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Sandbars Instow

Instow, Devon
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Superb holiday home, perfect for families or group getaways and a stone’s throw from Instow’s golden sandy beach and it's selection of pubs, cafe's and a 5 star Deli
  • Enjoy your own private hot tub in the enclosed garden with the added luxury of an outside hot shower
  • The Tarka Trail is on your doorstep and explores the coast and countryside of North Devon on a traffic free walking or cycling path
  • Situated in one of North Devon's prettiest villages and a short ferry ride from Appledore
Property code: 77889

A beautifully presented, spacious and light holiday home in the pretty estuary village of Instow. Located just a stone's throw from the golden sand dunes and long stretch of beach, in this exclusive area of North Devon. A short walk will take you into the heart of Instow where you'll find plenty of eateries, cafe's, pubs and a popular deli for all your catering needs. Instow is set right on the beautiful estuary, overlooking the sea and offers fantastic sailing, paddle-boarding and windsurfing opportunities. Families can enjoy the golden sandy beach and a paddle on the safe waters. The Tarka Trail runs straight past the property and is car free, so bikes, kids and pushchairs can all access this great walk without a worry.  In the summer months, a passenger ferry takes you across to Appledore, with it's quaint  winding, cobbled streets and hidden bespoke shops and places to eat and learn about Appledore's maritime history as a world re-nowned boat building village. There are lots of National Trust places to visit locally, along with family activities to keep little ones entertained. The Big Sheep, The Milky Way Adventure Park or even a boat trip across to Lundy island to see the puffins and seals. Surf beaches can be found at Croyde, Woolacombe or Saunton Sands and your dogs will love a long run across the sands. RHS Rosemoor offers beautiful gardens to explore and Exmoor, Dartmoor and even North Cornwall are within reach for epic days out.

Stepping inside, the light accommodation offers a hallway with room for storing coats, shoes and sandy buckets and spades and you'll find  a handy WC. In front of you, this fabulous space then opens out into a open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, perfect for sociable dining and entertainment. The relaxing lounge has a Smart TV and plenty of seating for everyone. Alternatively, if the children want to play, or adults want some peace and quiet, there is a snug room off the dining area which has a small pool table, dartboard, chalk board for pictures or games and a Smart TV. The well- equipped kitchen has a sleek contemporary design, a wonderful island for food prep and offers an electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Guests in the kitchen/dining area can extend the living space out into the garden where there is further seating available. The utility room has a Nespresso Coffee Machine and wine cooler plus washing machine and tumble dryer. Heading upstairs, there are four bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed, built in wardrobes, TV and en suite shower room with WC. This room has a small balcony with table and chairs for a morning coffee, where you can see across the sand dunes to the estuary beyond. There is a further king- size bedroom with TV, built in wardrobes and chest of drawers. You'll also find a twin bedded room with a zip-and-link bed (can be made into a super-king-size bed on request , at time of booking ) and lastly a bright bedroom with a single bed and cabin bed (both of which are only suitable for children under 16). The family bathroom completes the accommodation and has a bath with separate shower and WC.

Outside, you will find an sunny and enclosed garden to the rear of the property, where guests will find a sociable dining table and chairs. An electric awning covers the outside dining area, for meals protected from the sun or rain!  A brick built BBQ stand ( with disposable BBQ provided) for al fresco meal prep sits outside on the patio. Enjoy the outside hot shower, ideal for washing off sandy toes, paws or wet suits and, of course, the luxurious private hot tub, with spa bubbles and situated under a pergola for additional privacy.  Bean bags for the kids to sit and chill or read a book. An outside L shaped sofa awaits to relax in and chat about your day and have a drink before dinner. The first-floor balcony, with its south-facing position offers an additional space to sit and enjoy the sunshine. There is off-road parking provided for two cars and further parking in the public car park adjacent to the cul-de-sac.

 

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin zip-and-link ( which can be made into a super-king-size on request) and 1 bedroom with single bed and cabin bed
  • Please note, the single bed and cabin bed are only suitable for children under the age of 16
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 family bathroom with bath and walk in shower, 1 en-suite shower room and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier as well as Nespresso coffee machine and wine cooler
  • Smart TV in the lounge and snug and in 2 of the bedrooms
  • Games room/snug with a pool table, dartboard and Smart TV and a selection of books and games
  • Underfloor central heating
  • Private hot tub and outside hot shower
  • 3 dogs allowed
  • Enclosed garden, outdoor relaxed seating for all guests, outdoor dining area and spacious patio
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars available
  • Secure lockable shed in the garden for storing bikes, push chairs, surfboards, kayaks etc
  • Golden sandy beach, Traka Trail and the village shops, pubs and cafe's all within an easy walk
  • High chair and travel cot all available
  • Sleeping a maximum of 6 adults and 2 children  
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joanna 4th April 2025

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We all had a great time. The house is in a brilliant location, just a few minutes walk from the beach and pubs. The house was very clean and comfortable and the garden and hot tub were great places to relax after days out. Sarah was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Mark 27th December 2024

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We had a great week celebrating New Year with friends at Sandbars. Everything we could have asked for was at hand, the pool table was a huge hit, as was the hot tub. It sounds obvious but having a nice big dining table with seating for all eight of us was great for eating together and playing board games with the kids. Lovely modern and spacious roRead moreoms upstairs as well. The location is also excellent with access to Instow beach and 3 pubs only 5 mins walk away. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Jacky 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by David 30th August 2024

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Great place for a relaxing week away. Beach and pubs 2 minutes walk, which is great

Reviewed by Richard 16th August 2024

Reviewed by Gary 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Leigh 17th May 2024

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We had a really fabulous week with some very warm weather for a few days. The house is ideal for a family, plenty of room, comfortable and well equipped with everything you'd need. The garden is fantastic and we were able to eat out there on several evenings, the electric sun shade is so useful and a thoughtful addition to the house, it meant we coRead moreuld sit in the shade during the hottest parts of the day. Restaurants, Johns deli and the beaches were all close by. