Large cottage in Instow - sleeps 8

Seashells Cottage 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Seashells is ideal for an old-fashioned family seaside holiday or relaxing escape any time of the year, with a private hot tub and games room.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Open plan living space: With wooden floor.
Living area: With Freesat Smart TV with Netflix, DVD player and sliding doors leading to garden.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.

Games room: With table football, Smart TV with Netflix and a selection of board games.
Separate toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request), Freesat Smart TV with Netflix and en-suite with walk-in shower, toilet and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and Freesat Smart TV with Netflix.
Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed and Freesat Smart TV.
Bedroom 4: With single bed and cabin bed (suitable for a child).
Bathroom: With bath, walk-in shower, toilet, heated towel rail and tiled floor

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate (please supply own bedding). Welcome pack. Large, enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and gas BBQ. Hot tub for 5 (private). Bike/surf board store. Private parking for 2 cars; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced lake in the grounds, 220 yards away.

Extra Amenities

Seashells is a spacious, beautifully presented, detached property, completed in 2020, with four bedrooms, a large private garden with sliding doors from open plan living area, a hot tub, outdoor shower and a games room for children, which has table football, a sofa and a TV. There is underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs and in the games room, so the house is really warm and cosy in the winter.

The prime asset of Seashells is it’s proximity to the village amenities, with no need to take a car. The beach, along the River Torridge, and pubs are a 5-minute walk away and Instow post office and deli are just a 10-minutes walk, and the Tarka trail a mere 2 minutes walk! All level, along the seafront. Located where the River Taw and Torridge combine and flow into the sea, Instow is a pretty waterside village and perfect for a spot of sailing or windsurfing. The half mile sheltered sandy estuary beach is excellent for walks, family beach games and picnics.

It is directly opposite the attractive village of Appledore, which at high tide can be reached by taking the small passenger ferry across the river. The ocean beaches for surfing are just a short drive away. Instow is also perfect for anyone wishing to explore on foot or by bicycle, as it is set on the famous Tarka Trail. The Tarka Trail, which is part of the South West Coastal footpath, makes travelling to nearby towns and villages incredibly easy, whether you’re exploring the market towns of Bideford and Barnstaple, or the old streets of Great Torrington. Instow’s relaxed atmosphere, traditional pubs and coastal eateries make it a popular holiday destination. The beautiful North Devon Cricket Club, where guests are welcome to watch a game at the ground by the sea, use the bar or enjoy tea!

Local seaside towns and villages include the colourful, historic fishing ports of Appledore and Clovelly and the sweeping beautiful surfing beaches of Westward Ho!, Saunton Sands and Croyde.

There are numerous National Trust properties in the area including Arlington and Hartland Abbey, as well as the RHS gardens at Rosemoor and Docton Mill. North Devon is well positioned for visits to Exmoor, Dartmoor and North Cornwall.

Bideford, which is 4 miles away, offers town amenities and boat trips to Lundy Island. For family fun, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks are close by. Why not dine out at any one of Instow’s excellent restaurants, looking out at the amazing sunset over Lundy Island and the lights of Appledore across the bay? A truly magical location for a memorable holiday. Beach 330 yards. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant ¼ mile