Entire home

Luxury Cottage with Sea View Clematis Cottage at Downe Cottages

Photo gallery for Luxury Cottage with Sea View Clematis Cottage at Downe Cottages

Downstairs in Clematis
The Bedroom in Clematis
Clematis Liviing Area
The Kitchen in Clematis
The Living Area in Clematis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 380 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Hartland, Devon
  • Hartland Quay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • North Devon Coast
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hartland Point
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Crib and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Luxury Cottage with Sea View Clematis Cottage at Downe Cottages

Clematis is a luxury one bedroom self catering holiday cottage.
It forms part of a two storey "L" shaped farm building built just after the Napoleonic Wars which we converted into four cottages. The conversion works were truly a labour of love and the cottages reflect that. The downstairs floor is a mixture of Chinese and African slates and provide a beautiful palette of browns and greys and reds. The pine stairs were made on site by local craftsman and include pine stair gates for young children. Clematis is spacious (80 sq. m.) and has a particularly lovely beamed bedroom with French windows looking out to Lundy Island.
Downstairs there is an open plan living, dining and kitchen area.
The kitchen is fully equipped (dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, integrated oven, ceramic hob, washer / dryer, crockery, cutlery, pans and glassware etc),
The dining area has a reclaimed pine dining table and chairs.
The lounge area has two two seater sofas, coffee table, two sideboards, a log burner, 32" digital television with DVD player and a log burner.
Upstairs there is a large beamed bedroom with a 5' double bed and an ensuite shower room. There is also a two seater sofa and coffee table looking out through french windows to Lundy Island.
Outside the is a seating area on Chinese and African slates with cast iron and wooden garden table and chairs.
The cottage is situated in seven acres of grounds and gardens and there is covered parking for all cars in an old farm building.
Visitors are able to use the Gym and Spa facilities located on site.
We have created the Cottages and have maintained them with a passion that has endured for more than twenty years.
The location is sensational: looking West over the Atlantic - next stop America - and North up to Lundy Island to the Welsh Coast beyond.
The Cottages, grouped around a large courtyard, reflect the men and women who created the original farm courtyard over the centuries.
Every cottage is a beautiful building and each has lovely features drawn from its history. During the conversion works we added to these features and know that some will be present in a hundred years time: the slate floors on the ground floor in every cottage, a mixture of Chinese and African slates, are fabulous; every staircase was built on site in pine by a craftsman working for us and are antiques of the future; many of the window cills are made of local slates and many have ancient oak lintels; the roofs of every cottage are reclaimed slate procured from reclamation yards around the county etc. etc.
Our objective is simple: we live at Downe and we wish every visitor to be delighted with their cottage.
We provide holiday accommodation that is:
Immaculately clean.
Warm whatever the weather.
Exceptionally spacious.
Well equipped so that each is truly " A Home from Home".
Beautiful to look at both internally and externally.
With well maintained, spacious grounds.
In addition there is a spacious and well equipped gym and spa of exceptional quality.
We welcome visitors and show them into their cottage; we show visitors around the Gym and Spa facilities; we are on hand to resolve any problem that might occur during the visit and we are there to say farewell at the end of the visit. We ensure that the cottage delivers everything that we promise.
You are treated as guests in our home.

Property manager

Host
Premier Host

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets
default

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is by the sea. Hartland Abbey and Fisherman's Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Shipwreck Museum and The Milky Way Adventure Park. Consider The Castle Bude for a night out or Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms if you're travelling with kids. Snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Map
Hartland, Devon

What's nearby

  • Hartland Abbey - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hartland Quay - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • North Devon Coast - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hartland Point - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Clovelly Harbour - 15 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Old Smithy Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cottage with Sea View Clematis Cottage at Downe Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cottage with Sea View Clematis Cottage at Downe Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cottage with Sea View Clematis Cottage at Downe Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cottage with Sea View Clematis Cottage at Downe Cottages located?

This family-friendly Bideford cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Downe Spa and Shipwreck Museum. Blackpool and Abbey River Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

Reviews

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Enjoyed the time away from it all, by walking lots in the extensive natural surroundings.

A good base with lots of opportunity to get out and about on interesting walking routes both coastal and inland. The week at Downe Cottages gave us the time to slow down from a busy work life and just appreciate the natural world for a while again. The cottage (Clematis) had everything we needed for a peaceful, self-catered break, away from the bustle of the beach based towns. However, they are reachable in the car for those non-yomping days.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roy

A restful holiday in beautiful surroundings in a fabulous cottage

Clematis cottage was well appointed with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Lynda & Jeremy gave us a warm welcome and took considerable time to explain and show the facilities available. Having the added bonus of reading room, gym and spa raised the standard to a very high level. The location of the cottages gave easy access to local walks along the cliff paths, local village and a fantastic restaurant all just minutes away. In summary, best holiday for quite some time!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Wonderful stay!

Very thoughtful hosts and a charming and well equipped cottage.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs

Lovely place to stay. Friendly and helpful owners

Downe cottages are located in a beautiful part of the country. After shielding for several months this was our first time away from our own home. We have previously stayed at the cottages and found them to be excellently managed by their owners, Jeremy and Lynda, so this made them our first choice of a place to stay. We were not disappointed. Our cottage was beautiful and well appointed.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Restful and rewarding

Perfect centre for walking the Coast Path. Comfortable, clean, peaceful with very helpful owners.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Delightful Cottage

Used as based for looking around Devon and meet up with friends

About the host

Hosted by Host

Host profile image
We brought Downe twenty-seven years ago. It has been our family home ever since.
The outbuildings were derelict and the main farmhouse, which had been in the ownership of the same family for three generations, required substantial updating. It took us three years to complete the renovation and open for business.
Jeremy ended his career in industry as Group Director of Quality for a Footsie 100 company. He brought to Downe a focus on quality and a belief in the skills and abilities of those who work for us. The best evidence of the merit of his approach is the quality of the conversion works, carried out by self employed craftsmen with minimal supervision some twenty seven years ago. The cottages are still n exceptional repair.
Lynda, a mathematician by discipline, had been a housewife for twenty years and brought to Downe her passion for architecture and delight in a well run home which has defined the way in which the cottages have been created and maintained.
Our Cottage Guide reflects our frequent enjoyment of restaurants, pubs and facilities across Devon and Cornwall. There is so much to see, do and enjoy.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests