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Dune View, Instow

Instow, Devon
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Two-storey home from home with sea views
  • Just metres from the sandy beach at Instow and the Tarka Trail
  • A secure rear garden provides the opportunity for children to play and adults to dine alfresco

Overview
Property code: OC-N1093

Let your dog sun himself in the garden at this wonderful Instow cottage after days full of trips to local beaches and long coastal walks. This two-bedroom property sleeps five guests and offers superb accommodation for anyone wishing to bring canine companions along. Venture out along the area’s iconic Tarka Trail or South West Coast Path, enjoy time on the pretty patio and unwind in the lounge between holiday adventures – this comfortable retreat is perfect for a dog-friendly Devon break.

Open the front door to the welcoming cottage to find the heart of the holiday escape is an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Put your paws and feet up in here after your adventures; feed your dog the fresh cuts bought from the local butcher’s shop and whip up tasty meals for everyone to enjoy at the table. Head through to the second lounge to enjoy some quiet time, perhaps with the TV on. There is a sofa bed in here and doors that can be opened onto the garden so your pup can pad outside on sunny days. One double bedroom, one twin room (which can also be arranged as a double if discussed in advance), and the family bathroom can be found at the top of a wrought-iron and wood staircase. Play fetch with your dog on the lawn to the front of the cottage or let him explore at the back as you dine outside and enjoy the sea views.

Wander 500 metres down to the beach at Instow, where there are two sections that welcome dogs all year round. Take a ride on the ferry over to Appledore in the high season, with your pup on the boat beside you. Plan day trips to the long sandy beach at Westward Ho!, 5 miles away, where there are sections that are dog friendly at all times if you enter via the pebble ridge bridge – check ahead for beach restrictions.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin (2'6" beds, can be made to double on request)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric cooker, microwave, small freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher and manual espresso machine, Single Air Fryer
  • Highchair, 2 stair gates and travel cot
  • Smart TV x 2.
  • Gas central heating
  • Enclosed garden with furniture
  • Plenty of Private parking
  • Pub and beach 100 metres,
  • Shop 400 metres
  • Not suitable for more than 4 adults
  • Arrival: 13:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 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 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lucinda 2nd June 2026

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Reviewed by Catherine 10th May 2026

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excellent location,equipt with everything you didn`t know you needed for a good stay. Great position level walk to beach, public houses & Deli.

Reviewed by David 3rd May 2026

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Reviewed by Chris 21st April 2026

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We chose this place primarily because we wanted a quiet location and we wanted somewhere with a parking space. All week it was lovely and peaceful. The location was perfect just 1.30 minutes from 3 pubs and the beach. As non dog owners and with pet allergies we were cautious about the house as it accepts dogs. We need not have worried as it was clRead moreean, apart from a few cobwebs and no signs of dog hairs or any dog smells. All carpets were clean and the place smelled fresh but I suppose it depends on how long ago dogs had previously stayed. The place is a little dated and could do with modernising but it was still comfortable and well equipped. Handwash and washing up liquid / sponges, toilet rolls are supplied. However compared to many other places we have stayed we were disappointed that no welcome pack, not even a bottle of milk or any tea bags/ coffee/ sugar. No shower gels. No kitchen roll which i'd consider essential for spills. The place is spacious downstairs and we enjoyed relaxing in the sun room for the majority of time. Being an end spot it has a decent garden with table and chairs outside but it is clearly visible to anyone using the car park. We decided to sleep in the front twin bedroom as the double at the back was very tight to move around the bed. The bed linen was nice quality and we were comfortable. It has a big walk in wardrobe but no light so it was difficult to see in there. Also being 5ft 3 the clothes rail was way too high to hang up clothes. The only noise was from the central heating pipes which did wake us up around 7.30 each day. Instow is very small so just an 8 minute walk to the other end of the quay but there is Appledore and Westward Ho! a 10 minute drive away. Despite what I have said I would happily return as overall it ticked the right boxes for what we wanted for a weeks holiday in the area. We had good communication from the owner. The only other thing I would say is that the check out being 9am is too early and at 8.40am the cleaner was waiting for us to leave. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 12th October 2025

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We had a lovely stay with our two dogs. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and had a well equiped kitchen, including an air frier. Beautiful beach 3 minutes walk away. Useful porch for cleaning up dogs before entering the kitchen.

