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Downe is an idyllic collection of eight holiday cottages which provide luxury self-catering accommodation.
Located in a stunning North Devon coastal location on the Hartland Peninsula between Bideford and Bude, Downe looks West and North over the Atlantic Ocean.
Downe Cottages are amongst the very best self catering cottages in the UK.
Described by the Sunday Times as “the self catering equivalent of a five star country hotel” there are very few five star country hotels that offer the space, the comfort and the surrounding landscape of Downe. Downe provides a unique combination of the luxury hotel and the privacy and freedom of a self-catering break.
Downe’s deluxe cottages provide the perfect setting for a romantic break, a weekend break, a short break or a longer holiday. Truly some of the West Country’s loveliest cottages they offer wonderful holidays in the South West whatever the weather and whatever the time of year.
Adjoining the cottages and sharing the overall tranquility is Downe Health Spa, an exclusive retreat.
Downe Cottages offers a range of services that help you to make the most of your holiday:
- You can incorporate a selection of beauty or holistic therapies into your holiday.
- You can enjoy a Pamper Day in the Health Spa during your holiday, particularly if the weather is inclement.
- You can order Breakfast Baskets delivered to your cottage (homemade bread, marmalade, muesli, and fruit salad, locally sourced bacon and free range eggs).
- You can order from a range of fresh, locally cooked Gourmet Meals delivered directly to your cottage.
- You can add an extra element of surprise to a special occasion with a celebration cake or bouquet of flowers in your cottage on arrival.
You can use the links at the top of the page to navigate your way around the website, or you can go straight to the most popular pages using the links below:
- Detailed descriptions and photos of each of our cottages
- Location and views
- Things to do during your stay
- Pamper Breaks
- Order a brochure
We do have availability in the cottages through October and November - do phone us on 01237 441 881 or email us at reception@downecottages.com if you have a specific question about availability.
We do hope we have the opportunity to welcome you to Downe in the future.

