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Modern House In The Heart Of Croyde, Walking Distance To Croyde Bay Beach

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Double bedroom
Rear garden
Front of the house
Rear garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Croyde, ENG
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Croyde Bay Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Woolacombe Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bunk bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern House In The Heart Of Croyde, Walking Distance To Croyde Bay Beach

Anchor Down is situated in a quiet leafy lane in the heart of Croyde, just round the corner from the famous Thatch Inn and Billy Budd’s. The legendary surfing beach at Croyde Bay is only a short walk away, and some of the finest links golf courses in Britain are located nearby. The house is in a Swiss chalet style, and the décor combines surf and ocean themes. Spacious and newly renovated, Anchor Down is a modern four bedroom house, sleeps 8, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms including a family bathroom and a separate shower-room. Ideal home from home for larger families, two families or group of friends. There is a double width drive and a garage, allowing ample parking for up to three vehicles. The garage can also be used to securely store surf boards, wetsuits, bikes, or any other outdoor equipment.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted inside the house

Important information

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Property # 8170606
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Croyde

Located in Braunton, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. St Anne's Arts & Community Centre and Marwood Hill Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Croyde, ENG

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Saunton Sands - 21 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 34 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thatch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Groove - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Riverside - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coast (Bar & Kitchen) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Meraki Coffee co - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern House In The Heart Of Croyde, Walking Distance To Croyde Bay Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern House In The Heart Of Croyde, Walking Distance To Croyde Bay Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern House In The Heart Of Croyde, Walking Distance To Croyde Bay Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern House In The Heart Of Croyde, Walking Distance To Croyde Bay Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern House In The Heart Of Croyde, Walking Distance To Croyde Bay Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Croyde Bay Beach, Putsborough Sands and Saunton Sands. Braunton Burrows and North Devon Coast are also within 3 miles (5 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. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Great house in a fantastic location

Great house in a fantastic location, you can see The Thatch from the shower - centre of the village. Lots of space in the house and well equipped. Will stay again
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Jackie, hope to see you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam S.

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

Great times

Steve was a great host and we’d love to stay again
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Late August getaway

Super communication, a great location and very good accomodation. The house suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Croyde 2022

This is great place to stay, very well kept and lively and local to the village. A special find
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Great house in great location in the village

The property is in a good location, close to the village centre, but in a quiet road with not much passing traffic The house is a good size for 8 people with plenty of space Only 2 loos in the house, and not one in one of the bathrooms. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart B.

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

Relaxed and stripped back

Everything was easy. Stress free
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Anchor Down

We travelled to Croyde for a 50th birthday get together. AnchorDown proved to be absolutely perfect, in a great location, the house was furnished with everything we needed. Cannot fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Paul, glad you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

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

Croyde July 2024

Excellent location for the shops and pubs in Croyde. the house was clean and plenty of space for 4 adults and one teenager. A nice touch was a bottle of wine waiting on our arrival. The usable garage was a great help for storing surfboards and beach equipment. Communications before, during & after stay were excellent. My only recommendation would be to have another shower but this would not put us of booking again. A Great place for a great price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliott B.

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

Would recommend and great host

We recently stayed (August 2024) at Anchor down and it was a great house. We had an amazing stay, with Croyde on your door step and other amazing beaches it is truly one of a kind. The house has a great outdoor space at the front with grass which was good for our little kids to run around on. It also has a great decking area which gets the sun on an evening. The house is also equipped with a smart tv, Nintendo wii and ps3 which also gave the older kids (teenagers) something to do. The rooms are super spacious all with comfy beds and efficient lighting. The toilets and showers are also great/clean on arrival. The kitchen had everything you would need including a large dining area. Steve is an amazing and friendly host. He was quick to answer any questions or if we needed anything. We would totally recommend this place and wanted to say a big thanks to Steve (and his mum) for making the house really clean and providing a great house to stay in. We will return again and thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Beverley P.

Great house!

We recently stayed for 5 days at Anchor Down, the house is spacious and well equipped and in a quiet area. We received wine and crisps as a welcome, a nice gesture. All the bedrooms are a good size and having the bathroom and a shower room upstairs, meant we weren't in each others way in the morning . The washing machine and tumble dryer are in the garage that didn't cause any issues for us but if the weather was particularly bad unlocking the garage door to access them may be a bind. There is a small washing line on the rear decking area with a few pegs, the kitchen has most equipment needed. The electric oven is an all in one so grill/oven and there is an electric hob. There is a dishwasher although we didn't use it. The dining area is really spacious with a large table to seat 8. The lounge is large with a smart tv, PS3 and a Wii. There is also a good selection of DVD's and books which is great. The heating system is easy to use. Steve the owner is very accommodating he allowed us to go into the house earlier than we expected which was a real bonus. The village of Croyde is lovely, there are many eating places to suit all, we particularly liked the Thatch. The food was really good and the service we received was superb. The beaches in the surrounding areas are outstanding, I would definitely recommend this house for it's homely relaxing feel. We vacated on a Friday, Steve said we could leave a bit later if required as there wasn't anyone arriving straight away. Great house! Superb owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Beverley, glad you had a good time and enjoyed the local beaches!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian G.

