[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village Waterfront cottage in Bideford with kitchen ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22660000/22659200/22659137/0ef0410d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22660000/22659200/22659137/b620ea41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22660000/22659200/22659137/1cb5f897.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22660000/22659200/22659137/06f796d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22660000/22659200/22659137/b1f684bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Dot's Cottage, nestled in a quiet road leading down to the waterfront, offers modern comfort and functional living. Enjoy the sunny kitchen with new appliances and views onto a pretty cottage garden, or unwind in the spacious bedrooms with estuary views. With free WiFi access and ample storage throughout. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village Dot’s cottage is situated mid-way down Bridge Lane, a quiet road with little passing traffic leading down to the waterfront. On entering the front door there is a roomy lobby with plenty of hanging space for coats, as well as storage for hats, gloves, shoes etc. The lobby opens into a bright, newly furnished living room which has a dining area at one end. Both areas offer clean, modern, functional living space. From the living room you enter the sunny kitchen which is well equipped with a breakfast table, brand new appliances and views out onto the pretty cottage garden, stocked with flowers and shrubs. The kitchen door allows access into the garden, at the end of which there is a lockable shed for storage. There is a bbq and garden furniture, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful location. From the front lobby the stairs lead up to the main bedroom which has plenty of clothes storage and allows spectacular views of the estuary. The second bedroom, like the first, has a king-size bed, with the added attraction of an en-suite toilet and washbasin. The third bedroom has spacious, adult-size bunk beds. On the landing there is a large integral cupboard which provides ample storage. The family bathroom is light and sunny with an l-shaped bath and shower. The property has free wi-fi access, a mains supply smoke alarm and a brand new heating system. Dot's Cottage does not have off street parking but the village car park is 100 meters away plus there is street parking at both ends of Bridge Lane. SORRY NO PETS, NO SMOKING. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68290000/68284100/68284071/6652f708.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MOORINGS VIEW APARTMENT AT INSTOW WATERSIDE VILLAGE Instow - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=68284071&PinnedHotelID=68284071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=97003241&PinnedHotelID=97003241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30020000/30010900/30010850/81232fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Appledore - Hispaniola Stunning 2 bed 2 bath, sleeps 4(+2) and PARKING!!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beautiful Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Beautiful Cottage Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Bideford Beautiful Cottage Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Beautiful Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Bideford Beautiful Cottage Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Bideford Beautiful Cottage Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Beautiful Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Bideford Beautiful Cottage Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Bideford Beautiful Cottage Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Beautiful Waterfront Charming Coastal Village Bideford Beautiful Waterfront Charming Coastal Village ## About the area Located in Bideford, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ilfracombe Harbour. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Bideford travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bideford.dx4570) [View more Cottages in Bideford](https://www.expedia.ca/Bideford-Cottages.d4570-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.05142%2C-4.17994&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qYSJ5mpV6BrTitZEjfHSX5ep5V8=) Bideford, North Devon ### 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 - 17 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 Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village? > Check-out is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village located? > Situated on the waterfront, 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 ## Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village Reviews 10 ### 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 26 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma C. Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in great location We had a really nice stay at Dot's cottage ##### Emma C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma B. Jan 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property and location Thank you Emma for a lovely stay. Dot’s cottage was a lovely find after a few weeks travelling Europe. ##### Emma B. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz U. May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Dot's cottage is lovely. It was clean and well presented. Perfect location too. The communication with the owner was really helpful. We enjoyed our short break in Instow and highly recommend this property ##### Liz U. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate Ramsden R. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love Instow! This must be our 5th or 6th visit back to Instow and Dot’s cottage. It is as good as it was when we first visited 9 years ago. Perfect location, close to pubs and beach for the most beautiful sunsets. ##### Kate Ramsden R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Immaculate and stunning Flawless under tough circumstances. Property was immaculate and great location. Parking was never an issue. 5 stars ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate Ramsden R. Aug 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week again As we remembered…have book again for 2023! ##### Kate Ramsden R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa C. Jul 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Lovely cottage, clean and well equipped. Great location on quiet road very close to the waterfront and beach. ##### Vanessa C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jane h. Jun 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The cottage was as described Lovely safe garden Short walk to beach Clean and tidy ##### jane h. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark L. Oct 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic cottage A fantastic cottage in a great location. It’s close to all the amenities of Instow and a great base to explore North Devon. Highly recommended and we look forward to returning to Dots cottage. ##### Mark L. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. Aug 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cottage in a Lovely Location The property was lovely. It was extremely clean and everything was working. The location was perfect being really close to all the amenities of Instow. ##### John M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina N. Aug 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect holiday get away Really enjoyed the house and the location, everything you need to know is in the write up about the property. Lovely and clean and the bed was comfy, perfect, thank you! ##### Gina N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew W. Jul 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location We loved our stay at this perfectly situated cottage. 