Start your day with a view of sea, sand and sky from a delightful, dog-friendly holiday home in the picturesque village of Instow. Overlooking the beach and estuary of the Taw and Torridge rivers, this light and airy property sleeps nine guests and two pets. Ideal for families or friends who want to explore the beautiful North Devon coast, it is stylishly furnished and has a lovely, raised patio.
A small, Grade II-listed railway signal box seen from the windows of your holiday home is charming reminder of Instow’s past as a Victorian resort. An original fireplace from the same era houses a flame-effect gas fire in the spacious living room. French doors open from this bright room onto a private patio. On the first floor, two inviting king-size bedrooms have estuary views. The rear of the property houses a compact double bedroom and a room with bunk beds and a single bed. Outside, a beautifully planted patio along the side of the property runs up to a raised, decked seating area where you can watch the sun go down.
Your pets can play and run free on the sands throughout the year, however, seasonal restrictions apply on the busiest sections, so make sure you check the signs. Fly kites, go crabbing from the quay at high tide or try your hand at kayaking or canoeing on the rivers. Sample delicious local produce at Instow’s deli/cafe or fresh-caught seafood at one of the village’s restaurants and dog-friendly pubs. The long-distance Tarka Trail runs through Instow: try the level, 3-mile route to the pretty market town of Bideford. Across the estuary is the historic, picture-postcard village of Appledore, with pastel-coloured cottages and pet-friendly boat trips for salty sea dogs to enjoy.