Seafront cottage North Devon

North Devon - set your own pace. 

This coast is a contrast of dramatic cliffs, quaint little villages and expansive stretches of sanded surf beaches. This is Perfect for the hiker, sea swimmers and surfers or if you just love a quaint seaside village.  For the creators Maime's is made for a moment to yourself - draw, paint, write or just reflect a while.

On your doorstep is the southwest coastal path and down to Bucks Mills beach with remains of the lime kilns and the cutest artist retreat perched on the cliff. The beach with sand at low tide is where locals enjoy launching canoes, paddleboards, and casting their fishing lines.  Whilst walkers enjoy cooling off in the waters.

Relaxing and exploring

Sleeping and bathing 

The terraced balcony with views.

Bedrooms

• How many does it sleep? Maime's Cottage sleeps 5
• How many bedrooms are there? Three bedrooms — two doubles and one twin
• Do you offer baby cots? Yes a travel cot can be provided.

Bathroom

• How many bathrooms are there? One beautiful new bathroom with walk-in shower
• Is there a bath? No, the bathroom features a generous walk-in shower
• Do you include towels? Yes, we provide bath, hand and face towels
• Are toiletries provided? Yes — organic body wash, shampoo, conditioner and hand soap

Kitchen

• What facilities does the kitchen have? A contemporary fitted kitchen with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher kettle and toaster, washing machine and tall fridge freezer.
• Is there a coffee machine? We provide a cafetière and Nespresso pod machine
• Is there a dining space? yes a round table with chairs in the kitcvhen sits 5

Dog Friendly

• Are you dog friendly? Yes — one small/medium dog is welcome at Maime's Cottage, they have to stay downstairs and be accompanied at all times.
• Is there outside space for my dog? Yes — the terrace is secure and the footpath to the beach passes the front door.
• Are there good walks nearby? The South West Coast Path is on the doorstep, along with woodland trails through the valley.
• Is Bucks Mills beach dog friendly? Yes — the beach and surrounding countryside are wonderfully dog friendly.
• Do you charge for a dog? Yes, a charge of £25 applies to cover additional cleaning and provision of crate, beds and bowls.

Heating

• What heating does the cottage have? The cottage has radiators throughout which runs on electric managed via wifi. Underfloor electric heating is in the bathroom
• Are there real fires? Yes there are two wood-burners  in the kitchen and in the lounge.
• Do you provide wood?  yes we provide a basket of wood for each wood-burner for your stay along with kindling and firelighters.

Wifi

• Is there Wifi?  Yes free wifi is provided.
• Is there any mobile signal?  Mobile signal is poor in this area.

Lounge

• What seating is provided? The lounge has wooden floors, oak beams a three seater sofa, armchair and Chaise long.
• Is there a TV ? Yes, a satellite TV is provided for you to stream your favourite shows and films.
• Is there a fire? Yes a wood-burner is in the lounge.
• Do you provide books / games / speaker? Yes there are books and games, as well as a Roberts radio with bluetooth connection.

Outside

• Is there outside space? Yes — a private sea-facing terraced balcony with a table chairs and stone bench, lounge chair and BBQ, Cushions are provided and stored in a large wicker basket in the lounge
• Is there a BBQ? Yes a ceramic BBQ is provided and requires charcoal.

What's included

• Welcome basket with milk, bread, coffee, tea and a treat or two on arrival
• Basket of wood, kindling and fire lighters for the wood-burners
• Organic toiletries - bodywash, shampoo and conditioner and handwash
• Cleaning equipment and consumables - dishwasher tablets, and washing liquid, cleaning cloths, scrub and antibac spray.
• All linen and towels are provided.

Parking & Access

• Is there parking? Yes a dedicated private parking space in the square - just as few metres from the front door. Additional cars can park on the road if space or in the village car park a 5 minute walk.
• How accessible is the cottage? The cottage is accessed via a footpath 20 metres from the parking space. There is a step between kitchen and lounge. A winding cottage stair case leads to the first floor where the bathroom and bedrooms are. The terrace leads off the lounge with no steps. The footpath to the beach is tarmac but steep. The beach is pebble with sand at low tide.

Finding us

• Where is Maime's Cottage? The cottage is located on the seafront at Bucks Mills, North Devon — above the footpath down to the sea.
• How do I get there? Car is needed in this cottage. You approach from Bucks Cross, down a narrow, tree-lined lane. Follow the road down through the village where a small square has parking space.
• How long will it take? from London- between 4-5 hrs From Bristol? 2 hrs, Cardiff 2:30 hrs Birmingham: 3 hrs Manchester: 4:30 hrs
• Is there public transport? It is best to have a car here. The nearest main train station is Barnstable, then there is a bus from there to Hartland.

Eating

Visit

The picture-perfect Clovelly village — a privately owned, car-free fishing village — is just along the coast and utterly unmissable. RHS Rosemoor for garden lovers. Hartland Abbey and its gardens. Bideford — a historic port town with independent shops and galleries. The Tarka Trail for cycling and walking along the Taw estuary. Hartland penisnula for dramatic coast line views.

Activities

Surfing at Woolacombe, one of the UK's best surf beaches.Puttsborough sands is the quieter end of the beach.  There are also plenty of dog friendly beaches at Instow and Saunton sands The South West Coast Path runs right past the cottage - spectacular clifftop walking in both directions. Sea kayaking and paddle boarding, surfing lessons at Westward Ho!, coasteering and fishing are all available nearby.  Cycling the Tarka Trail. is a lovely ways to spend a day, or Pony trekking on Exmoor — just over an hour away.