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The famous traffic free Tarka Trail
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Tides At Instow

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

  • Stylish home makes an ideal place for families and group getaways with a private hot tub and games room
  • Beautiful walks on your doorstep; follow the Tarka Trail (traffic free walking/cycling) to explore the coast and countryside of North Devon
  • A stones throw away from the sand dunes and beach beautiful golden sands of Instow
Property code: 77874

Escape with friends and family to this fantastic home, nestled in an enviable spot behind the golden sand dunes of Instow beach. Sleeping up to eight people across four bedrooms, this elegant property is a relaxing and homely base in the heart of picture-perfect North Devon. With some of the county’s most spectacular beaches within a few miles, and some great walking and cycling trails nearby, this coastal escape has something for everyone.

Enjoy the sociable benefits of open-plan living in the modern and spacious lounge/kitchen/diner, which has a bright and airy feel. The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for whipping up a snack or meal, while the sliding doors out into the garden are a lovely feature in the lounge area. If you’re in search of some quiet time, retreat to the separate living room, while guests who are in a lively mood will love the additional snug/games area. After an energetic day on the coast, drift off into a restful sleep in the four bedrooms, which are to be found upstairs. Step outside into the lawned garden which is the ideal spot for the dogs and children to let off some steam, while you have a soak in your private hot tub.

Join the famous Tarka Trail cycle and walking route, which is reached via your private gateway and also leads to the dunes and beach. Instow has some super pubs and restaurants to meander over to after a day on the beach, while in the summer months you can hop on the passenger ferry across to the pretty fishing village of Appledore. For some stunning walks, follow the South West Coast Path which snakes around this beautiful area.

  • 4 bedrooms: 1 super-king size, 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be reconfigured as twin on request) 1 king-size and 1 bedroom with single bed and cabin bed
  • Please note the cabin bed is only suitable for children under the age of 16 
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room, 1 bathroom  and 1 separate WC
  • Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer with built-in ice machine, wine fridge, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine
  • Utility room with separate sink, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Private hot tub (towels provided)
  • Iron and Ironing board available 
  • Electric underfloor heating
  • Snug has games table and selection of books and games
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • Gas BBQ 
  • Smart TVs in the kitchen/diner, lounge and snug as well as in 2 of the 4 bedrooms
  • Large enclosed garden with patio, seating, gas BBQ and a beach hut for storing bikes, wet uits, surfboards and sandy boots
  • Electric car charging point available at no extra cost
  • Sandy estuary beach, Tarka Trail, shop, pubs, and restaurants within easy walking distance
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. 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 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andrew 6th June 2025

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The house was great. Perfectly positioned for the beach, the village and the Tarka trail ... we had a great time and will be back. Thankyou

Reviewed by Fredrick 17th May 2025

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Our week at Tides at Instow was fantastic. This smart modern house was perfect for our 5 adults, 1 baby and 2 dogs. All facilities were available and clean with the secure garden and wonderful hot tub completing the foundations for a great family holiday. The Hosts were very helpful throughout our stay and immediately responded to every request. ThRead moree location is perfect for walking to the beach and for sightseeing north Devon. 10/10 from us! Sent from Outlook for iOS Hide

Reviewed by Danika 10th May 2025

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House was amazing! Exactly what the photos showed. Super clean. Everything you could need away from home. Great location. Would 100% come back, we had a great week.

Reviewed by Jennifer 18th April 2025

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House very comfy , the welcome prosecco tea coffee box a very nice touch and dog biscuits too.overall an excellent stay ,thank you

Reviewed by Mary 4th April 2025

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Just back from a fantastic week in Instow. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Tides. Superb location for everythingshort walk to the dunes, the beach, the Tarka Trail, the bike hire and The Boathouse. Tides has everything you need from games for the garden, kitchen equipment and space to relax. Really enjoyed the hot tub and relaxing in the garden. EveRead moreryone in our group enjoyed our time at Tides.there was something for everyone and we will definitely be back!! Hide

Reviewed by Simon 22nd March 2025

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Another excellent, enjoyable stay at The Tides. The fully equipped house doesnt disappoint in any way, neither does the attentative but non intrusive service.

