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Tides At Instow

Instow, near Bideford, Devon
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stylish home makes an ideal place for families and group getaways with a private hot tub and games room
  • Beautiful walks on your doorstep; follow the Tarka Trail (traffic free walking/cycling) to explore the coast and countryside of North Devon
  • A stones throw away from the sand dunes and beach beautiful golden sands of Instow
Property code: OC-77874

Escape with friends and family to this fantastic home, nestled in an enviable spot behind the golden sand dunes of Instow beach. Sleeping up to eight people across four bedrooms, this elegant property is a relaxing and homely base in the heart of picture-perfect North Devon. With some of the county’s most spectacular beaches within a few miles, and some great walking and cycling trails nearby, this coastal escape has something for everyone.

Enjoy the sociable benefits of open-plan living in the modern and spacious lounge/kitchen/diner, which has a bright and airy feel. The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for whipping up a snack or meal, while the sliding doors out into the garden are a lovely feature in the lounge area. If you’re in search of some quiet time, retreat to the separate living room, while guests who are in a lively mood will love the additional snug/games area. After an energetic day on the coast, drift off into a restful sleep in the four bedrooms, which are to be found upstairs. Step outside into the lawned garden which is the ideal spot for the dogs and children to let off some steam, while you have a soak in your private hot tub.

Join the famous Tarka Trail cycle and walking route, which is reached via your private gateway and also leads to the dunes and beach. Instow has some super pubs and restaurants to meander over to after a day on the beach, while in the summer months you can hop on the passenger ferry across to the pretty fishing village of Appledore. For some stunning walks, follow the South West Coast Path which snakes around this beautiful area.

  • 4 bedrooms: 1 super-king size, 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be reconfigured as twin on request) 1 king-size and 1 bedroom with single bed and cabin bed
  • Please note the cabin bed is only suitable for children under the age of 16 
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room, 1 bathroom  and 1 separate WC
  • Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer with built-in ice machine, wine fridge, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine
  • Utility room with separate sink, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Private hot tub (towels provided)
  • Iron and Ironing board available 
  • Electric underfloor heating
  • Snug has games table and selection of books and games
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • Gas BBQ 
  • Smart TVs in the kitchen/diner, lounge and snug as well as in 2 of the 4 bedrooms
  • Large enclosed garden with patio, seating, gas BBQ and a beach hut for storing bikes, wet uits, surfboards and sandy boots
  • Electric car charging point available at no extra cost
  • Sandy estuary beach, Tarka Trail, shop, pubs, and restaurants within easy walking distance
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Liz 14th July 2026

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Reviewed by Joanne 30th May 2026

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Reviewed by Julie 16th May 2026

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Fabulous home ina beautiful location: this immaculate home was so well appointed and located! We so enjoyed the lovely spaces and garden setting full of birds!

Reviewed by Paula 5th May 2026

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Top notch property in such a convenient location for the lovely Instow and Tarka Trail. Beautifully decked out and a lovely secure garden. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Only thing we found was that the main living room wasn't really big enough for the capacity of 8 people to all sit together (we were 6 and it was a bit tight). Would definiRead moretely recommend this property depending on number of guests/party make up. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 2nd May 2026

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We loved the space in the house and garden. Superb quality of interiors, great kitchen equipment and bedding. The beds and sofas were very comfortable. Fantastic dog friendly beach and places to eat which were easily accessible.

Reviewed by Kelly 18th April 2026

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Tides is a wonderful holiday location. Very clean, well equipped house with a fabulous garden and very close to the beach. We had a relaxing time, hot tub a bonus. Beds were comfy and whole house was welcoming and clean to a high standard. Little details like beach towels and dog bowls were really appreciated. We plan to return.

Reviewed by Stephen 7th March 2026

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Reviewed by Deborah 20th February 2026

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Perfect location for a stay on the beach, excellent facilities both at the house & in the village!

Reviewed by James 24th October 2025

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Nice property in great location, shame about the weather.

Reviewed by Colin 20th October 2025

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Heating controls need looking at probably timing as it gets cold early evening downstairs and heats up later.Underfloor needs early on buttons and early off.

