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Hove To

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Wonderful spot just a few steps from the golden sandy beach in Instow
  •  Enjoy time outside on the patio with a dining table, or on the pleasant lawn
  • On sunny days, fire up the charcoal BBQ and dine alfresco, or head to the games room for some competition
Property code: 92154

This detached house sits just back from the beachfront with its own garden and parking. It’s a superb holiday destination situated in the beautiful village of Instow, with its sandy beach, deli/shop, pubs, and restaurants all within 0.5 miles. You can join the Tarka Trail from both ends of the village, perfect for walkers and cyclists as it offers some lovely riverside views. Venture across the water on the seasonal passenger ferry to the fishing village of Appledore (5 miles by car) with its maze of narrow lanes, brightly painted cottages, and quayside. Westward Ho! (5 miles) boasts 2 miles of sand and is great for surfing. Visit the market town of Bideford (4 miles) with its shops and restaurants, or step aboard HMS Oldenburg for boat trips to Lundy.

This well-presented house provides a warm welcome. From the front door, you enter the attractive hall with ample shoe storage and coat-hanging space. The light and airy lounge/diner is furnished with comfortable seating, a Smart TV and a dining area; this is the obvious place to relax after a busy day exploring. The spacious kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to cater for your party. A utility/games room with seating and table football also houses the washing machine and tumble drier, this room also allows access to the front garden. There is a separate ground-floor shower room with a WC. Heading back through the kitchen to the living area, an open tread staircase leads to the first floor and sleeping accommodation. This comprises two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed with estuary glimpses and one super-king-size zip-and-link. The bathroom completes the accommodation and has a shower over the bath and a WC.

Heading outside from the lounge, you’ll find the fully enclosed and dog safe garden with a lawn, a patio area with garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ. The Tarka Trail sits behind.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with shower and WC; 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC; 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Utility/games room with games table, games and puzzles plus washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV with Sky TV (basic package) in lounge/diner
  • Rear enclosed garden with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Private parking for up to 3 cars
  • Beach, shop, pubs, and restaurants all within 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christine 1st November 2024

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Very well equipped house and high quality furnishings. The only drawback found was the key box. The actual box was located too high in the wooden box near front door. Very difficult to see and open in the dark and on leaving had trouble again to open box as not much room to put in code and open, as top of wooden box doesn't give much room for manuvRead moreering hands to open key safe or light. Would help if slightly lower position. Apart from that absolutely fantastic, have booked straight away for next Hide

Reviewed by Lynda 18th October 2024

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Nice house with pretty garden, well maintained. Comfy sofas , but not comfy beds . Very clean , thank you. Good kitchen and bathroom, and great to have a tv in each bedroom. Instow is a lovely place to stay , the house is yards from the beach , with three pubs nearby , and a brilliant deli down the road. Only thing lacking is a shop that sells milkRead more, bread , newspapers etc. And a coffee shop that does breakfasts. The deli apparently has a cafe within , but it didn't look very big. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 28th September 2024

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Great house ideal location for the beach and the pubs and Deli . D see I glad weve found it and looking forward to going back next year

Reviewed by JEAN 21st September 2024

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Reviewed by Patrick 13th September 2024

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One of the best holiday places we've stayed in. So close to the beach. Lovely enclosed garden for the dogs. Comfortable beds and sofa. We didn't use the car all week. Definitely will book again.

Reviewed by Jane 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Derek 16th August 2024

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Reviewed by Rebecca 9th August 2024

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Wonderful house in a perfect location. We enjoyed the beautiful Instow beach on the doorstep for evening strolls, watching the sunset, estuary swims and beach games. The local restaurants were great, again within just a few steps of the house. Lots of other local beaches are within an easy drive, with great towns for a bit of shopping. Super surfinRead moreg at Westward Ho! Saunton Sands, Croyde. We used Instow bike hire just up the road for a lovely day out riding the Tarka Trail along the river. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 2nd August 2024

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The Location is perfect. It is very comfortable and clean. We absolutely loved our holiday and will definitely use the place again because everything we need is on the doorstep, especially the beach, which is dog friendly all year round. There are a couple of nice restaurants a stones throw away which I can highly recommend. You couldn't wish for aRead more better holiday home. Hide

Reviewed by Lindsey 12th July 2024

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Perfect cottage in a beautiful location. Really lovely garden. We'd love to stay here again

Reviewed by Craig 28th June 2024

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Another lovely stay at this property. Great location and secure garden for the dogs to run round in. Well be back next year

Reviewed by Gabbie 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by CAROL 7th June 2024

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Great cottage and location everything you could wish for for a holiday ,

Reviewed by Brian 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Patrick 24th May 2024

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Excellent property, well appointed and equipped and its position couldn't be bettered. Great to have private parking and such a nice private garden.

Reviewed by Janette 17th May 2024

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Lovely house, secure garden perfect for dogs and right on the beach. Good restaurants close by - all dog friendly too.

Reviewed by Laura 10th May 2024

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The cottage is beautiful and location perfect for a 2 minutes stroll to Instow beach. Very dog friendly withe a lovely comfortable master bed and sofa. Beautiful south facing garden with really good furniture. We loved the Wayfarer just 50 yards down which was dog friendly with amazing food. Definitely one of our best holidays to North Devon and weRead more hope to book again for 2 weeks next year. Hide

Reviewed by Eileen 3rd May 2024

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A well equipped, clean, very comfortable house in an excellent location, being literally minutes from a dog friendly beach. Add to that a choice of good eating places that happily allow dogs. The extra room was a bonus to be able to de-sand and leave shoes etc before entering the rest of the house.

Reviewed by James 26th April 2024

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Lovely cottage in a great location just a stones throw from the beach and pubs. Highly recommended for dog owners.

