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North of England, Cumbria
A pair of pubs lie close to home in Boot, so you can tuck into delicious feasts and raise a glass to holidaying in the Lake District with loved ones. Sitting in the valley of Eskdale, find...
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South West of England, Devon
Fabulous historic thatched mill house. Grade II listed. Open fire. Big grounds with woodland, river, wildlife ponds. Coast and moors. Haytor Vale 2 miles.
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South West of England, Devon
A fabulous large holiday home in Northam, Devon. Family-friendly. Games room. Hot tub. Barbecue. Close to beach. Off-road Parking. Bideford 1.4 miles; Westward Ho! 1.7 miles; Barnstaple 9.1 miles.
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Heart of England, Shropshire
A high-quality stone building set in peaceful private grounds near Clun. WiFi. Conservatory. Beautiful grounds. Summer house and hot tub. Clun town 2 miles.
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East of England, Suffolk
The Great House in Orford, Suffolk, is a grand Grade II-listed holiday home that sleeps 12 guests across six luxurious bedrooms. This spacious property features elegant furnishings, a billiard...
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South West of England, Devon
Middle Dean Farmhouse, a charming farmhouse near Parracombe, in Devon, boasts a toasty woodburning stove and bubbling hot tub within Exmoor National Park. Lynton 10.3 miles
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South West of England, Cornwall
A contemporary, three-storey home resting in Porth near St Columb Minor, Cornwall. Sea views. Stylish. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities and the beach. Newquay 1.9 miles; Truro 13.5 miles.
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South West of England, Devon
Perched high on the hill one mile from ‘the little white town’ of Bideford and within five miles of the rugged beauty of the North Devon coast, you can enjoy a true taste of tranquil...
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South West of England, Devon
Hillside Barn in Littleham, Devon, is a stunning glass-fronted barn conversion that sleeps 8. This single-level home features an open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area, four stylish bedrooms,...
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South West of England, Cornwall
Located on the North Cornwall coastal town Rock, Slipway 10 is perfect base for a family seaside holiday. Patio and balcony. Private parking.
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Bideford, Devon11°C
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Updated: 10 Sep 2026, 3:06am
The Gem sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
46m
(151 feet above sea level)
The Gem sits in a peaceful Devon setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.
Latitude: 51.0536000° N | Longitude: 4.19594° W
Today's sun times for Bideford (Friday, 11 September 2026):
5:42am
Sunrise
5:44pm
Golden Hour
6:44pm
Sunset
This month in Bideford, you have approximately 13.03 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier, cosier evenings in.
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