Cosy 5* Chalet | Starlink Wi-Fi | Coastal Woodland

Entire rental unit in Buck's Cross, United Kingdom

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Natalie
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Valley and bay views

Soak up the views during your stay.
18 Bucklands is a 5* cosy chalet at the Parkdean Bideford Bay Holiday Park in unspoilt North Devon.

* Underfloor heating and fully insulated.
* Completely refurbished and kitted out in 2024.
* Well-equipped with everything you need, you just bring you!
* Fast and Free Wi-Fi via Starlink
* The coolest bunk bed room ever!
* Sleeps 6 + travelcot (and 2 dogs by arrangement)
* Easter to November enjoy Parkdean's onsite facilities. Charges may apply.
* Stunning Coast, Woodland and Moorland

The space
A LUXURY holiday chalet? - Yes really!

- Warm and Cosy - Underfloor Heating Throughout.
- Fully-fitted kitchen with everything you might need.
- Comfortable furniture and beds you won't want to get out of.
- Deep bath for lazing in / electric shower to wake you up and start your day!
- Quality bedding and towels.
- Excellent Wi-Fi for work or play (via Starlink).
- Smart TVs in the lounge and bedrooms, ready to connect to your streaming subscriptions or consoles.
- Parking Nearby

Location
Situated in Bideford Bay, North Devon in a UNESCO Area of Natural Beauty, it is a perfect year-round rural retreat. Nestled in the bay between Clovelly and Bideford there are lovely cliff path walks taking you down to the unspoilt beaches, some of which are only accessible on foot (and with a good level of fitness!). We allow up to two well-behaved dogs to come on holiday too.

Easter to November the Parkdean site comes into its own. Further down the hill, there is a little Nisa Shop, Swimming Pools and Leisure Facilities, Restaurant, Bar, Evening Entertainment and Playground. If you are familiar with Parkdean sites, this one is small and fairly low-key. Not too overwhelming for small children but maybe a little underwhelming for teenagers hoping for VR Experiences available at some of the Parkdean sites. The Big Sheep and The Milkway Adventure Park are close at hand which may be more their scene. An entertainment hub pass can be purchased from Parkdean Reception should you wish to use the pools or watch the entertainment.

Guest access
Keys are locked in a key box at the chalet.

Other things to note
1st November - 1st April
Best to assume the Parkdean Facilities (Restaurant, Bar, Swimming Pools, Entertainment, Nisa shop) are closed. Actual dates vary each year.

18 Bucklands is still open and a fantastic base to explore from. The playground, woodland and coastal path are available all year round.

Please note local supermarkets do not deliver to Bideford Bay Holiday Park.

What this place offers

Valley view
Bay view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 58 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Buck's Cross, England, United Kingdom

Neighbourhood highlights

18 Bucklands is a privately owned chalet at the Parkdean Bideford Bay Holiday Park.

Location of Parkdean Bideford Bay Holiday Park
Bideford Bay Holiday Park is approximately 8 miles west of Bideford. There is a bus from Barnstaple to Bideford Bay Holiday Park, but the site is remote and a car is advised (probably essential!). Bideford Bay is a UNESCO Area of Natural Beauty with unspoilt countryside, moorland, and beaches, giving plenty of opportunity to walk stunning (if hilly(!)) cliff paths, and cycle the Tarka Trail. For something less wild; Westward Ho! is an easy family-friendly beach with amenities close at hand. Bideford is a well-equipped town and nearby Barnstaple is slightly larger. Appledore, Clovelly, Bude, Woolacombe and Croyde are within easy reach. There are also tourist attractions like The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, and Darlington Crystal.

The Parkdean Bideford Bay Site
The chalet is situated in an area of the holiday park called 'Bucklands'. It is at the top of a hill next to a drive that leads down to what was once a manor house but is now the center of the entertainment complex. Most of the facilities are open Easter to November.

There are swimming pools and entertainment which require an entertainment pass which can be purchased from Reception. In 2024 the passes are £10 off-peak and £18.50 peak. They are valid for a week and are charged per person.

The other facilities, restaurant, playground, crazy golf, arcade, launderette, and shop are free to use.

Bucklands is peaceful, with owls, pheasants, frogs and other wildlife. The grass can be a little boggy in damper times so it is best to use the concrete paths. 18 Bucklands is at the end of a row of three chalets 20, 19 and 18. There is a small patio area to the end of the chalet. The immediate view from the chalet is the row of chalets in front, although at areas around the site you get a view of the bay below. There is easy access onto the cliff path either to Clovelly or Buck Mills beach.

The site is hilly, so a level of fitness is required.

Meet your host

Superhost
58 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
My work: Web Designer
I spend too much time: reading my horoscopes!
Balancing life as a wife, mother and self-employed web designer. Have lived in Gloucestershire since 1998, having spent my formative years in Cornwall. Still love a sea view and a brisk sea breeze but am enjoying city life!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm