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Frequently asked questions
Cottage and Local amenities
Dog friendly holidays
Location
Activities
There is no pub in Bucks Mills. The nearest pubs are The Hoops Inn (2 miles walk), The Farmers Arms in Woolsery, and two pubs in Clovelly - The Red Lion and The New Inn.
There is a small shop at the top of the hill in Bucks Cross, selling useful food, drink and vegetables, newspapers and a post office.
The nearest sandy beaches are 20 minutes drive away at Westward Ho! and Instow (near Bideford) and Sandymouth (Bude). A bit further away are Croyde, Saunton Sands and Woolacombe beaches.
Not quite, but the cottage offers charming views of the Square and the courtyard. And don't worry—the sea and the beach path are just a few steps away!
The Milky Way is an award winning family activity park only a couple of miles from Bucks Mills, with water park in addition. The Big Sheep offers tremendous fun for the whole family - 10 minutes away from Bucks Mills. The Gnome Reserve is to be found 5 minutes away at local garden centre and general store 'The Merry Harriers' in Woolsery. They sell a huge range of useful homeware, toys, crafts, plants, practical materials, and clothing and there is a cafe/restaurant.
Yes, there is a fully equipped kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, sink and worktops. There is no dishwasher. There is a washing machine and separate drier for clothes.
Yes, we do! The Wi-Fi is speedy enough for Zoom calls or working online. While there's no TV, streaming your favorite shows or movies on a laptop or tablet is a breeze.
Yes, there's a free parking spot just for you right beside The Boathouse Cottage! Got more than one car? No worries—there's a free car park at the village entrance.
The cottage is best suited for couples seeking a quiet costal retreat, walkers exploring the South West Coast Path, guests with dogs, remote workers, guests looking for quiet and characterful self-catering accommodation by the sea in North Devon. Star gazers, surfers, artists, musicians, lovers, poets, wild swimmers, writers, broadband speed good enough to support zoom calls and streaming of TV and video .
Sorry, because of steps and a steep staircase to the bedroom the cottage is not suitable for wheelchairs and the disabled. The path to the beach is very steep.
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