5 Forest Gardens, Bucks Mills, Nr. Bideford, North Devon, England

Selected by COAST magazine as one of their '10 Best Coastal Cottages for Christmas'

No.5 Forest Gardens is a delightful cottage in the quiet village of Bucks Mills within a conservation area on the edge of beautiful Bideford Bay. It provides a good base for exploring Bideford, Barnstaple, Clovelly and Westward-Ho!, and is also close to Hartland Quay, The Tarka Trail etc. Lundy Island can be visited by boat from Bideford. An honest 5 minutes walk from the cottage, the path leads you past the old lime kilns to a pebbly, sandy beach with lovely rock pools and safe swimming. The North Devon Coast Path crosses the village, leading to Clovelly in one direction and through the woods to Peppercombe in the other. Although there isn't a pub in the village, there are several within a few minutes drive of the cottage.

The cosy accommodation comprises Sitting/Dining room with games, books, Satellite TV, video player, CD player and radio / cassette player, well equipped all electric Kitchen, cooker, microwave, washing machine/dryer etc., Bathroom with bath with electric shower over, WC and wash basin, and two Bedrooms - one double, and one with adult bunks. Outside, there is a garden with lawn, shrubs and table and chairs. Heating is via night storage heaters (included in winter / spring lets), duvets are provided, and hire of linen by prior arrangement. Cot/high chair available. We are open all year, short breaks out of season or at short notice at any time. Please note, no smoking is allowed in the cottage.

Many local attractions and beautiful countryside. Visit RHS Rosemore gardens, Hartland Abbey, Clovelly, Lundy Island, boat from Bideford, The Big Sheep, Atlantic Village shopping centre, swimming etc. We have stayed in many self catering cottages and have tried to provide everything for a super holiday.

Available all year. Short breaks (min 2 days) out of season or at short notice from £65 per night (sleeps 4 + cot).

Situated in the quiet village of Buck Mills, on the edge of beautiful Bideford Bay, the cottage is just 5 minutes walk from a pebbly, sandy beach with lovely rock pools and safe swimming.

The location provides a good base for exploring Bideford, Barnstaple, Clovelly and Westward-Ho!, and is also close to Hartland Quay, The Tarka Trail etc. Lundy Island can be visited by boat from Bideford.

The North Devon Coast Path crosses the village, leading to Clovelly in one direction and through the woods to Peppercombe in the other. Although there isn't a pub in the village, there are several within a few minutes drive of the cottage.