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The Dunes

Instow, Devon
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
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At a glance

  • Fabulous reverse level home with superb coastal views, hot tub, games room, Electric car charging point, and enclosed garden
  • Beautiful walks on your doorstep; follow the Tarka Trail (traffic free walking/cycling) to explore the coast and countryside of North Devon
  • Close to the golden sand dunes of Instow’s estuary beach ideal for your four legged friends
Property code: OC-D29663

Set in the coastal village of Instow, this stunning reverse-level retreat makes a fantastic holiday home for larger families and groups of friends seeking a tranquil hideaway in wonderful surroundings. With ample space for eight human and two canine guests, the beautifully updated property offers waterside views and has a range of fabulous features including a soothing hot tub, a stylish games room, a large garden and a chic main living area. Beautifully decorated and elegantly furnished, this sumptuous getaway is ideal for discovering an idyllic corner of North Devon.

The parquet-floored entrance hall leads to a games room with a Smart TV and two-in-one tennis/pool table, then across to four cosy bedrooms, all with Smart TVs: a king-size room and a super-king-size, each with an en-suite shower room, and two twin rooms. There’s also a refreshing bathroom with a free-standing bath and a separate shower. Stairs lead past a half-landing to the superb first-floor open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with chic panelling, high ceilings, Smart TV and bi-fold doors opening onto a Juliet balcony looking towards the estuary. On the top floor, a cheerful snug has a TV, seating and far-reaching views. From the half-landing, external stairs lead down into the expansive wraparound garden with a large lawn perfect for your pets to run around. There’s a lovely furnished patio area with a BBQ, and steps lead up to a bubbling hot tub. A hot shower is useful for washing sandy paws, and there’s storage space for bikes and surfboards. Off-road parking is available for four cars.

The beaches at Instow (500 metres) and Northam Burrows Country Park (4.5 miles) are pet-friendly, and dogs are welcome at Tapeley Park Gardens and Marwood Hill Gardens (both within 9 miles). The Hartland Heritage Coast (5 miles) offers glorious walks down into Cornwall.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size and 2 zip and link twins (which can be made into super-kings on request at the time of booking)
  • 3 bathrooms - 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs and 1 bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower and WC
  • 2 separate electric ovens, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Games room with 2 in 1 pool and table tennis table and selection of games. 
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
  • NO Smoking inside the property please.
  • Smart TV in the lounge area, separate snug area, games room and all bedrooms
  • Enclosed garden with sloping lawn, large patio, seating, gas BBQ, hot tub and wet suits, surfboards
  • Outside hot shower
  • EC Charger speed 7kw
  • Off-road parking for 2 - 4 cars
  • Beach, pub and shop within 0.5 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sue 30th May 2026

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Absolutely amazing property in a fantastic location to visit both quaint villages or some of Devons finest beaches.

Reviewed by Marie 20th May 2026

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Reviewed by Sally-ann 9th May 2026

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Wow what a fantastic house everything you need and more amazing we loved every minute. The best location and lovely beach nearby.

Reviewed by Kelly 9th April 2026

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We had a wonderful stay at The Dunes for a week, the house is so spacious and well located a short walk to a selection on pubs and the beach. Everything we needed was provided, the beds were super comfy and the host was so clear with check-in instructions and answered questions quickly. We will definitely be back for another stay and will highly reRead morecommend. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 22nd February 2026

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The Dunes is one of the most beautiful holiday homes weve stayed in. Everything is top-spec and it certainly has the Wow Factor. We particularly loved the enormous TV area and dining table - plenty of space for all of us. Naomi is an excellent host and nothing was too much trouble for her. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Anne 13th October 2025

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The cottage was perfect for our needs there was plenty of room for all of us plus the dog, it was clean and comfortable and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. The owners were lovely and very helpful and local so any problem could be sorted very quickly. The location was ideal for visiting North Cornwall and the beaches of NorthRead more Devon can't wait to return Hide

Reviewed by Lenore 26th September 2025

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The is a superb house. All fitting and furnishings are of a very high quality. Great attention to detail. Location ideal for the beach and Tarka trail. We unfortunately had wet and windy weather, but it was lovely to sit and look out of the bi folding doors at the distant views. The outside shower was ideal to wash sandy dog paws. The owners wereRead more lovely, meeting us to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend the beautiful house for a holiday. We will definitely be booking again. Hide

Reviewed by Colin 1st September 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay at the Dunes. As a family of five adults and three young children, we found the property very spacious and comfortable. The house was very well equipped with a large kitchen and open plan living, meaning everyone remained connected. Bifold doors opened onto a view of the estuary and made for an even more spacious feel. A Read morelarge secure garden allowed the children to run around freely whilst the Hot Tub provided the perfect vantage point for the adults to relax. The Hot Tub was well used during our stay. The beach at Instow is a few minutes stroll along with a restaurant and a couple of pubs. We particularly liked our meal at the Boathouse and also enjoyed a morning coffee there. Communication with owner Naomi was very good, always responding quickly to any questions. We would definitely recommend a stay at the Dunes. Hide

Reviewed by Dale 9th August 2025

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Reviewed by Julie 18th July 2025

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Beautiful property and lots of nice touches. Easy walking distance to the beach and in a nice secluded position. However, with the windows open lots of ambient noise from the busy road and also the small military depot across the road (reversing vehicles and running of machinery etc) from 7am until late.

Reviewed by Shirley 17th May 2025

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Absolutely stunning property, and comes equipped with everything you'll need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Sian 27th April 2025

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Reviewed by Martyn 12th March 2025

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Reviewed by Kelly 28th January 2025

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We had a fantastic time in your beautiful house. We absolutely loved our time here. Attention to detail was perfect. The decor and finish was of such high quality. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you!!!

Reviewed by Peter 31st December 2024

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Beautiful house in a fantastic location. The standard is truly exceptional & the owners very helpful, will definitely look to return and would recommend 100%

Reviewed by Ian 28th December 2024

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Excellent impressive spacious modern property. A real wow . The owners were attentive and communicative pre and during stay to ensure all ok . Location excellent for Instow beach just a few minutes walk away . Really enjoyable stay /

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.