Poachers Cottage

We had a lovely post Christmas stay at Poachers Cottage. Its location is great- short walk to the centre of the town for pubs, restaurants , cafes and fish and chips! We appreciated the comfortable bed, the well equipped kitchen and the wine and biscuits kindly left by the owners. Appledore is only a 40 minute drive to the beaches of North Cornwall too. An added bonus!

This was our second stay at Poacher's. Our family (2 × adults, son aged 14 & daughter aged 12) had another fantastic week here. The cottage is well located in beautiful Appledore in a stunning part of North Devon. There is so much to do in the local area and Poacher's is the perfect base, in a quiet court just off lovely Irsha Street, mere steps away from two waterside pubs and a five minute walk from Appledore Quay. The cottage is spotless. very well decorated, has a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of storage in the bedrooms for clothing and it is useful having two bathrooms. Whilst there is no on site parking, there is a car park a stone's throw from the cottage. We bought a weekly ticket and it was very convenient. We went on some super walks (from the cottage to Northam Burrows and we had a wonderfulntime further up the coast at Hartland Quay), jumped in the waves at Westward Ho! , caught the small ferry across the estuary to Instow, went crabbing on the quay, spent 2 hours on a traditional Appledore lugger (with Appledore Sails - highly recommended), had fish & chips whilst watching the Appledore Brass band give their weekly evening performance on the quay and more. We enjoyed some lovely meals in Appledore and stocked up on local produce at John's deli. There are an array of gift shops, eateries, a maritime museum, boat trips, stunning views and unforgettable sunsets. Come to Appledore and stay in Poacher's Cottage - it really has everything you need for the perfect Devon holiday. We are planning our third visit.

Appledore is a delightful small town on the Torridge estuary with some terrific independent shops, pubs and restaurants. It is an excellent centre for exploring the North Devon coast and Poacher's Cottage is the perfect place to stay. It's a cosy and comfortable character cottage in the most attractive part of town. It's just yards from the sea, but quiet and secluded. I recommend it without hesitation.

Amazing location literally a stone’s throw from the sea and 2 pubs with great food and views of the coast and beautiful scenery. The cottage is extremely peaceful and we all slept really well in the comfortable beds. Very central to places like Clovelly, Saunford Sands, Westwood Ho and Heartland.

Great apart from contact and watertemperature

Great location for the amenities in Appledore, particularly The Royal George, which is a dozen steps from the front door. It has excellent food, service and views. Wonderful location for access to the surrounding area. Best food and beverage discoveries Hockings Ice Cream and Sandford Orchards Devon Red Cider. Lovely seafood dinner at The Boathouse, Instow. Our last meal of the holiday at the Beaver Inn Appledore, two minutes from the cottage, was extremely disappointing. We loved the quirkiness of the cottage, particularly the stairs and its location in a courtyard. Definitely a bonus that the front door didn't open out into the road, though the road is extremely quiet unless the great Mini parade is back in town. The cottage is well decorated with all amenities working 100%. The bed were very comfortable especially the pillows, which my 20-year-old son loved. Highly recommend the Poachers' Cottage.

Super clean Great location, comfy bedrooms. Car park really near. Nice to have Alexa and USB ports

Beautiful cottage tastefully and lovingly decorated beautiful furnishings a real home from home nothing at all was missing . Situated in a great position close to the shops pubs and restaurants . The area was quiet and the beds very comfortable all slept so well. Would definitely return loved it thank you

We've just spent a week staying in Poacher's Cottage, Appledore and can certainly recommend this cottage if you are looking for a lovely, well presented, 2 bedroomed cottage in an easy accessible, quiet area of Appledore. Just yards from 2 very good pubs, both The Royal George and The Beaver serve very good food. Near to excellent sandy dog friendly beaches - what more could you want!

Delightful cozy cottage in great location.

A very clean and spacious cottage. It had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. The area is beautiful and everyone was so friendly. The car park is only a few minutes walk away as are the local pubs and restaurants. We would recommend this cottage and will certainly be using it again.

