Title: The Crab Shell Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30998888&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Crab Shell ## Photo gallery for The Crab Shell ![Cottage | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/7c7785db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/2de8c587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/b1b840f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/e2e60749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Crab Shell (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998900/30998888/5151482e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Crab Shell provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Crab Shell A garden and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen with a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer cookware/dishes/utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Family friendly - High chair ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34730000/34726500/34726476/0aeddef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Catboat Cottage: a stone's throw from the beach. 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Fisherman's Cottage and Arlington Court are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Northam Burrows Country Park. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. 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Northam burrows is a huge sandy beach perfect for learning to surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010338/40077558-7dce-411f-9b3d-9496e2b58e98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Northam Burrows Country Park 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Croyde featuring landscape views, rocky coastline and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/1282db74-a9e5-421d-a167-a34ae5207936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Devon Coast 10 min drive \- 4.8 miles - ![Colourful beach huts in this beautiful beach in North Devon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069887/c4cc3eaf-9962-4c04-807a-d7b75c33c528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Saunton Sands 40 min drive \- 21.7 miles - West Appledore 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Instow Beach 11 min drive \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Barnstaple Station 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Cafe du Parc 7 min drive - The Boathouse 10 min drive - The Glorious Oyster 10 min drive - Royal North Devon Golf Club 4 min drive - The Pier House 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Crab Shell pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Crab Shell? ### What time is check-out at The Crab Shell? ### Where is The Crab Shell located? ## Have a question? 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