Title: Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97010000/97003300/97003241/f1598d90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97010000/97003300/97003241/d1fcf5b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97010000/97003300/97003241/3f479f78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97010000/97003300/97003241/01d3077f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97010000/97003300/97003241/a600a4c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nanny’s Cottage, nestled in a private lane near the beach, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Unwind by the gas woodburner style stove or enjoy al fresco dining on the patio surrounded by a beautiful south-facing garden. The cottage features two double bedrooms with kingsize beds and an en-suite shower room for ultimate comfort. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly Nanny’s Cottage is a privately run spacious and beautifully decorated cottage in a private lane near to the beach. Accommodation comprises of two double bedrooms (kingsize beds), 1 twin room, 1 en-suite shower room, family bathroom, a spacious lounge with a gas woodburner style stove for cosy winter nights and dining area opening out onto patio and gorgeous south facing contained cottage garden. The garden offers furniture and BBQ. The cottage has free Wifi, books, DVDs and games. All linen and towels are provided with exception of beach towels. For our younger guests we have a high chair, cot, booster seats and stair gates. The beach is just two minutes walk away and a windbreak and other beach toys can be found in the summer house. We allow two medium sized dogs. A dog cage is available if required along with doggy hair dryer after a hose down outside. Instow is a favourite destination for dog walkers and most local hospitality is dog friendly. Instow is a picturesque village situated on the estuary where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet. It commands panoramic views of the estuary and Appledore, the sea and the surrounding countryside. There are a number of excellent pubs and restaurants within walking distance - The Quay, Instow Arms, The Boathouse, The Commodore and the Wayfarer. The village has a very well stocked deli shop (Johns) and Post Office on Marine Parade just around the corner from the cottage. The Tarka Trail passes through Instow where you can explore the area on foot or by bike. This section of the Trail is also part of the South West Coastal Path offering longer walks along the coast. The cottage is an ideal base for exploring North Devon with highlights such as the popular water sports beach at Croyde, Saunton Sands, Putsborough Beach, Woolacombe Beach, Westward Ho! Peppercombe Beach and the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly. Upon receipt of booking information Pre-Arrival Notes are sent to you to help you plan your stay and make bookings at our local fabulous restaurants and leisure facilities. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.05047,-4.178587&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:otrvHdcoX%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%3FY%40W%40W%40Y%40WBW%40Y%40WBWBWBWBWBWDWBWDWDWBUDWDUFWDUFUDUFUFUFUFSFUHSFUHSFSHSHQHSHQHSHQJQHQJQJOJQHOJOJOLOJMJOJMLMJMLMLKLMJKLKLILKLILKNILGLILGNGLGNGLGNELENENELCNENCNALCNANCNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDNBLDNDNDLDNFLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLJLHLJLHLJLJLLJJLLLLJLLLJNJLJNJNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPHPHRJPHRHPFRHRFTHRFRFTFRHTFTDTFTDTFVDTDTDVDTBVDVDVBVBVBVBVBVBVBV%40X%40V%40VBX%3FV%40V%40X%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAV%3FXCVAXAVAVCVCXCVCVCVCVCVETEVCVEVETETEVGTETGTETGTITGTGRGTIRGRIRGRIRIPKRIPIPIPKPIPKPKNKNKNKNKNKNKLMLKLMLMLKLMJMJMJMJMHMJMHMHOHMFMHMFOFMDOFMDODODMDODOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOEOCMGOEMEOGMGOGMIMGMIOIMIMKMIMKMKKKMKMMMMKKMOKMKMKOMOKOKOIOKOKQKQIQKQIQIQISIQISISGSISGSIUGSGUGUGUGUEUGUEUGUEWEUCWEWEUCWEWCWCWCWCWCYAWAWCWAYAWAYAW%3FWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ujNwkzQZO2_QNyEDqO1mUoBED4M=) Bideford, England #### What's nearby - Instow Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Clovelly Village - 8 min drive - 8.7 km - Saunton Sands - 29 min drive - 25.4 km - Croyde Bay Beach - 32 min drive - 27.8 km - Woolacombe Beach - 39 min drive - 31.6 km #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Boathouse - ‬7 min walk - ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬1 min walk - ‪Westleigh Inn - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly located? > Situated in Bideford, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Instow Beach, West Appledore, and South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead. South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question