Low season price per week: £825
High season price per week: £1950
Please contact the owner directly to confirm the price and availability

Description

The Area:
Tucked away in a tranquil riverside village, this beautifully presented private cottage offers the perfect escape, just a short drive from North Devon’s breathtaking sandy beaches and dramatic coastline. Ideally situated for outdoor enthusiasts, you can enjoy surfing, swimming, paddleboarding, crabbing, and rock pooling—or simply unwind with scenic walks along the South West Coast Path. With both Dartmoor and Exmoor within easy reach, it’s an ideal base for exploring the very best of North Devon and North Cornwall.

The cottage itself is set on a quiet lane, just a two-minute stroll from the friendly village pub, which also serves food, and five minutes from a lovely park featuring a well-equipped playground that’s perfect for children of all ages. There’s also direct access from the village to the traffic-free Tarka Trail—a dedicated cycling and walking route stretching across North Devon—making it easy to head out into nature and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

For shopping and entertainment, the charming town of Great Torrington is just a five-minute drive away. Here, you’ll find a mix of convenience and character, with supermarkets like M&S Simply Food, Co-op, and Lidl alongside independent shops and a small local market. The town also boasts a vibrant arts centre, cinema, theatre, and a swimming pool for rainy-day fun or relaxing afternoons.

Just ten minutes away, the historic port town of Bideford offers even more variety, with larger supermarkets, an array of shops, cosy cafés, and great restaurants. It’s also home to the lively Burton Art Gallery and its delightful French café, as well as a large riverside park featuring an excellent playground and a spacious outdoor paddling pool—ideal for hot summer days.

Families will also find plenty to explore nearby, with a host of attractions including The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks, Exmoor Zoo, the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, North Devon Wake and Aqua Park, Dartington Crystal, and the stunning RHS Rosemoor Gardens—all just a short drive away.

The Cottage

Thoughtfully designed with comfort and style in mind, this spacious, family-friendly holiday home is spotlessly clean and perfectly set up for modern living. Whether you're a multi-generational family, a group of friends, or a couple looking for more space than a typical holiday cottage, you'll find everything here for a relaxing, stress-free stay.

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hallway – Welcoming and practical, with plenty of space to store coats, boots, beach gear, and toys.
Kitchen/Diner – Fully equipped with everything you need: a full-height integrated fridge-freezer, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, wine cooler, filter coffee machine, kettle, toaster, and all the necessary utensils. A farmhouse-style dining table seats six comfortably, with a high chair available.
Family Room – A cosy and relaxed space with a sofa and armchair, Smart TV, DVD player, books, games, and puzzles. Large double doors open directly onto the terrace—perfect for keeping an eye on little ones while cooking or enjoying a glass of wine.
Sitting Room – Light and spacious, with two comfortable sofas, an armchair, a large Smart TV, DVD player, and a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings in the cooler months.
Garden Room – A bright, south-facing room with a comfy sofa and armchair—ideal for a morning coffee, quiet read, or afternoon snooze.
Study – A generous workspace with a large desk and chair, perfect for remote working. High-speed WiFi is available throughout the cottage.
Cloakroom/WC – Includes a built-in washing machine and tumble dryer for added convenience.

First Floor:

Super King Bedroom – Features a zip-and-link bed that can be arranged as two full-size singles on request (please let us know when booking), with drawers, a wardrobe, and a hairdryer.
King Bedroom – A tranquil space with a large wardrobe and drawers, plus an en-suite shower room with sink, WC, heated towel rail, and hairdryer.
Twin Bedroom – Ideal for children or friends, with two full-size single beds, wardrobe, and drawers.
Family Bathroom – A spacious bathroom with a deep bath and shower over, large sink, WC, and heated towel rail.

For Little Travellers:

We’ve thought of everything to make your stay easy with young children. Available on request: travel cot, baby bath, changing mat, step stools, stair gate, high chair, toddler bed guard, child’s dining chair, children’s tableware and cutlery, plug-in night lights, plus a lovely selection of toys and books. Just let us know what you need when booking.

Included Amenities:

We provide high-quality cotton bed linen, bath towels (please bring your own for the beach), tea towels, 2 toilet rolls per WC, hand soap, washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, a small amount of laundry detergent and fabric conditioner, and basic cleaning supplies. A starter basket of logs is provided for the wood burner (October to April).

Outside

Enjoy the sunshine on the large, private, south-facing decked terrace, complete with outdoor chairs, sun loungers, a parasol, and comfortable dining furniture. There’s also a gas BBQ—perfect for al fresco meals after a day of adventure. The fully enclosed garden features a lawn and flower beds, with ample space for safely storing bikes, surfboards, and other outdoor gear.

Parking

The private driveway accommodates up to three cars.
Please note: EV charging is not available on site, but facilities are located nearby.

Key Collection:

Keys can be collected in person or from a secure key safe. We live locally and are always happy to provide recommendations or assistance during your stay.

