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Entrance to the property with parking
View from the rear garden towards the property
Decked area with hot tub, BBQ lodge and seating
Enjoy the bubbles
Open-plan kitchen/diner with river views
Dining room with river views
Kitchen area leading out to decking and hot tub
Savour the views
Lounge with river views and french doors onto patio
Second lounge leading to conservatory with river views
Time for a treat
Conservatory with river views
Luxury all weather BBQ lodge
Time for a game
Games room
Pool table
Table tennis
King-size bedroom with river views
Clean and crisp
Twin bedroom with en-suite
Finishing details
En-suite shower room
Double bedroom with en-suite and river views
Double bedroom with en-suite and river views
En-suite bathroom
King-size bedroom with en-suite and river views
Finer details
Twin bedroom
Ground floor double bedroom with en-suite
Ground floor double bedroom with river views and access to patio
Nearby Westward Ho! with sandy beach
Take a walk to Instow along the Tarka Trail
Decked area accessed from the kitchen / diner
Stunning river views from the garden
1 / 34  Entrance to the property with parking
2 / 34  View from the rear garden towards the property
3 / 34  Decked area with hot tub, BBQ lodge and seating
4 / 34  Enjoy the bubbles
5 / 34  Open-plan kitchen/diner with river views
6 / 34  Dining room with river views
7 / 34  Kitchen area leading out to decking and hot tub
8 / 34  Savour the views
9 / 34  Lounge with river views and french doors onto patio
10 / 34  Second lounge leading to conservatory with river views
11 / 34  Time for a treat
12 / 34  Conservatory with river views
13 / 34  Luxury all weather BBQ lodge
14 / 34  Time for a game
15 / 34  Games room
16 / 34  Pool table
17 / 34  Table tennis
18 / 34  King-size bedroom with river views
19 / 34  Clean and crisp
20 / 34  Twin bedroom with en-suite
21 / 34  Finishing details
22 / 34  En-suite shower room
23 / 34  Double bedroom with en-suite and river views
24 / 34  Double bedroom with en-suite and river views
25 / 34  En-suite bathroom
26 / 34  King-size bedroom with en-suite and river views
27 / 34  Finer details
28 / 34  Twin bedroom
29 / 34  Ground floor double bedroom with en-suite
30 / 34  Ground floor double bedroom with river views and access to patio
31 / 34  Nearby Westward Ho! with sandy beach
32 / 34  Take a walk to Instow along the Tarka Trail
33 / 34  Decked area accessed from the kitchen / diner
34 / 34  Stunning river views from the garden

Anchor House - Mount Pleasant

Bideford, near Westward Ho, Devon

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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Surfing, golf and South West Coast Footpath nearby, with the added benefit of secure storage for bikes and surfboards
  • Large enclosed south-facing garden with stunning river views, perfect for kids and four-legged friends
  • Private hot tub, games room and luxury indoor BBQ lodge, ideal for summer afternoons
Property code: ANMOU

Sandy beaches, surfing and clifftop walks await with a stay at this handsome holiday home that boasts gorgeous views of the River Torridge. Located about a mile from the historic port town of Bideford, the property is well suited to large groups and families, making it ideal for a special holiday or celebration. With seven bedrooms for up to 14 people, it offers a spacious retreat with five-star touches throughout. From nights under the stars in the hot tub to cooking up sizzling treats in the all-weather BBQ lodge, there are some fantastic social spaces for getting the whole family together after lazy days on the beach. You can also bring out your competitive edge with pool or table tennis matches in the private games room.

 

 

The property is exquisitely decorated, with each room having its own contemporary style. There are two lounge areas, the largest of which has Sky TV and an adjoining conservatory with views of the nearby river. You’ll have all the equipment you need to prepare a special feast in the double range-style oven. Either eat together in the sleek and bright kitchen or dine alfresco on the raised decked area. Then jump in the private hot tub and get someone to pour you a glass of fizz for the ultimate in relaxation. Each bedroom has individual style, and the downstairs double room is ideal for those who don’t want to climb stairs, with en-suite facilities and French doors leading out to the garden. The remaining six bedrooms, found on the first floor of the property, all have their own TV. Outside, the enclosed garden is great for children and dogs to bound around in. And with a car port, as well as ample off-road parking, the drivers in your party can enjoy a hassle-free stay.

