Title: The Crab Shell Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30998888&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Crab Shell ## Photo gallery for The Crab Shell ![Cottage | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/7c7785db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/b1b840f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/2de8c587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/e2e60749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/5151482e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Crab Shell provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Crab Shell A garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen with a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Family friendly - Highchair ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34730000/34726500/34726476/0aeddef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Catboat Cottage: a stone's throw from the beach. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Crab Shell House Bideford Crab Shell Bideford The Crab Shell Cottage The Crab Shell Bideford The Crab Shell Cottage Bideford ## About the area Located in Bideford, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. Fisherman's Cottage and Arlington Court are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Northam Burrows Country Park. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. [Visit our Bideford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford.dx4570) [View more Cottages in Bideford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Cottages.d4570-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.054665,-4.198242&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wnsvH%7E%7Dr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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9xNxNlLskYqtDHX8VveOvXkrfN0=) Bideford, England ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful reflections in the sand. Northam burrows is a huge sandy beach perfect for learning to surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010338/40077558-7dce-411f-9b3d-9496e2b58e98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Northam Burrows Country Park 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Croyde which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/1282db74-a9e5-421d-a167-a34ae5207936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Devon Coast 10 min drive \- 4.8 miles - ![Colourful beach huts in this beautiful beach in North Devon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069887/c4cc3eaf-9962-4c04-807a-d7b75c33c528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Saunton Sands 40 min drive \- 21.7 miles - West Appledore 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Instow Beach 11 min drive \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Barnstaple Station 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Cafe du Parc 7 min drive - The Boathouse 10 min drive - The Glorious Oyster 10 min drive - Royal North Devon Golf Club 4 min drive - The Pier House 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Crab Shell pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Crab Shell? ### What time is check-in at The Crab Shell? ### What time is check-out at The Crab Shell? ### Where is The Crab Shell located? ## Have a question? 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