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Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your day begins
Relax after a busy day in front of the feature fireplace
Snuggle up and watch a film on the TV
The large hallway leads to the rest of the house
Well-equipped kitchen to cook for all the family
Perfect that family recipe
Comfy dining area for a more formal dining experiance
Enjoy al fresco dining overlooking the fish pond
Cosy double bedroom with Juliette balcony
Soft colours compliment the bedroom perfectly
Take a refreshing shower in the en-suite shower room
Stylish king-size bedroom
Soft, rich bed linen with fluffy towels provided
Contemporary en-suite shower room
Ground floor twin zip-and-link which can be made into a super-king-size on request
Ground floor bathroom
The beautiful colours of the fish pond
Dine outside on a warm summers evening
Wash off those sandy toes
152 steps from the cottage to the beach!
152 steps from the cottage to the beach!
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6 / 29  The large hallway leads to the rest of the house
7 / 29  Well-equipped kitchen to cook for all the family
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13 / 29  Cosy double bedroom with Juliette balcony
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17 / 29  Soft, rich bed linen with fluffy towels provided
18 / 29  Contemporary en-suite shower room
19 / 29  Ground floor twin zip-and-link which can be made into a super-king-size on request
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Heathersett

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Beautifully presented coastal home boasting a home from home feel and the unique bonus of private parking for 3 cars
  • Situated in the heart of the pretty village of Instow, with waterfront cafes, restaurants and a sandy beach just 152 steps away
  • The South West Coastal Path and Tarka Trail are right on your doorstep making this cottage the perfect base for exploring the beautiful coastlines of North Devon
Property code: 75433

This property is a great base from which to explore this ever popular area; and just a short stroll to the waterside front of Instow which boasts pubs, restaurants and pretty sand dunes along the estuary beach. Seasonally, take the passenger ferry across to the historic fishing village of Appledore which also offers a good range of pubs and eateries. For walkers and cyclists, the Tarka Trail is just a few minutes away offering miles of scenic, level pathways. The market towns of Barnstaple and Bideford and the National Trust coastal footpaths toward and beyond Clovelly are all a short drive away, or jump aboard The Oldenburg to Lundy Island for the day. Other attractions in the area include Tapeley Park, The Big Sheep and National Trust Arlington Court.

On arriving at the property you will enter into the light and airy hallway, the perfect place to leave your walking boots behind after a day exploring. From here step into the spacious lounge/diner with comfy seating for six, a Smart TV with DVD player and a coal effect gas fire for the cooler months. The dining table and chairs are the perfect place to gather for an evening meal and plan the next day’s adventures. Leading off the dining area you are greeted by the large kitchen/breakfast room with a high apex ceiling and cross beams, and French doors leading out to the garden. The kitchen is well-equipped with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, smart TV, washing machine and dishwasher. Heading back down the hall you will find the ground floor bedroom, and this offers twin zip-and-link bed (which can be made into a super-king on request) and French doors that open out onto the front garden. Located next to this is a bathroom with a bath and WC. Heading up onto the first floor you will firstly find a small reading area, perfect for curling up with a good book after a busy day. In addition to this are two further bedrooms, a beautifully presented king-size with a Smart TV and en-suite shower room with WC, and then a cosy double room with an en-suite shower room with WC, and French doors opening to a Juliet balcony offering stunning sea views.

Venturing outside you will be greeted by the large enclosed lawn garden, and this boasts a stunning ornamental pond with a fabulous selection of fish, and a generously proportioned decked area with garden furniture and a BBQ. To the front of the property there is further seating on a lovely suntrap patio benefitting from a foot bath to wash off sandy toes.

Private off-road parking for two cars is provided directly outside.

IMPORTANT INFOMATION - please kindly be mindful of the un-fenced pond in the garden, it is the occupants responsibility to safeguard their children

  • 3 Bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be presented as a super-king-size upon request)
  • 1 bathroom and 2 en-suite shower rooms
  • PLEASE NOTE - wood burner located in the kitchen is not for guests use
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Shop, pub and beach within walking distance
  • Please note smoking is not permitted on the premises
  • Please note dogs are not permitted on the premises
  • Smart TV/DVD with Freesat in lounge, smart TV in kitchen, TVs in master bedroom
  • IMPORTANT INFOMATION - please kindly be mindful of the un-fenced pond in the garden, it is the occupants responsibility to safeguard their children
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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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Overall equipment
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Overall comfort
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Sandra 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Suzanne 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Angela 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Felicity 9th September 2023

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A beautiful bungalow, very clean and comfortable jut a short walk from the estuary.

Reviewed by Sarah 2nd September 2023

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Fantastic property and an even better location just a couple of minutes from the water. This holiday cottage had everything we needed and more. We found the fish very relaxing in the pond. Great local walks. Tapeley gardens are worth a visit. Would of lived to have stayed for longer.

Reviewed by Kelvin 19th August 2023

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Nicely present accommodation in a lovely location with a very short walk to the beach. Having a downstairs bedroom and bathroom was very useful. Nice large kitchen and lovely garden. Well equipped.

