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Instow Breakers

Instow, near Bideford, Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A charming and spacious light filled beach-side property, perfect for families and celebrations
  • Located next to the golden sandy beach in the pretty village of Instow, with a local deli, cafés and restaurants
  • Picture post-card views across the beach to the lovely fishing village  of Appledore
  • Fantastic location for exploring the traffic free panoramic Tarka Trail by foot or bicycle
Property code: OC-INSBR

Located directly opposite Instow's golden sand dunes and on the waterfront, Instow Breakers is a fantastic place to holiday with the whole family. The kids can play in the spacious lounge whilst you prepare dinner in the traditional, cottage kitchen. Gather in the dining area for food or, if you want to catch the last of the sun, head to one of the patio areas at the front or rear of the property.

Set over three floors, Instow Breakers carries off the quaint cottage look whilst providing more than enough room for six people to stay. Enter through the front door and you'll be greeted by a bright and airy lounge complete with wood burner. Next to this is the pristine kitchen which comes with a beautiful, contemporary look. Downstairs you’ll find a second lounge which, thanks to its spacious nature and choice of games, doubles up as a good playroom for the kids. Sleeping arrangements come in the form of a cosy double on the first floor and a stunning super king-size and comfortable twin on the second floor.

Instow offers a wonderful stay, with it's golden sandy beach, sailing club, pretty shops and eateries. The South West Coast Path runs past the door and the Tarka Trail, a traffic free path that runs through the village, so perfect for walks or bicycle rides in the sunshine to admire the sea views.

Across the estuary, you’ll find the picturesque fishing village of Appledore, famous for its galleries, eateries and ice cream, a short ferry ride across the river. If you are looking for an activity day on the beach then one of North Devon's most iconic beaches, Westward Ho!, is a 5-mile drive away, or head to award winning Woolacombe or Saunton Sands for surfing, paddle boarding and beautiful walks in the dunes. For a day out that the kids will love, head 14 miles to The Milky Way Adventure Park, famous for its indoor soft play area and rollercoaster, or The Big Sheep for family fun.

  • 3 bedrooms: 1 super-king, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, walk in shower cubicle and WC; 1 en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle and WC
  • 1 separate WC and separate shower on the second floor
  • Electric oven, electric hob, Rayburn, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, microwave and Lavazza Pod coffee machine
  • Smart TV in main lounge, large TV in basement games lounge, wall mounted TV's in master and double bedrooms
  • Woodburner - first basket of logs provided in winter months
  • Generous Welcome Basket - lot's of holiday basics and treats 
  • Games room in basement - please note low ceiling
  • Central heating, underfloor heating and electric included
  • Permit parking is available approx. 400 yards from the property (instructions inside the property on arrival). There is also limited roadside parking a few metres from the house subject to availability.
  • Enclosed small patio to the rear and seating at the front of the property
  • Beach, shops and pubs all a short stroll
  • Decorated for Christmas
  • 3 dogs are welcome
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jill 27th June 2026

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Really liked the house some lovely touches made us all feel very welcome , just 3 niggles door in dining room to outside wouldnt open & with thd heatwave it was boiling . 2. A mirror would be nice in thd twin bedroom as you supply a hairdryer but nothing to see how you look , had to go back down to bathroom . 3 what a waste not updating the outsideRead more loo , that would if been the icing in the cake to have a downstairs loo Hide

Reviewed by K 20th June 2026

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Perfect for a holiday with 3 friends and a dog the walk to the car park wasnt a problem as the dog needed a walk but not ideal if you just want to get in the car and go. Loved how dog friendly it was just walked across the road to the beach absolutely fantastic for a morning walk

Reviewed by Simon 23rd May 2026

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Reviewed by Lena 5th May 2026

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The house is in a fabulous spot, just a step or two from the beach with wonderful views from many windows. The word that comes to mind is generosity - we really appreciated the thoughtful and abundant welcome pack, and opening the cupboards with essentials such as oil, pepper, kitchen roll etc. the house is well furnished and appointed, if you haveRead more kids there is a perfect space for them in the basement. We stay in Appledore and Instow a couple of times a year and this is the best place yet. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 29th December 2025

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Reviewed by Christopher 5th December 2025

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Beautiful cottage, fabulous location. The house was decorated for Christmas which was a lovely touch. The welcome pack was amazing. The food in this was soooo good. The house was very cosy, lovely and warm with the bonus of a wood burner. Stayed in Instow 5 times and this is our favourite place. Definitely recommend and will definitely be booking aRead moregain. Hide

Reviewed by James 27th November 2025

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Reviewed by Jon 10th October 2025

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Reviewed by Simon 19th September 2025

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Absolutely beautiful location the house was bright and cosy and very spacious as there was 6 of us and we didnt feel on top of each other. Beds very comfortable and amazing views of beach and across to Appledore. The kitchen was fully equipped and a lovely warm arga to come back to after a beach walk. Also the house is very central as other beachesRead more 30 mins away shopping centre and supermarket about 5 mins away. But within a stones throw to lovely restaurants and very dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by John 22nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Andrew 8th August 2025

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The house is excellent. 10 steps to Instow beach. Its well appointed, comes with a great welcome pack and is furnished with everything you need. Its not cheap in the middle of the summerbut Ill definitely be returning out of season.

Reviewed by Aubrey 4th July 2025

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Nice cottage. Fantastic location. Short walk to park car. Will book again.

Reviewed by John 20th June 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 13th June 2025

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Fabulous house, with beautiful views of the water. Tastefully decorated and very comfortable, nice c treats for the dogs and wine, biscuits for us. Will be back.

Reviewed by Simon 2nd May 2025

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Beautiful house with fantastic views very comfortable couldnt fault it

Reviewed by Sheelagh 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by David 21st October 2024

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Clean accommodations, excellent location!

Reviewed by Alison 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 13th September 2024

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We had a great time in this very conveniently positioned house. The beach is just across the road, and some nice places to eat virtually next door. The road outside at night is very quiet at night. If youre looking for somewhere close to the beach to walk the dog, this is it!

Reviewed by Debra 30th August 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.