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

Excellent Stay and a Brilliant Host

House was perfect for our needs and had more in the way of facilities than the listing even states. Steve was brilliant at communicating on check in and useful information on the area. Our party had all age ranges from baby, toddlers, teenagers and adults and we enjoyed a really relaxing time. Having use of the garage was a real bonus as after walking back from the beach it was great to be able to put the pushchairs and body boards in overnight so they did not clutter up the house. A bottle of wine and crisps was a lovely welcome gift and some essentials were there for use as well if we had needed them. Laundry detergent, tea bags, dishwasher tablets and much more. The location is perfect down a little road right in the heart of Croyde and literally only a minutes walk from the shop and restaurants etc. Have already been looking at dates for next year to come again! Thanks Steve for the hospitality and doing a great job of being a host. If you are a family group looking for a quiet place with good facilities right in the middle of Croyde then I would not hesitate to book this property. It is excellent value and I can not recommend it enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Great property!

House was immaculate & well appointed - even an alun key was found for roof bars! 8 of us stayed and we had plenty of room. Shower was ace, could do with a toilet in the shower room & a shower over the bath, but not deal breakers. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maisie S.

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

September trip

The property is in a great location, on a quiet road near the town. The communal areas were spacious, comfortable and clean. The host was easy to contact and sent clear instructions to follow. I would definitely recommend staying there and would consider it for my next trip to Croyde Thanks again, Steve!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Y.

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

Great Week Away

Had a great time - property lovely and warm even in January. Well equipped in very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine F.

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

Long weekend in Croyde for surfing

The property was clean and very close to Ralph's surf shop and the pub. Steve was a communicative host who contacted us to make sure we had no problems. I would happily stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An excellent place to stay

We all found the house excellently located and furnished and our grandson really appreciated the electronic entertainment
Verified

10/10 Excellent

simon K.

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

Home from home

Great location and a great place for a family holiday. Highly recommend
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Charming place & conveniently close to amenities

Charming lil place. Close to amenities, pubs, post office, beach, dunes, etc. Didn't even have time to turn on the tele. We stayed in March, had overcast weather one day and sunny skies the next, overall got very lucky with the weather. We even got to use the backyard patio one eve, I could see enjoying this area more in warmer months. Walking distance to The Thatch which we enjoyed a couple times. Steve's Mom came to stop by to make sure we were doing well and surprised us with a sweet treat which was a hit. Lil things of convenience were very much appreciated such as the towels, milk in the fridge, etc. Thanks so much. Will definitely consider staying here in the future. Cheers, Victoria and family, Calgary, AB, Canada
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethan D.

Very well equipped and right in the heart of the village.

Great property in a fantastic location. Good communication with the owner too. Thoughtful bottle of milk in the fridge and bottle of wine on the table!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo B.

Love Croyde, great house, perfect location

House was perfect for 2 families with 4 children. Spacious, well equipped, decent parking and useful garage for beach equipment. Best of all is the location right in the centre of Croyde. Could not be more perfect for shops, pubs, coffee shop and pleasant level walk to beach. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

A very enjoyable family holiday.

Our family group ranged in age from 3 - 77; it suited us all. The house is spacious, comfortable and well appointed. Good location very near the centre of the village and only 10 - 15 minutes walk to Croyde beach. Limited food shopping available in Croyde but we arranged an online delivery for the day we arrived. Steve, the owner, was only a text away and available if we had any queries, which we didn't. We enjoyed our holiday - only complaint, we only had one week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Glad you had a good time Tony, hope to have you guys back again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Anchor Down - Croyde

Lovely house for large family, very well equipped with modern furniture and a huge TV in the lounge. Highly recommended. Croyde Bay. Wow. Devon at it's best. And the locals were all very friendly and always willing to help. It's such a shame the holiday ended and we had to come home. Thanks to Steve for immediate attention when we needed the hand rail on the stairs fixed. Brilliant. Ray, Frances, Anne, Ken, Sylvia, Hannah, Ruth and Zoe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Everything necessary was provided

Very comfortable stay for 5 adults & 2 children, would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very good stay and helpful owner

Owner very friendly. Very good location and nice house. Would recommend. Owner even sending back 2 of my daughters toys she left!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Paul, glad you all had a good time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Lovely family break

Great base for our stay. We had two young children who loved running round & Steve was incredibly helpful making sure everything was set up for us. Really nice property, we would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Peter, let me know if you want to come back next year, you are welcome anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Steve

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Hi, I'm Steve. I like surfing :)

Why they chose this property

Croyde is set in a beautiful location, and the village has a relaxed, friendly vibe. The local beaches are amazing, and there are endless walks and cycle routes in the area. Oh and Croyde also has some of the best surfing in the UK!

What makes this property unique

Anchor Down is right in the centre of Croyde, a sixty second walk from the famous Thatch Inn, yet set back from the high street on a leafy lane so it remains quiet, even in the busy summer months. The sandy beach at Croyde Bay is only a ten minute walk along a footpath.

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