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View out to the private hot tub
Cosy and warm with the woodburner
Contemporary style and underfloor heating
You've arrived... lets celebrate
Relax and chill out
Enjoy breakfast in the sunny kitchen/diner
Views look out onto the adjacent Tarka Trail
Beautiful bedroom
Quality bed linen and towels
Spacious and sumptious bedroom
Stylish shower room with WC
Enjoy a BBQ and a dip in the hot tub
Secure bike storage
Instow beach a short stroll
Front of the property
Enjoy the warm bubbles from the hot tub
Afternoon's spent in the garden
1 / 17  View out to the private hot tub
2 / 17  Cosy and warm with the woodburner
3 / 17  Contemporary style and underfloor heating
4 / 17  You've arrived... lets celebrate
5 / 17  Relax and chill out
6 / 17  Enjoy breakfast in the sunny kitchen/diner
7 / 17  Views look out onto the adjacent Tarka Trail
8 / 17  Beautiful bedroom
9 / 17  Quality bed linen and towels
10 / 17  Spacious and sumptious bedroom
11 / 17  Stylish shower room with WC
12 / 17  Enjoy a BBQ and a dip in the hot tub
13 / 17  Secure bike storage
14 / 17  Instow beach a short stroll
15 / 17  Front of the property
16 / 17  Enjoy the warm bubbles from the hot tub
17 / 17  Afternoon's spent in the garden

Quay Close Cottage

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Contemporary, stylish and conveniently placed for a romantic coastal retreat
  • Enjoy a day’s walking or cycling on the Tarka Trail, cycle hire available locally
  • Conveniently located in the centre of Instow, walking distance of Instow’s shops, pubs and restaurants
Property code: 52974

This cosy cottage situated close to the golden sands of Instow beach is a fantastic, coastal escape for couples. Bring your bikes, or hire locally, and explore North Devon on two wheels via the Tarka Trail. After a long day cycling, relax on the patio where you can fire up the BBQ and, after eating, treat yourself to a dip in the private hot tub. When the sun sets retreat inside to the lounge where you can warm up in front of the welcoming wood burner.

When you step through the front door of Quay Close Cottage you’ll be immediately greeted by a contemporary and chic lounge. The corner sofa offers plenty of room for both of you to sit back and unwind in front of the wood burner, and there's also enough room for your four-legged friend to join you. A bright and airy kitchen is well-equipped for two and contains a dining area which looks out onto the patio. Catch the last of the rays in the patio area as you sip bubbly in your very own private hot tub.

The glorious Instow beach, one of the area's most popular dog walking locations, is a 500-metre walk away. Similarly popular with dog walkers, as well as surfers and families, is Westward Ho! beach which is 5 miles from the cottage. If you do decide to go for a bike ride, join the Tarka Trail and head east towards the local market town of Barnstaple (6 miles) or, slightly closer, Fremington Quay (4 miles) which has a cafe situated on the trail.

  • 1 bedroom - king-size
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, slimline dishwasher, fridge with ice compartment and washer/dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Roadside parking or in nearby pay and display car park (There is also parking at a nearby pub on Marine Parade, courtesy of the Landlord) 
  • Beach, shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Arrival: 14:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Katie Ellis

This property is personally managed by Katie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 50 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Peter 13th September 2024

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Great position

Reviewed by Tina 30th August 2024

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The cottage was cosy & welcoming. Clean & tidy with a welcome bottle of Prosecco. Everything you could possibly need was provided. Washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine & well equipped kitchen. Dog towel & bowls. Hot tub was a treat & robes were provided. Plenty of towels & a very comfy bed. You can load & unload outside & the pub The Quay leRead morets you use their car park if you frequent the pub. Instow Arms has great food & is Dog friendly. Amazing views & very friendly people. Great walks Hide

Reviewed by Karen 23rd August 2024

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The cottage itself is lovely but the layout is a bit tricky with dogs. Although two enclosed areas the one specifically for the dogs is between the bathroom and bedroom so not easily accessible without you. Both the areas are pretty small too. Ideal for very small dogs. The location is a,mazing though with easy access to a dog friendly beach and thRead moree tarka trail. The pub at the bottom of the lane is fantastic and using their car park, although not ideal, was very easy. Recommend for a lone coupl Hide

Reviewed by Marian 16th August 2024

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We really enjoyed our week in this very comfortable cottage. We could see that a lot of thought had been put into everything, a spacious sofa in lounge to relax on of an evening and the bed was so comfortable we slept very well. The hot tub made the holiday extra special, especially as extra towels and robes were provided, very thoughtful. Great loRead morecation, lovely beaches to walk along as well as the tarka trail, and a good choice of places to eat & drink.Plenty of places to visit nearby too. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 12th August 2024

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Location is perfect, facilities great and very dog friendly location

Reviewed by Julie 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Rosie 19th July 2024

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Nice location, very friendly people, dog friendly, tesco short drive, I would definitely go again

Reviewed by Paula 5th July 2024

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Instow is a beautiful town the location of the cottage is central. The amenities at the cottage were adequate. The hot tub was a real treat and really enjoyed using it. The cottage is ok, a little tired with a need for decorating and some basic repairs are needed. The neighbours are extremely close. Cars and vans park literally next to the front doRead moreor and there are no parking facilities for the cottage. But there is parking not far away on the pub car park. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 21st June 2024

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Great location for a relaxing holiday with your dogs. Plenty of walks and dog friendly pubs and cafes along the way. Would definitely love to visit again.