Reviewed by Chris 29th September 2025

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The location with private parking is brilliant

Reviewed by Lucinda 1st September 2025

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Ideal location for us. Comfortable with the benefit of the sunroom. Pleased, as currently non-dog owners, no smell of pets.

Reviewed by Chris 19th August 2025

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A nice comfortable cottage in a great location at a reasonable price.

Reviewed by Jim 29th July 2025

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We loved sitting outside facing the sand dunes.

Reviewed by Nicola 17th June 2025

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This is our third time at Dune View and we have had another wonderful holiday there. The cottage is in the best location ever, opposite the dunes and beach of Instow, and the cottage itself has everything you could possibly want in a holiday cottage. Very good utensils and equipment in the kitchen. A really comfy bed with good bed linen. A great gaRead morerden with all the garden furniture you could need. A great television and wi-fi and if you have a dog then you could not wish for a better place. Instow is so dog friendly and with the cottage opposite the beach that allows dogs all year and the Tarka trail running through the village, our dog Lola has the best time ever. Happy dog, happy mum and dad! Hide

Reviewed by Andrea 18th May 2025

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The house was in a perfect location for the beach and restaurants. The house was very comfortable and quiet during the night. We had a great time, so much so weve booked again for next year.

Reviewed by Catherine 11th May 2025

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Feel relaxed as soon as you cross the threshold, knowing everything you need is on hand, & you can start to enjoy your break.

Reviewed by Shirley 14th April 2025

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We had a lovely time once again in Instow, Dune View was in a perfect position to cater for all our needs, there was everything which we needed at the cottage and our contact with the owner was lovely. We will hopefully be back and we recommend Dune View as a perfect quiet spot to enjoy Instow.

Reviewed by Stuart 3rd November 2024

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Dune View Cottage as always was fantastic for our annual holiday to this part of Devon Mrs Crombie was & is fantastic in helping anyway she can thoroughly recommend this place to anyone

Reviewed by Lynda 13th October 2024

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Great location. All very clean and comfortable The room with the double be is a tight space We had two single beds together and they are very comfortable. Both lounges are also comfortable and the back lounge is very light with a view over the dunes. The back porch is ideal to keep boots and shoes and good for wiping the dog.

Reviewed by Patricia 22nd September 2024

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This house is wonderfully situated for access to the beach and eateries. Its corner position with garden is great for anyone with dogs (and for children too) and having off street parking is another plus in this busy resort. Fairly spacious downstairs, but rather cramped upstairs. A second storey extension and a downstairs loo would make it perfectRead more, but we had a great week nevertheless and would have no hesitation in visiting again. Hide

Reviewed by Stewart 15th September 2024

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Great Cottage Great Location for cycling and walking.

Reviewed by Yvonne 1st September 2024

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Ideal location, well equipped cottage- a bath was an added bonus!

Reviewed by Peter 25th August 2024

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Best cottage we have stayed at, equipment, location for beach,shops good for the dogs. Will be back.

Reviewed by Jim 12th August 2024

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Excellent, lovely holiday

Reviewed by Faith 29th July 2024

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Nice cottage in a lovely location, close to pubs and beach. Garden nice but overlooked by residents/car park. Nice having the 2 sitting rooms, broke up the mornings and evenings. Well equipped kitchen with airfryer. Comfy beds. Nice walking along Tarka Trail. Very dog friendly.

Reviewed by Keith 21st July 2024

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brilliant location,spotlessly clean,a perfect holiday location

Reviewed by Linda 30th June 2024

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Lovely, comfortable house in an amazing location. Beautiful beach which is totally dog friendly, also bars and restaurants on the door step which are also dog friendly. Nice little enclosed garden suitable for your pooch. Beds are very comfortable and all equipment on hand if you want to cook. We had a lovely time, so did our dog.

Reviewed by Jane 30th June 2024

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Dune View has the best location, a very short walk to the beach where there are plenty of places to eat and drink. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped with a large porch for sandy shoes, The enclosed garden is great for sitting out and parking at the back of the cottage is excellent.

Reviewed by Pauline 16th June 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.