Reviewed by Lorna 19th September 2025

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Fabulous house in an amazing place. The house ticked all our boxes , giving lots of space for six adults and a lovely large secure garden for the dogs. We had an amazing week and would definitely recommend the property and its fantastic location within North Devon.

Reviewed by Janette 12th September 2025

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Lovely property in an extremely good location for all Instow has to offer, and easy access to the rest of Devon. We have stayed multiple times since it was built, cant fault it.

Reviewed by Cheryl 5th September 2025

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Lovely house in excellent area close to beach

Reviewed by Rosalind 22nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Helen 15th August 2025

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Absolutely beautiful accommodation. I would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Nicky 8th August 2025

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A very comfortable house in an excellent location. We didnt use the car all week as everything we needed was in walking distance The grandchildren loved crabbing off the quay at Appledore

Reviewed by Clive 25th July 2025

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Well-equipped house with excellent facilities. Superb location.

Reviewed by Andrew 6th June 2025

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The house was great. Perfectly positioned for the beach, the village and the Tarka trail ... we had a great time and will be back. Thankyou

Reviewed by Fredrick 17th May 2025

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Our week at Tides at Instow was fantastic. This smart modern house was perfect for our 5 adults, 1 baby and 2 dogs. All facilities were available and clean with the secure garden and wonderful hot tub completing the foundations for a great family holiday. The Hosts were very helpful throughout our stay and immediately responded to every request. ThRead moree location is perfect for walking to the beach and for sightseeing north Devon. 10/10 from us! Sent from Outlook for iOS Hide

Reviewed by Danika 10th May 2025

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House was amazing! Exactly what the photos showed. Super clean. Everything you could need away from home. Great location. Would 100% come back, we had a great week.

Reviewed by Jennifer 18th April 2025

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House very comfy , the welcome prosecco tea coffee box a very nice touch and dog biscuits too.overall an excellent stay ,thank you

Reviewed by Mary 4th April 2025

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Just back from a fantastic week in Instow. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Tides. Superb location for everythingshort walk to the dunes, the beach, the Tarka Trail, the bike hire and The Boathouse. Tides has everything you need from games for the garden, kitchen equipment and space to relax. Really enjoyed the hot tub and relaxing in the garden. EveRead moreryone in our group enjoyed our time at Tides.there was something for everyone and we will definitely be back!! Hide

Reviewed by Simon 22nd March 2025

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Another excellent, enjoyable stay at The Tides. The fully equipped house doesnt disappoint in any way, neither does the attentative but non intrusive service.

Reviewed by Sophie 31st January 2025

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The cottage was totally fantastic! Equipped with everything, pretty hard to fault. Claire was a fantastic host, leaving soo much information and suggestions on places to visit and things to do. Also the little touches were soo thoughtful! The cottage was immaculate, so very spacious and perfect for our little four legged friends!

Reviewed by Samantha 30th December 2024

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What a wonderful holiday home! Well equipped and beautifully furnished. Location was perfect - so close to the beach and it really felt like a home from home. The welcome hamper and fizz was a really nice touch and well stocked ( we really enjoyed the local jar of chutney too!) underfloor heating was heaven and we had a fantastic stay - 7 of us staRead moreyed and the bedrooms were very comfortable. Would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Michael 1st November 2024

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Reviewed by Debra 25th October 2024

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A beautiful house in excellent location for beach walks, pub restaurants and seafood restaurants. Close to Barnstable, Appledore, Clovelly and other interesting towns and villages. Very well laid out and equipped with plenty of activities for rainy days. Hot tub especially was a luxury after a long day out.

Reviewed by Val 30th August 2024

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Would highly recommend this property. It has everything for a family holiday in a wonderful location.

Reviewed by Sam 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Darren 26th July 2024

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We had an amazing week at Tides, plenty of space for the 5 of us and a dog . Beautiful house with lots of games and entertainment for the children , a great garden for relaxing in the hot tub and plenty of room for the dog to play . So lovely to be so close to a dog friendly beach . Nice homely feel to the house and the Prosecco and chocolates was Read morea lovely surprise . Hide

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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.