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Character 3 bed apartment overlooking the beach sleeps 5 and takes 1 dog

Character 3 bed apartment overlooking the beach sleeps 5 and takes 1 dog

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View from balcony
Traditionally furnished comfortable lounge with stunning views
Modern well-equipped kitchen
First floor apartment on Marine Drive with plenty of parking
Instow Beach Cottage, sleeps 5 with stunning estuary views

Overview of Character 3 bed apartment overlooking the beach sleeps 5 and takes 1 dog

8.8 out of 10 Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Sea viewSea viewSea view

Explore the area

Instow, Devon
  • Popular LocationInstow Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSaunton Sands36 min drive
  • Popular LocationCroyde Bay Beach39 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

Single bedroom

1 Single Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Family bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Character 3 bed apartment overlooking the beach sleeps 5 and takes 1 dog

Upper Instow Beach Cottage is a quirky 3-bedroom dog-friendly apartment that accommodates up to 5. The first floor apartment is perfectly located right on the waterfront overlooking the beach at the very popular North Devon village of Instow, which has everything you need within a 5 minute walk, including places to eat such as the Instow Arms and The Boat House, which are just 200m away and offer some of the finest food and local ales.

The pretty estuary beach is right opposite Upper Instow Beach Cottage and most of it is dog-friendly all year round, it is also a great beach for building sand castles. The bustling village is home to art galleries and an excellent deli plus many more great pubs, which can be found along the Marine Parade, which leads to the sailing club and the Tarka Trail, a largely traffic-free cycleway and footpath.

Upper Instow Beach Cottage is located off Marine Parade and has private parking. You access the apartment from the ground floor, where there is a large entrance lobby with cupboards and storage facilities and loads of room for coats and boots. There is a small lift that takes you to the first floor or there are stairs, however, they are a little steep and narrow, so may be difficult to navigate if not able-bodied.

Once you are on the first floor the apartment has a landing area that leads to a bright and spacious living room with large windows along the sea-facing wall offering wonderful views of the beach, across to Appledore and the open sea beyond. The living room has sofas and chairs and a coffee table plus a flat-screen TV. There is a door, which leads to a lovely terrace with table and chairs and amazing views across the beach and Appledore. Beyond the terrace, down a few steps is a small private garden.

The kitchen can be found to the rear of the apartment and has a lovely contemporary feel plus everything you need for family cooking, including a fridge freezer, an electric cooker and a microwave. Next to the kitchen is a useful pantry and opposite is the dining room with gothic style table and chairs and views over the garden.

There are 3 bedrooms at the apartment, these include a double, a twin and a single. All the bedrooms have wardrobes and handy wash-basins. The family bathroom is found at the centre of the apartment and has a bath with overhead shower with massive "waterfall" shower-head, a wash-basin and a loo.

Outside Upper Instow Beach Cottage has a lovely terrace with table and chairs perfect for alfresco dining with stunning views over the beach, Appledore and the sea beyond. There are some steps down to a small, pretty garden. At the front of the house, there is a garage with a fresh water tap ideal for washing off surfboards or muddy boots.

Property manager

Amanda

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Sea view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this apartment is on the beach. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 1 min walk
  • Clovelly Village - 9 min drive
  • Saunton Sands - 36 min drive
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 39 min drive
  • Woolacombe Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rose Salterne - 7 min drive
  • Kingsley Inn - 6 min drive
  • Westleigh Inn - 3 min drive
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Cafe Du Parc - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character 3 bed apartment overlooking the beach sleeps 5 and takes 1 dog pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character 3 bed apartment overlooking the beach sleeps 5 and takes 1 dog?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character 3 bed apartment overlooking the beach sleeps 5 and takes 1 dog?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Character 3 bed apartment overlooking the beach sleeps 5 and takes 1 dog located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bideford apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Instow Beach, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead. West Appledore and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upper Instow
Excellent altogether.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay as usual
We regularly stay at North Yeo (Instow Beach Cottage) and always have a lovely time. It isn’t the most modern of properties but for a grade II listed building you wouldn’t expect it to be. We love the quaintness. It is certainly a warm and cosy place to be and the views are the best. All in all it suits us down to the ground.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Pros: Perfect location for the beach and pubs/restaurants in Instow. Wonderful views across the river and estuary. Good communications with housekeeper. She left mince pies with clotted cream, which was lovely. Thanks! Well equipped kitchen. Slight niggles: Very small kitchen. No dishwasher. Furniture could certainly do with updating. Very little drawer space in the double and twin rooms. Lots of owners personal items around that hadn’t been cleared for many years. Parking was tricky for an estate car. Summary: location, location, location :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location.
Really enjoyed the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
We are regular visitors to Instow and were delighted to book North Yeo for our last stay. It was just perfect for us. The views from the living room are priceless, the location certainly couldn’t get any better. Inside the property it was well appointed, it wasn’t modern but totally in-keeping with the style and age of the building - we wouldn’t want it any other way. Everything was clean and fresh and there was a little treat waiting for us to have with a cup of tea on our arrival. All in all a lovely place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

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