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Instow Beach
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Instow Beach a few steps from the property
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Rascals

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Just a short walk away from the soft golden sands of Instow Beach
  • Enclosed courtyard garden creating the perfect suntrap
  • Less than 500 metres from the local pubs and restaurants
Property code: 86678

Stylish and beautifully decorated throughout, this cottage is in the perfect location for families or friends to enjoy the local dog-friendly beach, walks and pubs of popular Instow.

Within 0.25 miles of Instow’s bustling village centre and its famous golden sands, this two-storey property offers a convenient, homely base from which to explore North Devon on both land and water. Offering open-plan living areas and an enclosed courtyard garden, this cosy, dog-friendly property hits the mark whatever the time of year.

With well-appointed rooms and stylish soft furnishings throughout, you are assured of a warm welcome from the moment you step inside the property. The spacious lounge/diner offers plenty of room for everyone, whether you’re relaxing on the comfortable sofas or enjoying indulgent meals prepared in the impressive kitchen beyond. The king-size bedroom and the twin bedroom both enjoy a bright and airy feel, just the place to grab 40 winks or a restful sleep after a busy day out. The family shower room stands nearby. Outside, you can look forward to alfresco brunches and evening BBQs in the enclosed courtyard garden - a real sun trap - during warmer months.

The centre of Instow (within 0.25 miles) offers a range of family-friendly amenities, with its vast sandy beach ideal for long strolls with the dog. Experience North Devon’s glorious coastline by bicycle along Tarka Trail (within 0.25 miles) or hop on the ferry for a day wandering the bustling quayside and narrowed cobbled streets of Appledore (5 miles). Water sports lovers won’t want to miss the big waves at Westward Ho! (5 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size bedroom and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine, slimline dishwasher and a microwave
  • Smart TV in the lounge and king bedroom
  • Enclosed courtyard garden with seating and gas BBQ
  • Allocated parking for 1 car
  • Beach, pubs, shop and restaurants within 500 metres
  • Please note, the maximum occupancy for this property is 4 including infants
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 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 £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Alice Holt

This property is personally managed by Alice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 47 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Malcolm 5th October 2024

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Reviewed by Julie 28th September 2024

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Fabulous cottage in a great location. Instow is a real gem of a find and we had an amazing stay. Hope to visit again sometime.

Reviewed by Alicia 21st September 2024

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Reviewed by Janice 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by Darren 11th August 2024

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What a lovely little cottage! So well equipped and really clean. The location to the beach was just a few steps away. Couldn't ask for more.

Reviewed by Emma 3rd August 2024

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Rascals is a beautiful cottage, spotless and the treats were greatly appreciated. Close to the beach and local pubs. Perfect holiday.

Reviewed by Robert 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Keith 20th July 2024

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Fantastic place, we really enjoyed our stay here. It was so close to the beach and places to eat and drink, it was a perfect spot for us. It was modern and super clean and there was a great welcome. Our dog loved it too. We love to stay here again.

Reviewed by Paul 13th July 2024

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Had a great weeks stay at Rascals. Exceptionally clean property, well equipped and comfortable, with a lovely hamper on arrival. Dog friendly with a secure area at the back of the property, which also gets the sun majority of the day. The property has its own parking which can be an issue in Instow, it's close to the beach, pubs and restaurant. I wRead moreould highly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Mercia 29th June 2024

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Instow is beautiful, but you really need a car as the nearest shop is about 10 minutes walk away and is a very expensive delicatession. We did not come by car so we had to get a bus 10 or so mins walk away to Bideford to buy groceries.The beach is very close and wonderful for dogs. There are 3 pub/restaurants close by that are fairly dog friendly. Read moreIt is a lovely part of Devon and I'd only recommend it if you come by car or are very young! Hide

Reviewed by Kate 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Sandra 1st June 2024

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The cottage is excellent, really modern and well equipped. The location is ideal being minutes from the dog friendly beach and pubs/restaurants. Would have no hesitation in recommending this property.

Reviewed by Janet 25th May 2024

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Reviewed by Dot 10th May 2024

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Beautifully clean and well presented house just a stones throw from a long, sandy beach. It is well equipped, with a small sunny area to sit out in. There's private parking which is such an essential in Instow.

Reviewed by Yutte 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by CAROL 26th April 2024

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Great cottage second time we have been, Communication is great with the owner. And the treats were exceptional.

Reviewed by Jan 20th April 2024

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An excellent property! From the scones with clotted cream and jam on arrival (along with other goodies) to the position of the property to the beach. Rascals has its own parking, which is a real advantage in Instow and the beach is a short stroll away. The interior is decorated and equipped very well and we wanted for nothing. The small enclosed gaRead morerden is a proper suntrap with gas BBQ and a new table, 4 chairs and a parasol. Comfy bed, pillows etc and a great shower. Definite 5 stars from us.. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by Karen 16th March 2024

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Excellent property and location, very comfortable like home from home and spotlessley clean. Dog friendly and all amenities in the home. Would definitely recommend it for a break.

Reviewed by Helen 2nd March 2024

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Do not hesitate to book this property. It is so homely and all the finishing touches and extras make it extra special. The communication with the owners is very easy and they are so friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic for the beach and the pubs/restaurants. Would highly recommend a visit and will definitely return.

