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Little Oak Cottage - Devon

Instow (4mls SE), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Pretty detached cottage with oak porch entrance and private parking
  • Enclosed garden with hot tub
  • Walking distance to the local pub/restaurant and a short drive to Instow with beach, dunes, shops and restaurants
Property code: 80381

Nestled in a central village setting with the local pub just a stroll away and a sandy beach and shops just a short drive, this charming country cottage provides the perfect base for a relaxed yet fun-filled holiday in North Devon.

This cottage is located on the main road between Torrington and Barnstaple. Therefore, you are perfectly placed for enjoying all that North Devon has to offer, and just a short drive to the local beach of Instow with its restaurants, perfect for watching the evening sunset. Also within easy reach are Croyde, Saunton Sands and Woolacombe, all famous for their surfing beaches. The market town of Barnstaple is just 4 miles away, and there you can explore the pannier market, browse the plethora of high-street and independent shops, watch a show at the theatre or take a dip in the swimming pool if it's not beach weather. If you’re the outdoors type, there is a wide range of activities, such as surfing, canoeing and horse-riding right on the doorstep, plus both Exmoor and Dartmoor are close, and perfect for hiking. If you fancy trying a spot of golf, Great Torrington Golf Course is easily reached by car, and other attractions nearby include Dartington Crystal, The Milky Way and The Big Sheep.

Enter this lovely cottage through its oak porch to the entrance hallway. From here, head to the right and you will find a spacious kitchen/dining area with French doors leading to the enclosed garden. The kitchen is well-equipped with a range oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and also a washer/dryer. To the left of the hallway, you will find a light and airy lounge with a Smart TV and comfortable seating to sit back and relax in front of the wood burner. There is also a further set of French doors which lead to the enclosed garden and these enable you to enjoy the fresh air from the comfort of the lounge. Completing the offering on the ground floor and located to the rear of the hallway is a WC. Heading up the stairs and onto the characterful first floor, you will find both of the beautiful bedrooms. The first is a gorgeous king-size room with a TV and an en suite shower room with WC, and the second a cosy twin room (with zip-and-link beds that can be presented as a super-king-size upon request) with views over the village towards the church, a TV and en suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

From either set of French doors you can access the delightful enclosed garden, and here you will find a small area of lawn and patio with a hot tub. Here you can relax in style and unwind in the evenings after a busy day exploring without venturing far from the front door. There is also private off-road parking for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size with en suite shower room , 1 twin zip-and-link (can be made up as a super-king-size upon request) 
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en suite shower room with WC, 1 en suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. 1 separate WC on ground floor
  • Kitchen with rangemaster oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher & washing machine/tumble dryer
  • Travel cot & highchair available
  • Lounge with wood burner (1st basket of logs included)
  • Underfloor heating included
  • Smart TV in lounge and TV' s both bedrooms
  • Wi-Fi included
  • French doors leading from both lounge and kitchen/diner to the enclosed garden
  • Hot tub
  • Oak beams throughout downstairs
  • Village pub within walking distance
  • Instow Beach 5 miles away, Barnstaple 4 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • 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.

 

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Judith Katharina 25th March 2024

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Amazing stay at this beautiful cottage with my dad and my dog. The owners made us feel very welcome, the cottage is incredibly well equipped and beautifully decorated.

Reviewed by Emily 1st March 2024

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Beautifully finished, decorated and equipped home. there are several touches throughout that make this property stand out. The hosts afforded you your privacy whilst being easily available, nice pub within walking distance and beautiful beaches within a 30 minute drive. Wed definitely return

Reviewed by Vanessa 23rd December 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 17th November 2023

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Our 2nd visit to the cottage and we absolutely love it, its so clean & tidy well maintained, welcoming & warm.. the pub just down the road is also a high recommendation too, esp for their Sunday carvery. Unfortunately our holiday ended short as we had a sudden death in the family but the owner was so w caring. We wanted to go again but due to the nRead moreews of the passing in the family we are not sure we could return with this sad memory, maybe in time when our hearts have healed we can come back. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 6th November 2023

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We had a wonderfully relaxing stay at Little Oak Cottage. Just perfect for a cosy winter break - great location for some excellent dog walks. The welcome packs for both us and our dog Hector were a very thoughtful touch. The kitchen is excellent - well equipped and great for cooking. The fire was lovely to come back to after a long walk. Can thorouRead moreghly recommend this cottage - will definitely be returning Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 3rd November 2023

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Stunning property,well thought out property Very comfortable with spacious kitchen diner Also added touches with milk eggs and the extra bits for a dog Would recommend to anyone

Reviewed by Kerry 6th October 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 11th August 2023

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Excellent cottage with great facilities. Felt exceptionally clean which is always a good sign. The cottage is very cosy but modern with a wonderful kitchen. We could not have asked for anything better and we will be back at some point.

Reviewed by Janette 28th July 2023

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Outstanding property and really lovely owners. Clean and welcoming for us and our dog, with treats for him and tea,coffee and milk for us. This was a great touch and very welcomed after a long drive.

Reviewed by Anthony 7th July 2023

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Lovely cottage , well equipped for humans and enclosed garden perfect for the dog! We very much enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Lynne 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Nigel 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 9th June 2023

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The cottage is lovely. The hut tub was very welcome. Some people may find the closeness to the road an issue. Catherine and Mark very friendly and on hand if you have any questions.

