FAQs
What is the maximum occupancy? The cottage sleeps up to 8 guestss, plus 1 infant (up to 24 months old) in a travel cot. There is no additional charge for the travel cot or high chair.
How many bedrooms are there? There are four bedrooms in total: 2 kings, 1 double & 1 twin. The three bedroom option includes the 3 first floor bedrooms, (one with en suite shower room) and a family bathroom. The bedrooms comprise of 2 king size rooms and 1 twin bedded room. The four bedroom option includes the above as well as the ground floor double bedroom with separate shower room.
Are all the bedrooms on the first floor? No, there are three bedrooms on the first floor and a double bedroom on the ground floor, which has a small step up to enter. See the floor plan in our Accessibility Guide.
Do we have to book the whole cottage, even if we are a smaller party? No, the ground floor bedroom plus downstairs shower room can be closed off. We also offer a three-bedroom option at a lower rate.
Is there on-site parking? Due to the age of the cottages in Irsha Street, there is no on-site parking. However, it is customary for residents to load/unload shopping and passengers outside their cottage before parking up. Free on-street parking can often be found on nearby Torridge Road (25 yards away), which is linked via a small public footpath adjacent to the cottage. There are also three Pay & Display car parks. Two are 160 yards away and the third is 800 yards away . All offer hourly, daily and weekly parking. A weekly ticket costs £30 or you can purchase a tourist permit online for £50. (This can be used in other Torridge district car parks). The Quay car park offers parking free of charge 6pm-8am. Blue Badge holder bays are available as well as charging facilities for electric vehicles.
Are there any extra charges for heating, Wi-F, and Cleaning etc? No, this is all included in the rate.
What is the broadband speed? The cottage has high speed fibre broadband (with a download speed of 40 - 44Â mbps).
Are towels and bedding provided? All beds will be made up ready for your arrival . We provide one bath towel per guest and one hand towel per bathroom. Please bring your own beach towels, if required.
Are the twin beds child or adult size? They are full size 3’ single beds suitable for adults.
Do we need to bring baby/children’s equipment? We provide a complimentary travel cot and highchair for our younger guests. For safety reasons, we ask you to bring your own cot bedding. A changing mat and children’s cutlery is also available. You can find a selection of bedtime stories in the twin bedroom. There is also a self-fixing detachable stair gate for guests to use at their own discretion/risk.
Do we need to bring toiletries? We provide a few essentials to start you off: Toilet paper ( 1 per bathroom) Hand soap & body wash Shampoo & Conditioner Body lotion can be found in each bathroom.
Can we bring our dog? Yes, Catboat Cottage welcomes your four-legged friends. We welcome 2 well-behaved dogs per booking. Dog bowls, treats and temporary dog tags are provided. You need to bring a bed fo your fur baby.
Is the cottage accessible for guests with mobility issues? Please see our Accessibility guide. for full details and floor plans that include the location of steps. There are steps of differing heights leading up to the terraced garden (please see our accessibility guide for more information).
What are the check-in / check-out times? Check-in is from 4.00pm and we kindly ask guests to vacate the property by10.00am. We aim to get guests checked in before 4pm - we will call you on the day to let you know as soon as the cottage is ready for you.
What is the check-in process? For your convenience, we operate a contact-free self check-in. You will be sent further information shortly before your arrival date.
What is the cancellation policy? A non-refundable deposit is payable on booking. The balance is due 8 weeks before your stay. Please see our Booking Conditions for more information. We recommend you take out appropriate travel insurance cover.