Reviewed by Sophie 31st January 2025

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The cottage was totally fantastic! Equipped with everything, pretty hard to fault. Claire was a fantastic host, leaving soo much information and suggestions on places to visit and things to do. Also the little touches were soo thoughtful! The cottage was immaculate, so very spacious and perfect for our little four legged friends!

Reviewed by Samantha 30th December 2024

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What a wonderful holiday home! Well equipped and beautifully furnished. Location was perfect - so close to the beach and it really felt like a home from home. The welcome hamper and fizz was a really nice touch and well stocked ( we really enjoyed the local jar of chutney too!) underfloor heating was heaven and we had a fantastic stay - 7 of us staRead moreyed and the bedrooms were very comfortable. Would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Michael 1st November 2024

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Reviewed by Debra 25th October 2024

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A beautiful house in excellent location for beach walks, pub restaurants and seafood restaurants. Close to Barnstable, Appledore, Clovelly and other interesting towns and villages. Very well laid out and equipped with plenty of activities for rainy days. Hot tub especially was a luxury after a long day out.

Reviewed by Val 30th August 2024

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Would highly recommend this property. It has everything for a family holiday in a wonderful location.

Reviewed by Sam 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Darren 26th July 2024

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We had an amazing week at Tides, plenty of space for the 5 of us and a dog . Beautiful house with lots of games and entertainment for the children , a great garden for relaxing in the hot tub and plenty of room for the dog to play . So lovely to be so close to a dog friendly beach . Nice homely feel to the house and the Prosecco and chocolates was Read morea lovely surprise . Hide

Reviewed by David 21st June 2024

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Great holiday home with access to the beach via back gate making it about 2 mins away. But just a walk around road still makes beach 7 mins away. Lovely large rear garden for dog and kids to play in, beds very comfortable just like home from home. One of the best cottages I have stayed in.

Reviewed by Laura 7th June 2024

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Stayed here for 7 days, lovely big garden, hot tub is great edition. Everything we needed the house had. Ideal location for walks and pubs. Dog friendly. Definatley would stay here again.

Reviewed by Susan 31st May 2024

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Second time at Tides and it didnt disappoint! Everything you need in a holiday home. Great restaurants/bars within walking distance and so close to the beach.

Reviewed by Alison 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by Theresa 10th May 2024

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Perfect location and lovely property, we had a fabulous week. The garden is perfect for Morning and evening sun and the garden furniture is very comfortable

Reviewed by Andrew 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 15th March 2024

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Beautiful house in a amazing location with excellent local bar/restaurants a very short walk away. The garden was great for the dog and the hot tub was ideal for soaking those tired bodies after a long walk on the beach and tarka trail.

Reviewed by Neil 25th February 2024

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Lovely house with mod cons. Hot tub was lovely and the location was good if you have dogs the beach is one of the best for dogs. Good location for visiting North Devon

Reviewed by Jacqueline 2nd February 2024

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Absolutely beautiful house, had everything you could possibly dream of. Couldnt have wanted anything more.

Reviewed by Stuart 29th December 2023

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Reviewed by Sacha 10th November 2023

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Beautiful property, exceptionally clean and good location for walks, bikes and sea. The owner was absolutely amazing

Reviewed by Sophie 26th October 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 21st October 2023

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A lovely spacious family house in a great location, with everything you could wish for, greats beds, bathrooms, decorated to a tasteful / high standard, beach only 2 mins walk, pubs 3 mins, a great base to see North Devon.

Reviewed by Karen 22nd September 2023

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A fabulous property in a great location, with everything on your doorstep. The house was very well-equipped, very comfortable and lovely and warm. Thoughtful touches appreciated, like the welcome bottle of Prosecco, chocolates placed on top of the folded towels on each bed and even a dog bowl and treats. We used the Tesco store (3 miles) to stock uRead morep and tried all the local pubs. All are close to the property (all dog-friendly). The twins loved the beach and the hot tub. Hide

Reviewed by Kay 4th August 2023

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Had a family get together this year and thoroughly enjoyed the property. Hot tub was especially well received. We did have issues with it but Claire quickly resolved them. Loved the back gate access to the beach, brilliant for the 6 yr old and the dog. Recommend the ferry trip to Appledore and Westward Ho! Beach was beautiful for wave jumping. We fRead moreeel that the holiday should mention that swimming is not allowed at Instow as it was a huge disappointment for us. Hide

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