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A fantastic location situated beside the beach
Instow beach opposite the property
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Instow Breakers

Instow, near Bideford, Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A charming and spacious light filled beach-side property, perfect for families and celebrations
  • Located next to the golden sandy beach in the pretty village of Instow, with a local deli, cafés and restaurants
  • Picture post-card views across the beach to the lovely fishing village  of Appledore
  • Fantastic location for exploring the traffic free panoramic Tarka Trail by foot or bicycle
Property code: INSBR

Located directly opposite Instow's golden sand dunes and on the waterfront, Instow Breakers is a fantastic place to holiday with the whole family. The kids can play in the spacious lounge whilst you prepare dinner in the traditional, cottage kitchen. Gather in the dining area for food or, if you want to catch the last of the sun, head to one of the patio areas at the front or rear of the property.

Set over three floors, Instow Breakers carries off the quaint cottage look whilst providing more than enough room for six people to stay. Enter through the front door and you'll be greeted by a bright and airy lounge complete with wood burner. Next to this is the pristine kitchen which comes with a beautiful, contemporary look. Downstairs you’ll find a second lounge which, thanks to its spacious nature and choice of games, doubles up as a good playroom for the kids. Sleeping arrangements come in the form of a cosy double on the first floor and a stunning super king-size and comfortable twin on the second floor.

Instow offers a wonderful stay, with it's golden sandy beach, sailing club, pretty shops and eateries. The South West Coast Path runs past the door and the Tarka Trail, a traffic free path that runs through the village, so perfect for walks or bicycle rides in the sunshine to admire the sea views.

Across the estuary, you’ll find the picturesque fishing village of Appledore, famous for its galleries, eateries and ice cream, a short ferry ride across the river. If you are looking for an activity day on the beach then one of North Devon's most iconic beaches, Westward Ho!, is a 5-mile drive away, or head to award winning Woolacombe or Saunton Sands for surfing, paddle boarding and beautiful walks in the dunes. For a day out that the kids will love, head 14 miles to The Milky Way Adventure Park, famous for its indoor soft play area and rollercoaster, or The Big Sheep for family fun.

  • 3 bedrooms: 1 super-king, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, walk in shower cubicle and WC; 1 en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and WC
  • 1 separate WC and separate shower on the second floor
  • Smart TV compatible with Amazon and Neflix in main lounge, large TV in basement games lounge, wall mounted TV's in master and double bedrooms
  • Woodburner - first basket of logs provided in winter months
  • Electric oven, electric hob, Rayburn, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, microwave and Lavazza Pod coffee machine
  • Games room in basement - please note low ceiling
  • Central heating, underfloor heating and electric included
  • Permit parking is available approx. 400 yards from the property (instructions inside the property on arrival). There is also limited roadside parking a few metres from the house subject to availability.
  • Enclosed small patio to the rear and seating at the front of the property
  • Beach, shops and pubs all a short stroll
  • 3 dogs are welcomed
  • 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 £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Aubrey 4th July 2025

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Nice cottage. Fantastic location. Short walk to park car. Will book again.

Reviewed by John 20th June 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 13th June 2025

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Fabulous house, with beautiful views of the water. Tastefully decorated and very comfortable, nice c treats for the dogs and wine, biscuits for us. Will be back.

Reviewed by Simon 2nd May 2025

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Beautiful house with fantastic views very comfortable couldnt fault it

Reviewed by Sheelagh 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by David 21st October 2024

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Clean accommodations, excellent location!

Reviewed by Alison 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 13th September 2024

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We had a great time in this very conveniently positioned house. The beach is just across the road, and some nice places to eat virtually next door. The road outside at night is very quiet at night. If youre looking for somewhere close to the beach to walk the dog, this is it!

Reviewed by Debra 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Nicholas 21st June 2024

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Fabulous place to stay. On the front in Instow with great views. Very near to 3 great pubs with restaurants which have terraces with tremendous views. House is spacious with everything we needed and comfortable.

Reviewed by Susan 14th June 2024

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Fabulous cottage, great situation in Instow. Easy walking access to lovely pubs for meals out. Visited the area a few times so didn't feel the need to travel far from such a great place. Definitely will be revisiting this gem.

Reviewed by Chris 7th June 2024

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Lovely property in a fab location, great local pubs/restaurants - this was our 2nd visit to this property and we had a great holiday.

Reviewed by Louise 24th May 2024

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Amazing place & location. Dog friendly idylllic holiday home

Reviewed by Sheelagh 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Margaret 19th April 2024

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Reviewed by Georgina 12th April 2024

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Reviewed by Sophie 5th April 2024

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What can we say - dog friendly beach, stunning views, restaurants and pubs in walking distance - and all with a lovely home with so many great touches. Brilliant! We will come again.

Reviewed by Sheelagh 17th December 2023

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Reviewed by Dave 24th November 2023

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Perfect for a family with a dog

Reviewed by Catherine 27th October 2023

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Reviewed by Janette 13th October 2023

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Lovely house great location right next to the beach in Instow. Close to bars and restaurants no need to go anywhere. Owners very welcoming thank you for lovely wine and dog treats much appreciated. A very dog friendly house . We had a great time.

Reviewed by Georgina 6th October 2023

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Perfect location. Perfect cottage. Will definitely be returning. My dogs thought they were in heaven :-) Great location opposite the beach and within walking distance of great pubs, eateries and deli. Ferry to Appledore if you don't want to drive. House clean, cosy and we found people were stopping outside to admire it. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Russell 29th September 2023

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As a family who have stayed at dozens of places around the UK and Instow, we can comfortably say this is the best place yet. Other than a few extra suggestions we made, we really couldn't fault this place and so comfortable and homey. Great location too! A small note for those who struggle with steps/stairs, this place does have a few to climb to gRead moreet in and get to the bedrooms. If that isn't an issue, then this is the best we have stayed in so far. Loved it and will be back again and again! Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 22nd September 2023

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Lovely house, plenty of room. Great location and super views.

Reviewed by Irfan 8th September 2023

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This was a lovely house within a lovely seaside town.deffo will be booking again.

Reviewed by Katie 1st September 2023

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Fabulous, highly recommend but maybe not for very elderly due to steps to entrance and no downstairs cloak. We absolutely loved everything about our stay at Breakers and will definitely return very soon. Many thanks. Kate & Terry

Reviewed by Richard 11th August 2023

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A fantastic cottage in an unmatched location, virtually on Instow beach. The house is stylishly designed and very comfortable. Several nice restaurants/bars within walking distance (actually next door!). Amazing views of Appledore and sunsets to match. The kids and the dog loved our week here. Wed highly recommend it to other families looking for aRead more North Devon break. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Adrian 28th July 2023

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We recently spent a week in Instow, Devon, staying at Breakers on Marine Parade. The beach front location is great and offers wonderful views across the estuary to Appledore. Besides the location, we chose to stay at Breakers as it provided ample space for our party of six plus dog. At more than 3,000 for the week and being our first vacation for sRead moreeveral years, we were treating ourselves to a bit of luxury. The property offers two en-suite double bedrooms and a further bedroom with twin bed Hide

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