Reviewed by Jane 2nd June 2023

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Fantastic accommodation! Hot tub was amazing after long dog walks. Lovely location for short drive to beaches. Local pub was very handy for drinks or food. Next to a road but we weren't disturbed by traffic noise. Owners we're great in responding to any requests. Highly recommended for couples or small families, and their dog

Reviewed by Sarah 12th May 2023

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Lovely place to stay. Near to lots of beaches and amenates. Only down side is no easy dog walk within walking distance.. We would love to return.

Reviewed by Michael 1st April 2023

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Absolutely fantastic house in a quaint little village near Barnstaple. Fantastic location to explore north Devon. Well equipped house with a nice secure garden for our dog who even had his own little welcome pack on arrival. If youre unsure on whether to book this or not, just do it, you will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by James 25th February 2023

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Highly recommend this fantastic cottage! We stayed for a week with our toddler and dog and were blown away by the finish of the cottage, it was excellently located, with a brilliant pub in walking distance, country walks and beaches within 15 minutes drive. Super friendly and amenable hosts, have already recommended to so many friends and family anRead mored we only arrived home yesterday, will certainly be booking again! Hide

Reviewed by Steve 23rd December 2022

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Reviewed by Heather 25th November 2022

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Wonderful holiday home although modern lots of character everything you needed. Warm , welcoming ,quality bedding , comfortable beds. All mod cons. Dogs made very welcome, Kizzie loved the dog bed in the kitchen ,think she wants one for Christmas. Dog bowls, towel provided. We really enjoyed ourselves there and if we could take the house to anotherRead more area we would stay in it again .We love the area but have spent many holidays there so that's the only reason we won't be back .Thank you again . Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 21st October 2022

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Super comfy, cosy, with all the amenities you need. Hot tub and fans are lovely little comforts and the kitchen is stunning! Local pub was literally a 2 minute walk and there are lots of dog friendly beaches within 20-30 minutes. Lovely restaurant recommendations from Catherine. Would stay again. Thanks for a great stay.

Reviewed by Llyr 14th October 2022

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A luxurious home from home new build cottage really enjoyed our stay the hot tub was excellent even in The early autumn chilly days!! Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Lisa 10th October 2022

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Lovely cottage equipped well. Good location to visit nearby attractions. Supermarket and places to eat are nearby property. We had a very pleasant stay, only downside is the fairly busy road that runs alongside property and you can hear the traffic noise from inside the property, however we would still recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Joanne 16th September 2022

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This cottage is immaculate and beautiful with a lot of personal touches. The owner, Catherine, is really helpful. The kitchen was very well equipped for your own cooking and we also went to the pub down the road which is great for pub grub. The cottage is well located for the Tarka Trail, Instow (we recommend the Instow Arms upstairs for spectaculaRead morer sunset views), Appledore, Clovelly and all the beaches. And the hottub was great to relax in at the end of a day of walking or cycling. Perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 2nd September 2022

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Great location, lovely property and thank you for the treats for our dog, It was lovely to have the property to come back too each evening. Our stay was over too quickly.

Reviewed by Aimee 19th August 2022

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We had a fantastic time at Little Oak Cottage. Situated in a very beautiful location the cottage was just perfect. Decorated, equipped and styled to an exceptionally high standard. We wanted for nothing whilst there. Every little detail was thought about and provided.

Reviewed by Jane 12th August 2022

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A beautiful modern, stylish and homely cottage. A perfect place to stay with easy access to beaches, pubs and restaurants. The bedrooms and ensuites were luxurious. The garden and hot tub were a wonderful extra.

Reviewed by Liz 5th August 2022

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Little Oak Cottage is simply beautiful! We had a very relaxing time enjoying the hot tub in the evenings. The owner gave a very warm welcome and even our dog had a basket of supplies for a comfortable stay! The fans in the bedrooms really made the rooms more comfortable in the heatwave we experienced. There is plenty to do in the local area,- WestwRead moreard Ho beach is great for dogs! Wouldnt hesitate to recommend a stay here. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 29th July 2022

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Beautiful, well equipped cottage with the added bonus of a hot tub! Easy to find, has it's own parking space and an enclosed back garden for your dog. Don't hesitate to book!

Reviewed by Ross 22nd July 2022

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A lovely week away and very much recommended! Within easy drive of lots of things to do, 400 yards from a lovely pub and the cottage is in a lovely location on a small private cup-de-sac of five gorgeous properties. Very much recommended!

Reviewed by Sue 17th June 2022

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Fantastic beautiful new cottage in a good base location for visiting north devon. The cottage is spacious, well maintained and equipped, beautifully decorated and has all mod cons. Super clean! Owner lives next door and greeted us on arrival. Hot tub was an added bonus! Highly recommend 5 star Dog friendly clean beach nearby in Instow and others inRead more surrounding areas. Local pub Hunters Inn was friendly, good food and just a few hundred yards walk down road. Must sample Johns Deli and Cafes. Hide

Reviewed by Benjamin 10th June 2022

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A outstanding and immaculately presented property. We felt right at home as soon as we walked in. It was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Ideally located if you want to visit North devon. The B3232 was a slight draw back for us. Large lorries using it as a cut through (signed alternative A roads being ignored) which would shake the house day/nigRead moreht and make walking anywhere from here risky. However this was a minor issue and we would stop here again. Hunters Inn and Instow beach a must. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 29th May 2022

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A lovely cottage in a great location. Very clean and tidy. We had a great stay.

Reviewed by Jayne 20th May 2022

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Beautiful clean cottage. Located on edge of village. Most beaches within 40 minute drive.

Reviewed by Sheila 29th April 2022

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A lovely property, ideal for two friends or two couples with the two bathrooms.

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