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Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger

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Private indoor heated swimming pool
16th century thatched devon long house
Front garden of the cottage
Front of the cottage
inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to North Devon Coast
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bideford, Devon, ENG
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hartland Abbey
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hartland Quay
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger

This beautiful cottage sleeps 10 guests, with two double rooms (one on ground floor), one twin room, one family room (double and a single) and one single room. One bathroom with bath, two bathrooms with showers plus further separate toilet.
Fantastic large private heated indoor swimming pool plus games room with pool table, table football, table tennis and air hockey.
The swimming pool is exclusively for the use of guests in the property and is heated all year round.
There’s a wood burning stove in the lounge for those cosy family nights in. Plus a further snug lounge for a bit of peace and quiet.
Set in the idyllic hamlet of Stoke this cottage has it all. It’s incredibly peaceful and quiet but only a short distance to local amenities.
There's a beach, pub and church within 1 mile and Hartland village for shops, pubs, potteries, cafe just 2 miles away. Beautiful countryside views, plenty of peace and quiet. A great venue for a family getaway.
We are very lucky to have a friend who is an amazing chef and will come to the cottage and cook for you. Please follow this link to his website -
https://www.bjornmoenchef.co.uk/

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very child friendly property
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
May incur an increased damages deposit
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Dogs are welcome £30 per dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
If you would be kind enough to bag all used linen and towels in the bags provided, we would be very grateful. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No dogs in bedroooms. Dogs not to be left unattended for more than one hour at a time in the cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8117767
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: May incur an increased damages deposit
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Shipwreck Museum and The Castle Bude are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Milky Way Adventure Park and Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms. Travelling with kids? Consider The Big Sheep, or check out an event or a game at Red Elk Archery. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Bideford, Devon, ENG

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hartland Abbey - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hartland Quay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 9 Trailhead - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Childspit Beach - 10 min drive - 2.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The West Country Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Smithy Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wrecker's Retreat - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger located?

This family-friendly Bideford cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hartland Abbey, Warren Beach and Childspit Beach. South West Coast Path Section 9 Trailhead and Hartland Quay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen had everything you could want and the house was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second visit and again, thoroughly enjoyable. Great place to stay, plenty of room for all 10 of us, (aged 10-70’s), and equipped with all we needed. Lovely hosts, with very easy communication. Pool table was well used as was the wonderful swimming pool. Surrounding area is beautiful with plenty of interesting and varied walks, right from the cottage.We will return! Thank you Jill and Chris
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication throughout, including whilst at the property. Accommodation was lovely, we had everything we needed and the welcome pack was thoughtful.Swimming pool was a well used, even in January! The pool room itself was toasty warm, wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gill & Chris were great communicators and have a gorgeous thatched home. The pool was surprisingly large and at a perfect heated temperature. With a real wood fire, plenty of games to play, and brilliant location for coastal walks, it was the most fantastic setting for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Lovely stay

Really enjoyed our stay. Spent most of the week in the swimming pool and games room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham G.

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

Great Place to Relax

The property was ideal for what we were looking for, we had a great time in the pool and enjoyed visiting the local villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain F.

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

Family holiday

Great long weekend, house full of all things we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claire r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodation for our family of 9.Lovely peaceful location. Great walks across the fields and cliff tops without having to use the car.Hartland Quay Hotel ,excellent for food and scenery which takes about 30 mins walk from the cottage.Swimming pool was perfect. Best family holiday getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica A.

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

Fab house

Wonderful home from home for large families with a great pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Family break

Lovely property in a great location. Lot's of space for all the family. Swimming pool and the games room excellent. Comfortable beds in spacious rooms and everything you need in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

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

Orchard Cottage Stoke Hartland

Excellent facilities great location owners very helpful. Will reccomend this to our friends. Definitely stay again hopefully in the near future
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Orchard Cottage Family Holiday

