1 / 24Sunset Bay - Appledore
Appledore, Devon
An Appledore house whose own listing calls the garden fully enclosed and dog secure, with room for three dogs, a hot tub, and the village walkable from the door.
Appledore is a working village that still builds boats, and the streets behind the quay are narrow enough that a car becomes a liability the moment you arrive. Sunset Bay is a reverse level house above it: three bedrooms, water views from the living floor, a hot tub outside, and one bedroom and its bathroom downstairs. Six people and three dogs.
The phrase worth noticing is in the owner's own description, which calls the rear garden fully enclosed and dog secure. That is a firmer claim than most listings make, and it changes how a week actually runs, because a dog can be let out rather than taken out. Past the gate, Westward Ho is two and a half miles. The Tarka Trail, level and traffic free, is three. Saunton Sands, which we rate a nine, is a little over four.
The three dog allowance is standard here rather than something to be negotiated. Ground floor sleeping matters more than people expect once a dog has stopped enjoying stairs, and there is a bedroom and bathroom down there. The village does the rest. Appledore is small, mostly flat and full of people entirely used to dogs, so the evening walk is a loop round the quay rather than an expedition.
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from £1,033 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Fully enclosed and dog secure rear garden
- Dog Facilities
- Dog bowls, Secure field
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,033 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
Sunset Bay - Appledore from £1,033 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Sunset Bay - Appledore dog friendly?
Yes, and genuinely so — Sunset Bay accommodates up to three dogs as standard, with no need to negotiate. The rear garden is described by the owners themselves as fully enclosed and dog secure, which means your dogs can be let out freely rather than supervised every time. The village of Appledore is small, mostly flat, and well used to dogs, making the daily routine straightforward.
Are dogs allowed at Sunset Bay - Appledore year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and with a fully enclosed private garden and a village setting rather than a seasonal beach, there's nothing in the details to suggest otherwise. For complete certainty, it's worth confirming directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting Sunset Bay - Appledore with my dog?
The three-dog allowance is built in, the garden is fully enclosed, and there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom — useful if your dog has stopped enjoying stairs. Beyond the house, Westward Ho is two and a half miles away, the traffic-free Tarka Trail is three, and Saunton Sands (which we rate a nine) is just over four miles. Appledore itself is very walkable, so an evening loop around the quay is an easy option without needing the car.
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Sunset Bay - Appledore from £1,033 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
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