Reviewed by Eileen 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Penelope 24th June 2023

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This is a very well furnished, beautifully presented cottage in a lovely little village. The garden areas are delightful, although parasol would have made alfresco dining more comfortable. The kitchen equipment is plentiful and there was milk, tea, coffee and some biscuits provided which was a nice touch, although the kitchen is not equipped with sRead moretore-cupboard basics. We'd thoroughly recommend this cottage, and would choose it again. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 10th June 2023

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Great location in Instow, close to beach and shops. Amazing garden and really comfortable house - great base to explore North Devon!

Reviewed by Frances 20th May 2023

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Reviewed by Brigida 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by John 29th April 2023

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The house was more spacious than we expected and very comfortable and well equipped. The location was perfect, with the beach and several excellent places to eat within a short walking distance.

Reviewed by Emma 1st April 2023

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Beautifully appointed and comfortable home from home. The cottage had everything we needed and more for a wonderful break where we were able to enjoy time spent at the accommodation as much as exploring.

Reviewed by D 12th November 2022

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Reviewed by Ann 22nd October 2022

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The cottage was wonderful in all respects....clean, well equipped, comfortable and a delight to spend the half term week in. My granddaughters loved feeding the fish, the garden was lovely, well kept and tidy. It was a super base to explore the beautiful North Devon area which I have loved since we took our children there for many years as they werRead moree growing up. A super week's holiday!! Hide

Reviewed by SHEILA 24th September 2022

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Heathersett is a lovely property, very spacious and comfortable. Very close to the beach and local shops and not far to the Tarka Trail. We enjoyed our stay very much, despite the weather!!

Reviewed by Sharon 17th September 2022

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We really enjoyed our stay at Heathersett and were very lucky with the weather. It was a lovely spacious, clean and comfortable bungalow with a very nice garden and plenty of seating areas to catch the sun. In a perfect position in the village for the beach, pubs, shops and also the Tarka trail. Hopefully, we will visit again.

Reviewed by Kim 3rd September 2022

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Very comfortable house, in a great location. The kitchen is lovely and very well equipped overlooking a very well kept spacious garden. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Reviewed by Judith 30th July 2022

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Great location, lovely mature garden to relax in - its the third time we have stayed at this cottage and will book again !!!

Reviewed by Ian 9th July 2022

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Since our last visit to Heathersett it has been re-decorated to a high standard and the garden has also seen some improvements which makes the garden a delight no matter what the weather. Would recommend Heathersett for anyone seeking the best of Instow & N Devon

Reviewed by Penny 25th June 2022

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Great location with a lovely garden and everything you could need.

Reviewed by Steven 18th June 2022

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Large extension ongoing at this property when we arrived. When we booked the holiday there was no mention of any work next to this property planned but the owners would have known it was likely to be starting! The noise was Mon - Friday 7.30am - 5pm totally ruined our 1200.00 holiday. It was so load with no privacy. We could not use the garden for Read morebreakfast or to relax. We were informed by the holiday cottages two weeks prior to our stay after we had paid in full. No surprise there. Hide

Reviewed by Malcolm 11th June 2022

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Heathersett is an excellent property wonderfully positioned in delightful Instow. A well equipped property, ideal for a family holidayand the garden is a delight complete with deck area, BBQ, and lawn, the large pond complete with fish and wildlife is fascinating. Located close to the beach, pubs, and parking for two cars. Instow is a quieter villaRead morege with four restaurants/pubs and a lovely sandy beach. We keep coming back. Hide

Reviewed by DAVID 4th June 2022

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This is a most delightful property, in a very good location. Well designed & cared for garden with various seating positions. The interior has many interesting items of furnishings & very homely.

Reviewed by Samuel 28th May 2022

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Reviewed by Susan 14th May 2022

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A beautiful property located in an excellent position, just yards from the beach at Instow. It is spacious and well equipped and benefits from having two off road parking spaces. Couldnt have asked for more! Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Kooberin 7th May 2022

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Lovely place enjoyed it. Local food, pubs were great. Good location for our walks. Relaxing watching the fish. Thank you

Reviewed by Jamie 30th April 2022

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Incredible property, amenities, location, we couldn't fault Heathersett itself or Instow as a (lovely) destination. Our only gripe is that there are building works ongoing next door and nobody informed us of this. Due to a combination of this and unfortunately poor British weather, our stay wasn't the best, but we would highly recommend this properRead morety once the neighbouring works have been completed. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 23rd April 2022

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Reviewed by Yvonne 9th April 2022

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Fantastic house, wonderful location. Cant wait to go back!

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Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your day begins
Relax after a busy day in front of the feature fireplace
Snuggle up and watch a film on the TV
The large hallway leads to the rest of the house
Well-equipped kitchen to cook for all the family
Perfect that family recipe
Comfy dining area for a more formal dining experiance
Enjoy al fresco dining overlooking the fish pond
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