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Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly
Family-friendly cottage in Bideford
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bideford, England
- Place, Instow Beach3 min walk
- Place, Clovelly Village9 min drive
- Place, Saunton Sands35 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Garden
About this property
Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly
Nanny’s Cottage is a privately run spacious and beautifully decorated cottage in a private lane near to the beach. Accommodation comprises of two double bedrooms (kingsize beds), 1 twin room, 1 en-suite shower room, family bathroom, a spacious lounge with a gas woodburner style stove for cosy winter nights and dining area opening out onto patio and gorgeous south facing contained cottage garden. The garden offers furniture and BBQ. The cottage has free Wifi, books, DVDs and games. All linen and towels are provided with exception of beach towels. For our younger guests we have a high chair, cot, booster seats and stair gates. The beach is just two minutes walk away and a windbreak and other beach toys can be found in the summer house.
We allow two medium sized dogs. A dog cage is available if required along with doggy hair dryer after a hose down outside. Instow is a favourite destination for dog walkers and most local hospitality is dog friendly.
Instow is a picturesque village situated on the estuary where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet. It commands panoramic views of the estuary and Appledore, the sea and the surrounding countryside. There are a number of excellent pubs and restaurants within walking distance - The Quay, Instow Arms, The Boathouse, The Commodore and the Wayfarer. The village has a very well stocked deli shop (Johns) and Post Office on Marine Parade just around the corner from the cottage. The Tarka Trail passes through Instow where you can explore the area on foot or by bike. This section of the Trail is also part of the South West Coastal Path offering longer walks along the coast.
The cottage is an ideal base for exploring North Devon with highlights such as the popular water sports beach at Croyde, Saunton Sands, Putsborough Beach, Woolacombe Beach, Westward Ho! Peppercombe Beach and the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly.
Upon receipt of booking information Pre-Arrival Notes are sent to you to help you plan your stay and make bookings at our local fabulous restaurants and leisure facilities.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Bideford
Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area. The Burton Art Gallery and Museum and Queen's Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Atlantis Adventure Park and Survival Paintball.
Bideford, England
What's nearby
- Instow Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Clovelly Village - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
- Saunton Sands - 35 min drive - 31.2 km
- Croyde Bay Beach - 38 min drive - 33.6 km
- Woolacombe Beach - 44 min drive - 36.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Boathouse - 7 min walk
- Westleigh Inn - 3 min drive
- Royal North Devon Golf Club - 8 min drive
- Cafe du Parc - 6 min drive
- The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - 6 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Karen Hughes
Languages:
English
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