A beautiful, clean, well equipped cottage. Our first time in Devon and Appledore, which was just so lovely. Very impressed with the cottage and the surroundings. We would definitely like to come back one day. Thank you. Ian Andrew

Lovely cottage and a great base for walking the Coast Path. Very convenient for pubs and Deli and also very quiet.

We loved Poacher’s cottage and Appledore. Great half term with our 15, and 11 year old girls and dog! Plenty of great places to eat, drink and explore nearby. Spoilt for choice. Wonderful walks from the doorstep mingling with the sheep and horses on Northam Burrows. The George is spitting distance with great food overlooking the sea. Don’t be put off by the lack of parking - we bought a tourist permit and had no problems. Wonderful, wonderful week.

Very good location. Right by the Royal George and a stones throw from theBeaver Inn. Beware the tourist pass, it starts at 8am on the first day you book and will expire at 6pm on the day before your departure. You therefore either need to start it the day after your arrival and pay for a ticket for the time you arrive to 6pm that day or decide to leave before 8am on your final day or pay for a ticket between 8am and your departure time. It’s a comfortable cottage and well equipped.

Peace and quiet in a historic cottage.

Great location, very warm and welcoming cottage but note about the stairs is not to be under estimated - they are very steep!

Poachers Cottage is in a superb location and is a home from home. There are lovely walks right from the door and there are plenty of great places to eat as well. It’s comfortable and well equipped, can’t really recommend it highly enough.

Poachers Cottage is a beautiful, well-equipped home from home in an excellent location for exploring Appledore and North Devon. The home comforts were plentiful while the quality and cleanliness were second to none. A lovely cottage!

A charming cottage in an lovely part of Appledore. Very clean and well-equipped. The stairs are very steep and narrow but this was not a problem for us.

Lovely comfortable cottage in a lovely area.

Do come to Appledore and stay in Poachers Cottage if you want a sophisticated setting. There are lots of places to eat out, virtually on the doorstep. Its also a good place to use as a base and venture elsewhere. I would recommend a trip to Clovelly which is also breathtaking. Appledore is very dog friendly so if you have pooches, they will love it too. The locals are very friendly and welcoming which is always nice. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Sue

We really Loved the cosy cottage and location was perfect for our walking eating and drinking week with great pub around the corner - the beaver - and a good pub restaurant at the end of the road. A lot better than anything I found on Airbnb. My only comment would be that the mattresses in the twin room were not comfortable for adults . Better quality mattresses would have made it a perfect week!

Appledore is a quiet, pretty village next to a beautiful estuary. If you want to be near North Devon's many attractions, this is not the place for you but if you are looking for a comfortable cottage close to pubs and the South West coastal path, this would be a good bet. Our family (2x adults & 2x children) had a lovely weekend in this comfortable and well equipped cottage. We did a number of coastal walks, played in the waves at nearby Westward Ho!, visited the Milky Way adventure Park and enjoyed crabbing at Appledore Quay. We liked being able to walk out for a dinner at a number of eateries without needing the car. I have a sneaking feeling that we shall return.

We loved our stay in Poachers Cottage, from the moment we arrived to the moment we left it was pure relaxation. The cottage is quirky but lovely and is a stone's throw away from some fantastic pubs. Appledore itself is gorgeous - lovely park for the children, great crabbing on the promenade - amazing coffee from the Coffee Cabin. We didn't want to come home!!

Delightful cottage with comfortable furnishings & Wifi, appliances etc. Cottage is cosy so it might be a challenge to entertain the kids on rainy days A few steps to views of the estuary, 2 excellent pubs & 10 mins walk to Appledore for excellent delicatessen, ice creams, coffee shops etc

Very good strongly recommend it

Loved our stay ,just be aware of very steep winding staircase . Right on quay side ,close to car park.

