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Dog friendly cottage with short drive to beach

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Woolacombe, Devon
  • Woolacombe Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Barricane Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Croyde Bay Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Swansea (SWS)
    ‪235 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Dog friendly cottage with short drive to beach

Just a little drive from Woolacombe is the enchanting Ivycott sitting in its own grounds of approximately 2 acres. Raised up from the roadside, it enjoys far reaching views over farmland and neighbouring properties in the small hamlet.

The huge driveway can accommodate parking for plenty of cars and once inside this 3 bedroom house there are several rooms for extended families to spread out. There are two entrance gates making the gardens and grounds more dog secure. On entering through the front door, on the left is the neat, compact sitting room with ample sofas to seat 6 people and TV (not a Smart TV), books and games are available. The wood burner makes this room a snug place to spend evenings with the family.

There is a dining room with table to seat at least 6-8 and off it is a cute ‘'snug'' currently set up as a chill out room or playroom with a downstairs cloakroom with washing machine & tumble dryer. Next to the dining room is a bright kitchen with modern off white units, full size dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave and food storage. It is fully equipped to cater for 6 people.
A lovely picture window looks out over the tiered garden and there is a useful porch at the back door for boots/shoes. There is a kitchen table and a utility area housing the boiler and American style fridge freezer. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer as mentioned before housed in the cloakroom.

Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, master with super-king bed, wardrobes, bedside cupboard, chest of drawers and mirror. There is a lovely en-suite with shower, sink and WC. Next is a king-size room and then a twin room with zip n link beds (please indicate your preference to super-king or 2 x singles on the booking form) with sink. There is a very sunny pleasant family bathroom with a separate shower.

Outside is the amazing garden on 3 sides, tiered lawns, beds, raised deck, barbecue patio & BBQ and views over farmland. The owners have installed two new gates on the driveway and more fencing to make this large garden very dog secure (nothing is ever 100% so if you have an escapee dog then please be aware). The beautiful new summerhouse commands lovely views from inside or on the terrace at the front, great for sundowners after a day exploring the area or on the beach.

Another great feature of this property is the games room in the garage. There is a darts board, table tennis, football table and outside a basketball hoop above the garage door.

Ivycott represents a wonderful family friendly holiday home within a short drive from the beaches of Woolacombe or Ilfracombe, Croyde and surrounds. It is positioned perfectly away from the madding crowds yet within easy access of the best of North Devon.

A £20 per dog fee is payable at balance stage. Saturday changeover.

Property manager

Holiday Home Hunter
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Woolacombe

Woolacombe is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach. Marwood Hill Gardens and Watermouth Castle are also worth visiting.
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Woolacombe, Devon

What's nearby

  • Woolacombe Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Barricane Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Putsborough Sands - 21 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The fortescue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog friendly cottage with short drive to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog friendly cottage with short drive to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly cottage with short drive to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog friendly cottage with short drive to beach located?

Situated in Woolacombe, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from North Devon Coast and within 3 miles (5 km) of Woolacombe Beach and Barricane Beach. Combesgate Beach and Grunta Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Brilliant location. Did the walk to the beach which was beautiful around 30 mins to get there. Pubs in Georgeham excellent went to the Kings Arms for sunday roast lovely food and very accommodating. Ivycott was well equipped, beds very comfortable. Grounds great had some nice moments of just sitting in the sun
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Another lovely stay

This is our third stay at Ivycott and it was so good to return - we felt at home the minute we unlocked the front door. It is a lovely spacious property with comfortable bedrooms and great facilities- everything one needs for a relaxing break. Location is perfect. We can't wait to stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Kaye T.

A lovely house in a lovely location

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at IVYCOTT ,with family It is a very spacious ,clean and well equipped house .it's Location is rural but there is a public pathway next door to the property which leads into woolacombe but not ideal for prams .We thought it was good value for the money and we enjoyed our stay
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10/10 Excellent

Another great stay

So good to return to this delightful property with its beautiful garden. A real home from home. Would highly recommend and i will definitely be returning again.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay

Really enjoyed our stay. House was lovely and had everything you need. In an ideal location for exploring the area. Is in a beautiful location. Don't let the farm nearby put you off as we didn't hear a thing, not sure if it's still used. Plenty of spaces to sit in the garden. Would happily stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and gardens

Great sized property for a family of 4 plus large dog. Gardens were beautiful and location a short drive from Woolacombe. The house catered for all our needs and plenty of room to spread out and chill after exploring the north Devon towns and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ken l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

accommadation

first class holiday home. everything there to have a excellent stay. could live there for ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in excellent location

