A cosy thatched cottage in a quiet North Devon village
Rock Cottage - Thatched Holiday Cottage in North Devon
Rock Cottage is a picture postcard holiday cottage in North Devon in the village of Goodleigh, just outside of Barnstaple. With stunning views over the Taw Estuary, this beautiful, traditional thatched holiday cottage near Barnstaple sleeps 4 people. Nestled in the quiet countryside of North Devon, with easy access to the great beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe, this is an ideal self catering holiday accommodation base for exploring North Devon, Exmoor and beyond.
Arriving at Rock Cottage
Park the car at the roofline of Rock cottage(whose name describes its setting, carved into a Devon shale hillside), and if you or your children have ever wondered how thatch looks up-close, you may inspect for yourself. Then take a moment to experience the view of rolling hills leading down to the Taw Estuary, the silence broken only by the lowing cattle, the gently bleating sheep or the chattering song of woodland birds, and you realise that you’re in a holiday world already, and you haven’t even stepped inside your cosy thatched North Devon cottage retreat ...
Inside The Cottage
Rock Cottage sleeps 4 people in two bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin). Made from “cob”, Rock Cottage’s 17th century two-foot-thick walls will keep you naturally cool in the summer, and combine with the insulating properties of the thatched roof to keep you snug and warm in the winter. There is a storage heater in each room, with a wood-burner in the living room for very cosy winter evenings!
Key facilities inside include Wi-Fi wireless broadband, DTV with DVD (living room and main bedroom), DAB tuner/ CD player (living room only), fridge/ freezer, washer/ dryer, AEG hotplate with built-under self-cleaning twin-oven with grill, separate LG microwave oven, Kenwood kettle and toaster, Habitat and Portmeirion (oven-to-) tableware and mugs, full range of 18/10 stainless steel pots, pans, knives and cooking utensils. Separate chopping boards for meat, fish, poultry and vegetables; vacuum flasks and picnic wares (if you forgot to pack your own!); dining tables and chairs (indoors and out).
Outside The Cottage
Key features outside include secluded parking for 2/3 cars (depending on size!), upper patio with rock garden, border, arbour and chairs, steps to either the front of the cottage or to the rear, lower patio with all-weather dining/ craft table with chairs and twin sun-shades next to a raised flower bed with a small hill-path leading from a separate decking area, and a wood-store.
Short Breaks
Weekend and midweek breaks are available outside the school holidays or subject to availability within 10 days of arrival. We keep our availability page up to date, so please check it for your preferred dates.
Shops: 2.5 miles. Pub: 100yds (quiet, friendly and lovely food)
Please note: Furniture may be different from that illustrated, as a result of older items being replaced with new, of equal or higher standard.