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  • 7 bedrooms: 2 king-size, 3 doubles and 2 twins
  • 6 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over bath, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC and 4 en-suite shower rooms and WC, 2 separate WC
  • 2 lounges, 1 with Smart TV, the other with Smart TV with Sky, Netflix and Disney+, a DAB radio and Bluetooth speaker. TVs in all bedrooms
  • Games room with pool table and table tennis
  • Double range oven, single ovens, 2 fridge/freezers, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 highchairs and 2 travel cots available
  • Private hot tub
  • All weather BBQ lodge
  • Car port and ample off-road parking
  • Lockable storage for bikes and beach equipment
  • Beach 2.3 miles, shops and pubs within 1 mile
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

A pleasant walk along the riverside takes you to Bideford town centre, where you might like to buy gifts from the pannier market or pat the statue of Tarka the Otter on the quayside. The town is situated on the famous Tarka Trail, which passes through stunning wildlife-rich countryside. For some traditional seaside fun, head to Instow Beach, 2.5 miles from the property, which has a large expanse of golden sand to play or sunbathe on. From Instow, you can also take the ferry across to the delightful fishing village of Appledore. Westward Ho! is around 4 miles away, with its traditional seaside entertainment, while The Big Sheep, also 4 miles from the property, has live sheep racing and thrilling rides for children.

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Entrance to the property with parking
View from the rear garden towards the property
Decked area with hot tub, BBQ lodge and seating
Enjoy the bubbles
Open-plan kitchen/diner with river views
Dining room with river views
Kitchen area leading out to decking and hot tub
Savour the views
Lounge with river views and french doors onto patio
Second lounge leading to conservatory with river views
Time for a treat
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Hannah Chapman

This property is personally managed by Hannah.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Valerie 27th June 2025

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Reviewed by Dawn 20th June 2025

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5 star accommodation, great area to discover. Great walks.

Reviewed by Ian 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Graham 11th April 2025

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A brilliant, large comfortable house. very well equiped. The hot tub was glorious!

Reviewed by Emma 4th April 2025

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We had a fantastic holiday in such a beautiful home. The house suited our whole family from 10 months old to 60 years old. We highly recommend thus property, especially for family events

Reviewed by Linda 31st January 2025

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Rooms generously, shared areas more than adequate overall a super venue

Reviewed by Tina 10th January 2025

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Beautiful house everything you needed was there and more. Great location . We will definitely recommend to our many friends x

Reviewed by Sharon 29th November 2024

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Reviewed by Simon 1st November 2024

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What an amazing place Anchor House is! We had a fabulous time. The brochure doesn't really show how big it is. Loads of space for 12 of us without being on each other's toes. Superbly equipped. Warm and cosy. TV with Sky - including Sky Sports!!!!!! (massive tick!) 20-25 mins walk into Bideford along a flat/paved path off the road. Loads of parkingRead more. This is a highly recommended property. Pool table could do with a little TLC but that's about the only negative and that's being picky. Hide

Reviewed by Anne 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 6th September 2024

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I booked with my family of 3 generations and this lovely house was perfect! Comfortable and spacious with everything you could possibly need. Lovely dog walk along the Tarka Trail directly opposite the house and plenty to do in the area. We had a fabulous holiday!

Reviewed by Margaret 9th August 2024

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Twelve family members had a perfect time at Anchor House. The house is very spacious, with many areas to relax in and lovely comfy beds. The kitchen/diner is the best equipped we have ever had in a holiday home. We enjoyed the decking by the kitchen area, with the bbq hut, hot tub, tables and chairs, plus the gardens. There isn't enough space to wrRead moreite about how wonderful Anchor House is but we would thoroughly recommend a stay there and hope to return. A great property in a beautiful location. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 2nd August 2024

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ideal for a party size of 14 - hot tub and bbq were excellent - location was further from the town than expected, a good 20 minute walk

Reviewed by Keith 26th July 2024

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As a family of 10, with ages ranging from 8 to 86, we all had a superb holiday in this spacious and comfortable property with its close situation to the Tarka trail for easy walking and cycling without needing to drive to it. The glorious weather during our visit only added to our enjoyment of Anchor House. and the various coastal areas in the regiRead moreon. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 14th June 2024

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We were 9 adults, plus 2 teenagers and a toddler, age ranges 2 to 82. Plenty of room for all of us, comfortable and extremely well equipped - the enormous kitchen had everything you could think of - two dishwashers, three fridges and 3 freezers and a 14 seater dining table. The Euros were on so we appreciated the huge TVs. Outside space was great.LRead moreots of parking . Cant really think of a negative! Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 5th April 2024

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A great property for generations to stay together. The house was very well equipped and there was plenty of space to accomodate a big group of people.

