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Driftwood Sandhills

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Log Cabin / Lodge
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Prime beachside position with estuary views
  • Approximately 100 steps to the golden sands of Instow beach
  • Direct access onto the Tarka Trail for traffic-free walking and cycling
Overview
Property code: 83507

A beautiful beachside chalet, offering a peaceful retreat where you can enjoy stunning walks along the sandy estuary beach or enjoy a drink or bite to eat in one of the many eateries in the village.

Boasting a wonderful position on the Tarka Trail and the South West Coast Path in the bustling seaside village of Instow, this quaint bolthole is perfect for beach-loving families. Waterside eateries and a fantastic local shop line the promenade so you can reward the day’s walks and swims with delicious food and spectacular views without jumping in the car.

Coastal hues echo your wonderful location on the edge of the estuary. Creating a calm ambience, blue tones are complemented by beachy artwork and the warming wood burner which you can light after seaside days out. The open-plan design means you can keep an eye on cheeky younger guests and enjoy sociable evenings filling the kitchen/lounge/diner with chatter. Settle on the comfortable sofa and admire the views or take a seat in the enclosed courtyard to relax before dinner at the dining table. The seaside theme continues into the three bedrooms where you can drift off.

Lace up your shoes or take to two wheels and hop on the Tarka Trail which runs right past your door. Also, winding its way past your home-from-home is the South West Coast Path which you can walk for beautiful views and vistas. Fremington Quay (4.5 miles) is the perfect pitstop with a friendly cafe serving up delectable treats to fuel the journey home. Lining the streets of Instow are waterfront restaurants and bars which you can visit after a day on the local beach or a trip to Westward Ho! (5.5 miles) where long golden sands, amusement arcades and the opportunity to surf awaits.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 4ft double and a bunk bedroom (please note, the bunk bedroom can accommodate either 1 adult or 2 young children)
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • The bunk bedroom can accommodate either 1 adult on the bottom bunk or two young children total. The top bunk must only be slept on by a child. The max weight for the beds is 100kg
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • TV in lounge/kitchen/diner
  • Small enclosed courtyard with seating
  • Regret no Wi-Fi
  • No Electric vehicle charging available
  • Allocated off-road parking for 1 car, others in the adjacent car park or roadside nearby
  • Famous ITV drama - 'The Long Call' filmed in Instow  
  • Beach, shop, pubs and restaurants all within walking distance
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • 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.

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Annette 7th September 2024

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We had a nice stay in this chalet . It is close to restaurants ,pubs etc and the beach all within walking distance. You are close to loads of sites in North Devon. There are some things to point out; the road leading up to cottage is very uneven and full of potholes so be careful .There are paths on either side of the cottage which means that you hRead moreave people walking past straight outside your living room/ kitchen/ bedroom ..the only way to avoid is to close curtains during the day ,not ideal. Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 20th July 2024

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A lovely bungalow, really cosy and comfortable 50 yards from the beach. We visited all the usual places while there but as it turned out we just needed deck chairs, wind breaks, body boards and buckets & spades, the children were happy to nip the 50 yards from cottage to beach enjoying every minute of it, though would say they loved crabbing at higRead moreh tide in Appledore as well. Rachel & Roger are the best hosts you could wish for both are full of useful information, just ask. 5 star plus Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 20th May 2024

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Reviewed by Elisabeth 11th May 2024

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So close to the beach, good food establishments & a supermarket, as well as the Tarka Trail, we feel comfortable here.

Reviewed by Robert 25th April 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa 8th April 2024

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This is a clean and comfortable property which is well located and has wonderful views. The cafes, pubs and restaurants of Instow are a short, level stroll from the property. The beach is nearby and there are lovely walks in both directions along the Tarka Trail. We chose this property as my mother has balance problems and she had no problems gettiRead moreng around at all. The owners are incredibly friendly and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 30th September 2023

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The owners had obviously "gone the extra mile" to make life enjoyable for guests.. Thank you!

Reviewed by Yvonne 23rd September 2023

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Lovely for a beach holiday, quite central for lots of places to visit in the area. We used it for a quiet Autumn break and it was certainly that, really peaceful. The cottage was clean and very well equipped with lovely fresh decor.

Reviewed by Larry 10th September 2023

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The Lodge was beautifully decorated in an excellent position, just a few yards from the beach ...we had a great break in a very comfortable cottage......what more can you ask for...excellent all round.