Beautifully equipped comfy cottage, excellent location for walks and eating out with good places to eat which were able to cater for my gluten free dietary requirements.

Lovely cosy cottage in a great location for a winter break! Restaurant/pubs all within a short walk so we didn’t need to use the car! The car park behind the cottage was ideal as there is no parking at the cottage. We would definitely stay here again!

Our second visit to poachers cottage. Such a comfortable place, with everything you could need in a great location. Some lovely restaurants and cafes, all within walking distance. We will definitely be returning.

We had a fantastic stay at the cottage, very clean great location. Thanks to the team involved.

Highly recommended for a peaceful get away

We were surprised to find that the staircase was more like a spiral. We could see from the photo that the bottom was bending round but thought it would then go straight up. It was a challenge for two old ladies with knee problems. I suggest it should be noted in the original description in future. There were very good rails but one at the bottom on the right hand side would be very useful.

This was our first family holiday taking the dog with us - it was truly wonderful from start to finish!! The cottage is amazing, it felt so home like and plenty of room for us all. Our children loved it and want to return very soon. Appledore was beautiful, we throughly enjoyed looking round and long beach walks.

It is a lovely cottage central to everything in beautiful Appledore and all it dog friendly restaurants and pubs and shops. It was great being 1 minute from seeing the river in the morning. We got a parking permit for the car park at the back of the cottage and always got a space. The stairs are very very steep. I only given 4 stars because of the stairs.

A wonderful and welcoming cottage in a picturesque seaside village. Complete with all the modern conveniences (coffee maker, streaming services, dishwasher) and a short walk from the river and amenities in the village. The cottage is well-maintained and clean on arrival, with good-sized rooms and kitchen. It’s located in a quiet courtyard but very near to two pubs. We loved staying there!

Beware of the steep, sharply turning stairs!

Excellent Venue within many other sights by car and very comfy cottage

A stunning cottage which was warm and comfortable. Dont let the lack parking put you off , it was never a problem with a car park just 2 min walk or a larger one 5 min walk along the quayside. We loved our stay

Beautiful cozy cottage, relaxing and wonderful place to stay! We will be back

Excellent cottage in a lovely location

Our second stay at Poachers, very cosy, comfortable, clean cottage. Lovely location.

Brilliant cottage, some noise from the local pub but that offsets against the great location to everything. Very comfortable cottage. Be aware of the steep stairs though! We eventually got used to them but they were a little steep. My daughter said she wants to live in a cottage like this when she grows up!

Great location in a fabulous setting. Just 30 paces to a wonderful pub but very quiet off a small side street. Well recommended.

Comfortable and cozy cottage which is well equipped and excellent standard of linen and curtains, cushions etc.

A cosy, comfortable, well equipped cottage which is close to all amenities offered by Appledore.

Lovely stay in a quiet spot with everything you need nearby.

Poacher's Cottage is a beautiful, homely little place that's very comfortable for 4. Two bathrooms is a real luxury and it is surprisingly spacious generally. Having the Royal George 20 yards away is a real bonus but all of Appledore is delightful. The stairs are steep for older guests but there are railings both sides, so fine with a little care. All in all, a wonderful place to stay and heartily recommended!

Lovely cottage in a fabulous location- our first visit to Appledore and we fell in love with it

Not that we are tv fans and dont like wasting precious time , but for someone who is keen , perhaps tv channels were a bit limited, unless we did not understand the netflix instructiions which we did not manage to get as per instructions.

Poachers cottage is a really lovely comfortable cosy place to stay. It’s in an ideal location with a pub and the sea just a few steps from the front door. It was extremely clean and had everything you would need. Our dog loved all of the walks and it was so nice not to have to use the car. We definitely hope to stay again soon. The only downside are the stairs, which were absolutely fine for us but if you were elderly or had mobility problems then, unfortunately, it’s not for you.

Property was very clean on arrival and well-equipped. Nice touch to be greeted with wine, biscuits and milk. Highly recommended. Fantastic location and very friendly neighbours. Overall excellent!

