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Spectacular location on the beach front
View from the enclosed garden towards the spacious property
Well positioned for the beach and sand dunes
Large kitchen/diner with 5 ring gas hob and bi-fold doors to the courtyard
A great space for entertaining
Kitchen area with island and bi-fold doors leading to the courtyard
Dining area with room for all
Open up the bi-fold doors and let the outside in
Ample seating in the enclosed front garden overlooking the beach
Spacious twin bedroom with TV and fantastic sea views
Views from the twin bedroom
Quality runs throughout the property
Master bedroom with king-size and en-suite shower room
Take a refreshing shower in the en-suite
Light and airy landing with the bedrooms leading off
Twin bedroom
Well thoughtout single bedroom
Large family bathroom
Outstanding views from the lounge
Large enclosed garden directly opposite the beach
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17 / 28  Quality runs throughout the property
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Instow Bar View

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Perfectly placed beachside position with the rare benefit of private parking and enclosed garden
  • Beautiful, stylish property with views to Instow's sand dunes and golden sandy beach
  • Located in the heart of Instow village just a short walk to a restaurants, cafés and deli
Property code: 59699

The large seaside property sleeps up to seven guests plus one dog and boasts fabulous waterside views from many of its rooms. As well as the sandy beach, you and your canine companion will have access to a wide variety of both coastal and countryside walks, plus some great dog-friendly local attractions.

This immaculately presented cottage is warm and welcoming and offers a real home from home experience, thanks to its cosy bedrooms and large comfy sofas. The spacious kitchen/diner, with hard floors and handy bi-fold doors onto the courtyard, is the perfect place for your dog to make themselves at home. The property comes with ample outdoor space, including a fully enclosed lawned garden – perfect for the woofer – and a patio area with delightful views of the sand dunes and beach.

The four-legged guest will love Instow: most of the beach is dog-friendly (just look out for restrictions along the main seafront) and they can have a good sniff around in the dunes and rock pools. From here you can also access the traffic-free Tarka Trail. A nice flat stroll for 3 miles takes you to Fremington Quay, where you can sit outside at the cafe and enjoy a delicious wedge of homemade cake. Many local attractions are geared up for furry visitors. The Milky Way Adventure Park (13.5 miles away) is a fantastic all-weather family attraction, with plenty of rides and displays, and dogs on leads are permitted on much of the site. The nearby beach of Westward Ho! (5 miles away) also makes a great day out. Dog restrictions apply to the first part of the beach, but the 2 miles of sand makes it easy to escape the crowds and allows the hound to have a good run around and a splash in the sea.

  • 4 bedrooms- 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request), 1 twin, 1 single and 1 king-size
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite wet room and 1 family bathroom
  • Electric Range with 5 gas hobs, microwave, large fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Wi-Fi included (superfast broadband)
  • Beach, shop and pub within walking distance
  • Smart TV lounge
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Maisie 5th April 2024

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A very pleasant holiday as usual despite the weather

Reviewed by Ian 22nd March 2024

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An excellent location for a family holiday. Everyone had a brilliant time despite the unpredictable weather. House very comfy and well equipped. Off road parking a huge bonus. Hope to return one day.

Reviewed by Pam 6th January 2024

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A lovely home from home in a great location. Everything has been thought of and I can thoroughly recommend this property. Parking is a great boon.

Reviewed by Emma 8th December 2023

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Our third stay and as usual didnt want to leave! Perfect location lovely property, ideal for a family get together for a week as plenty of room to spread out. Comfortable beds Well equipped kitchen Lovely big comfortable sofa And off road parking, great for Instow as a busy village. Our dog loved the enclosed garden and the dog friendly beach is juRead morest perfect We love it in Instow and love the property Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Janet 22nd September 2023

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I recommend this beautiful cottage it deserves more stars than 5. Everything flowed so beautifully and it was good to get away from my bathroom scales which is the only thing that I could say was missing. Thank you Ruth.

Reviewed by Michael 15th September 2023

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Ideally located in the charming coastal village of Instow. The property is spacious, comfortable, clean and well-equipped providing every convenience a family could possibly need.

Reviewed by Steve 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Rhys 4th August 2023

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We had a great stay and would love to come back. The owners were very helpful indeed. Location is perfect for everything Instow has to offer.

Reviewed by Janet 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 14th July 2023

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A wonderful house, clean, well equipped, wonderful location and very spacious. A joyful holiday and we will be back.