Pet Policy:

We’re sorry, but we do not accept pets.

Booking Information:

During peak season, our standard changeover day is Friday. However, we’re happy to be flexible where possible—so do get in touch if you’re looking for alternative dates.

From October to Easter (excluding peak holiday periods), we often offer shorter stays, including 3-night weekends, 4-night midweek breaks, and occasionally 2-night weekend stays. Just drop us a message, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your plans.

Thank you for considering Weare Cottage for your holiday. We’d love for you to read through our guest reviews to get a real sense of what we offer.

If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’re always happy to chat and confident you’ll feel right at home here.

Thanks,
Wendy & Duncan

52 Reviews

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Feel 'at home'

By MH on 10-Mar-2025

We were a three generation family down for a get together with other family members. The house suited our needs perfectly and Wendy went the extra mile to make sure our young grandchildren could feel as ‘at home’ as possible which made us all feel very welcome.

Fantastic stay!

By MC on 02-Mar-2025

We had a fantastic stay at Wendy’s, it exceeded all of our expectations. Every room was even better than the photos, it was tidy and modern but still felt like home. We really appreciated all the small touches that make the big differences. Wendy had given us so many extra’s and gone above and beyond so much more than other hosts that we have stayed with.. Wendy checked in and made sure we were ok as well as being available if we needed anything at all. She also provided early check in and a late check out to help make our stay even better, she’s been the most supportive host we’ve had yet.

Beautiful cottage!

By SA on 23-Feb-2025

We had a lovely stay here! Wendy and her family were very helpful and friendly. The cottage is beautiful, would love to visit again!

Well equipped

By JE on 05-Jan-2025

Such a wonderful place to stay. Thanks to Wendy for being an incredible host. Lovely warm and cosy home. So well equipped and lots of extras to make it super comfortable with our three young kids. Thanks for being such a friendly attentive host!

Wonderful home, wonderful location!

By MD on 02-Jan-2025

Wonderful home, wonderful location, wonderful host. Wendy has thought of everything when it comes to families which made travelling down with a newborn and 3 year old so much easier as we didn’t have to bring hundreds of things!! Would highly recommend, local pub is great and location is close to so many great places! We will be back!

Perfect House

By AC on 27-Dec-2024

Thank you for making our family Christmas so special. The house is perfect, nothing hadn’t been thought of. Great recommendation for the local pub, we had great fun. We definitely want to come back!

Prices

24/2 - 4/4 early spring week, 4, 3 nights 875, 600, 495
4/4 - 18/4 Easter hols week 1095
18/4 - 25/4 Easter week, 4, 3 nights 1195, 720, 585
25/4 - 2/5 mid spring week, 4, 3 nights 995, 650, 555
2/5 - 23/5 week, 4 night, 3 night 1195, 720, 585
23/5 - 30/5 Whitsun 1/2 term week 1495
30/5 - 27/6 week, 4 night, 3 night 1225, 815, 675
27/6 - 11/7 summer week 1475
11/7 - 18/7 summer week 1595
18/7 - 25/7 summer week 1795
25/7 - 29/8 summer holidays 1950
29/8 - 19/9 late summer week, 4 , 3 nights 1390, 800, 660
19/9 - 26/9 early autumn week 1125
26/9 - 24/10 mid autumn week 975
24/10 - 31/10 October 1/2 term 1250
31/10 - 19/12 winter weeks 825
20/12 - 3/01/26 Christmas/New Year week/pn 1495, 275 pn

Safety

Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Fire extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Smoke Alarm

Suitability

Child Friendly
No Pets
Pet Free

Kitchen

Oven
Dishwasher
Microwave
Cooker Hob
Gas
Pantry Items
Tea
Coffee
Coffee Maker
Filter Coffee Maker
Cafetière
Toaster
Fridge
Freezer
Kettle
Wine Fridge

Property Features

Wifi/Internet
Bed Linen Included
Parking
Free Parking On Premises
Fire
Wood Burner
Heating
Washing Machine
Included With Your Stay
Private
Tumble Dryer
Included With Your Stay
Private
Hairdryer
Ironing Board
Towels Included
Iron
Bath
Shower
Dedicated Workspace
Non-Smoking

Entertainment

Television
Satellite
DVD Library
Other Streaming
Books
Games Room
Games

Outdoor

Garden
Enclosed
Fully Fenced/Secure
Private
BBQ
Gas
Sun Loungers
Outdoor Dining Area
Outdoor Furniture

Themes

Away From It All
Family
Adventure
Romantic
Sports & Activities
Beach

Child Friendly

Ages
Baby
Toddler
Young Child
Child
Teen
Baby Bath
Available On Request
Children’s Books And Toys
0–2 Years Old
2–5 Years Old
5–10 Years Old
Children’s Tableware
Travel Cot
Always Available
High Chair
Always Available
Baby Safety Gates
Available On Request

Location