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Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly

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Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bideford, England
  • Instow Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Clovelly Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪33 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.

Property manager

Karen Hughes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
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
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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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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

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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Bideford, England

What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clovelly Village - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Saunton Sands - 33 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 44 min drive - 32.9 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 Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly 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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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip J.

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

Instow

Ideal for our stay in Instow.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

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

Wonderful location, lovely property

We had a lovely stay in Instow. The property is a very short walk from the beach and the town was really lovely. All communication with hosts was clear and friendly. Property was exactly as described and perfect for our needs (3 generations and a small dog!). Would definitely recommend or return ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

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

One of our favourites

We had been to this cottage last year, we love the fact that it is so close to the beach, restaurants, and Johns deli. The garden is wonderful and was perfect for our two dogs, the cottage has a good flow, it has all the tools needed for cooking meals and has heating as required, Instow and this cottage is one of our favourite places. Not forgetting our new host Karen who responded to our requests with a friendly attitude and a can do approach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hughes

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