5 minutes and you’re on the beach. We have 2 small children (4&5) so it was great to be able to wander down to the sand and let them play. The cottage was super clean, tastefully furnished and had every single utensil, pot or pan you could wish for. There’s even a little sun trap of a garden. Hopefully be back soon! ##### Andrew W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chas H. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Great cottage in a superb location ##### Chas H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie G., Milton Keynes Sep 19, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and Beautiful Beautiful cottage, so clean, well equipped and in a lovely location. Relaxing stay, would definitely return. ##### Jackie G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethan H. Sep 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another lovely year Fab cottage, loved coming back for another year. It's always really clean, but particularly so this year, which was reassuring. So near the beach. Well equipped and tasteful, uncluttered decor. Hope to be back again, thank you. ##### Bethan H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire F. Mar 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home from home in Instow Dot’s Cottage is in a very quiet location, tucked away but still just afew steps from the beach. It had everything we needed for a cosy winter break and was well set up to cope with wet coats and muddy boots. We had visited Instow before and wanted to stay so Dot’s Cottage having been beautifully refurbished but still retaining some character was perfect for us. ##### Claire F. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy R., Winchester 🇬🇧 Feb 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home from home We really enjoyed our stay in this cottage, which is well equipped, cosy and comfortable with lovely modern furnishings. The owners are very accommodating and the location is perfect for exploring the north Devon coast. We would love to come back, and hopefully next time the sun will shine! Many thanks Emma! x ##### Mandy R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lister N. Dec 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended Stay for parents Our parents were relocating from South Africa to Bickington Barnstaple and needed a place to stay whilst we were waiting for their house to complete. It was the perfect cottage for them to get to know the area and spend time acclimatizing to the South West. The cottage had everything they needed and all questions and concerns were answered instantly. Would highly recommend staying here for a family as the accommodation is set up for this with two bathrooms. Being around the corner from Johns and the Quay inn is a great bonus. We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Lister N. Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C. Sep 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage in fabulous location We had a wonderful week at Dot's cottage in August! Very helpful communications with the owners beforehand and lots of useful information provided. Always responded very quickly. The cottage is so pretty from the outside and is absolutely immaculate! So clean and fresh with lovely homely furniture etc. You can tell that it's very well looked after. Great to have a washing machine, dishwasher and the extra toilet in the little en suite. Plenty of space for us and our 3 little children. The garden and the views were extremely pretty too. Amazing to be a matter of steps away from John's Deli/cafe - we used this every day! We walked on the beach at Instow (but be aware you're not allowed to swim here because of water cleanliness). Mostly we went to Westward Ho for the beach as it was a very short drive away and we really liked it and had lots for us and the children. Appledore is nice to wander around and we ate at Flame Factory - great food! Weather was very mixed so we went to the swimming pool at Northam a few times which was nice and we went indoor rock climbing in South Molton which the children loved! We would highly recommend Dots cottage for a family holiday. It has everything you would need and is absolutely lovely! ##### Laura C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethan H. Sep 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage Spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. Thoughtfully equipped with plenty of storage. Good quality appliances. Brilliant location, 2 mins from the delightful John's shop and less than 5 to the beach. Finding free off-street parking was really easy, so the lack of parking is not a problem. Great for a family holiday with my boys (7 and 10). Hope to return! ##### Bethan H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue D. Apr 26, 2019 #### Very well equipped cottage in great location and lovely garden Had a lovely Easter weekend with the family. Beach fabulous and the sun shone! ##### Sue D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Diana L. Nov 10, 2018 #### Lovely cottage The cottage was beautifully modernised with good quality furniture and fittings. The garden was nicely kept. The host was very helpful and quickly responded to problems we had with the central heating. A rug on the wooden floor would have made the living room seem cosier. ##### Diana L. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim C. Jul 23, 2018 #### The perfect holiday hideaway! Our stay at Dot’s Cottage was a delight from the very start. The owner, Emma, was so helpful and accommodating from the outset. Any questions were answered very quickly and during our stay it was just the same. So thank you for making everything so easy Emma! Dot’s Cottage itself was just perfect. ‘We’ consisted of myself, my wife and fifteen month old daughter, but with the bunk bed room and spacious seating downstairs I could see the cottage easily hosting a much larger family. All mod cons were provided both inside and out, and enough plug sockets to keep even the most social media addicted teenager happy. Bedrooms were comfy and spacious, plenty of towels provided and we wanted for nothing in the kitchen. Outside the garden is beautiful and catches the sun pretty much all day with table and chairs provided along with a barbecue. On arrival the place was scrupulously clean and welcoming. Accessing the property was quick and easy with the instructions provided. I confess that I was armed with inside info in terms of how good the location was going to be having grown up in the area. The Cottage is no more than five minutes walk from anything; the beach, the local shop (and simply fabulous deli/cafe John’s), nearest pub, bus stop, free parking and the little ferry over the estuary to Appledore. Looking further afield thirty minutes should get you to the vast majority of the local attractions or market towns. It simply couldn’t be better really. In summary, we had a wonderful week at Dot’s Cottage and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone considering a holiday in the area. Thank you Emma and John, we can’t wait to come back. ##### Tim C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard k. Apr 2, 2018 #### Family booking 5 of us stayed over the Easter weekend. Absolutely loved the cottage. Decorated and furnished to a high standard. Owners were on hand for us when the heating didn’t come on. Lovely village, would love to return and stay again. ##### richard k. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine O. Oct 29, 2014 #### Lovely house in a lovely location Instow was a lovely village from which to explore the surrounding countryside. Dot's Cottage was a perfect place to stay, very well equipped, nicely decorated and clean. A peaceful location. To be recommended: John's of Instow - more than just a village shop (just a 2 minute walk away), the bus service, cycling along the Tarka Trail. ##### Katherine O.