Loved our stay in Appledore in Piachers cottage, the cottage was in a perfect location, was an amazing home from home, great cosy place. Can’t wait to go back

Appledore is a lovely village,the cottage was immaculate and well positioned. Would definitely return

A really nice cosy and comfortable cottage in a fabulous location! Appledore is a great destination for a quiet break but with enough choice of quality places to eat and drink. We will almost certainly be returning to Poachers Cottage in the future.

Lovely comfortable accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed our week.

Pretty, comfortable cottage in a quiet location suitable for families with small children. Handy for the beach and local pubs.

Really think you should review the description of the stairs. It wasn't a massive problem for us but we have friends who would really struggle.

A pleasant and comfortable stay. Parking in the local car park worked out well and we found Appledore a quiet yet enjoyable place to stay with good quality shops and eateries.

Pretty cottage in a fabulous location, perfect for a week by the beach.

A cosy & well located cottage, with decent sized rooms & well equipped kitchen. Lovely welcome touch was the wine & fresh cake which was gratefully received after our journey!

Great location.

The cottage is very cosy and comfortable, warm, close to shops and pubs. We came for a quiet break and we certainly got this. It was our first time in a cottage and Appledore. I would recommend the cottage - we will certainly return.

Fantastic location. everytjing within walking distance

This is a beautiful, snug and well-maintained holiday cottage. Peaceful, very close to the village and lovely walks. I would recommend it to anyone. Appledore is a wonderful village with a real community feel. I would definitely recommend the Market Street Kitchen for ambience, coffee, breakfast, lunch - staff are friendly and helpful, food is of excellent quality and good value for money and they also welcome dogs!

Wow this really was a hidden gem, from the moment we arrived we fell in love with the cottage and surrounding Appledore. It was great to find a place so friendly and so far unspoilt. Great food and great company. Can't wait to go again, it will be nice to see The Royal George pub up and running.

A very chilled out cottage in a chilled out Location.

We have used Classic Cottages for over 30 years and your standards have never wavered, excellent excellent!! Looking forward to the next two holiday properties we have booked with you for 2017. Thank you.

Loved the cottage and its location. Everything as we expected on arrival with the added bonus of cake, wine flowers and milk in the fridge. We would recommend it and would happily stay again.

Great location right by the sea! Perfect for a quick weekend away letting the kids run free on the beach and hours of crabbing!

A lovely cottage with lovely walks. Very comfortable and well equipped.

Lovely cottage in a great location. Comfortable and welcoming - felt at home really quickly. Great pub 'The Beaver' with good food, entertainment nights and a Wednesday night quiz. Shop/Deli provided all we needed plus some treats - fish, cakes, wine! People really welcoming.

Stunning place and position, couldn't fault a thing

Compact ex fisherman's cottage tastefully modernised with all mod cons. Super comfy beds! Ideal base for walking or exploring North Devon.

We had a very happy week at Appledore and would recommend this cottage and the area to anyone. The stairs could be difficult if you are elderly.

Just overall a fantastic stay with our parents and their dog. We will be looking to book up for next year and will definitely use your sight first to view other locations many thanks

A delightful little cottage in every possible way. A huge, DELICIOUS cake to greet us. Would totally recommend!

Lovely position and a lovely cottage

John's deli is excellent in Appledore. The cottage is part of one of original courtyards and has a real fisherman's cottage feel to it.

A delightful cottage in a perfect setting. The cake, flowers and wine were a very kind gesture and very much enjoyed. Appledore is a lovely quaint village to stay and we look forward to visiting again in the future.

A lovely cottage with beautiful furnishings. Comfy beds and plenty of hot water for showers, very welcome after a long day's walking! This is one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in and extremely well situated for the South West Coast Path. We would definitely recommend it.

Pretty location close to parking. Very comfortable and furnished well. Welcome cake and wine lovely on arrival.