Crooked Lake - Charming countryside cottage - Parkham

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

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Bideford, Devon

North Devon Coast7 min drive
Clovelly Village9 min drive
Saunton Sands42 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 - Single

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 - Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Crooked Lake - Charming countryside cottage

Set in the beautiful countryside just a few minutes drive from Bideford in North Devon is the charming Crooked Lake Cottage, a three bedroom property sleeping up to five.

The 17th century cottage is tucked away in the heart of the North Devon countryside, yet remains within easy reach of not only the pretty market town of Bideford but also the gorgeous North Devon coastline, which is home to some of the country's most loved beaches, including Westward Ho!, which is only a 15-20 minute drive.

Inside, the cottage is deceptively spacious with a good sized living room with multi-fuel burner, a handy conservatory overlooking the garden, a well-equipped kitchen and a separate dining room all located on the ground floor. Upstairs there are three tastefully decorated bedrooms, these include the Master with en-suite shower room, a pretty twin and a lovely single. There is also a large family bathroom.

Although full of modern day facilities to help make your stay comfortable, Crooked Lake Cottage also has plenty of period features, including open fireplaces and pretty window shutters.

Outside there is plenty of space for everyone in the wonderful gardens. At the rear of the cottage is an attractive enclosed garden complete with a babbling stream and a small wooden bridge, perfect for children to play and explore in complete safety, and a BBQ. The garden is also regularly visited by local wildlife. Crooked Lake Cottage also has off-road parking for two cars.

Please note: Due to the age of this property, there are many low ceiling beams and door frames.

Property manager

Amanda

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Bideford, Devon

What's nearby

North Devon Coast - 7 min drive
Clovelly Village - 9 min drive
The Milky Way Adventure Park - 9 min drive
RHS Garden Rosemoor - 19 min drive
Saunton Sands - 42 min drive

Getting around

Barnstaple Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Bideford Brewers Fayre - 8 min drive
Blacksmith Arms - 13 min drive
First in Last Out - 11 min drive
Joiners Arms - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake - Charming countryside cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake - Charming countryside cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake - Charming countryside cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Lake - Charming countryside cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Peppercombe Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Gauter Beach. North Devon Coast and The Big Sheep are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

31 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2023

Great stay at crooked Lake cottage. Very charming cottage with beautiful gardens, everything you could need is in the cottage just mind your head in the lounge (I'm 6ft 4).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn c.

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Lovely property and garden everything in the house you could need comfy and very homely

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

8 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in Parkham

Crooked Lake is a wonderful place to stay. Quiet, peaceful, clean and cosy. We could not fault it. Beds are so comfortable. The whole house is warm.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

nicola l.

29 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility in Parkham

Fantastic cottage beautiful clean and fully of character. The cottage has a lovely stream running directly behind and sleeping in the back room or having a relaxing bath you can hear the babbling brook. Property manager was really amazing, friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Helen D.

11 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in

A few uninvited guests!

We were pleased to find the cottage easily but more than a little frustrated that we were unable to open the front door on arrival. Having unloaded all our belongings to the front door, it was then necessary to get back in the car and drive almost all the way back to Bideford to get a mobile signal to call Clare; the cleaner who was our point of contact. She subsequently informed us the door was recently painted so may need kicking! On return to the cottage, 2 of my boys gave a big push along with a bit of a kick! It turned out that it needed a strong push or pull every day we were coming or going from the cottage. This was frustrating to note. However, we found the cottage to be in good order and bedrooms beautifully presented. Having put everything away at night, I was shocked to discover that all my cool bags left in the kitchen had been thoroughly investigated by mice. There were a large number of mouse droppings along with urine trails inside the bags. The mice were in addition to the bats in the attic, something Clare told us about 2 days before arrival! Hearing them scratching about above us as we settled for the night was a little unnerving, more so for one of my son's. One of my 11yr old twins cried in his bed the first night, scared by an unexplainable experience! The location of the cottage was great in terms of access to places of interest but all the extra unexpected guests were something that should have been spelt out in the information advertising the cottage. In that regard I feel it is masking true features which guests should be aware of prior to booking.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020