Watergate Cottage - North Devon Holiday Cottage

19/08/2023

🚨 BANK HOLIDAY CANCELLATION 🚨

Their loss is your gain!

📆August 25th - 31st available (3-7 nights)
📍Swimbridge, North Devon

We have been fully booked all summer, are recognised AirBnB super hosts, 5* reviews with incredible complimentary narrative from our past guests 😍

If you want to take advantage of a last minute break, to really enjoy the end of summer snap up Watergate cottage ASAP - it’s sure to get booked:

✨Key details✨
🛌 Sleeps 6
🛁 2 Bathrooms
👩‍🍳 Large and newly renovated kitchen
🪟Bifolding doors to patio for indoor/outdoor living
🐶 Dog friendly
🏖️ Close to a number of beautiful beaches
⛰️ Located nr the “gateway” to Exmoor
🍻 A short walk to our incredible local pub
🛝 A short walk to our village timber playpark
🍷 A short drive to our village vineyard

✨Other great facts ✨
🏡 Large private garden
🔥 Fire pit
🚘 Private parking for up to 2 cars
🚶‍♀️Lots of incredible local walks
📖 Comprehensive welcome book detailing heaps of personal recommendations
🏡 Cottage was built in 1850 and has been lovingly restored and extended in 2021

AirBnB link:

Watergate Cottage I Dog Friendly I Pub | Garden

31/12/2022

Our favourite year round, dog friendly beach is a must visit when staying at Watergate Cottage

There's nothing quite like fiery skies at Saunton Sands💜

31/12/2022

As the owners of Watergate Cottage, we have been so tremendously grateful for our first quarter of the year being full time hosts.

We’ve genuinely had the best guests and have been thrilled by the reviews we’ve received and the repeat bookings already made.

Can’t wait to welcome new and return guests in 2023.

Whilst we’ve got your attention why not book for a new year getaway? First extra large basket of logs is free for you to light at your leisure and snuggle up in front of the log burner in our comfy living room

Check out the direct link in bio for our booking page.

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20/12/2022

🎄 CHRISTMAS 🎄

The cottage is looking super Christmassy and cosy ready for the big man’s arrival at the weekend 🎅🏼 (or maybe it’s just ready for our more important guests staying at the cottage to enjoy the festive season in North Devon 🤷🏻‍♀️)

I’ve loved having our December guests stay at the cottage - being able to write recommendations on how to enjoy the local area during Christmas and New Year, just reminded me how glorious this time of year is in North Devon!

Comment below with your favourite thing about your local area at this time of year?..

Mine is the local bars selling mulled wine and cider 🍷

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11/12/2022

Stunning Swimbridge in the snow ❄️☃️

The cottage has been made super festive by some incredible elves 🧝‍♀️ and we’re ready for our line up of festive guests to arrive.

Just one last minute stay available for December - DM me for best prices! 🎄

Are you a snow lover or hater?…

📷: Paula S

26/10/2022

Winter we’re ready for you 🔥

We upgraded our fireplace a couple of years ago and it was another project that instantly improved the aesthetics, usability and comfort of Watergate Cottage.

The Aire model, has a large glass window which maximises the view of the fire - which lets face it, is what having a log burner is really all about. 😍

The fire, together with the eco fan, makes the lounge super snuggly throughout the colder months and we love that our guests get to enjoy the fire during their stays too, with one large basket of responsibly and sustainably sourced logs, complimentary to each and every stay.

Is it just us or does the dog always gets the best seat in the house? 🤷🏻‍♀️🐶

02/10/2022

Red sky in the morning…

We love this time of year at the cottage, when sunrise hour becomes your normal wake up time and sunset your natural chill out hour.

Sunrise: we get to enjoy the sunrise emerging from the trees out the back of the house, from the comfort of either the master king size bed or the sofa in the kitchen.

Sunset: from the cottage, our favourite place to enjoy it is around the fire pit with a Jack Russell takeaway. This time of year the golden hour hitting the surrounding hillside and the interchanging colours behind the house is absolutely stunning to watch.

Wherever we choose to enjoy it, our loyal companion Nevis 🐾 is never far away, but I think if we were to ask him, he’d declare his favourite are his sunrise walks on the beach 🌅

Are you an active early bird sunrise lover or do you prefer a slow sunset chill for the win?

26/09/2022

15/09/2022

12/09/2022

There really is no place like North Devon when it comes to “Golden Hour”, as we are spoilt for choice for coastal sunset locations.

This time of year is so perfect for ending your day at the beach and enjoying whatever the sun gods dish up, before heading home and enjoying the night’s drawing in from the comfort of the sofa under a blanket 🛋

I’m in the process of writing up the guestbook for Watergate Cottage and have so many suggestions and recommendations for how our guests can get the most out of their stay - but, be it rain or shine, warmth or snow, the beaches closest to us will always be at the top of the things you have to do whilst you’re in the area.

09/09/2022

This is SO exciting for Swimbridge. Not only a vineyard but a cafe too!

Here’s Tony busy transforming our building into the winery café. We are SOOOOO EXCITED! Watch this space for updates of our opening date, when we will be opening the doors for you to come and enjoy! 🙌☕️

07/09/2022

Backroads and blackberry picking a plenty 😍

We love getting up and out along the country lanes to grab some of nature’s bounty for our breakfast. It’s even more rewarding when the sun is rising over Swimbridge and we get to walk back with the warmth of the morning sun on our faces.

This lane is just a five minute walk from the cottage and you’re more likely to pass another early bird than you are a car.