Reviewed by bob 13th November 2023

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Reviewed by Suzanne 13th October 2023

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Excellent location yards from instow beach. The place was spotless and well equipped. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Geraldine Rose 29th September 2023

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Very clean and equipped, unfortunately it's in a residential area and while most of the residents were quietly respectful. The owners/holiday makers in no 5 weren't at all to anyone. The unloading parking area isn't available to use because people are parking there all the time, day and night, including house no 5. We had to make several trips withRead more our cases to the car, which was parked in the allocated parking near the garages. Disappointed the few spoil for the rest regarding the rules. Hide

Reviewed by Kim 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 1st September 2023

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Delighted with this property. Spotlessly clean. Nice welcome pack on arrival. Excellent location in a quiet cul-de-sac with allocated parking. 100 metres to a huge sandy, dog friendly beach. 3 pubs close by 2 of which are dog friendly. My favourite (The Quay) is a 10 minute walk along the sea font and is also dog friendly. All sell food though we oRead morenly tried 2 and both were good. Would be very happy to return to this property. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 25th August 2023

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Just spent a lovely week at Rascals. When we arrived the property was spotless and we were greeted with a lovely welcome hamper. Great communication with the owner. Rascals is in a perfect location very close to the beach but in a lovely quiet spot in Instow. Garden is private and was lovely when the sun was out. The benefit of parking is a huge boRead morenus. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by Graham 21st July 2023

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A fantastic cottage (well decorated & with lovely homely touches), location and owners. From initial chat pre stay, lovely good quality welcome pack to after stay customer service Alan and Mel are the perfect 'hosts'. The cottage location is great and close to the beach and Instow is nice quiet location with places to eat and drink. Good base to exRead moreplore North Devon with plenty of supermarkets close by. Weather was unsettled so unable to see any cricket at North Devon CC just down the road . Hide

Reviewed by Alistair 14th July 2023

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The property was immaculately clean on arrival, which the owner messaged us to say we could take over the property early . There was little extras and a welcome pack , which was lovely and made us feel welcome and got us in the holiday mood.Beach less than 5 minutes away, brilliant for walking dog, could not keep him out of the water. Pubs and restRead moreaurants all within walking distance. Thank you for the seem less procedures of booking and pre arrival information. Alistair. Hide

Reviewed by Graeme 7th July 2023

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Spent the last week at Rascals and had a great time. The cottage is excellent, really modern and well equipped. The back yard is a great suntrap and the house is conveniently located close to the beach and several pubs/restaurants. The whole family really loved our time there and would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Leeanna 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Christine 2nd June 2023

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A perfect holiday home in a perfect location. The cottage was well appointed with everything we needed for our stay . The location was amazing with the lovely, dog friendly Instow beach just minutes away. In addition there were three good places to eat and drink within a few minutes walk. The patio garden is a perfect little sun trap. We loved the Read moredecor! The shower was really powerful! There were lots of scenic walks in the area and places to go and visit within a short drive. Beach dog heaven. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Dot 12th May 2023

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Immaculate cottage with huge bonus of own parking space in the cul-de-sac. The beach is just a minute's walk away and there are miles of walks in all directions. John's in Instow and in Appledore are great deli/local food suppliers and cafes to visit. Plenty of good pubs and restaurants within 5-10 minutes walk from Rascals. It was our second stay Read moreand we will be going back! Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 5th May 2023

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Stayed in many cottages over the years and this was by far the best, everything you could need was available and the welcome pack on arrivalwhole experience 5 star rated in my opinion.. location perfect Too

Reviewed by CAROL 28th April 2023

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Fantastic cottage spotless ,everything you need for your stay. Owner very helpfull and friendly. The welcome basket was a nice touch. We were so impressed we have already booked for next year.

Reviewed by Deborah 21st April 2023

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Amazing holiday home, spotless and perfectly equipped with excellent quality furniture and kitchen utensils. Patio fantastic sun trap, comfy table & chairs .Loved all the little comfort details and its literally 2 mins from 3 brilliant pubs Boathouse fab views & Food/ Wayfairers (no view but great food) and Instow arms great outdoor drinking pub(diRead moredn't try food) The best Deli(JOHNS)10mins walk food made there was delicious. All this and 5mins to Tarka cycle trail MUST stop at Fremington Quay Hide

Reviewed by Alison 25th March 2023

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Super clean property in a great location. We will certainly consider booking next time we go to Instow. The hose in the garden was so useful cleaning the dog after a beach walk

Reviewed by Kathryn 20th March 2023

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Fabulous place, nicely furnished and scrupulously clean. A short walk to Instow beach and a stop off at the friendly local pub on the way back.

Reviewed by Maureen 10th March 2023

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Lovely accommodation, close to the beach. Really helpful owner and lovely touch to have a welcome basket. Good area for walking.

Reviewed by Lesley 29th December 2022

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Reviewed by Debbie 2nd December 2022

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Reviewed by John 4th November 2022

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A lovely cosy house, really well situated for the beach and the pubs, which do good food. Well appointed and a very welcoming cream tea on arrival. Instow is a great place which we have stayed in on a number of occasions.

Reviewed by Vanessa 16th October 2022

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This cottage is beautiful, ideally situated and within a 2 minute walk you are at the beach and pubs. Inside is everything you could possible need without being cluttered. The cottage was spotless when we arrived, never stayed in such a clean property. Would thoroughly recommend a stay at Rascals and Instow.

Reviewed by Jason 10th October 2022

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Rascals is spotlessly clean the scones and a bottle of wine was a lovely addition when we entered the property, superb location just a 5 min walk from the beach and the owner txt me to let me know the property was available early so I could go earlier

Reviewed by Roger 2nd October 2022

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Ideal for dogs easy to keep clean. Great location

Reviewed by Dot 2nd September 2022

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