Reviewed by Adele 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Amy 24th May 2024

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We had a lovely stay in this cute cottage. The place was clean, nicely decorated and furnished, very comfortable and equipped for all our needs. The hot tub was a very welcome addition too! The bed was extremely comfortable and we loved the extra touches like the fluffy robes. The view down to the sea was idyllic. We also really enjoyed the deli, cRead moreafe and the two brilliant restaurants, which were all within a 10 minute walk of the property. Hide

Reviewed by S 19th April 2024

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Cozy, comfy and a great location

Reviewed by Colette 12th April 2024

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What a lovely cottage in a peaceful village. It was well equipped and the owners welcoming touches and information made it easy to settle in, relax and enjoy. Lots to do in the area and the locals were very friendly. With the beach close by whats not to like. Many place to eat locally and others a short drive away. Local deli is not short of much aRead morend can recommend breakfast. The ferry across to Appledole (operated by the community) open up a different view of the surrounding area. Recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Ryan 25th March 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage ideally situated for long walks, idyllic beaches and good food. The cottage has everything we needed and was clean and tidy for our arrival. The hot tub was clean and well maintained and we felt perfectly catered for throughout our stay We would definitely return in future Thank you

Reviewed by Alison 15th March 2024

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The cottage is lovely. Very close to a nice pub and not far from 3 other pubs. Right near a lovely beach. The cottage had everything you could want.

Reviewed by Melanie 12th March 2024

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Fantastic accommodation in a great location. Enjoyed evenings out at three of the local pubs, all of which were great and walks down the Tarka trail and into Bideford. Walking to Appledore was perhaps a step to far for us, the bus ride back was pleasant and much needed. Would stay again and highly recommend.

Reviewed by Cathy 2nd February 2024

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Reviewed by Karen 26th January 2024

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Set in a quiet location but within a couple of minutes walk of the estuary, the cottage has been tastefully restored & is clean & modern throughout. Well equipped with everything needed for a relaxing & homely stay with the log burner & hot tub making it perfect for a winter get away. The bed was comfy & the whole cottage was lovely & warm. The botRead moretle of bubbly left by the owner was a lovely & welcome touch. A great pub & deli within a 5 minute walk. Thoroughly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 19th January 2024

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Lovely cottage in a lovely area

Reviewed by Malcolm 5th January 2024

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Reviewed by Julie 22nd December 2023

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We very much enjoyed our stay, hot tub was lovely to come back to after a long wet walk. Very good quality bed linen and towels and nice to have separate towels for the hot tub. Overall could not fault the attention to detail we had everything we could possibly need and the location was perfect.

Reviewed by Robert 13th November 2023

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Sadly there was a problem with both the hot tub and log burner but the owner was very helpful and both were fixed.

Reviewed by Trevor 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Carol 14th October 2023

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Very nice cottage clean, warm & comfortable well equipped kitchen. Great for dogs and appreciated supply of dog bowls and towel . Great location and loved the glimpse of the river from the kitchen. Thanks for the fizz ! Carol , Jeremy & Henry.

Reviewed by Mary Lynn 22nd September 2023

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It was a lovely clean, cosy cottage with a very comfortable bed. It was in an excellent position for walking, enjoying the estuary/beach, ferry, shop, buses. All the places we ate at were excellent.

Reviewed by Stephen 15th September 2023

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Excellent couples get-away! Lots of lovely amenities for the dog. Hot tub and log fire provided the perfect solution for rainy days.

Reviewed by Anna 8th September 2023

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Lovely holiday, pub, beach and shop close by - parking available at the pub car park if you use the pub (which was no problem for us!) ferry to Appledore a great afternoon out. Highlight for us was Clovelly village trip. Loved walking on the beach every day. Cottage great location, very comfy bed, smart TV and hot tub a real bonus.

Reviewed by Tracey 1st September 2023

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Fantastic cottage and great location on the Tarka trail.

Reviewed by Sue 18th August 2023

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Well equipped cottage in a lovely quiet seaside dog friendly location. Only one very expensive shop in Instow but there are other supermarkets within a few miles drive. Local pubs all have a friendly atmosphere, dog friendly and good food.

Reviewed by Andrew 11th August 2023

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Excellent little cottage ideal for two adults and a dog , Ideally situated

Reviewed by Dawn 21st July 2023

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Lovely, cosy cottage where all home comforts have been thought of by the very diligent owners. Great location for a chilled out holiday. Instow is a charming, little place with several options to eat out, a short walk away from the cottage. In fact the Quay Inn is merely paces away! Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed by Andrew 14th July 2023

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Wonderful cottage in a fantastic location. Pubs and the beach right at the end of the road. Everything you could need is provided and the hot tub was great for relaxation. You can unload outside the cottage, but then park at the Quay pub car park just down the road Our dog loved her walks on the beach and most of the local pubs seemed to be dog friRead moreendly. Definitely recommend taking the ferry across to Appledore during your stay. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 16th June 2023

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Was located in a lovely little area, very good for dogs, just enough space in cottage for two of us and our little dog who loved her stay. We loved the pub at end of road too!