Reviewed by Louise 30th June 2023

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Lovely cottage, comfy beds and all we needed. Great location on dog friendly stretch of beach at Instow, and lots of walks and other beaches in the area.

Reviewed by Dean 23rd June 2023

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Excellent location and a very lovely cottage with everything you will need to have a wonderful holiday. Owners were very helpful and we would love to come back and recommend the property.

Reviewed by Sue 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by David 26th May 2023

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Brilliant accommodation and location. Loved out stay at Instow Bar and cannot fault it in any way.

Reviewed by Hayley 19th May 2023

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Superb property by the beach. Beautifully presented throughout with lots of thoughtful touches. Appreciated the fully equipped kitchen and found the whole house to be immaculately clean. Excellent location. Instow proved to be an ideal place to spend an idyllic week. Walks from the door but also easy to explore further afield. All in all a fabulousRead more place to stay! Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Andrea 12th May 2023

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We had a wonderful stay! The house was exceptional, perfect in every way. Well be back next year :-)

Reviewed by Sally 10th February 2023

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Reviewed by Maisie 18th November 2022

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A lovely holiday home

Reviewed by Maisie 11th November 2022

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We have stayed many times at the house and always really enjoyed the location and comfort of the accommodation. Would certainly recommend for a relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Marina 28th October 2022

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Lovely house, well kitted out, in a lovely location. Well be back!

Reviewed by Ron 7th October 2022

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Reviewed by Alexander 16th September 2022

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We really enjoyed our stay in Instow. The location of the house is great for access to the beach with views over the estuary. The village shop, pub and restaurants are close by or only a short walk. The house was well looked-after and comfortable and there was plenty of space for our group.

Reviewed by Penny 2nd September 2022

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Reviewed by Alexander 19th August 2022

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Our second stay at Instow Bar View was as good as the first. The cottage is beautifully maintained and perfectly placed. Excellent local pubs and access to a dog friendly beach. We found the ferry ride from Instow to Appledore a great day out (available in the summer months), as well as a long walk at the stunning Blackchurch Rock which is a short Read moredrive. Also local to Saunton Sands for a beach day out. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 12th August 2022

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Reviewed by Marian 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 29th July 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 1st July 2022

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The cottage was very well equipped, clean and in a fantastic location. Being so close to the beach, pubs and shops made for a relaxing holiday. The view from the Boathouse pub early evening whilst enjoying a meal or drink was superb. We will definitely be returning again

Reviewed by Stephen 24th June 2022

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Reviewed by Suzanne 17th June 2022

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Excellent accommodation with everything you need for a comfortable stay Instow is beautiful with a lovely sandy beach Plenty of nice places to eat and drink Only one shop in the village though Johns deli and cafe which can be a bit pricey but what we bought from there was very nice Great base to explore North Devon

Reviewed by Barbara 3rd June 2022

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Cant fault this property, clean ,comfortable, well equipped, everything you need down to the last detail, so much thought gone into this property to make it home from home. Well appointed for beach, shops and pubs. Hopefully going back again.

Reviewed by Lynne 29th April 2022

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Lovely house, clean and comfortable throughout. The beds were particularly comfortable. There were 4 adults and 2 children, we had plenty of space. Great facilities, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, very well equipped. Fabulous location, the children loved the Sandy beach. Some really nice personal touches like the fresh roses andRead more yummy cookies. The artwork around the house created by the owner was fabulous. Hide

Reviewed by Trudy 22nd April 2022

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Returned to Bar View for our third visit, love the cottage and surroundings. Two car parking spaces make it perfect for us and within walking distance of some lovely bars and restaurants. Perfect too for an early morning walk with the dog and a coffee from Johns. Can choose a different bench every morning and sit looking across to Appledore. PerfecRead moret Hide

Reviewed by Claire 8th April 2022

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Beautiful, spacious beach home. We all were very comfortable, its impressively equipped with everything you would need on a self catering holiday. We would love to stay here again, we would highly recommend it.

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Spectacular location on the beach front
View from the enclosed garden towards the spacious property
Well positioned for the beach and sand dunes
Large kitchen/diner with 5 ring gas hob and bi-fold doors to the courtyard
A great space for entertaining
Kitchen area with island and bi-fold doors leading to the courtyard
Show 16 moreDining area with room for all

Location

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