Guests say
The Stable in Bideford is a spacious, well-equipped and immaculately clean cottage, praised for its comfort and welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently highlight the friendly hosts, thoughtful touches, and peaceful village setting. Families appreciate the outdoor space, farm tours, and play areas, while the cottage’s amenities and cleanliness receive high marks. Some mention the rural location and narrow lanes, but most find the tranquillity and local pub a bonus. Occasional comments note minor dated features and patchy WiFi in bedrooms, but overall, guests feel at home and eager to return.
Multiple reviews describe the property as spotlessly clean, immaculate, and very well presented, with no negative comments about cleanliness.
The cottage is praised for its peaceful village setting and proximity to local attractions, though some mention the rural location, narrow lanes, and need for a car. The tranquillity and local pub are seen as positives.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and cosy furnishings. Reclining sofas and quality bedding are highlighted, with only minor notes about tight space around one bed.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with a modern kitchen, toys for children, outdoor play areas, and thoughtful extras. Some minor comments about dated features and WiFi limitations in bedrooms, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, homemade cake, wine, flowers, and friendly hosts. While these gifts are appreciated, it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoy award winning beaches, surfing beaches, boat trips and guided tour around the owner’s farm.. Step to Entrance (Alternative Sloped Pathway).
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, (Ensuite Also Accessed From Hallway)
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: (4 Steps), Double (4ft 6in) Bed, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Air source central heating including. Initial logs for wood burner included. Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Lawned garden. Sitting-out area with garden furniture (shared). 300-acre natural grounds (shared, restricted access when livestock grazing). Play area (shared). Ample parking. No smoking.. A warm welcome with homemade cake awaits you at Flaxmans, tucked away beside the village church in the pretty north Devon village of Parkham. These three spacious properties are arranged around a small courtyard and guests can enjoy a guided tour around the owner’s farm to meet all the animals. Tony’s Tractor and Trailer Trail is much loved by young and old alike, and the children’s play area is the perfect place where the little ones can let off steam. There are many lovely coastal villages to explore including nearby Bucks Mills, Peppercombe, Clovelly with its donkey transport and Hartland. The delightful port town of Bideford has a good selection of town amenities, restaurants a weekly market and boat trips to Lundy Island. Garden lovers will enjoy nearby RHS Rosemoor and Docton Mill. After a long day exploring this glorious location you can have a break from the cooking and enjoy a meal at the popular thatched village inn just a short stroll away. Take away is available from The Bell, the local pub, just a 5 minute walk away. Enjoy the beautiful Devon countryside with local footpaths and riding stables nearby. The award winning beach at Westward Ho! is just 7 miles, and is renowned for its beauty with 2 miles of sandy beach known as the Golden Bay, and is popular with surfers. Coastal and country walking, golf, surfing, fishing, horse riding and cycling are all on offer close by, and for family fun ’The Big Sheep’ and ’The Milky Way’ adventure parks are not to be missed. Shop 3 miles, pub/restaurant 2½ miles.
Free WiFi
additional information
Properties have a no-smoking policy. A travel cot and highchair are available on request. Wifi is available, however, this facility cannot be guaranteed to be available at all times due to the unpredictability of Service Providers. Access to shared freezer available in owner's utility. All local supermarkets deliver to this area and the owner is happy to receive a delivery and put away frozen and cold items for guests if she knows the delivery will arrive before them.
There are steps within the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Clovelly Village
- Woolacombe Beach
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely property, spotlessly clean.Very enjoyable stay in a very peaceful location, the village is inland from the A39, local pub and excellent butchers shop.We were left a smashing welcome pack which was very much appreciated. I found the best route in and out was via the Bideford to Great Torrington Road, turning off for Parkham just before Landcross. It was a couple of miles longer to Bideford, but avoided the longer single lane roads. Within easy journeys to beaches, towns and lovely properties and gardens.
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic Cottage, Great Hosts, Great Location - the family really enjoyed it!
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Ian Wright
A great place to stay,every thing you need is there .The beds were very comfortable as was the 2 reclining sofas, kitchen was well equiped with plenty of pans and crockery.It is in the centre of the village but it was so guiet even though it is next to a road,i have recomended it to most of my friends.