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Catboat Cottage
Holiday Home
⚲ Appledore, Devon
Sleeps 8 · Enclosed private garden · Stone's throw from the beach · 2 dogs welcome · Fence & wall heights vary between 3ft and 6ft ·
Catboat Cottage is a stone's throw from the beach, where you can listen to the sound of the waves lapping up the slipway as you drift off to sleep. Sleeping up to 8 guests plus an infant in a travel cot, the cottage also has a south-facing enclosed garden and welcomes 2 dogs.
About This Listing:
This listing is based on information provided and confirmed by its owners, who remain responsible for its accuracy, including that they welcome XL Bullies and have reviewed their own legal and insurance responsibilities.
Last confirmed on 5 July 2026.
XL Escapes shares this information to help you make informed decisions but does not own or manage this business.
Full Property Description:
Just a short stroll takes you to the bustling quayside, with its impressive array of boats, shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants.
Our deceptively spacious 200-year-old fisherman's cottage offers a real home-from-home retreat. Lovingly restored to provide all the modern conveniences that make a holiday home special, while retaining many original period features that add to its charm, character and cosiness.
The cottage sleeps up to 8 guests plus an infant in a travel cot and includes:
4 individually styled bedrooms, including one on the ground floor.
2 king-size bedrooms.
1 twin bedroom.
1 ground floor double bedroom.
3 bathrooms, including one en suite and one ground floor shower room.
Well-equipped kitchen.
Separate dining room.
Dishwasher.
Washing machine.
Tumble dryer.
Dog bowls.
Temporary dog tags.
Full Property Description:
Just a short stroll takes you to the bustling quayside, with its impressive array of boats, shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants.
Our deceptively spacious 200-year-old fisherman's cottage offers a real home-from-home retreat. Lovingly restored to provide all the modern conveniences that make a holiday home special, while retaining many original period features that add to its charm, character and cosiness.
The cottage sleeps up to 8 guests plus an infant in a travel cot and includes:
4 individually styled bedrooms, including one on the ground floor.
2 king-size bedrooms.
1 twin bedroom.
1 ground floor double bedroom.
3 bathrooms, including one en suite and one ground floor shower room.
Well-equipped kitchen.
Separate dining room.
Dishwasher.
Washing machine.
Tumble dryer.
Dog bowls.
Temporary dog tags.
For Our Four Legged Guests:
XL Bullies are welcomed with an exemption certificate, and owners must follow current legislation.
Owners will need to provide their dog's exemption certificate before their stay.
A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome.
The garden is fully enclosed, private and south-facing.
High stone walling surrounds the garden. The lower and side boundaries are approximately 6ft high. One garden wall slopes from around 4ft down to approximately 3ft in height; however, there is an approximate 7ft drop from the outside of this wall onto a public footpath below.
There is no rear access to the cottage.
Dog bowls are provided.
Temporary dog tags with the cottage contact details are provided for your stay.
Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms.
Dogs are not allowed on beds or soft furnishings.
Dogs must not be left unattended in the cottage.
Any fouling in the garden must be cleaned up immediately.
There are no other animals on site.
The owners are unsure whether the cottage is suitable for reactive dogs and would prefer to discuss individual requirements before booking.
Irsha Street is a narrow coastal lane lined with terraced houses.
The South West Coast Path runs past the cottage, so owners of dogs who react to people, dogs or passing movement may wish to discuss suitability before booking.
Dog-Friendly Details That Matter
XL Bullies are welcomed with an exemption certificate, and owners must follow current legislation.
Owners will need to provide their dog's exemption certificate before their stay.
A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome.
The garden is fully enclosed, private and south-facing.
High stone walling surrounds the garden. The lower and side boundaries are approximately 6ft high. One garden wall slopes from around 4ft down to approximately 3ft in height; however, there is an approximate 7ft drop from the outside of this wall onto a public footpath below.
There is no rear access to the cottage.
Dog bowls are provided.
Temporary dog tags with the cottage contact details are provided for your stay.
Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms.
Dogs are not allowed on beds or soft furnishings.
Dogs must not be left unattended in the cottage.
Any fouling in the garden must be cleaned up immediately.
There are no other animals on site.
The owners are unsure whether the cottage is suitable for reactive dogs and would prefer to discuss individual requirements before booking.
Irsha Street is a narrow coastal lane lined with terraced houses.
The South West Coast Path runs past the cottage, so owners of dogs who react to people, dogs or passing movement may wish to discuss suitability before booking.
Local Area Guide:
Catboat Cottage is located in Appledore, just a stone's throw from the beach.
A short stroll takes you to the bustling quayside, where you'll find boats, shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants. Dog-friendly pubs, cafés, shops and restaurants are all just a couple of minutes' walk from the cottage.
Irsha Street is a narrow coastal lane lined with terraced houses, and the South West Coast Path runs directly past the door, making it easy to explore the coastline on foot.
Meet The Owners
Established in 2005, our family-run business has welcomed guests from all over the world. We are fortunate to have many guests who return year after year.
We are proud to have built a trusted reputation with a dedicated team of lovely locals, all with backgrounds in tourism, who share one thing in common: their love of Appledore.
We fully support XL Bullies with an exemption certificate and owners who follow the legislation.
Paw of Approval
Photos from XL Escapes members, with dogs who gave this business their paw of approval.
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Before being listed, we ask the questions we'd want answered ourselves — from real experience living and travelling with XL and reactive dogs.
That includes confirming they are happy to host XL Bullies, that their listing details are accurate, and that they've considered their own legal and insurance responsibilities.
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We don't guess.
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