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Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Instow, North Devon
  • Instow Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Clovelly Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

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About this property

Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6


A privately run spacious and beautifully decorated cottage in a private lane near to beach : 2 double bedrooms (kingsize beds), 1 twin room, 1 en-suite shower room and family bathroom, (cot & stair gates available). Spacious lounge with gas (woodburner style) stove for cosy winter nights and dining area opening out onto patio and gorgeous south facing cottage garden (contained) with garden furniture and BBQ. Free Wifi, books, DVDs, games, and beach wind breaker. All linen and towels are provided. Views to the estuary and beyond - and the beach is two minute’s walk away.
Up to 2 medium sized dogs allowed and a dog cage is available (if required), along with doggy hair dryer after a hose down outside - having had a bounce around on the beach and in the sea! Instow is a favourite destination for dog walkers .... and as a treat to doggy walkers - a bottle of Prosecco in fridge to greet you when you arrive!
Instow is a picturesque village situated on the estuary where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet. It commands panoramic views of the estuary (looking across towards 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.
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.
The Tarka Trail passes through Instow, lecng you explore the area by foot or on bike. This section of the Trail is also part of the South West Coastal Path, offering longer walks along the coast.

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Bideford is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting.
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Instow, North Devon

What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clovelly Village - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Saunton Sands - 30 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 32 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 39 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingsley Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Westleigh Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 located?

Situated in Bideford, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Instow Beach, West Appledore and South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead. South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in instow

Stayed in this lovely cottage for a week in May, it’s well equipped, comfy and very clean. The garden is beautiful too although a new table and chairs would be nice in the garden as the present looks a little rusty!! Parking was no problem there was always space on New rd. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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