Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in South West England

Birds Cottage, Appledore, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Appledore sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing •

Accommodation overview: A charming character home nestling in a row of Fishermans cottages just a short stroll from the quay. Parking can be found roadside along the quay or in nearby car parks.

Tucked away in a charming narrow street within a short stroll of the bustling Quay, decked with flowers in high summer, Birds Cottage is a delightful home in this "Little White Fishing Village". The bright and welcoming living room features an impressive stone fireplace with wood burning stove, ideal for cosy evenings at any time of the year. A separate dining room also features an attractive brick and stone fireplace and a butler sink in the kitchen adds to the character. Upstairs are three attractive bedrooms, the double having an iron bedstead and one of the single rooms also having a pull out bed, ideal for flexible sleeping arrangements. All are all served by a separate modern bathroom. Why not stroll down to the quay for a scenic boat trip or trying your hand at crabbing or fishing from the water's edge. Just across the river the popular village of Instow, with its safe sandy beach and array of yachts and sailing craft is well worth a visit or for fabulous surfing waves Westward Ho! is just a five minute drive away.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview and DVD. Dining Room. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and washing machine. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Single plus a pull out bed. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. Regret no pets. No smoking. BBQ. Parking is available on the roadside along the quay or within public car parks in the village. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday

Ridgeway, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £512 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Just a stones throw form the village centre a modern family home with great facilities.

Ideally situated just a short stroll from the village and beach path, this modern link detached property offers a lovely family home from home. The living room is light and bright with triple aspect windows and an attractive stone fireplace houses a log burning stove, a real treat on cooler evenings. French doors open out onto a pretty rear patio and fully enclosed private garden, a perfect spot for family barbecues. Spacious and well equipped, the modern kitchen / dining room features a large wall mounted television and door to the garden. The integral garage provides ample storage for surf boards and beach equipment and gives access to a convenient ground floor shower room / utility room perfect for surfers. An additional cloakroom is found off the hallway. Upstairs the three bedrooms benefit from Ipod docks and are stylishly furnished, having views overlooking the surrounding countryside and all served by a bathroom and separate cloakroom. If you ever tire of Croydes fabulous beach there are many great family attractions within easy reach such as Watermouth Castle and the popular Dinosaur and Wildlife Park.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Cloakroom with WC and basin. Living room with log burning stove, TV, DVD, full satellite package and stereo. Kitchen / dining room with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wall mounted 32" flat screen TV. Shower/utility room with large shower cubicle, washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King with iPod dock and speakers. Bedroom 2 with Double with iPod dock and speakers. Bedroom 3 with Twin with iPod dock and speakers. Bathroom with bath with mixer handset over bath and basin. Separate WC.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. BBQ. Regret no pets. No smoking. Private parking for 2 cars on driveway. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.