Reviewed by Ann 12th August 2023

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FOR OUR FAMILY WITH CHILDREN IT WAS IN A LOVELY LOCATION FOR TARKA TRAIL WESTWARD HO BARNSTABLE ETC COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION THE USE OF A TUMBLE DRYER AND WASHING MACHINE. WAS EXCELLENT. SHOWER GOOD TOO. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Reviewed by Nicholas 24th June 2023

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A wonderful chalet in a great location. The chalet is airy, light and tidy, with all the amenities you need (including a parking space). The location is ideal: right next to the beach - great sunsets in the evenings. The hosts Rachel and Roger are friendly and have created a great holiday home. We have stayed here a couple of times and will be backRead more again. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 17th June 2023

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Lovely warm welcome from the owners with food goodies too. A great place to explore North Devon from. We were blessed with bkue skies and sunshine. Being on The Tarka trail, so no excuse not to ride a bike.... (room to store 2 bikes at the chalet) Glorious Oyster cafe and Benji's Box provided fantastic food within walking distance, though the kitchRead moreen is well equipped at the chalet. The chalet is spacious and delightfully decorated. Instow is glorious. Hide

Reviewed by Kay 10th June 2023

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A lovely location, very near to the beach. Within a short walk to the amenities of Instow. We were greeted by the friendly owners who showed us around and explained all that was needed. The cream tea and wine supplied was very thoughtful. We enjoyed a lovely week in the area and the chalet provided a lovely base. We will return to this well equippeRead mored chalet. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 4th June 2023

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Well equiped , comfortable property. Close proximity to beach , Tarka trail and Instow .Spectacular sunsets. Good base to explore beautiful North Devon. .

Reviewed by Gareth 27th May 2023

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Excellent chalet in a fantastic location. We stayed with our three children, 12, 10 and 4. The chalet was well equip with everything you will need, the hosts Rachel and Roger are lovely and gave us some great recommendations. The location is perfect, cycling out the door on the Tarka trail, Instow is walking distance for meals out, and the beautifuRead morel beach is on your door step. We sent many evening playing games on the beach till late. Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Rowena 20th May 2023

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The Chalet was amazing, very well equipped and comfortable. High standard of cleanliness and very tasteful decor in relaxing colours. Very quiet and peaceful, and excellent location for exploring. Easy walking distance to nearby beaches, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful walks along the shore to be had, and lots of interesting local features. Loads tRead moreo do within easy driving distance, several excellent museums (Bideford, Barnstaple, Hartland Point). Hide

Reviewed by Elisabeth 13th May 2023

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We have really enjoyed our third visit to Driftwood, we love the decor & the living accommodation which makes great use of the sun in the morning & evening. Weve booked for next year already, love coming back to Instow, Appledore & Instow

Reviewed by Richard 6th May 2023

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This was our second visit so we were comfortable with the surrounding area. The standard of the accommodation was excellent as were all the facilities. The main appeal to us is the proximity of the property to the beach which gave us the chance to do lots of beach walks. The Tarka trail running behind the property was another chance to walk or cyclRead moree to a number of places without the worry of traffic. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 8th April 2023

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We had the most wonderful time. It is very well equipped, the beds are very comfortable and the lay out is great. The owners very thoughtfully put milk in the fridge, a bottle of wine and some chocolate for the children. We felt at home right away. And the location is fab. The weather wasnt great for us but we managed to find something to do every Read moreday. We will definitely book again. Hide

Reviewed by George 5th April 2023

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Well equipped, perfectly clean, cosy fire, very close to the beach and well situated for trips to Croyde, Lymouth etc

Reviewed by Christine 18th February 2023

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Lovely cottage perfect location hosts made us very welcome with a cream tea, wine and milk. Would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Shane 3rd November 2022

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Reviewed by Martin 8th October 2022

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Driftwood Sandhills is a wonderful place to stay its an amazing location right on the sea front with good sandy beach and coastal walks. The accommodation is above 5 star, everything is provided and real comfort as well, very clean, modern and bright. It is a good size as well which you would not think so from outside but just amazing when you enteRead morer. It is also very peaceful location. Hide

Reviewed by Pat 1st October 2022

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Lovely chalet in a beautiful location, walks on the South West Coastal Path or along the beach, cycle rides on the Tarka Trail all right on the doorstep. Sunsets are awesome too. Would definitely recommend. A bottle of wine, Pringles and biscuits was a lovely touch to welcome us. Thank you Rachel and Roger.

Reviewed by Lisa 24th September 2022

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Beautiful views, lovely walks and amenities easily reached. Wonderfully clean accommodation and its evident that the owners have really given a lot of thought to the needs of their guests. Looking around the property it is apparent that you could enjoy a break here even in the depths of winter, which we would readily contemplate. The owners are warRead morem and friendly and are eager for your stay to be an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this accommodation and your prospective hosts. A******** Hide

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