Title: 1 bedroom accommodation in Instow Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Instow A quirky, historic one-bedroom annexe cottage, perfect for a romantic getaway and just yards from the village’s beach and dunes.. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview Smart TV Kitchen: Small Oven, 2-Ring Hob, Microwave, Fridge Wet Room: Shower, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. With a selection of excellent restaurants, pubs and a delicatessen, the waterside village of instow has plenty to do and see. Located just yards from Instow Beach with its lovely dunes and amazing sunsets, this Grade II listed 300-year-old cottage offers the perfect holiday accommodation for couples who want to experience a unique and quirky cottage stay. Adjacent to the owner’s property, the accommodation comprises an entrance through a bright cobbled courtyard. Into the cottage there is a galley kitchen looking out to the sunny courtyard, which has table and chairs for alfresco dining. The living room has an original cobble stone floor, wood burning stove, a two-seater leather sofa and Smart TV. Leading from the living area is a wet room style shower room with hand basin and toilet. There are steep and uneven original wooden stairs to the bedroom above with a kingsize bed and a sea glimpse to remind you every morning the beach is just yards away! There are four excellent pubs in the village, three of which are just around the corner, with some of the best outdoor dining in North Devon. They also serve breakfasts as does the award-winning delicatessen/cafe, from where you can purchase all you need for home dining. With plenty of outdoor tables at the pubs and restaurants you can have a meal or drink while taking in the beautiful river and sea views and watching the boating activities. The view across the estuary is to the historic, pretty fishing village of Appledore, which can be easily reached by car or simply by taking the ferry across from Instow Quay. Head back to Instow at the end of a day spent exploring and enjoy a local ice cream while sitting on the beach wall admiring the dunes and sandy beach and taking in one of the best sunsets, you’re likely to see as the sun drops into the Atlantic. Access to Cobble Cottage is by foot, but it’s just a stone’s throw from the waterfront street, Marine Parade, where evening parking is free and unrestricted. On street parking is free and completely unrestricted from the end of September to the beginning of May. There are also two pay and display car parks very nearby. Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. Free WiFi There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. There are steps within the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-UK42569-UK42569 ## About the area Bideford is home to this cottage. The Burton Art Gallery and Museum and Queen's Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal North Devon Golf Club and Survival Paintball. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. [Visit our Bideford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford.dx4570) [View more Cottages in Bideford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Cottages.d4570-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.05526%2C-4.18075&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5-mm0CZCkrmSMgJAkypE_xM099I=) Instow ### What's nearby - ![Colourful beach huts in this beautiful beach in North Devon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069887/c4cc3eaf-9962-4c04-807a-d7b75c33c528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Saunton Sands 37 min drive \- 19.8 miles - Instow Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - West Appledore 19 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Barnstaple Station 17 min drive ### Restaurants - Cafe du Parc 7 min drive - Royal North Devon Golf Club 9 min drive - The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) 7 min drive - The Boathouse 1 min walk - The Seagate Hotel 19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Instow pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Instow? ### What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in Instow? ### Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in Instow located? ## Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate Vaughan 6 Nov 2025 #### Such a lovely little retreat for a relaxing and romantic trip away. Such a lovely little retreat for a relaxing and romantic trip away. We loved every second of our stay at Cobble Cottage and would definitely like to return in the future. ##### Kate Vaughan This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy Daniels 6 Aug 2025 #### Very nice and quirky place a stones through from the beach. Very nice and quirky place a stones through from the beach. ##### Andy Daniels ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Westbeach Holiday Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Westbeach-Holiday-Apartments.h50729318.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Northlands Farm & Lakes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Hotels-Northlands-Farm-Lakes-Premium-Chalet-1.h37797465.Hotel-Information) > > [The village inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-The-Village-Inn.h44820194.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Colchester.h14251.Hotel-Information) > > [Caverswall Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Caverswall-Castle.h23959535.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hoops Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-The-Hoops-Inn.h38896146.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Delta-By-Marriott-Cheltenham-Chase-Hotel.h9657.Hotel-Information) > > [Etrop Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Etrop-Grange.h49116.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakeside Lodge with 6 berth hot tub and private fishing peg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lincoln-Hotels-Delightful-Lakeside-Lodge-With-Hot-Tub-Private-Fishing-Peg-With-Stunning-View.h27123912.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Valley Chalet, Bideford Bay ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Pebble-Cove.h60176900.Hotel-Information) > > [Saltmoore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-Raithwaite-Sandsend.h4276816.Hotel-Information) > > [Wychnor Park Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Wychnor-Park-Country-Club.h1927715.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury caravan at Butlins Skegness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-Luxury-Caravan-At-Butlins-Skegness.h36376338.Hotel-Information) > > [Splash Landings Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Splash-Landings-Hotel.h1160988.Hotel-Information) > > [The Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Consett-Hotels-The-Derwent-Manor-Boutique-Hotel.h9535.Hotel-Information) > > [Bredbury Hall by Accor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stockport-Hotels-Bredbury-Hall.h64706.Hotel-Information) > > [Appledore Yardarm 4 Bedrooms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Appledore-Yardarm-4-Bedrooms.h27423707.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Stoke-On-Trent.h6788.Hotel-Information) > > [Makeney Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belper-Hotels-Makeney-Hall-Hotel.h1206529.Hotel-Information) > > [Family beach house 5 minutes walk to Westward Ho! beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Family-Beach-House-5-Minutes-Walk-To-Westward-Ho-Beach.h57120174.Hotel-Information) > > [Appledore - Stables - A couples delight! 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