A warm welcome awaits you from the minute you arrive at Poachers Cottage.
The gorgeous living-room.
The slate floor of the kitchen/dining-room adds to the traditional feel but is also great for dogs after a walk along the beach.
The dreamy twin bedroom is the first bedroom at the top of the stairs.
The gorgeous living-room has a wood-burner effect electric stove making this the perfect holiday cottage throughout the seasons.
This delightful cottage is warm and welcoming
Kick back and relax on holiday.
For the musicians in the group.
You'll find everything you need to whip up a holiday feast in the kitchen. Please note that the stairs are steep at Poachers Cottage.
Come together at the dining table and plan the day ahead or enjoy a cosy dinner.
Gorgeous artwork to inspire your holiday adventures.
Beautiful touches throughout
The comfy beds have luxury linens for a great night's sleep.
The family bathroom on the first floor has a large shower, perfect after a day on the beach.
The gorgeous main bedroom.
Breakfast in bed? well you are on holiday!
Sweet dreams.
The super en suite bathroom.
Perfect for a long soak after a day on the beach.
Set in a pretty cobbled courtyard, Poachers Cottage is a delight.
John's Deli has shops and cafes in both Appledore and Instow. There are also some excellent pubs and little galleries to browse in.
The local pub is just down the road.
Across the estuary, reached by a lovely seasonal passenger ferry, is Instow, where there are wide sandy beaches at low and high tide.
A few hundred yards away you can stroll down the slipway at low tide for a sandy stretch of beach for your four-legged friend and children to enjoy.
Appledore is a traditional old fishing village with a wonderful network of little lanes and passageways to explore.
Catch the ferry from Bideford quay for a day out to Lundy Island.
North Devon's beaches are as good as any in Cornwall for surfing! Endless stretches of golden sand and rolling waves. This is Saunton Sands.
Charming Clovelly is a short car journey away.
Clovelly is a photographer's dream.
Have a day of adventure at North Devon Wake Park where you can wakeboard, paddle board or enjoy the giant aquapark!
Poachers Cottage
2828Appledore | Sleeps 4 + cot*
10% off for parties of 2 + cot or less at certain times of the year, view offer...
7 Nights from £482
Mr Kimber April 2024
Appledore is a delightful small town on the Torridge estuary with some terrific independent shops, pubs and restaurants. It is an excellent centre for exploring the North Devon coast and Poacher's Cottage is the perfect place to stay. It's a cosy and comfortable character cottage in the most attractive part of town. It's just yards from the sea, but quiet and secluded. I recommend it without hesitation....
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Mrs Puffitt March 2024
Amazing location literally a stone’s throw from the sea and 2 pubs with great food and views of the coast and beautiful scenery. The cottage is extremely peaceful and we all slept really well in the comfortable beds. Very central to places like Clovelly, Saunford Sands, Westwood Ho and Heartland. ...
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Mr Adriano August 2024
Great location for the amenities in Appledore, particularly The Royal George, which is a dozen steps from the front door. It has excellent food, service and views. Wonderful location for access to the surrounding area. Best food and beverage discoveries Hockings Ice Cream and Sandford Orchards Devon Red Cider. Lovely seafood dinner at The Boathouse, Instow. Our last meal of the holiday at the Beaver Inn Appledore, two minutes from the cottage, was extremely disappointing. We loved the quirkiness of the cottage, particularly the stairs and its location in a courtyard. Definitely a bonus that the front door didn't open out into the road, though the road is extremely quiet unless the great Mini parade is back in town. The cottage is well decorated with all amenities working 100%. The bed were very comfortable especially the pillows, which my 20-year-old son loved. Highly recommend the Poachers' Cottage....
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Mrs Jones July 2024
Beautiful cottage tastefully and lovingly decorated beautiful furnishings a real home from home nothing at all was missing . Situated in a great position close to the shops pubs and restaurants . The area was quiet and the beds very comfortable all slept so well. Would definitely return loved it thank you ...
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Mrs Townsend October 2024
Great apart from contact and watertemperature
Reply from Classic Cottages
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Poachers despite having to go down the road for phone signal. We were sorry their was some difficulty with the hot water and hope you are happy with our mutually agreeable resolution. We would love to welcome you back. Sarah, Customer Support...
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