The property looked good on the web site and did not disappoint. It is a spacious, comfortable house (especially the beds) with everything you need for a great holiday. The house location is also excellent being able to get to several lovely beaches and coastal walks without being stuck in traffic in a honeypot location it's self. We enjoyed the 'extras' table tennis and darts in the garage and the outdoor furniture (although not used too much due to the weather). Certainly hope to return at some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A really lovely stay

Our stay at Ivycott was, quite simply, amazing. A really lovely spacious house with bags of character & a wonderfully relaxed, homely feel. Extremely well equipped kitchen, cosy living areas, comfy spacious bedrooms - all spotlessly clean and well laid out. It was fun having the games room and having the garage to.dry surf equipment was very useful. The garden is beautiful. We didn't want to leave! Would we go back? Without a doubt.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

A lovely homely property in a beautiful area. Felt very at home. Will come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ivycott. Especially the Games room and Summer House. It was large enough for everyone to do their own thing or sit comfortably round the table and, most importantly, several dog friendly beaches nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a beautiful location

The property was very spacious and equipped with everything you could need. We really enjoyed the outside space and summer house.. and the bonus was it’s walkable to the dog friendly beach at Woolacombe.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Ivycott holiday home

I found the property to be spacious and very clean.Ample parking for six or more cars,the garden and outside spaces ideal,internally all the rooms were very well presented.Definitely go back
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8/10 Good

Anne T.

Great location and very comfortable

We stayed at Ivycott last year and enjoyed it just as much this year! Great location, comfortable and cosy. Missed some cushions in the lounge, downstairs toilet seat needed sorting and we had to clean windows to see the lovely views but these are small things in what is a fabulous house and lovely gardens. We'll be back hopefully again!
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne H.

Family Break in Devon

Great family property with everything needed for a nice family holiday. Good facilities and garage turned into a good games room for table tennis etc. Some of the property maybe a little tired with the garden house certainly not in any kind of condition to use. Clean and spacious with lots of parking and in a good location for walking to Woolacombe over the fields off the roads. Certainly recommend the property to others.

6/10 Okay

Heather G.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Comfortable Accommodation

Excellent sleeping layout for family of six, location and garden great for the fit and adventurous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Rose McGrath

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Spacious home a short drive from Woolacombe beach

Ivycott was a spacious family home in a rural area with a short drive to the beach. The kitchen was well appointed and a highchair and travel cot was provided, which was helpful. Some of the house was a bit dated and well-used for example the lounge sofa. The house is dog friendly and could benefit from a thorough deep clean to remove any unwanted smells, the twin bedroom in particular could benefit from this and seemed a little damp. The toilet and bathroom doors could benefit from locks. It would have been nice to receive a small welcome package on arrival, including bread and milk etc. We enjoyed the games room in the garage. The garden was nice but was generally not child friendly, we were aware of this before we arrived. Overall we enjoyed our time at Ivycott.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great break

This cottage has to be the most equipped cottage I have stayed in and would give it 5 🌟
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ivycott cottage

This property was ideal for our family with 3 proper double bedrooms, plenty of space on the ground floor and a nice enclosed garden for the dog, although it was on a bit of a slope. I would definitely book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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4/10 Poor

Douglas F.

Poor standards , faults in all 3 toilets, smelly and dirty, garden unkempt

On complaining to HHH ,they passed the buck to owners who set out to attack, rather than sympathise and correct. They live abroad and don’t see the property themselves
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

A lovely property!

We enjoyed our stay at Ivycott. It was clean and had very comfortable beds. We liked the spacious kitchen which had everything you could think of in it! The facilities were very good and we made full use of the games room and basket ball hoop! The large parkjng area was very welcome. Shame the garden wasn't totally enclosed for dogs but we enjoyed the winding paths and very well stocked garden. Would love to stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Five star accommodation and excellent service from Holiday Home Hunter

We had a really enjoyable holiday at Ivycott. A very spacious cottage, large double bedrooms with an ideal layout for a family and plenty of room for everyone. A short drive into Woolacombe or a 30 minute walk down the adjoining footpath if you feel like a bit of exercise. Excellent facilities and plenty of games in the garage/ gamesroom. Lovely garden and plenty of parking. Highly recommended.
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8/10 Good

Garry B.

Great for a family holiday

Ivycott is a lovely house with plenty of room for family or friends to utilise. All rooms are spacious and well furnished. The kitchen is well stocked with every utensil you may need. The garden is extensive and well stocked with shrubs and bushes, making it ideal for relaxing or playing hide and seek in. Garden furniture and BBQ are all provided. We will definitely return and stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Excellent base for Woolacombe

Excellent property with a lovely walk through the fields to Woolacombe. Really enjoyed our stay. Only downfall was it stated secure gardens for dogs but we didn't think it was as there were openings where the dogs could of got out. Even so we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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