Reviewed by Richard 19th April 2024

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Hove To is a perfect base to explore the beautiful area in and around Instow. It is a comfortable, spacious, well equipped bolt hole with a charming secure garden and the added bonus of parking for two large cars. It has everything you could possibly wish for, so convenient for lovely pubs, restaurants and beaches. The four of us plus two dogs had Read morethe best time, with great weather too! We will definitely be back!! Hide

Reviewed by Craig 12th April 2024

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Great property in a great location. We are looking forward to returning in the summer!!!!

Reviewed by Vanessa 5th April 2024

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Very relaxing and comfortable stay, It was our second visit to the hove 2 and it was just as good as the first. We are looking forward to booking another visit soon. Simon Ness Eton Windsor

Reviewed by Phil 16th March 2024

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Fabulous property, clean, well equipped, spacious & comfortable.

Reviewed by JEAN 9th March 2024

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Excellent property with all you need in lovely position.Very good quality furnishings. Good for dogs also. Instow beach super for dogs just a few yard away.also Wayfarer for excellent food,friendly staff and very dog friendly.

Reviewed by Donna 23rd February 2024

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Large secure garden for the dog to explore. Instow beach is on the doorstep. Loved it.

Reviewed by Sue 16th February 2024

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Wonderful location,so close to dog friendly beach. House so we'll equipped,warm and comfortable.Extra games room so useful for my Golden retriever to dry off,sleep and have his food . Great pubs close by to eat out,and excellent deli John's for extra treats.

Reviewed by Christine 2nd February 2024

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The cottage was perfect, location ideal just a five minute walk down to the beach and 2 pubs which served good food. Cottage had some nice touches that made it feel like a home rather than a rental property.

Reviewed by Ian 19th January 2024

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The accommodation was really great. It was warm and welcoming. A dog blanket if you allow your pets up on the sofa, was very handy. The location for the dog friendly beach, pubs and restaurants couldnt have been more perfect. Great space for parking. All mod cons. And the owner very kindly allowed us to leave a bit later than was stated in the depaRead morerture details, which was a big bonus as it allowed us to get breakfast in a local pub before we travelled home. We really hope to stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 29th December 2023

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A lovely property in a fabulous location. Off road parking which is a bonus! Very comfy and warm. Kitchen had everything you needed. The whole house was very nicely done. Very dog friendly and so are the local pubs etc. Fabulous place...so much so that the friends we shared with have already returned!

Reviewed by Michelle 15th December 2023

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Lovely comfortable warm house, great location. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Peter 1st December 2023

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My wife and I together with my friends have stayed at various cottages through the years and this was the best one. Superb. Well accommodated , spotlessly clean. All together first class.

Reviewed by Amelia 27th October 2023

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Brilliant location. Lovely house we had a great week and would recommend to anyone. Garden perfect for dogs.

Reviewed by Melanie 23rd October 2023

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Absolutely wonderful place to stay. We were close to shops, restaurants and the beach.happy doggies and happy family. Great place to just relax and recharge the batteries!

Reviewed by Vanessa 13th October 2023

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The Hove was beautiful and spotless, also having a room were the dogs can dry off is perfect. Garden was also very pretty. it felt like home !! comfy warm and inviting. Bedrooms were very spacious and having two bathrooms was just lush the owners were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble, booked again at Easter cannot wait. myself hubby anRead mored doggies loved it. :) Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 6th October 2023

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A delightful property, ideally situated to the beach and various pubs, cosy and inviting with a beautiful outlook,bonus too is the parking outside the cottage, excellent value for money, we have stayed in various properties in instow and this is the best!

Reviewed by Denise 15th September 2023

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We enjoyed a great week at Hove To!! Location and accommodation was superb, well equipped house and very dog friendly, 2 minute walk to the beach. Garden was lovely we wouldnt hesitate to return.

Reviewed by Janet 1st September 2023

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We have been coming to Instow for 7 years, this house is most definitely the best. Very comfortable and relaxing. We were lucky with the weather. Spent a lot of time in the lovely garden and enjoyed seeing a hedgehog most evenings.Parking is perfect and everything is just a few steps away, including lovely pubs and restaurants. Great beach for the Read moredog and plenty of walks nearby. Just perfect. We booked for next year before we came home but sadly could only get 7 nights not 14 as so popular. Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 18th August 2023

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The house is fantastic ,the views are so nice. Garden safe for dogs. .didn't want to come home, but hopefully will return we have been coming to instow for at least 8_9 years and have stayed in many places around instow ,but I have to say, this is the first time I haven't wanted to leave. It was the best week ,..

Reviewed by Ronnie 1st August 2023

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House and location amazing. Couldnt fault it. The converted garage is ideal if you have dogs. When they are wet from the beach they can dry off in there before coming into the house.

Reviewed by Paul 15th July 2023

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Absolutely perfect cant be faulted

Reviewed by Jenny 8th July 2023

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Really comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage in great location, barely 2-minute walk from dog-friendly beach. On-site parking a great advantage. Wayfarer Inn (virtually next door) has sheltered courtyard garden to rear. Very relaxed/friendly, good food, and dogs allowed inside (particularly welcome during a week of torrential rain!). Johns oRead moref Instow also has dog-friendly cafe and sells most of what you might need for option to cater at home (expensive but saves you getting the car out!) Hide

Reviewed by Martyn 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Geoff 9th June 2023

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A lovely property, beautifully decorated and furnished with great attention to detail. Very comfortable sofas and bed, large diining table, and kitchen a good size.. All kitchen appliances looked new, with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher. and washer dryer. The kitchen would have benefitted from some more utensils, and a better iRead morenformation pack helpful. The garden was great, lots of seating and a barbecue. Also good parking We wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone Hide

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