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The Pines

Eastleigh, near Instow, Devon
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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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: OC-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 (no mattress provided due to hygiene reasons) 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
  • 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
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Jayde Vaggers

This property is personally managed by Jayde.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Simona 27th December 2025

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Very nice and spacious house ! House was in a good state, clean and warm. The working fireplace is a nice bonus and we found everything we needed. Located right at the end of the vilage , but with neighbours close enogh. The BBQ hut was also a nice feature.

Reviewed by Janet 20th December 2025

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The Pines is a perfect house for large family gatherings. We all enjoyed our Christmas holiday together with ages from 17months to 70 with plenty of space for us all. It was very warm and comfortable and spotlessly clean.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 25th October 2025

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We take cottage holidays 2 or 3 times a year, and I can honestly say that The Pines is the most comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage we have ever stayed in. We wanted for nothing, and Chris and Carol were always on hand, and checked in on us during our stay. They had literally thought of everything, even down to charcoal for the bbq hut, whRead moreich we enjoyed for Halloween. The area is beautiful, and we enjoyed hiring bicycles and travelling the Tarka Trail, which is on the doorstep. Perfect Hide

Reviewed by Diana 23rd August 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 16th August 2025

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This beautiful house has everything you could ever need. Stunning living rooms. En suite bedrooms with the the most comfortable beds, we've ever had on a holiday. A stunning kitchen where we made dinners for 13 of us daily. Beautiful gardens and my favourite spot on a bench in the apple orchard. A bbq hut that we all sat in and ate as cooked. A dinRead moreing table to fit all 13 of us. Family dinners were amazing. Amazing holiday with an amazing home to stay in. 5* All the way. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 2nd August 2025

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We received a warm welcome from the start including a generous bowl of fruit and scones , cream and jam - not expected and very much enjoyed. The house is in a quiet location but convenient for the coast and delightful estuary towns of Appledore and Instow. In the event that the weather is not so good (it wasnt!) there are plenty of activities locaRead morelly for children. Already planning our return Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 25th May 2025

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It is part of the joy to find so many doors on so many "floors", although youth find invisible boundaries a problem. Otherwise , absolutely fabulous .

Reviewed by Julie 19th April 2025

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Perfect house for a large family gathering, gorgeous period features with a super well equipped kitchen. Plenty of space to go and spend quiet time if you wanted and gorgeous gardens to sit it. Would highly recommend. Our family had an amazing visit.

Reviewed by Madeline 5th April 2025

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Perfect for our large family gathering, from ages 2 - 90. Everyone had a great time, there is so much to see and do locally and further afield. The garden was a great space to relax with our energetic two year old and the "boys" made excellent use of the BBQ hut. The house gave all 12 of us plenty of our own space whilst allowing us to all sit downRead more together for meals and after-dinner games. We all very much enjoyed our stay at The Pines. Hide

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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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.