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Beach Ahoy! Instow

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Superb beachside property a few steps from the golden sands of Instow
  • Relax in the private hot tub in the enclosed garden
  • Enjoy a day walking or cycling on the Tarka Trail, cycle hire available on the trail
Property code: 78273

Located just 50 metres from the Tarka Trail and half a mile from Instow Beach, this property promises an unforgettable escape to guests. Contemporary and comfortable, this elegant holiday home is an opportunity to get away from busy life while still having plenty to do on your doorstep. While away the evenings in the hot tub among a wonderful Mediterranean garden after a long day walking along the South West Coast Path.

Whether you’re watching the Smart TV in the open-plan living area or you’re sizzling up a BBQ in the garden, there’s something for everyone here. Clean and fresh interiors give a luxurious feel, especially in the bathroom where careful placement of house plants makes it a pleasure to have a long soak in the bath before bed. Sleek and shiny cabinets in the kitchen mean cooking up family meals is a treat; chat with the chef at the island with a glass of wine before heading to the dining room to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

Catch the seasonal ferry over to historic fishing village Appledore (2 miles; 6 miles by car) and discover lots of shops, pubs and restaurants. For a change of beach scenery, Westward Ho! (5.5 miles) offers arcades, go karts and paddleboard hire to keep everyone occupied and beautiful Northam Burrows Country Park backs the beach. Kids will love the rides and attractions at the BIG Sheep where sheep races and lamb bottle feeding sessions keep everyone feeling warm and fuzzy.

  • 3 Bedrooms - 1 double, 1 king-size and 1 single bed with additional cabin single bed
  • 1 Bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, gas hob and combination microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Private hot tub
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Beach shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
  • Enclosed rear garden with patio garden furniture
  • BBQ available
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 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 £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. 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 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anne 19th April 2024

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Reviewed by Shaun 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Nikki 22nd March 2024

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Lovely welcome to the property, dog biscuits and prosecco were a nice touch. Location fantastic, perfect for our daily walks and visits to Johns and the restaurants if needed. The kitchen was well stocked for home cooking, and the downstairs layout was very social. High quality of appliances, bedding and towels. Hot tub great for relaxing. UnderfloRead moreor heating welcomed but took a little time to get used to the heat. Owner contact great. Bunk bed ok for the more agile adult in our party! Hide

Reviewed by Julie 8th March 2024

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Lovely house great position beautifully warm well equipped and the owner was charming .

Reviewed by Lesley 10th February 2024

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Reviewed by Rod 26th January 2024

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Reviewed by Dawn 22nd December 2023

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This was the second time we have stayed at Beach Ahoy! The house is lovely, it does get very warm even in the Winter. The location is great! The beach is only a few minutes walk away and there are some great pubs nearby that do lovely food. We had a wonderful weeks stay and would definitely return.

Reviewed by Christine 23rd November 2023

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Spotlessly clean, great facilities especially the hot tub. Beautiful decor and well equipped kitchen.

Reviewed by Emma 13th October 2023

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Very clean and tidy. Great location. Perfect holiday

Reviewed by Irene 6th October 2023

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Cannot recommend this property enough. It's spotlessly clean, good location and has every amenities. 5 of us went with a small dog and there was plenty of room. Lovely hot tub. We had a supermarket delivery for the day of arrival which worked perfectly. Will definitely be booking again for next year.

Reviewed by Rebecca 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Bernard 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 7th July 2023

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Beach Ahoy must be one of the best holiday homes we have ever stayed in. The house was spotlessly clean with every requirement needed and more. Beds so comfortable and the attention to detail throughout the house was amazing. Elaine the owner thought of everything (thank you Elaine) to make our holiday just perfect. A welcoming bottle of Prosecco wRead morehich we thoroughly enjoyed in the hot tub was sheer bliss . Our dog even had his own bath towels , outside shower and doggie treats . Coming back! Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 30th June 2023

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So lovely and clean. Everything you could possibly need was provided. Lovely welcoming home, the owner very helpful and friendly

Reviewed by Nicola 9th June 2023

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This is an amazing place to stay the location is perfect but its not as close to the beech as the pictures show you do have to come out and walk down a main road for a short distance till you get to the sand dunes

Reviewed by Pauline 19th May 2023

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This house is wonderfully situated, and has such a relaxing feel about it. Our daughter would have stayed forever! We couldn't fault it and would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Reviewed by Brendan 5th May 2023

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Excellent stay

Reviewed by Alwyn 28th April 2023

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Reviewed by William 14th April 2023

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Very comfortable house. Excellent location close to the beach. Hot tub is a bonus.

Reviewed by Kelly 8th April 2023

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I really cannot fault the property, it is so clean and welcoming. Furnished to a high standard and very well equipped. All rooms feel spacious and the garden is lovely and very private. Hot tub was a bonus! Very close to beach, which is great for dog walks and the ice cream van on the beach has THE BEST ice cream. We will return to Beach Ahoy, it'sRead more fabulous. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 10th March 2023

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Our stay was simply wonderful and a perfect location for a spring break to unwind. The owner has thought of everything including an outdoor warm shower which Molly our dog loved after a stroll on the nearby beach. The best compliment I can give is that we will return.

Reviewed by Shaun 17th February 2023

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Reviewed by Amy 5th February 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 29th December 2022

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Fantastic location, beautifully kept cottage

Reviewed by Ron 9th December 2022

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Great cottage and the owner would not have done more for us she was so kind

Reviewed by Roy 4th November 2022

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Was a really nice holiday home situated in a lovely Village within walking distance to the beach, there are also some lovely walks round about it. The property is not next the the beach as stated and There is only off road parking for 1 vehicle. But All in all it was a lovely stay in a clean property and the hot tub was a luxurious touch

Reviewed by Paul 21st October 2022

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Reviewed by Sally 9th September 2022

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Reviewed by Eve 2nd September 2022

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Great week away in Instow at this lovely house. Very clean, spacious and great with the hot tub! Would highly recommend and would come again!

Reviewed by Joanne 26th August 2022

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We had a lovely time at Beach Ahoy! The house was so clean and had everything we needed. We also had perfect weather, will definitely be returning!

Reviewed by Nicholas 19th August 2022

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Was a nice cottage but very warm at night, location great for the beach.

Reviewed by David 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Peter 15th July 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 1st July 2022

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Absolutely fantastic place and dog friendly Superb location for the beach and a outdoor tap to keep the dogs nice and clean. This was our second visit to beach Ahoy and is our favourite place to visit

Reviewed by Mary 24th June 2022

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Super house with everything we needed, and more. Weather wasn't great but having a very comfortable house to relax in between the downpours was a bonus. A five minute walk to a totally dog friendly, sandy beach. Instow is very quiet, which suited us. Great deli, John's, and The Boathouse is wonderful to sit and watch the sun go down with a glass ofRead more wine. Glorious Oyster round the corner does great crab rolls. Yes, I would highly recommend this house and we would come back. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Colin 27th May 2022

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Looked amazing online but was even better than that. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Susan 13th May 2022

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Lovely property very well equipped near to the beach just loved it

Reviewed by Samantha 6th May 2022

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We had a lovely holiday. Everything you could need in the home and a great location to stay in. We may be back for more:)

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