Title: The Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Retreat Cottage in Bideford with free parking ## Photo gallery for The Retreat ![Cottage | Interior - The Retreat (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31010000/31000600/31000539/4c8fd69f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area | TV, DVD player - The Retreat (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31010000/31000600/31000539/ef4f5c40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Dining - The Retreat (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31010000/31000600/31000539/29b315c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster - The Retreat (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31010000/31000600/31000539/5a715733.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior - The Retreat (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31010000/31000600/31000539/1098db2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Retreat provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill £324 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan ## 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 Retreat Cottage in Bideford with free parking This smoke-free cottage features a garden, barbecues and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Bideford cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### 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 ![Cottage | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59650000/59649700/59649604/78c97ae5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Springfield Cottage Bideford - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 1 review £400 includes taxes & fees 10 Jan - 11 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=59649604&PinnedHotelID=59649604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103640000/103636000/103635993/eca866ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blackbird Cottage Bideford - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included £448 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=103635993&PinnedHotelID=103635993&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113040000/113038600/113038576/cb6e6a3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sylvie's Country Cottage Bideford - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=113038576&PinnedHotelID=113038576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114180000/114179500/114179460/3a3f6106.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daisy Cottage Bideford - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included £443 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=114179460&PinnedHotelID=114179460&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91560000/91557900/91557900/667189f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Located within a mile of Bideford Quay and 4 miles from Westward Ho. 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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 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 This property is professionally cleaned 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 Retreat House Bideford Retreat Bideford The Retreat Cottage The Retreat Bideford The Retreat Cottage Bideford ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.058025,-4.195181&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wctvHzjrX%3FW%3FY%40W%3FY%40W%3FY%40W%40W%40YBW%40WBYBW%40WBWBWDWBWDWBWDUDWDUDWDUFWDUFUDUFUFSFUHSFUFSHSHSFSHSHSHQHSJQHQJQHOJQJOJQJOHOLOJMJOLMJMLMJKLMLKLKLKJKLKNILILILINILGLGNGLGNELGNELENENCLCNCNCNCNALANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBNBLBNBNDLDNDLFNDLFNFLFLFNHLHLHLHNHLJJJLJLJLJLLJJLLJLLNJLJNLLHNJNJPJNJPHNJPHPJRHPHPHRHRFRHRHRFRFTHRFTFRFTDTFTDVFTDTDVDTDVDTBVDVBVDVBVBV%40VBVBX%40VBV%40X%40V%40V%3FX%40V%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAXAV%3FXAVAXAVCVAXCVCVAVCVCVEVCVEVCVETEVETEVETGVETGTETGTGRGTITGRGRIRIRGRIRIRIPIRKPIPKPINKPKPKNKNINMNKLKNMLKLMLKLMJMJMLMHKJMJOHMHMHMHOHMFMFOFMFOFMDODMDODOBMBOBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMCOAOCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOGMGOGMGMGOIMIMIMIOIMKKIMKMMMKMKKMMMKMMMKOKMMOIOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKQISIQISISGQIUISGSGSIUGUGSGUEUGUEUGWEUEUEWEWEUCWEWCWEWCWCWAWCWCWAYCWAWAYAW%3FYAW%3FYAW%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gmXzaNz-f8r7gxhLcD1BdJKW8ec=) Bideford, England #### What's nearby - West Appledore \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Northam Burrows Country Park \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Instow Beach \- 17 min walk \- 0.8 miles - South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead \- 15 min drive \- 5.7 miles - South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead \- 15 min drive \- 5.7 miles #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe du Parc - ‬7 min drive - ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Coffee Cabin - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Glorious Oyster - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Boathouse - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat? ### How much is parking at The Retreat? ### What time is check-in at The Retreat? ### What time is check-out at The Retreat? ### Where is The Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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