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The Pines

Instow (2 mls SE), Devon
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Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Spacious and stylish period home perfect for a family gathering or special event
  • Boasting a large garden area with BBQ lodge, an orchard and a play area amongst 7 acres of private grounds
  • A short drive to sandy Instow beach or the golden sands and dunes at Westward Ho! beach
Property code: 81507

Enjoying an idyllic North Devon location, this elegant Grade II-listed property makes a fabulous holiday destination for twelve guests. Set among 7 acres of beautiful grounds, the property provides fabulous accommodation for a larger family or a group of friends looking for a spacious and welcoming venue for a special occasion. Featuring a BBQ lodge, games barn, extensive gardens, orchard and a generous play area, the house occupies a fantastic, elevated position with glorious countryside views and distant sea glimpses.

An attractive entrance hall with ceramic tiled flooring leads to two beautiful lounges: a formal lounge with a bar area, and a smaller snug, so everyone has plenty of space to unwind at the end of a great day. The property also has two stylish and fully equipped kitchens, one with a charming dining area, and there’s also a lovely garden/dining room with a large dining table, wine cooler and doors leading to a secluded outdoor seating area. There are six tastefully decorated and beautifully relaxing bedrooms: a ground-floor super-king-size-room is opposite a shower room, and the five first-floor rooms all have en-suite facilities. The house is set in extensive grounds perfect for children to explore. The games barn offers a pool table, dartboard, table football, table tennis and a selection of children’s toys. Farmland surrounds the property, with grazing sheep, and there’s an orchard, play area, lawn, BBQ lodge and outdoor seating in a charming courtyard.

The pretty village of Instow (3 miles) has a welcoming shop, pubs and a sandy beach on the River Torridge. Ideal for the Tarka Trail, local attractions include Tapeley Park (2.5 miles), the Milky Way Adventure Park (12 miles) and The BIG Sheep (5 miles). Beautiful beaches can be found at Westward Ho! (5 miles), Saunton Sands (13 miles) and Peppercombe (9 miles).

  • 6 bedrooms – 1 twin, 2 super-king-size zip-and-links (which can be made into a twin on request), 1 super-king-size and 2 king-size
  • 6 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 2 en-suite bathrooms with shower over bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, and 1 en-suite bathroom with roll top bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric AGA with 2 hotplates and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
  • Utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TVs in the lounges and kitchen area and all bedrooms
  • Large extensive grounds and orchard with swings
  • Garden with BBQ lodge (to use the lodge there is a £100 security deposit payable directly to owner)
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Games barn with table tennis, darts, a pool table, and table football as well as a collection of toys for smaller children
  • Pub 1.2 miles, shop 2 miles and beach 3 miles
  • Please note this property works on a non-standard check out time of 9am
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £55. 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 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Peter 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by Sue 31st August 2024

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Excellent accommodation lots of space. Road to Pines can be narrow but that is Devon and Cornwall. Lovely outside space BBQ house was really enjoyable and different Would throughly recommend.

Reviewed by Thomas 24th August 2024

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A nice large property for a family get together holiday. There is a pub within walking distance that serves good and we were able to reserve a table for nine adults and three children. You will need a car or some other form of transportation to travel anywhere else. In Bideford we were able to hire bicycles for the day at a reasonable cost.

Reviewed by Susan 10th August 2024

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Beautiful home. Lovely people.

Reviewed by Rosemary 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Christine 6th July 2024

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We had a wonderful week at The Pines, beautiful property with everything you would need for a very comfortable stay. I would highly recommend this property and will definitely book again. Thank you

Reviewed by David 8th June 2024

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Gorgeous and spacious house in a rural location yet close to beaches and local facilities. Very comfortable beds and plenty hot water with excellent showers. Kitchen well equipped for our group of 12. Barbecue room in garden was a real bonus and we made good use of the games room too. Lovely grounds added to our enjoyment of this super accommodatioRead moren. Highly recommended. Many thanks. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 6th April 2024

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A lovely house for a family holiday. Very cosy, and great to have en-suite's in all the bedrooms. The BBQ hut in the garden was a hit with the children.

Reviewed by Valerie 23rd March 2024

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One of the most warmest and cleanest houses we have stayed in. Lovely spacious rooms and beautiful grounds. Well equipped and comfortable. We all enjoyed the games barn. the barbecue lodge, the sheep and lambs in the field, the bowl of fruit and the delicious cream tea. Owners of the property were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by JAMES 10th February 2024

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Wonderful house for a large family meet-up with lots of room for everyone. Every room has an en-suite except for the downstairs bedroom which has access to the bathroom opposite and, effectively, is for exclusive use. The kitchen is very well equipped and we enjoyed using the range. The garden is extensive and very attractive. We made good use of tRead morehe games barn but think an update wouldn't go amiss. A great week, enjoyed by all. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 19th January 2024

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A fab weekend for our family of 9 including our 4 year old Grandson. The house was massive, clean, warm and comfortable. The Games barn and BBQ lodge were great fun. It was well equipped and enjoyed by all.

Reviewed by Rodger 16th September 2023

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Owners helpful and provided supplies on arrival cream tea and a bowl of fruit, Well eqiped for a large group we were a group of eight.

Reviewed by Joey 27th May 2023

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Beautiful house with lots of indoor and outdoor space. We were a multi generational party and the property was suitable for grandparents as well as young grandchildren. The owners who live on site were most accommodating to any issues. Fabulous location with lovely child friendly beaches and dining establishments close by. Scones and bowl of fruit Read moreon arrival a nice welcoming touch. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 8th April 2023

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A lovely house in beautiful grounds, excellent for 2 or more families, plenty of space and a good location for exploring North Devon. The beds were comfy, kitchen well equipped, Aga was wonderful and the BBQ hut was great fun, definitely a must if you stay here! We were welcomed by fresh scones and a well stacked fruit bowl plus milk in the fridge.Read more We had a wonderful week at The Pines. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Laurence 30th December 2022

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A very well appointed and comfortable property in a good rural location. Presented in a spotlessly clean condition and warm in the winter. 12 of us stayed and there was plenty of room. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Ann 22nd December 2022

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Perfect accommodation for a large family group, spanning the generations. It was warm, comfortable, spacious and well appointed. We enjoyed the bbq lodge and the games barn. We would happily come back again.

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