Located next to the beach, this perfect hideaway offer brilliant views and is the perfect base for e

8.6

Excellent

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Instow

Instow Beach2 min walk
Saunton Sands36 min drive
Croyde Bay Beach38 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)79 min drive

This is a beautiful spot and the beach cottage has all you need for a great beach trip. It is also close to a range of d...

Sandra S.

Sep 5, 2020

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Located next to the beach, this perfect hideaway offer brilliant views and is the perfect base for exploring the area.. Step to hallway.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living room: TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Utility Room:, Toilet
Study.. Elec wood burner inc. Elec, full gas CH, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. Satellite TV. DVD. Radio/CD. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. Freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed courtyard with furniture (storage for cycles, surf boards). BBQ. Roadside parking outside property. No smoking.. Situated literally a stone’s throw from the beach, this cottage enjoys fabulous views and is the ideal all year round hideaway. Furnished in a New England style, this well appointed cottage adjoins another property and is ideally situated for sitting on the beach or to use as a base to explore the surrounding coast and countryside. One of the local pubs offers a dine-at-home service exclusively for Kingsley Cottage guests. Instow is an unspoilt seaside village with large stretches of sandy beaches and dunes, fishermen’s cottages, shops and a good selection of pubs and restaurants specialising in locally caught seafood. The area is a must for water sports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen, whilst walkers and cyclists will enjoy the famous Tarka Trail. Just 3 minutes away is a lovely beachside cricket club, enjoy watching a game whilst listening to the crashing of the waves in the background. Golf available locally. Bideford, 3 miles, with family attractions. North Devon is well positioned for visits to Exmoor, Dartmoor and North Cornwall. Shop 500 yards, pubs 50 yards.

There are low banisters at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
There are steps within the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

This property accepts a maximum of 3 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is by the sea. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting.

Instow

What's nearby

Instow Beach - 2 min walk
Clovelly Village - 9 min drive
Saunton Sands - 36 min drive
Croyde Bay Beach - 38 min drive
Woolacombe Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

The Rose Salterne - 7 min drive
The New Inn Fremington - 5 min drive
Kingsley Inn - 7 min drive
Westleigh Inn - 3 min drive
Royal North Devon Golf Club - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located next to the beach, this perfect hideaway offer brilliant views and is the perfect base for e pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Located next to the beach, this perfect hideaway offer brilliant views and is the perfect base for e?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Located next to the beach, this perfect hideaway offer brilliant views and is the perfect base for e?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Located next to the beach, this perfect hideaway offer brilliant views and is the perfect base for e located?

Situated by the sea, 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 2 miles (3 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

5 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and excellent beach house

This is a beautiful spot and the beach cottage has all you need for a great beach trip. It is also close to a range of day trips we enjoyed. We hope to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Nick

25 July 2020

As a regular guest at Kingsley Cottage we were pleased to see some improvements to keep the property

As a regular guest at Kingsley Cottage we were pleased to see some improvements to keep the property up to date and prevent it becoming stale. During the Covid pandemic cleanliness is a worry for everyone but anyone renting Kingsley Cottage should have no concerns. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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8/10 Good

Emma

24 June 2020

Great location.

Great location. Nice view of the beach. This is a small fishermans type cottage, but is really well laid out. Bedroom's are downstairs with ensuite bathrooms. Upstairs is a well fitted kitchen and open plan sitting area (with Sky - a blessing for a rainy day). Parking is tricky but it is tricky wherever you stay in Instow. You sometimes have to drive round the block but always find somewhere. Great amenities close by (Johns shop sells everything, and pub and the Boathouse opposite). 3 loo's is amazing for such a small cottage, and and a small outside space for drying things. They kindly left some wine, and crisps etc for us which was much appreciated after a long drive from London. All v clean and with everything you would need (washing machine, dryer, good wifi, etc). Would definitely recommend. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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8/10 Good

C

23 June 2020

A pretty, quirky and nicely furnished cottage in a lovely location right next to a beautiful beach.

A pretty, quirky and nicely furnished cottage in a lovely location right next to a beautiful beach. It’s designed upside down so you get great views of the sunset over the water from the kitchen upstairs. Instow is a very attractive village with fabulous views across the estuary to Appledore. There are plenty of good places to eat within walking distance and a fantastic local shop. My boys loved jumping off the sand dunes and playing on the beach. The only shame is the sea here isn’t recommended for swimming. We enjoyed surfing lessons with Surfs Up at Westward Ho (they were great!), cycling the Tarka Trail and the amazing dunes and beach at Saunders Sands. Thoroughly recommend.  Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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8/10 Good

Mike

21 April 2019

Dog walkers paradise .

Dog walkers paradise . We didn't have a dog but never the less great fun watching from the breakfast table. View right across the beach. The location makes up for all the little niggles. Don't expect 5 star luxury but enjoy clean comfortable beds and endless hot water. Oh, and a bonus for me, Sky Sports included. The Tarka trail was great, hire a bike in Barnstable which was very reasonably priced. Even had electric bikes for a few pounds more. all very flat route with no cars. We like a drink so the fact there were four great pubs that had great menus and three facing the beach. Sitting upstairs at The Boathouse enjoying a drink in the sun was so relaxing. The only shop is Johns superb supermarket with cafe. Very good quality and the Mushrooms with poached eggs and Strawberry Smoothie was to die for. Parking is a real issue but we left ours in the Quey car park. £5.50 for 24hrs. Fond memories.