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Living room | Kingsley Cottage, Instow
Living room | Kingsley Cottage, Instow
Double bedroom | Kingsley Cottage, Instow

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

2 bedroom accommodation in Instow

Located next to the beach, this perfect hideaway offer brilliant views and is the perfect base for exploring the area.. 1 step to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

First Floor:

Living room: TV, Electric Woodburner

Dining room.

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Toilet

Study.. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed courtyard with furniture. Bike/surfboard storage. On road parking. No smoking.. Situated literally a stone’s throw from the beach, this cottage enjoys fabulous views and is the ideal all year round hideaway. Furnished in a New England style, this well appointed cottage adjoins another property and is ideally situated for sitting on the beach or to use as a base to explore the surrounding coast and countryside. One of the local pubs offers a dine-at-home service exclusively for Kingsley Cottage guests. Instow is an unspoilt seaside village with large stretches of sandy beaches and dunes, fishermen’s cottages, shops and a good selection of pubs and restaurants specialising in locally caught seafood. The area is a must for water sports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen, whilst walkers and cyclists will enjoy the famous Tarka Trail. Just 3 minutes away is a lovely beachside cricket club, enjoy watching a game whilst listening to the crashing of the waves in the background. Golf available locally. Bideford, 3 miles, with family attractions. North Devon is well positioned for visits to Exmoor, Dartmoor and North Cornwall. Shop 500 yards, pubs 50 yards.

Free WiFi



There are low banisters at the property.

There are large gaps between banister spindles.

There are steps within the property.

There is open water in the property grounds.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
This property accepts a maximum of 3 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bideford

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

What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Appledore - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Devon Coast - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe du Parc - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Glorious Oyster - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow?

As of 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$256, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow located?

Situated in Bideford, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Instow Beach, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead. West Appledore and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Amazing views of the beach

Cosy comfortable cottage in perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Great location and excellent beach house

This is a beautiful spot and the beach cottage has all you need for a great beach trip. It is also close to a range of day trips we enjoyed. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nick

As a regular guest at Kingsley Cottage we were pleased to see some improvements to keep the property

As a regular guest at Kingsley Cottage we were pleased to see some improvements to keep the property up to date and prevent it becoming stale. During the Covid pandemic cleanliness is a worry for everyone but anyone renting Kingsley Cottage should have no concerns. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Emma

Great location.

Great location. Nice view of the beach. This is a small fishermans type cottage, but is really well laid out. Bedroom's are downstairs with ensuite bathrooms. Upstairs is a well fitted kitchen and open plan sitting area (with Sky - a blessing for a rainy day). Parking is tricky but it is tricky wherever you stay in Instow. You sometimes have to drive round the block but always find somewhere. Great amenities close by (Johns shop sells everything, and pub and the Boathouse opposite). 3 loo's is amazing for such a small cottage, and and a small outside space for drying things. They kindly left some wine, and crisps etc for us which was much appreciated after a long drive from London. All v clean and with everything you would need (washing machine, dryer, good wifi, etc). Would definitely recommend. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

C

A pretty, quirky and nicely furnished cottage in a lovely location right next to a beautiful beach.

A pretty, quirky and nicely furnished cottage in a lovely location right next to a beautiful beach. It’s designed upside down so you get great views of the sunset over the water from the kitchen upstairs. Instow is a very attractive village with fabulous views across the estuary to Appledore. There are plenty of good places to eat within walking distance and a fantastic local shop. My boys loved jumping off the sand dunes and playing on the beach. The only shame is the sea here isn’t recommended for swimming. We enjoyed surfing lessons with Surfs Up at Westward Ho (they were great!), cycling the Tarka Trail and the amazing dunes and beach at Saunders Sands. Thoroughly recommend.  Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Mike

Dog walkers paradise .

Dog walkers paradise . We didn't have a dog but never the less great fun watching from the breakfast table. View right across the beach. The location makes up for all the little niggles. Don't expect 5 star luxury but enjoy clean comfortable beds and endless hot water. Oh, and a bonus for me, Sky Sports included. The Tarka trail was great, hire a bike in Barnstable which was very reasonably priced. Even had electric bikes for a few pounds more. all very flat route with no cars. We like a drink so the fact there were four great pubs that had great menus and three facing the beach. Sitting upstairs at The Boathouse enjoying a drink in the sun was so relaxing. The only shop is Johns superb supermarket with cafe. Very good quality and the Mushrooms with poached eggs and Strawberry Smoothie was to die for. Parking is a real issue but we left ours in the Quey car park. £5.50 for 24hrs. Fond memories.
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8/10 Good

Kay

Lovely cottage, views over Instow beach and sunsets are well worth it.

Lovely cottage, views over Instow beach and sunsets are well worth it. Place needs an uplift as is a little tired but we were comfortable and we had all we needed. Due to cottage being that close to beach sand can get everywhere and if the breeze is up and windows are open it can blow into house however this can’t be helped that close to beach. On the whole we enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed in Instow many times this is a great cottage , great location - owner genuinely cares for you

Stayed in Instow many times this is a great cottage , great location - owner genuinely cares for you having a great experience. Will continue to visit and stay here .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Heather

The cottage is ideally placed and we enjoyed our holiday.

The cottage is ideally placed and we enjoyed our holiday. However it is in need of much improvement. The interior is furnished inexpensively. The cutlery was cheap and breaking. The sofa was old and sagging. The mugs needed to go through a dishwasher to remove the interior staining. We couldn’t get the oven to work for us. Curtains were drooping from their runners. Two lamps did not have working bulbs and a full length mirror would be useful. The plumbing is efficient but very noisy. On the positive side, they left for us a vase of fresh flowers, a few provisions, a bottle of Prosecco, a newspaper and magazine. All of which we very much appreciated. The reason for saying we wouldn’t recommend it is that some people may be quite happy with it as it is, but others would expect it to be much smarter inside.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Paul

Had a great time.

Had a great time. And overall the cottage is very good. The one down side would be there really isn't enough easy setting for 4 adults.

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