One of the reasons we love Swimbridge so much is for the varied walks we have on our doorstep; whether it’s a quick out and back, hilly loop or a cross country stroll we’ve got you covered.

With Autumn around the corner, the walks genuinely are never prettier. I am a huge sun worshipper but I love the change of seasons and all that it brings.

02/09/2022

✨ OCTOBER OFFER ✨

Stay in our beautiful cottage, which sleeps up to 6 adults, permits your ‘paw’some pals and is situated perfectly in North Devon to enjoy the autumnal changes of Exmoor, our glorious beaches and all that our delightful village has to offer.

Offer 1: Mid-Week Super Saver
3-7th October 4 night stay just £409 (incl. all charges)

Offer 2: 7 night Autumnal Accommodation
7-14th Oct
14-21st Oct

Just £962
(incl all Air BnB charges)

Click link in bio or DM for more details.
Book ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Offer ends Friday 9th September

01/09/2022

This time of year should be relabelled as fire pit season.

Like it or not, the nights are drawing in and staying at Watergate Cottage at this time of year you can really make the most of the changing seasons and daylight hours.

As soon as the nights start drawing in, we love to set up camp after dinner and chilling around the fire pit to reflect on what an incredible summer we’ve had 💛

What have been your highlights for Summer 2022?

Ours have been beyond fulfilling but include:
💒 Finally getting our wedding day
💒💒 Watching our besties have their perfect days (they were absolutely off the chart)
🎏 & with our little man
✈️ Holidays with the family
🏖 Local beach days of an endless summer

28/08/2022

✨ RECOMMENDATION ✨

🍷Venn Valley Vineyard
📍0.5 miles from Watergate Cottage

A vineyard so close to our cottage?!! Yes - your prayers (and mine) have been answered 💖

A short and beautifully scenic walk from the cottage takes you to Venn Valley Vineyard and Winery and boy will you not be disappointed.

Alina and Tony’s knowledge, passion and excitement for growing vines, managing their land and introducing you to the world of wine making, is second to none. Their hard work and determination will not go unnoticed.

The vineyard tour far exceeded my expectations, it was a delight to see the vines and understand the magnitude of work, patience and endless tasks that go into getting grape to glass.

What’s more - they’re currently putting the finishing touches to a Winery Café, have other artisan businesses next door and will be a licensed venue for civil ceremonies - I believe this is just the beginning of their vision for the site and I can’t wait to watch them go the distance and see what else they have in store as the business evolves.

Can we also just take a minute to appreciate how well suited this song is to these snippets of such a glorious day out - At Last my love (a wine tour at my front door) has come along!

Stylish Holiday Cottage in North Devon shared a post on Instagram: "✨ RECOMMENDATION ✨ 🍷Venn Valley Vineyard 📍0.5 miles from Watergate Cottage A vineyard so close to our cottage?!! Yes - your prayers (and mine) have been answered 💖 A short and beautifully scenic walk from the cottage ta...

27/08/2022

Watergate Cottage is just a short and beautiful walk from our glorious local pub - The Jack Russell

The pub has stylish decor throughout, serves the scrummiest homemade food 😋 and always has a lovely ambience.

Like us, our guests love it and always give it a rave review - so it’s a failsafe recommendation for us to have at the top of our list of places to visit whilst you stay at the cottage 🍻 (which is just as well as it’s the closest thing to us 🤣)

We always recommend booking to avoid disappointment, especially on their popular steak nights (Wednesday), burger nights (Friday) and Sunday roasts.

Don’t forget you’ve got a chance to win one of their scrummy roasts ALONGSIDE a 2 night stay in the cottage - see the other post to like, share and follow to be in with a chance to win!

22/08/2022

💫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 💫

WIN A TWO NIGHT STAY FOR 2 + SUNDAY ROAST AT THE LOCAL PUB 🥳

We are giving you the chance to win a FREE mini getaway for two in our stunning cottage in the beautiful village of Swimbridge, North Devon.

PLUS we’re also throwing in a delicious Sunday Roast at our fabulous local ‘The Jack Russell’ which is just a few minutes walk from our front door!

🧡 The lucky winner will be able to exclusively enjoy Watergate Cottage from 1st-3rd October when Autumn is working its magic and bringing the best fire pit sunsets 🧡

To be in with a chance of winning this incredible prize all you need to do is:

𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 - Watergate Cottage - North Devon Holiday Cottage ( on Instagram for an extra entry)
𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 - this picture
𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 - to your stories (tag us so we can see your additional entry!)
𝑻𝒂𝒈 - in the comments who you would like to share your winnings with (multiple tags = multiple entries)

🗓The winner will be announced on Sunday 18th September!

Terms and conditions:
•Please note these dates are final and cannot be changed if won
•A table will need to be reserved for lunch on Sunday 2nd October (a £30 voucher will be reserved for your exclusive use on this date only and the winner will be required to pay any additional costs thereafter)

17/08/2022

17/08/2022

Over the past six years we have poured our hearts and souls into maintaining and improving our home whilst retaining the character and quirks of a 170 year old cottage.

We love where we live so much and cannot wait to share it with you…

17/08/2022

EEEEEK - After all our hard work over the past six years, the time has come to AirBnB our sole property for others to experience the joys of living in a quaint village in beautiful North Devon.

We will be using this account to show you the house as it has evolved (expect lots of before and afters!); what’s in the village and what’s to offer in North Devon.

*Watch this space as an incredible Weekend Getaway for 2 is up for grabs…*