Reviewed by Nicole 9th June 2023

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This property is extremely well located being a very short distance from the pub, The Quay Inn, the local shop and the beach where there are three other pubs/restaurants. Really well equipped cottage (hot tub, place for the dog to be washed down from the beach, all the kitchen utensils you'd need) and the perfect size for two people and a dog. Bed Read morevery comfortable and the area is extremely peaceful so we slept very well. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 2nd June 2023

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Excellent cottage, it had everything we wanted on our 8 day stay, the bed was so comfy, hot tub a lovely touch, , kitchen and lounge, so spacious, we didn't use the BBQ but it was obviously brand new. The area, is lovely, with such friendly locals. Would definitely recommend this cottage to family and friends. Good location to explore other area's Read moreas well, Appledore was a favourite for us. Lovely fish and chips at The Royal Plaice. Close second Clovelly, wow what a place. We will return!!! Hide

Reviewed by David 19th May 2023

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This is a lovely cottage situated right in the centre of everything you would need, from beaches to woodland walks, and even a little pub at the bottom of the road The Quay Inn, that also does great food.

Reviewed by Sarah 23rd April 2023

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Absolutely beautiful cottage, clean, cosy and everything you could need has been thought of. Perfect location in Instow for a long walk up the beach and cheeky stop offs at the pubs on the way back. Highly recommend and will definitely return

Reviewed by Malcolm 14th April 2023

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3rd visir to Quay Close Cottage. Great cottage great location really enjoyed and recommend Thankyou for a great stay

Reviewed by Fay 7th April 2023

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Fantastic short break at the cottage. Very cosy and had all we could want. Lovely log fire and jacuzzi and very comfy bed. Very close to all pubs and restaurants. Great walks with the dogs on the beach. Very friendly people. Would highly recommend a visit/stay. We parked the car and never used it again until our journey home. Just so relaxing!!!

Reviewed by Dean 20th March 2023

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An absolute joy of a cottage in a perfect position for exploring Instow and the area. We loved the hot tub and spent most evenings (even in the rain) enjoying it. It was spotless and very well appointed throughout we will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Jane 24th February 2023

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Great location for exploring North Devon. The Tarka Trail just behind the cottage great for cyclists and walkers. The cottage was clean and modern with a cosy feel to it. All linen was provided including towels and gowns for the hot tub. Four local pubs to choose from and a beach for the dog, all within 10 minutes walk. Easy access to bus routes anRead mored main roads. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 13th February 2023

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Great location, loved the hot tub and log burner! Instow was a pleasant find for us

Reviewed by Malcolm 10th February 2023

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Enjoyed our second stay at Quay Close Cottage. Perfect for 2 people and dog friendly. Clean and comfortable and everything you need, excellent location and loved the fact you can look out of one window in the kitchen diner and see the countryside and out of the other the sea. Recommend the breakfast at the Quay Inn, 40yds down the lane. Close to niRead morece beach and eateries. Ticked all the boxes for us and thankyou. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 13th January 2023

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We stayed last January & I thought my husband had reviewed the cottage but hadnt. Anyway we had a lovely comfortable stay & the hot tub was amazing! Views of the Tarka trail out of the back windows & sea view from the kitchen. Wash down area through the courtyard door for your dog & even food bowls etc. Great log burner & you can buy logs at the shRead moreop 5 minutes walk away. The pub nearest to you does lovely food & is also dog friendly. We will definitely go back. Hide

Reviewed by Liz 29th December 2022

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Lovely cottage and the owners are always very prompt and helpful

Reviewed by Carol 22nd December 2022

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Lovely cottage situated close to the beach

Reviewed by Malcolm 18th November 2022

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Really enjoyed our stay at Quay Close Cottage, ticked all the boxes for cleanliness, comfort and location. Great couples retreat and thoroughly recommend. Thankyou for a great stay

Reviewed by Lesley 28th October 2022

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Reviewed by Ragnhild 14th October 2022

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We enjoyed our week and were very comfortable in the cottage. Well kitted out kitchen, comfortable bed and sofa. Loved the little garden area with hot tub. Perfect location from which to explore this part of Devon and easy access to beach and the Tarka Trail not to forget the lovely pub at the end of the lane. Never has washing up been such a lovelRead morey task while enjoying the fabulous view of the estuary. We would recommend booking this cottage. Hide

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View out to the private hot tub
Cosy and warm with the woodburner
Contemporary style and underfloor heating
You've arrived... lets celebrate
Relax and chill out
Enjoy breakfast in the sunny kitchen/diner
Views look out onto the adjacent Tarka Trail
Beautiful bedroom
Quality bed linen and towels
Spacious and sumptious bedroom
Stylish shower room with WC
Show 5 moreEnjoy a BBQ and a dip in the hot tub

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