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Sandbars Instow

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

  • Superb holiday home, perfect for families or group getaways and a stone’s throw from Instow’s golden sandy beach and it's selection of pubs, cafe's and a 5 star Deli
  • Enjoy your own private hot tub in the enclosed garden with the added luxury of an outside hot shower
  • The Tarka Trail is on your doorstep and explores the coast and countryside of North Devon on a traffic free walking or cycling path
  • Situated in one of North Devon's prettiest villages and a short ferry ride from Appledore
Property code: OC-77889

Situated a stone’s throw from Instow’s sandy beach, this superb four-bedroom home is a stylish bolthole for special breaks with friends and family. Sleeping eight people and two canines, it’s located within walking distance of great pubs and restaurants, as well as the village’s beautiful golden dunes. Relax in your private hot tub or enjoy a challenge in the games room, while your furry pals roam freely in the enclosed garden.

This stylish home is a comfortable and contemporary holiday retreat. The open-plan living space has a light and airy feel, with plenty of seating for everyone to curl up on in the lounge area for a relaxing evening. The additional snug is also great for those looking to continue the party atmosphere, with a small pool table, dartboard and Smart TV. The cooks of the group will be happy to be let loose in the sleek and modern kitchen while the rest of you gather around the dining table. Heading upstairs, you’ll find four beautifully designed bedrooms, with the master room boasting a small balcony which enjoys views across the dunes to the estuary. The dogs will love sniffing around in the garden, while you enjoy a soak in your private hot tub, before firing up the BBQ. An outside shower is also a handy extra, perfect for washing off sandy toes and paws.

Pack a picnic and head to the beach for a relaxing day on the sand in Instow, where dogs are allowed all year round.  Hop on the passenger ferry across to the village of Appledore, where you’ll find plenty of great pubs and restaurants. Take a walk around the Northam Burrows Country Park , dog friendly all year round (6 miles) or join the South West Coast Path to see some spectacular views. The Tarka Trail also offers traffic free paths for cycling and walking for you and your 4 pawed friends and follows the cliffs and countryside of North Devon.

 

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin zip-and-link ( which can be made into a super-king-size on request) and 1 bedroom with single bed and cabin bed
  • Please note, the single bed and cabin bed are only suitable for children under the age of 16
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 family bathroom with bath and walk in shower, 1 en-suite shower room and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier as well as Nespresso coffee machine and wine cooler
  • Smart TV in the lounge and snug and in 2 of the bedrooms
  • Games room/snug with a pool table, dartboard and Smart TV and a selection of books and games
  • Underfloor central heating
  • Private hot tub and outside hot shower
  • 3 dogs allowed
  • Enclosed garden, outdoor relaxed seating for all guests, outdoor dining area and spacious patio
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars available
  • Secure lockable shed in the garden for storing bikes, push chairs, surfboards, kayaks etc
  • Golden sandy beach, Traka Trail and the village shops, pubs and cafe's all within an easy walk
  • High chair and travel cot all available
  • Sleeping a maximum of 6 adults and 2 children  
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Janet 13th June 2026

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We recently stayed here as a group of six adults and three dogs, including three generations of family, and overall had a pleasant stay. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the beach, which is very dog friendly, and the village pubs were welcoming with a lovely atmosphere. The games room was a real bonus, especially as the weather waRead moresnt always great, and it gave everyone something to do indoors. The property was spacious enough for our group and provided a good base for exploring Instow and the surrounding area. There were a few areas that could be improved. The house was extremely warm during our stay, and it would have been helpful to have more information about managing the temperature. The patio area could also do with some maintenance, as there were quite a few weeds. We were also surprised that the property overlooks a Ministry of Defence site, as this wasnt mentioned in the listing and is something prospective guests may like to know in advance. Despite these points, we enjoyed our stay and appreciated the propertys great location, dog-friendly setting, and excellent games room Hide

Reviewed by Victoria 28th April 2026

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Wonderful property, everything you could possibly want and more, only down side was the EV charger wasnt working yet. Would 100% stay again.

Reviewed by Cornelis 25th April 2026

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Reviewed by Emma 15th April 2026

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Perfect, cant fault itdefinitely be back

Reviewed by Judit 26th March 2026

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We stayed at the Sandsend house for 4 days, me, my husband, our daughter and our dog. We think the house was just perfect, just by the beach, some restaurants and the house itself has it all really!!!!! We had the best time.

Reviewed by Simon 6th October 2025

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Fantastic property in a quiet location perfectly placed for a short stroll to the beach. The property had everything that we needed for a lovely break.

Reviewed by Nathan 12th September 2025

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Lovely place, very clean and comfortable. Amenities near by and very laid back. Thoroughly recommend !

Reviewed by Anne 29th August 2025

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Lovely modern clean house, and the hot tub and games room a bonus

Reviewed by Marie 22nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Mark 18th August 2025

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Very nice place really enjoyed the stay

Reviewed by Richard 25th July 2025

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Really nice house only a few minutes walk from the beach/sea front. Instow is a lovely location. It was always active but without being overly busy which was just right. Some nice pubs/restaurants facing onto the estuary/sea front.

Reviewed by Stephen 20th June 2025

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The house was great, very clean and functionable. The hot tub was a big favourite, especially with young grandkids for a 7am soak!! The games room, with pool table was also very popular. The nearest beach is sandy and clean. Its very close to the Tarka Trail, an old railway line, now pathway stretching for miles either north or south. We loved the Read morelocal cafe in the dunes, the 'Glorious Oyster', great for sea food snacks and very child friendly. Johns Deli/cafe is also excellent. We'll be backxx. Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 4th April 2025

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We all had a great time. The house is in a brilliant location, just a few minutes walk from the beach and pubs. The house was very clean and comfortable and the garden and hot tub were great places to relax after days out. Sarah was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Mark 27th December 2024

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We had a great week celebrating New Year with friends at Sandbars. Everything we could have asked for was at hand, the pool table was a huge hit, as was the hot tub. It sounds obvious but having a nice big dining table with seating for all eight of us was great for eating together and playing board games with the kids. Lovely modern and spacious roRead moreoms upstairs as well. The location is also excellent with access to Instow beach and 3 pubs only 5 mins walk away. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Jacky 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by David 30th August 2024

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Great place for a relaxing week away. Beach and pubs 2 minutes walk, which is great

Reviewed by Richard 16th August 2024

Reviewed by Gary 9th August 2024

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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.