Title: Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 Cottage in Bideford ## Photo gallery for Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 ![Dining - Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 (Instow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345300/100345210/5fb72856.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 (Instow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345300/100345210/b2419331.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 (Instow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345300/100345210/2206879b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 (Instow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345300/100345210/82c8249b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 (Instow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100345300/100345210/f1eab534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a private lane near the beach, this beautifully decorated cottage offers a warm welcome with spacious lounge and gorgeous south-facing garden. Unwind by the gas stove on winter nights or enjoy BBQs in the summer. With free WiFi, games, books and DVDs to keep you entertained. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## 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. ### Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 A privately run spacious and beautifully decorated cottage in a private lane near to beach : 2 double bedrooms (kingsize beds), 1 twin room, 1 en-suite shower room and family bathroom, (cot & stair gates available). Spacious lounge with gas (woodburner style) stove for cosy winter nights and dining area opening out onto patio and gorgeous south facing cottage garden (contained) with garden furniture and BBQ. Free Wifi, books, DVDs, games, and beach wind breaker. All linen and towels are provided. Views to the estuary and beyond - and the beach is two minute’s walk away. Up to 2 medium sized dogs allowed and a dog cage is available (if required), along with doggy hair dryer after a hose down outside - having had a bounce around on the beach and in the sea! Instow is a favourite destination for dog walkers .... and as a treat to doggy walkers - a bottle of Prosecco in fridge to greet you when you arrive! Instow is a picturesque village situated on the estuary where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet. It commands panoramic views of the estuary (looking across towards 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. 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. The Tarka Trail passes through Instow, lecng you explore the area by foot or on bike. This section of the Trail is also part of the South West Coastal Path, offering longer walks along the coast. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97010000/97003300/97003241/f1598d90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Instow period cottage, sleeps 6, close to beach, dog friendly Bideford - 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Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $331 CA $331 total includes taxes & fees Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=32899472&PinnedHotelID=32899472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### 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=51.053436,-4.180234&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:agsvHlmoX%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40WBY%40WBW%40YBWBWBWDWBWBUDWDWBWFUDUDWDUFUFUDUFUFUFUHSFUFSHSFSHSHSHQHSHQJQHQJQHQJQJOJOJOHOLOJOJMLMJOLKJMLMLKLKJKLKLILKNILILILGNILGNGLGLENENGLCNENELCNCNCLAPCLANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLBNDNDLDNDLDNFLDNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNJLHJJLJLJLJJLLLLLJLLLJLJNJNJNJNJNJNJPHPJPHPJPHPHRHPHRFRHRHRFRFTHRFTFTFTDTFTDTFTDVDTDTDVDVBVDTBVDVBV%40VBXBVBV%40V%40XBV%40V%40X%3FV%40V%3FX%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAX%3FVAX%3FVAXAVCVAXAVCVCVCVAVCVEVCVEVCVEVETEVETEVGTETGTETGTGTGRITGRGRITIRGRIPIRIPIRKPIPKPIPKNKPKNKNKNKNKLKNMLKLMLMLKJMLMJMJKJMHOHMJMHMFOHMFMHODMFOFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAQCMAOCOCMEOCOEMEOEOEMGMEOGMIOGMIMGMIOIMKMIMKKKMKMMMKKMMMKMMMKMKOMOIOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKQIQISISIQISGSISGUGSIUGSGUGUEUGUGUEUEWEUGWCUEWEWCWCWEWCWCWCWAWCWAWCYAWAWAY%3FWAYAW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ly5JP5gIXQA68u3iKs64l1yCWic=) Instow, North Devon #### What's nearby - Instow Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - West Appledore \- 14 min walk \- 1.1 km - South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Northam Burrows Country Park \- 9 min drive \- 6.1 km #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe du Parc - ‬6 min drive - ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Coffee Cabin - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Glorious Oyster - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Boathouse - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6? ### What time is check-out at Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6? ### Where is Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Period Cottage, Instow, 2 minutes to beach, pet friendly, sleeps 6 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in instow Stayed in this lovely cottage for a week in May, it’s well equipped, comfy and very clean. The garden is beautiful too although a new table and chairs would be nice in the garden as the present looks a little rusty!! Parking was no problem there was always space on New rd. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Karen B. 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