Popham House in 5 The Quay Appledore, Bideford | Stunning Devon Group Cottage

About Popham House

Popham House is a three-storey cottage sleeping eight guests in the fishing village of Appledore, Devon. This property sits right on the quayside with art galleries, independent shops and restaurants on your doorstep. The shared cobbled courtyard leads straight to the waterfront. Groups get a huge dining table perfect for family meals and a wood-burning stove in the open-plan lounge.

Appledore has cobbled lanes and a working harbour. The seasonal ferry crosses to Instow's sandy beach. Westward Ho! sits three miles away with two miles of golden sand.

The ground floor has an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining room with a wet room. The first floor holds a king-size bedroom, a twin room with washbasin and a family bathroom with shower over bath. The top floor features a spacious twin with Smart TV and the master bedroom with king-size four-poster bed and en-suite walk-in shower. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, Nespresso machine and gas hob.

The Big Sheep family attraction is four miles away (10 minutes). Westward Ho! beach and Royal North Devon golf course are three miles away (8 minutes). Clovelly village sits 13 miles away (25 minutes). Instow beach is accessible by seasonal ferry.

Popham House works brilliantly for groups wanting a waterfront base with space to gather. Book this for direct quayside access and proper village life.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 4
✓Activity: fishing
✓Beach Within 5 Miles
✓Bathrooms: 3
✓Dogs allowed: 2
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Fam: High chair
✓Fam: Travel cot
✓Ground floor bathroom or shower room
✓Kitchen
✓Towels included
✓Family friendly
✓Open fire/wood burner
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Oven with hob
✓Property type: House / Cottage
✓Property type 2: Terraced
✓Pub within 1 mile
✓Shop within 1 mile
✓TV

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Popham House

Quayside Location

Shared cobbled courtyard leads directly to the waterfront with harbour views and village atmosphere right outside your door.

Spacious Group Dining

Huge dining table seats eight comfortably for proper family meals in the open-plan living space with natural light flooding through.

Four-Poster Master Suite

Top floor master bedroom features king-size four-poster bed with exposed beams and private en-suite walk-in shower room throughout.

Village Centre Position

Art galleries, independent shops, restaurants and tearooms all within walking distance from this central Appledore location for groups.

Three Smart TVs

Entertainment sorted with Smart TVs in lounge and two bedrooms so everyone can watch what they want after busy days.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Dishwasher, Nespresso machine, gas hob and built-in microwave make self-catering easy for larger groups staying together here.

Getting To Popham House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Popham House by car, follow the A39 towards Bideford then take the B3236 to Appledore. The cottage is located in the village centre near the quayside. Free roadside parking is available nearby subject to availability, or public car parks are at either end of the quayside.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, approximately 8 miles away. From there, take a taxi or local bus service to Appledore. The journey offers lovely views across North Devon countryside.

Free roadside parking nearby (subject to availability)

Barnstaple station (8 miles)

Village centre location near quayside

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

The Big Sheep

Distance: 4 miles

EX39 5AP

Clovelly Village

Distance: 13 miles

EX39 5TA

Royal North Devon Golf Course

Distance: 3 miles

EX39 1HD

South West Coastal Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

EX39 1QS

Instow Beach Walk

Distance: 2 miles (by ferry)

EX39 4LW

Westward Ho! Beach

Distance: 3 miles

EX39 1GN

Appledore Village Shops

Distance: 0.1 miles

EX39 1PT

Bideford Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

EX39 2QS

Instow Deli

Distance: 2 miles (by ferry)

EX39 4LB

Appledore Quayside

Distance: 0.1 miles

EX39 1QS

Instow Ferry Terminal

Distance: 0.2 miles

EX39 1QS

Bideford Bus Station

Distance: 4 miles

EX39 2DR

The Big Sheep

Distance: 4 miles

EX39 5AP

Clovelly Village

Distance: 13 miles

EX39 5TA

Royal North Devon Golf Course

Distance: 3 miles

EX39 1HD

South West Coastal Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

EX39 1QS

Instow Beach Walk

Distance: 2 miles (by ferry)

EX39 4LW

Westward Ho! Beach

Distance: 3 miles

EX39 1GN

Appledore Village Shops

Distance: 0.1 miles

EX39 1PT

Bideford Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

EX39 2QS

Instow Deli

Distance: 2 miles (by ferry)

EX39 4LB

Appledore Quayside

Distance: 0.1 miles

EX39 1QS

Instow Ferry Terminal

Distance: 0.2 miles

EX39 1QS

Bideford Bus Station

Distance: 4 miles

EX39 2DR

Is Popham House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The Big Sheep is four miles away with events throughout the season for family fun. Westward Ho! beach offers two miles of golden sand perfect for building sandcastles and paddling. The ground floor wet room is ideal for washing sandy feet after beach days. Instow beach is accessible by seasonal ferry for a different adventure. Croyde and Woolacombe beaches are within easy reach for surfing and rock pooling activities.

Groups Will Love...

The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining room creates a brilliant social space for groups of eight. The huge dining table seats everyone together for proper family meals and board games. A wood-burning stove with initial logs included adds atmosphere on cooler evenings. The glazed roof floods the dining area with natural light throughout the day. Smart TV and comfortable seating complete this welcoming gathering space for your group.

Pet Friendly

Up to two dogs are welcome at Popham House. The ground floor wet room with shower provides a practical space for washing muddy paws after coastal walks. The South West Coastal Path runs right through Appledore for spectacular dog walks. Westward Ho! beach three miles away welcomes dogs year-round on its two-mile stretch of sand. The shared cobbled courtyard gives direct access to the quayside for harbour walks with your pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Popham House

The Beaver Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX39 1RY

The Seagate

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX39 1QS

The Royal George

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX39 1PT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Popham House

How many people does Popham House sleep?

The property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: two king-size rooms and two twin rooms. There are three bathrooms including one en-suite, one family bathroom and one ground floor wet room.

Is Popham House pet friendly?

Yes, up to two dogs are welcome at this property. The ground floor wet room is handy for washing muddy paws after beach walks and coastal path adventures.

What are the sleeping arrangements at Popham House?

The first floor has one king-size bedroom and one twin with washbasin. The top floor features a master king-size four-poster with en-suite and a spacious twin room with Smart TV.

Is there parking at Popham House?

Free roadside parking is available nearby subject to availability. Public car parks are located at either end of the quayside with charges applying for these facilities.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen has an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, built-in microwave and fridge freezer. A washing machine is housed in the first floor utility cupboard.

Does Popham House have a garden?

No, there is no private garden area with this property. A shared cobbled courtyard at the front leads directly to the quayside and harbour area.

What beaches are near Popham House?

Westward Ho! beach with two miles of golden sand is three miles away. Instow's sandy beach is accessible by seasonal ferry from the village and Croyde and Woolacombe are within easy reach.

What entertainment is provided for groups?

The open-plan lounge has a wood-burning stove with initial logs included and Smart TV. Two bedrooms also have Smart TVs and the top floor twin has a radio for guest entertainment.