Appledore, Devon

The Crab Shell

This three bedroom terraced house is one three levels and is situated in the Devon village of Appledore. It can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

The Crab Shell is a dog friendly holiday cottage.

6 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
dog friendly

Visit booking website

The Crab Shell is an excellent terraced house, set over three levels, with estuary views and is situated in the Devon village of Appledore. The house sleeps six people and has one king bedroom with en-suite, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is an open plan kitchen, dining and sitting area and an enclosed patio area. Walking distance to the estuary and the village amenities, The Crab Shell is the perfect choice for a family holiday.

Where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet, sits the delightful quayside village of Appledore, next to the River Torridge. Appledore boasts a small but great range of shops, pubs, guesthouses and art galleries. A thriving fishing and trading village since the 14th century, Appledore has been a famous boat-building centre for many years and the shipyard is still active today. Picturesque Appledore provides a peaceful base from which to explore North Devon, and is close to surf beaches.The Quay is very central to life in the village and it is here you will find many activities including fishing trips, crabbing contests on the quay, and sometimes Morris Dancers. This quaint fishing village has a maze of narrow streets leading to the quay. Just four miles from Appledore,straddling the Torridge estuary, is the quaint bustling town of Bideford boasts a medieval bridge, town quay, quaint pannier market and vibrant shopping area - all well worth a visit. For the more active, several major surfing beaches, golf courses, theme parks and other attractions are nearby and the South West coast path passes close by on its way into Cornwall. The beautiful cliff-top fishing village of Clovelly is half an hour by road, and the delights of Exmoor and Dartmoor can be reached in under an hour. Surf the waves, stroll through pretty villages, wander along the Tarka Trail, visit a famous garden or have some fun at one of the local theme or farm parks – it’s all on the doorstep

Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?