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Stones Throw

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Enjoy open-plan living with space for all the family
  • Spend summer days dining outside in the courtyard garden
  • Benefit from a back gate shortcut right to the beach

Property code: OC-STONES

For a holiday beside the sea, this charming family-friendly cottage is a perfect base with a bright and airy open-plan living space. With direct access to the beach from the back gate, endless hours of fun can be had right on your doorstep, with a fantastic local deli and a number of independent restaurants along the seafront to fuel your day's adventures.

The heart of the home is the open-plan living room/kitchen/diner, decorated in neutral tones to create a relaxing space for all the family. Here, you could sink into one of the two comfortable sofas to watch a film beside the electric 'woodburner style' fire or cook up a storm in the pretty kitchen to serve up on the dining table. Upstairs are the two bedrooms, including a double room furnished with a TV and a twin room. In addition, there is a shower room to wash off the sand after a day at the beach. The enclosed courtyard garden extends the living space outdoors with comfortable furniture and a BBQ, perfect for the summer months.

Take a picturesque stroll along the iconic Tarka Trail from Instow and soak up the natural beauty of this area before stopping off at Fremington Quay (4 miles) to refresh. The trail leads all the way into Barnstaple (6 miles) and through to Braunton (11 miles) offering an array of days out depending on how much of a challenge you’re looking for. For a leisurely day exploring beautiful gardens and stopping off for a slice of cake, Tapeley Park lies just 2 miles away, whilst RHS Garden Rosemoor can be found 10 miles away. Bideford (4 miles) is a lovely town to visit to peruse the independent shops and pannier market with a great spot to grab an ice cream at Victoria Park when the sun is shining.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom - family bathroom with shower cubicle
  • Electric oven/hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine and washing machine
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • Electric wood burner
  • TV, DVD player 
  • Enclosed courtyard garden with patio furniture and BBQ
  • Private parking available
  • Storage for bikes available on request
  • Pub, beach and shop less than 1 mile
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ben 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by Doreen 5th November 2023

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Great location, cosy and comfortable holiday cottage. This was our third stay and hope to return soon.

Reviewed by Christine 29th October 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Rachel 22nd July 2023

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Reviewed by John 9th May 2023

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Perfect location coupled with a beautifully presented and exceptionally clean and well maintained property.

Reviewed by Kate 15th April 2023

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Reviewed by Virginia E 25th March 2023

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This is a lovely cosy cottage, literally a stone's throw from the beach. The decoration is tasteful and pleasant; everything is extremely comfortable. The owner is on hand next door to answer any queries. The garden is a sunny spot and well-equipped with garden furniture. It has a pleasant paved, enclosed garden with a back gate which meant my dogRead more could enter here rather than through the front door when she was wet. I have stayed in a few pet-friendly cottages and this one really was pet-friendly. There was a water bowl outside, treats and towels. I asked for a stair-gate so that my dog could not go upstairs and this was ready fitted for my arrival. I had a really happy holiday in this cottage and will definitely return next year for a longer stay. Thank you, Lorraine. Hide

Reviewed by Kenneth 15th March 2023

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Reviewed by Lindsey 9th November 2022

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Lovely cottage in a wonderful location. We'd love to come back here. It had everything we needed for a relaxing break

Reviewed by Helen 15th October 2022

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welcoming cottage, very clean and tidy.Good quality furnishings, bed lined etc.Perfect location, with parking space. Secure garden.

Reviewed by Jean 8th October 2022

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