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3 White House Close

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Enjoy days on the golden sandy beach of Instow just a short walk away from the property
  • Centrally postioned to walk to a choice of good restaurants, pubs, shop and deli
  • Fantastic location for exploring all North Devon has to offer with easy access to the popular traffic free Tarka Trail
Property code: 78256

This property enjoys a fantastic location in the traditional coastal village of Instow with its beautiful beach renowned for its golden sand and remarkable sand dunes. A variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants in the village offer a wide range of cuisine and local seafood or visit the local deli where you can purchase fresh local and homemade produce. Venture across the water, on the seasonal passenger ferry to the fishing village of Appledore with its maze of narrow lanes, brightly painted cottages and bustling quayside. Nearby is Westward Ho! which boasts 2 miles of golden and is great for surfing. The pannier market town of Bideford is a 10-minute drive with its shops and restaurants and is home to The Oldenburg for day trips to Lundy Island.

Step into the property from the car park into the rear courtyard and and enter into the kitchen/diner. Head through the archway and into the lounge which has been beautifully decorated to give a relaxed feel. After a busy day exploring curl up on the sofa and watch your favourite film on the Smart TV or snuggle up in front of the contemporary gas fire. Head back into the kitchen/diner where you can cook a family meal in the well-equipped kitchen with Rangemaster cooker with gas ovens and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. From here you can access the enclosed sun-trapped courtyard. Head upstairs to the two bedrooms, there is a master double bedroom with a TV and French doors opening onto a small balcony which boasts views to the sand dunes, sea and over to the quaint fishing village of Appledore. The second bedroom has a single bed which can be extended into a double on request, but please note it is a small room. Finishing the accommodation is a shower room with shower and WC.

Heading outside from the kitchen/diner is the enclosed sun-trapped courtyard with undercover seating area, a perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee while planning your day ahead. There is a useful outside tap for washing off sandy toes! There is an allocated parking space and further roadside parking nearby.

  • 2 Bedrooms - 1 double and 1 single which can be extended into a double on request, but please note it is a small room
  • 1 Shower room with shower and WC
  • Rangemaster with gas ovens and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV in the lounge, TV in the main bedroom
  • Enclosed courtyard with undercover seating area
  • Allocated parking space for 1 car, further roadside parking nearby
  • Beach, shop, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 21st September 2024

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Reviewed by Anthony 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by Peter 31st August 2024

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Lovely cottage in great location. I was a member of the Instow sailing club for many years back in the 70's and always feel at home when visiting this area.

Reviewed by David 17th August 2024

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Reviewed by Julie 3rd August 2024

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We really enjoyed this holiday and the house made it so easy to relax and enjoy our holiday comfortable, clean and had everything we needed!

Reviewed by Sheila 20th July 2024

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This is a wonderful comfortable place to stay, it's has the best location for. access to the sand dunes. All the fixtures and fittings are top notch and the shower is a thing. of wonder after a day out.

Reviewed by Ray 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Steve 1st June 2024

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Great little house in great spot in instow. Excellent get away.

Reviewed by Keith 18th May 2024

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Reviewed by Alfie 11th May 2024

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Lovely cottage in an excellent location. Stunning view from the balcony, especially at sunset. Three minute walk to the beach and pub/restaurants. A car parking space was an added bonus.

Reviewed by Nigel 27th April 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at 3 White House close instow. We have been coming back the last four years

Reviewed by Rebecca 22nd April 2024

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Reviewed by Maureen 13th April 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 9th April 2024

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This is a beautifully appointed cottage in a great situation. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Angela 23rd March 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage in Instow. Well equipped. Parking was easy and close by. Fabulous sea view from the balcony of the main bedroom. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Sara 26th January 2024

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We had an amazing 4 days in thus lovely house. Great location in Instowe. House lovely and cosy. Loved that we could walk to all the lovely pubs and restaurants in the area.

Reviewed by Marcus 13th January 2024

From what I saw of the physical guests' comments book at the property, there were a number of constructive and helpfully intended comments made over the years, but none seem to have been acted upon or even acknowledged. Therefore, I do not see any point in suggesting improvements or giving recommendations, as I doubt that they would be taken noticeRead more of. Hide

Reviewed by Benedict 29th October 2023

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Reviewed by Stuart 30th September 2023

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Very compact and comfortable property that has been finished to a high spec. We had a lovely week here and will, I am sure, return in the future. A "plus" for us was the fact that dogs were not allowed, so no hair on the furniture or carpets and no lingering doggy smell. On that note, if I had one criticism it would not be with the property itself Read morebut with Instow beach. It used to be a nice, child-friendly beach, but it is now overrun with dog walkers and their charges fouling the golden sands. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 23rd September 2023

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The cottage is very nice with good parking and great location, with just a two minute walk to the beach, instow is a beautiful village and a great location to visit other areas in North Devon .

Reviewed by Colin 16th September 2023

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Great accommodation in superb location. Very comfortable with excellent furnishings and fittings.

Reviewed by Kenneth 2nd September 2023

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Best holiday home ever. Perfect for our needs and in a super location, no more than 2 minutes from beach and pubs/ restaurants.

Reviewed by Tamara 15th July 2023

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What a wonderful stay! The cottage is in a quiet but pretty location with a short walk to the beach. We enjoyed the walk into the village making the most of the local amenities. The Boatyard, The Wayfarer and The Sundown Bar are all lovely places to eat. John's Cafe/farm shop is worth a visit too. The cottage was comfy and spotlessly clean. There wRead moreas even a box of tea and coffee bags too which we were very thankful for. A great family holiday and we hope to return at some point in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 10th June 2023

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Great. Lovely location and superbly presented. Thanks for a wonderful holiday!

Reviewed by Clare 13th May 2023

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Reasonably quiet area with parking yet close to all amenities including Tarka Trail, beach & estuary views, pubs, buses & a local shop. TV & WiFi good. Whole house well equipped & comfortable. Having a washing machine & good sized fridge/freezer a bonus.

Reviewed by Alice 6th May 2023

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Location and value for money good Issue with cleanliness regarding ants and lack of sanitary cleaning items such as hand soap expected in a property

Reviewed by Nigel 22nd April 2023

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Fantastic place to stay it was are third year at the cottage

Reviewed by Alison 1st April 2023

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Ideal location to the beautiful Instow beach and its facilities. We visited Croyde, Watersmeet/Lynton/Lynmouth, hired e-bikes to cycle Braunton to Torrington, fish n chips on Appledore Quay ( Royal Plaice), walked to Bideford and back, super lunch at Westleigh Inn. Loved our daily evening walk on the beach. Bed was comfy, water pressure for shower Read morewas poor, Bonus points for the parking! Hide

Reviewed by Brenda 25th March 2023

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This is a comfortable, well furnished and equipped cottage which is close to the beach. Many local attractions are nearby and there are a few restaurants within walking distance. We would definitely like to stay at the cottage again.

Reviewed by Paul 18th March 2023

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Great spot to kick back and relax, and as a launching point to explore the area. Cottage was wonderful.

Reviewed by Ellie 11th March 2023

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