Reviewed by Jackie 1st March 2024

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Anchor House is an amazing property. Spotlessly clean, well equipped and beautifully decorated. The games room and hot tub were well used but a bit too cold for a BBQ. A perfect weekend spent with our children and teenage grandchildren plus two dogs. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Chris 16th February 2024

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Amazing property with so much space. Location ideal for exploring Devon.

Reviewed by Eleanor 9th February 2024

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A great house. The hot tub and bbq hut are really great, especially the bbq hut in the winter. Note that one twin room and a small double are up one staircase and separate from the other first floor bedrooms. They both have an en-suite but the double is small and the twin is a big room so the adults in our group that were in that double felt a littRead morele hard done by, compared to the other double/king rooms. Would definitely recommend though as it is a great place for big groups. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 5th January 2024

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Wow. We loved it. The cottage was equipped with everything you could imagine and more. Spacious comfortable and so inviting. Thank you

Reviewed by Susan 22nd December 2023

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Fabulous large space, we had an amazing family Christmas. The games room, hot tub and BBQ lodge were a great hit for all ages. Nice secure garden for the doggies to run around in. Brilliant location, leave the cars and walk into Bideford or Instow. We loved it all. Many thanks

Reviewed by Elaine 15th December 2023

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We had a lovely time, few hiccups, house was lovely, spacious, clean and tidy. Loads of board games, game room and hot tub. Our first Christmas with everyone all together- would we do it again thereyes we would. Thank you for everything.

Reviewed by Christine 10th November 2023

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Amazing house , fully equipped with absolutely everything you need . Set in an ideal location with lovely views across the river & a short walk into town . Definitely recommend staying at Anchor House if you want a great weekend away with friends & family .

Reviewed by Nicola 27th October 2023

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The house was amazing! Over and above what we were expecting. The owners had thought of everything. The photographs dont do the property justice. It was an incredible house and everything was just perfect. Would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Shirley 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Rose 6th October 2023

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We have a family get together every October to catch up and relax. This was the perfect property for this, loads of space, all the equipment we needed and in a perfect location. We would love to come back.

Reviewed by Jude 22nd September 2023

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A great house for group of 60 somethings having our annual getaway. Good sized accommodation. Kitchen kitted out very well with most things you might need whilst away. Clean and bright. Plenty of hot water, didn't need heating so can't comment. Whilst we didn't use the games room can see it would be a good asset to families. Great being close to TaRead morerka trail to walk in to Bideford or further afield. Management responded quickly when contacted. All in all, would thoroughly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 11th September 2023

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Reviewed by Nicola 25th August 2023

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This was an amazing place to stay. We all loved the hot tub (kids and adults!) and the games room was great too. Some nice places to eat nearby at instow, and belluna Italian Bideford was good. Cottage v well equipped, had everything we needed. Beds v comfy. BBQ fantastic. Visited lynmouth and clovelly both lovely. A few walks and runs on the tarkaRead more trail, great access at bottom of the road. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Gerry 18th August 2023

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This is a great house for a family get together. There is plenty of room so we were not under each others feet. It is well equipped for adults and children alike with the children playing in the games room, while the men were cooking in the barbecue lodge and the ladies relaxing in the hot tub. It is an excellent location for cycling and walking alRead moreong the Tarka trail and many beaches nearby. Thank you Neil and Linda for providing an excellent property. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 11th August 2023

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The house was big enough for everyone to have own space and shared areas had large comfortable settees. Enormous well fitted kitchen with a huge dining table making mealtimes pleasurable for all. Good to have two dishwashers, ample fridges and freezers to cater for large numbers.

Reviewed by Margaret 21st July 2023

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Amazing, beautiful and large house. The kitchen was huge and great for our large family meals and conservatory with 4 sofas was great for board games on an evening. Games room kept us busy on a wet day. Well equipped, clean and hot tub an added bonus. Highly recommended.

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