Pippacott

Pippacott's three bedrooms make it an option for six guests wanting to stay beside Croyde Beach. This ground-floor apartment looks across the bay and has a private south-facing patio with a table and chairs. There is also a shared lawn, and a private gate gives access to the beach.

Two bedrooms have super-king-size zip-and-link beds, which can become twins by arrangement. The third has a king-size bed. One of the super-king rooms has an en-suite shower room and WC; the other bedrooms use the separate bathroom, also described with a shower and WC. Specify any twin-bed requests before arrival.

The lounge has sofas and a television, with the sea visible from the sitting area. A separate kitchen and dining space includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The hallway provides a place to take off sandy shoes before moving into the apartment. Dogs are not accepted.

There is on-site parking, while shops and pubs in Croyde are within walking distance. Saunton Sands is a mile away and Woolacombe four and a half miles, so other beaches are close enough for a change of scene. Arrival is from 4pm and departure before 10am. The shared lawn is worth bearing in mind if you want an entirely private outdoor space.