Yapham Cottages offers three beautifully converted period stone barns set on a sunny valley slope amid landscaped gardens at the end of a private drive in North Devon. Each characterful cottage blends rustic charm with modern comfort, providing a peaceful retreat surrounded by rolling countryside and far-reaching views. From this location, guests can easily explore the dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches and wild moorland of both North Devon and neighbouring Cornwall. Whether you plan to hike the South West Coast Path, surf at Woolacombe, roam Exmoor National Park or discover historic fishing villages like Clovelly and Boscastle, Yapham Cottages places all the region’s iconic attractions and outdoor adventures within effortless reach.

Shipload Cottage

This is a detached, split-level stone barn conversion featuring two comfortable bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with twin beds and an en-suite shower room, alongside a separate family bathroom fitted with a bath and shower attachment. The inviting living room combines period character, such as exposed beams and a stable door, with modern comforts that include two leather armchairs, a matching sofa, a 40-inch Freeview TV, DVD player and a Bluetooth-enabled radio/CD system. A well-equipped kitchen houses a double oven, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster and flows into a bright dining area that opens onto a private patio, perfect for relaxed alfresco meals. Outdoors, the furnished terrace, complete with table, chairs and parasol, provides an ideal setting for enjoying Devon’s long summer evenings.

Barley Cottage

This is a charming stone barn conversion offering contemporary comforts, including a conservatory that overlooks the landscaped grounds where birds regularly visit the feeders. Convenient parking sits right beside the cottage and inside the living area features a two-seat sofa, nest of tables, a 40-inch Freeview TV, DVD player and Bluetooth-enabled radio/CD system, with a dining table and chairs nearby. The well-equipped kitchen provides a microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob, toaster, kettle and all necessary cookware, utensils and fresh kitchen towels. A restful bedroom includes a double bed, wardrobe, dressing table with mirror, bedside cabinets with lights and a heated towel rail, while the modern bathroom offers a walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and shaver point. Outside, guests enjoy a private garden and patio overlooking the orchard, complete with table, chairs and parasol for relaxing alfresco.

Windbury Cottage

Windbury Cottage is a welcoming stone barn conversion that blends classic country style with modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi, with parking conveniently close to the front door. Inside, the cosy lounge offers two reclining leather armchairs, a nest of tables, a 40-inch Freeview flat-screen TV, DVD player and a Bluetooth-enabled radio/CD system, while a separate dining table and chairs sit adjacent to the well-equipped kitchen. Here guests will find an oven with extractor, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and a full complement of cookware, plates, utensils and fresh kitchen towels. The comfortable bedroom features a double bed, wardrobe, dressing table with mirror and lighted bedside cabinets and the contemporary bathroom provides a walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin, heated towel rail and shaver point. Step outside to your private patio, furnished with table, chairs and a parasol, perfect for relaxed summer dining in the Devon countryside.

Guests enjoy complimentary access to a shared laundry area with a washing machine and tumble dryer available upon request and cyclists can securely store their bikes on the rack located at the entrance to the Nissan Hut.

Visiting the Area

Nestled on the rugged North Devon coast, Hartland and nearby Bideford offer a rich blend of heritage, scenery and outdoor adventure. Follow the South West Coast Path along dramatic cliffs to Hartland Quay for shipwreck tales and unforgettable sunsets, then tour 12th-century Hartland Abbey with its award-winning gardens and woodland walks to the sea. At Hartland Point you can admire the remote lighthouse and sweeping views across the Bristol Channel, or venture inland to Docton Mill for colourful borders and homemade cream teas. A short drive east brings you to Bideford, where historic quayside warehouses now host indie shops, art galleries and seasonal food markets; from here you can cycle the traffic-free Tarka Trail, kayak the River Torridge or catch the ferry to wildlife-rich Lundy Island. Nearby attractions include the cobbled fishing village of Clovelly, surfing beaches at Westward Ho! and family-friendly spots like The Milky Way Adventure Park and RHS Rosemoor, ensuring every visitor finds something memorable on this unspoilt stretch of Devon’s Atlantic coast.

2 small - medium sized dogs welcome.

4 Star Visit England.

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