Woolsery, Bideford, Devon, EX39

Set within approximately 12 acres of beautiful North Devon countryside, Moorhead Country Holidays is an exceptional lifestyle and commercial opportunity, combining a highly established holiday accommodation business with extensive leisure facilities, on-site hospitality, camping provision and exciting scope to further develop wedding and events use.

Peacefully positioned at Moorhead Farm, Woolsery, Bideford, EX39 5RG, the site enjoys an enviable rural setting close to the North Devon coast. Moorhead Country Holidays describes itself as being in Woolsery, just 4 miles from the sea at Bucks Mills and the famous fishing village of Clovelly, with Westward Ho! and Bideford approximately 9 miles away.

The Business
Moorhead Country Holidays is currently operated as a successful self-catering holiday complex, offering a substantial collection of guest accommodation within a well-maintained countryside estate. The site’s existing holiday accommodation comprises 18 self-contained apartments, arranged as a flexible mixture of one, two and three-bedroom units, appealing to couples, families, larger groups and repeat visitors

The accommodation is supported by an impressive range of guest amenities, helping create a true holiday destination rather than simply a place to stay. The complex as a peaceful self-catering holiday and function venue with hot tub, swimming pool and countryside views, ideal for family breaks, coastal walks and relaxing stays in North Devon

Guest Accommodation
The apartment accommodation provides a practical and versatile letting mix. The one-bedroom accommodation is described as ideal for couples, while the two-bedroom properties are arranged with a double bedroom and single/twin accommodation, and the three-bedroom apartments offer a double bedroom together with two twin rooms.

This variety enables the business to appeal to a broad market, from romantic breaks and short coastal escapes to extended family holidays, group stays and wedding guest accommodation. A selection of dog-friendly units further enhances the appeal, with the site currently identifying Bluebell, Hawthorn, Willow and Hawfinch as dog-friendly properties.

Leisure Facilities
A major strength of Moorhead Country Holidays is the quality and breadth of its leisure offering. Guests have access to a superb indoor leisure complex, including an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, gym, games room and snooker room. The swimming pool is stated to be open daily throughout the year and heated to 31 degrees, while the hot tub sits within the pool complex.

The games room provides entertainment for all ages, with pool, table tennis, darts, table football and board games, while the gym includes a treadmill, rowing machine, exercise bike and multi-station equipment. There is also a full-size snooker table, creating a wide leisure provision that supports both family and adult guest markets.

Grounds, Fishing Lake and Outdoor Recreation
The wider grounds are a defining feature of the property. Extending to approximately 12 acres, they offer attractive open spaces, countryside views and a wealth of recreational opportunity. Moorhead promotes its grounds as a place for picnics, football, boules and badminton.

The outdoor facilities include a nine-hole pitch and putt golf course, provided as a relaxed “just for fun” family activity, together with a well-stocked fishing lake of over an acre. The fishing lake is described as being stocked with common carp, mirror carp, bream, perch and rudd, and provides a further income and guest-experience feature.

Restaurant, Bar and Guest Hospitality -
Moorhead Country Holidays also benefits from a commercial kitchen and an on-site restaurant and bar, adding significantly to the business model and guest appeal. The restaurant offers evening meals and takeaway options, while the bar is described as well stocked and open Monday to Saturday evenings, serving drinks in a relaxed setting. .

The bar is linked to the games room, creating a sociable space for guests to unwind, and also has a lounge and Wi-Fi area. This hospitality provision gives the site a more complete destination feel and provides additional commercial opportunities.
Camping Provision

In addition to the holiday apartments, Moorhead offers countryside camping near the coast, with the added benefit of access to on-site facilities and fishing. The current camping operation is described as an adult-only grass pitch site for tents and motorhomes, with changing rooms, shower, toilet, washing-up area, laundry, fridge freezer, drinking water and phone-charging facilities.
The camping area is promoted as quiet and relaxing, with 10 spacious pitches measuring approximately 20m x 20m. This represents a useful additional income stream and broadens the customer base, particularly for those seeking a countryside camping experience with the benefit of leisure and hospitality facilities close at hand.

Owners’ Accommodation
In addition to the trading accommodation, the site includes a substantial four-bedroom farmhouse, currently arranged as two, two-bedroom semi-detached homes for owners’ use. This flexible arrangement is particularly attractive for purchasers seeking on-site living, multi-generational accommodation, staff accommodation, or the potential to reconfigure the property to suit their future requirements, subject to any necessary consents.
Wedding and Events Potential

Moorhead Holiday Cottages also offers compelling potential as a wedding and events venue. The site is already promoted as a DIY wedding venue near Clovelly, with countryside views, accommodation, camping and a choice of ceremony areas including grounds, lake and woodland backdrops.
The wedding information highlights exclusive-use packages, flexible outdoor and indoor options, and accommodation for up to 52 guests plus camping.

It also notes the availability of an indoor function room for up to 70 seated guests, staffed bar provision, restaurant support and the flexibility for couples to design their own day.
This gives future buyers an excellent platform from which to further develop weddings, celebrations, retreats, corporate events or private functions, subject to business strategy, licensing and any necessary planning consents.

Location
The location is one of Moorhead’s great strengths. Set in peaceful countryside yet within easy reach of the coast, the property is ideally placed for guests wanting to explore North Devon’s beaches, coastal walks, villages and wider attractions. Its proximity to Clovelly, Bucks Mills, Westward Ho!, Bideford and the wider North Devon coastline gives the business strong tourism appeal.