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Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home

Thorpe is a detached, contemporary, 5 bedroom coastal house with stunning views to the sea and a short walk to the beach and town. This 1930's house was extensively modernized in 2008 (as featured on BBC1 Homes programme) to provide luxury accommodation throughout. A sunken hot tub in the front decking enjoys the best views of Woolacombe beach. Thorpe is a family home, maintained to a high standard throughout. We enjoy fabulous guest reviews which are really important to us.
We now offer shorter bookings for 4 days + out of school holidays.

Property manager

Chris and Liz Jones

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry, no pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervised kids do stay at Thorpe! Garden slopes!

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Thorpe is NOT a party venue.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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Woolacombe, North Devon

What's nearby

  • Woolacombe Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Combesgate Beach - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Barricane Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Putsborough Sands - 26 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atlantic Blue - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The fortescue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Woolacombe Beach, Combesgate Beach, and Barricane Beach. Grunta Beach and Rockham Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

The house and location were both amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Thorpe

Stunning views of Woolacombe beach. Although the garden doesn’t back directly onto the beach, there is a cut-through with some steps which takes you to the sand on no time. A beautiful property and the hot tub is a real bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florian P., Readin, Berkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and house

Perfect house
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

Wonderful stay at this gorgeous property with a group of 8 friends. Incredible views over the beach and very thoughtfully laid out home. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend family get together

Weather was not good but views were fantastic and house provided everything we needed. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

My second visit to Thorpe and loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful visit

We cannot say enough about this property! It is the third time we have stayed. The location is ideal. The accommodation is fabulous, in all ways. The house owners really look after Thorpe and it shows, immensely. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful house in an amazing location.

We’ll be back! Woolacoombe is a lovely place, the house is fabulous and we had a great weekend. 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Pictures don’t do it justice. Very comfortable, spacious and well-appointed, perfect for our two families. Owners were very good to deal with. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A truly lovely property in a delightful village in North Devon

Enjoyable from the moment we stepped into the property. Everything well appointed — very nice without being stuffy, ie incredibly comfortable while also truly lovely. The view from the house is superb. Well cared for properly. Couldn’t have asked for a finer stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabena T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

View

We went with a group of eight friends, what a beautiful house, the photos don’t do it justice, we could have sat and looked at the view all day, breathtaking ❤️ we didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house in a stunning location

Thorpe is a large light house with an uninterrupted view of Woolacombe Beach. It is extremely well appointed but is very much a family home. Three of the bedrooms have stunning views. We were a party of 8 with 2 extra guests for a couple of nights and the house accommodated well. We cooked in a few nights and found the kitchen had every convenience. We used the hot tub which was ready to go and clean as was the BBQ. The hosts were generous sharing their own belongings including beach gear and record collection. All in all a brilliant stay we would rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic holiday and accommodation

We had a fabulous time at Thorpe. It was a great location. The accommodation was lovely, clean and with everything one could need. The only minor thing was the recycling and bins. It was very confusing. We put the black bin out on Thursday morning. Lucky we did as they emptied it Thursday lunchtime rather than the Friday which it said in the kitchen although I then subsequently noticed it was listed as Thursday in the accommodation book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid property in a lovely town

We were looking forward to our visit to Woolacombe and our stay at Thorpe. We’d discovered the property on VRBO as one does and it seemed attractive, well appointed, well situated. We were not disappointed! Nothing fell short of expectations. Stef, who manages the property, welcomed us and was available for any questions we had during our visit. Chris, the owner, communicated any details before and during our stay. It was a sublime stay, and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

From the minute we pulled up outside the property there were words like "amazing"..."wow"..."fabulous". We were a family of 9 and the property met everyone's expectations (and more). The view was awesome, and waking up to that every day was a highlight. The house layout is outstanding, plenty of space for everyone, with all the amenities you could ask for. The juke box was a brilliant add and was very much enjoyed by us all. We were all very sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week 1 of our 2 week stay at Thorpe.

What can we say but WOW!!!! As soon as you walk into the lobby and through to the lounge a light ,spacious room greets you with phenomenal views across Woolacombe Bay. Many an evening was spent relaxing on the terrace absorbing beautiful sunsets. The kitchen was really well equipped in all areas, better than any other holiday home we have stayed in before, in the UK and abroad. The quality of everything was excellent. We were so looking forwards to our second week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration weekend

Wow! What an amazing find! Great location, beautifully decorated and a very well equipped kitchen. We booked this house for a 50th birthday celebration and it did not disappoint. Everything was in perfect condition and the house was spotless on our arrival. The welcome basket was a kind gesture, stacked full of goodies. A big house with a relaxed cosy feel. Thank you for your prompt response when messaging. Would definitely recommend 100% 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andries v., Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent 10+

Wow. House, view, beds, terrace, view, kitchen, atmosphere, view and view and view. And everything. Photo's exactly how it is. You can rent luxury and comfort, this is just that and atmosphere. We felt at home instantly and more. And the view ooohhhhh ;-). We could check in early and check out late - no prob. So go here, buy a Pinot Grizio Rose Italia in de local supermarket, sit down and look, drink, watch and enjoy. Our lady friend gave her stay a 10+. Thank you Liz and Chris
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farhana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Staying at Thorpe, Woolacombe was an amazing experience. The house was beautiful, clean, and cosy for this time of year. Thank you to Chris and Liz for being exceptional hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for winter weekend by the sea

Excellent property which was very well appointed with great views overlooking the bay and the sea. The bedrooms and bathrooms were amazing and the ground floor accommodation worked for us as a group of four couples away for winter weekend. We catered for ourselves and it was fab having a kitchen with everything that we needed. Would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week 2 of our stay at Thorpe.

Well, the WOW factor continues. The property is so well located for easy access to the beach, town and coastal walks. There are so many positives about Thorpe; such as the hot outdoor shower after a day on the beach, the terrace to relax on after a fun day surfing or walking, the snug for a family games evening, and even the lovely large dining table where we would catch up on everybody's adventures of the day over a family dinner. Thorpe really does feel like a family home rather than just another holiday let.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

This was our second stay at this property. The property is superb, very well equipped and an ideal location. We stayed with friends and family and the property is ideal for this purpose with separate lounges and spaces where different groups could be without ever feeling you were on top of each other. At the same time the kitchen and wider facilities were such that it easily coped with our large group. Contact with the owner Chris is great and most critically when we had an electrical fault one night following a storm he was extremely responsive and the issue was resolved with no impact upon our holiday and enjoyment. Cannot recommend highly enough and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thorpe

Beautiful property with stunning views across the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view ever!

Beautiful house, stunning location and views to die for. What more could you want?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply the best

This was our third year at Thorpe and the biggest dilemma we have is how many weeks we book for next year. The location is fantastic, the house is spacious and the best equipped of any holiday home we have stayed in. A definite 5 star.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022