The property was very well equipped. Had lots of games to play should the weather not be great. The pool was lovely and clean and warm.Very good location, easy access toPubs and restaurants. A short walk to beautiful costal walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Fabulous cottage - it is bigger than it looks in the photos. 9 adults stayed for our family celebration and there was loads of space and lovely warm accommodation in January. The kitchen was well stocked and the bedrooms were very comfortable. The 2 lounges were relaxing and the games room was excellent. Having a heated indoor swimming pool was the icing on the cake - a large pool too! Parking was easy for at least 3 cars. Location is amazing with lovely view over the fields and the atmospheric Wreckers Bar just a mile away overlooking the crashing waves. Jill was incredibly helpful and kind - nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Jill and Chris for letting us stay in your amazing cottage. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

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

Amazing place

We had a wonderful 5 days here. The house is much bigger than it shows in the pictures. Jill was very helpful and the location is great to get to the beach and some stunning walks and of course the huge heated pool went down well with all. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

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

Amazing Cottage in the Countryside

Absolutely stunning property with everything you need, our extended family and Buddy the Spaniel thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We made great use of the lovely warm swimming pool and the local countryside walks. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter t.

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

WOW

a wonderful cottage and the pool is amazing so many rooms and well equipped we were lucky with the weather highly recommend and will be back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Home from home

We had a great stay at the cottage. Very clean and tidy. Welcome basket was appreciated. The pool is amazing and we want to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby F.

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

Absolutely amazing place to stay

Beautiful property. Clean, tidy and well though out. Communication with host was easy, helpful and friendly, and check in was easy. All guests absolutely loved the stay and the house itself, the pool was such a nice bonus. Probably one of my favourite NYE in recent memory, thank you soooo much for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Pool was a great hit

Excellent holiday to celebrate an 8th and 60th birthdays.Everyone loved the pool, gamesroom and the views were to die for.The welcome basket was a lovely touch and we even purchased some of the delicious eggs to take home along with some honey.A lovely relaxing week. Thank you Jill & Chris for letting us stay in your property honey from the neighbour
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Absolutely Perfect.

The property is absolutely STUNNING. It cannot be faulted in any way. It is the perfect location for making wonderful memories to treasure forever. Hats of to Jill & Chris for making the perfect holiday location and Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

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

Summer holiday

Our extended family really enjoyed their stay.Comfortable cottage although lay out of bathrooms not very convenient. Great location and excellent pool and games room. Bjørn the chef gave us a lovely meal. Some garden furniture in the lawned garden would have been nice - outside dining table was in the car park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

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

Fabulous!

We had a lovely winter get away at the cottage, the pool was a HUGE hit with the kids and the place was perfect for us all, kids played in the pool room a lot and also had the separate living rooms for them to chill out in, place was great and Jill & Chris always responded quickly to any messages etc, will hopefully be back soon Thank you for a great week away
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in Orchard Cottage. The house was lovely and we loved the welcome pack. The pool was fantastic, the best we've ever had. It was so good to get into a lovely warm swimming pool without it taking your breath away. We had a dishwasher switch issue but once we contacted Chris and Jill they arrived within 15 minutes to investigate and the dishwasher was replaced with a new one within an hour. Thank you both for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

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

Lovely quiet break

Amazing cottage, lovely size indoor pool which was fab for rainy days. The owners catered for everything you can think of, with plenty of things to do inside. Pool, air hockey, table tennis and more. You do need a car to get to the shops as it’s quite a walk on foot. Great for large groups as there is plenty of room here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara S.

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

Property

A bit tired. Could do with a bit of TLC especially the kitchen and new ovens.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
The ovens have now been replaced and the property is constantly being painted and updated 😊

About the host

Hosted by Jill Johns

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Chris and Jill Johns have owned the property for over 30 years. They live close to the cottage, so are immediately on hand for any problems. They have lived and worked in the area in for many years. They are available 24 hours a day to help with problems or for local advice.

Why they chose this property

Orchard Cottage is perfect for the family holiday. You pool to keep the children amused, the games room if they’re a bit wrinkly from the water and the garden to relax in. Having the downstairs double bedroom makes it perfect for all ages and having a second lounge means the kids can be gaming in one room while the adults watch tv or chat over a meal in the other room. It’s charming, perfectly located and versatile. Many of our guests have been coming for over 10 years. Once you find Hartland, there is a certain charm about it that keeps you coming back.
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