[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old School House Cottage in Bideford with kitchen and fireplace ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100330000/100324700/100324603/9eebe093.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100330000/100324700/100324603/1e48d2fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100330000/100324700/100324603/650a957c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100330000/100324700/100324603/713e4f7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100330000/100324700/100324603/774ef417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Elevated above Instow village, The Old School House offers a spacious haven with countryside views. Unwind by the wood burning stove or enjoy a game of pool in the comfortable living area, and then step outside onto the sunny decked rear garden. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - 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. ### The Old School House Stay at The Old School House, a large and spacious character cottage situated in an elevated position above the pretty village of Instow. Featuring many of the schoolhouses’ original features, the home-from-home is advantageously located very close to the sought after the North Devon coastline and beaches. Guests can enjoy views over the countryside to the estuary, or step outside onto the sunny and secluded decked rear garden. The Old School House can host up to eight guests over four generously sized bedrooms. Two king size rooms, with an additional two twin rooms can accommodate all family members. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the living area, with comfortable sofas, wood burning stove, pool table, smart TV and Wi-Fi included during your visit. The fully fitted kitchen provides all modern amenities needed for a self-catering stay including dishwasher, microwave, oven, and fridge/freezer. You’ll find a downstairs bathroom with shower, WC and basin, with additional family bathroom on the first floor. This enchanting coastal town of Instow is a wonderful spot for a North Devon break. Its central location along the coastline allows the opportunity to venture to the local larger towns of Bideford, Barnstaple, and Westward Ho! There are many breath-taking beaches to discover nearby, and the picturesque steep hillside fishing village of Clovelly is only 15 miles away. All in all, a perfect place to base a holiday in this beautiful area as there will be something to entertain all ages. Please note this property has a spiral staircase leading to the bedrooms on the first floor. Parking is available outside of the property on the roadside. The Old School House is suited to groups of families/friends and is not suitable for any stag/hen parties or large events. For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total - Fee: GBP 25 - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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 - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## 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 - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=97003241&PinnedHotelID=97003241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### 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 ### Rules Checkin 16:00-20:00 ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total pets Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 25 - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 ### Property is also known as 450692 ## About the area ![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%7C51.05853%2C-4.16904&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NazkX_y_Dkkyye_KqZgcsABkxOI=) Instow #### What's nearby - Instow Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Clovelly Village - 10 min drive - 10.1 km - Saunton Sands - 28 min drive - 23.7 km - Croyde Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 26.1 km - Woolacombe Beach - 38 min drive - 29.9 km #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Boathouse - ‬13 min walk - ‪Westleigh Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old School House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### What time is check-in at The Old School House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old School House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Old School House located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Instow Beach, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead, and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead. West Appledore and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old School House Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denis Oct 14, 2024 #### Clean Comfortable and well equipped Comfortable and clean, easy to access, enjoyed the pool table. Comfortable rooms location in a quiet hamlet, parking okay on road nothing ##### Denis ### 8/10 Good #### simon Jan 22, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication Very nice property. Cleanliness was OK but not great. Very little to welcome guests on arrival. Overall good value for money. ##### simon Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### David Jan 7, 2025 #### Jan 2025 Beautiful spacious house. The beds were very comfortable, and the bedrooms a lovely size with nice views. The pool table was a welcome treat for the family. The living area was spacious and more than enough room for the 7 of us. The location was brilliant for Appledore, westward Ho! Lovely coastal walks. ##### David This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina Oct 6, 2024 #### Good. Parking was really hard as have a large van and no private parking is available. Very noisy on week days as opposite a primary school, and if you meet the traffic it can be a nightmare. But with all things said it is a stunning house with all we needed and felt very comfortable and relaxed there. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. ##### Christina This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Jenny Sep 6, 2024 #### August stay Location was good and easy to walk into Instow, large house but needs updating and cleaning thoroughly. Loved the pool table. The cooker didn’t work, no guides to operate any of the appliances, cooker hood didn’t work, lots of hairs left on stairs and bugs we had to hoover up on arrival. Dirty stains on toilet seat which needs replacing and downstairs bathroom needs a complete refurb. Garden overgrown and dangerous with crumbling walls so unsuitable for children. Wouldn’t stay again, poor quality and standards ##### Jenny ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Greenway Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Greenway-Hotel-Spa.h520203.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Dominican Republic](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Dominican-Republic-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d50-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [The Belfry](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Belfry.h3976.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Jamaica-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2057712.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Burgh Island Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsbridge-Hotels-Burgh-Island-Hotel.h34611055.Hotel-Information) > > [Millcroft](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrith-Hotels-Millcroft.h26994538.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.ca/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Horley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Gatwick-Airport.h16918.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Cancun](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d179995-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Hyatt-Vancouver-Downtown-Alberni.h2245179.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hull-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hull-Marina.h10609.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Hilton-Cancun.h57171807.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Slough-Hotels-Heathrow-Windsor-Marriott-Hotel.h3830.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Avianca](https://www.expedia.ca/Avianca-Flights.cAV.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/mco/vancouver-to-orlando) > > [Air Transat](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Transat-Flights.cTS.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to NYC-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/nyc/toronto-to-new-york) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/las/toronto-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Windsor (YQG) to Goffs (YHZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqg/yhz/windsor-to-halifax) > > [Air India Vancouver (YVR) to Delhi (DEL) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-india-from-vancouver-intl-to-indira-gandhi-intl/ai/yvr/del) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Denver (DEN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/den/edmonton-to-denver) ### Packages > [Dominican Republic](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/50/Dominican-Republic) > > [Orlando Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando.d178294.Destination-Travel-Guides)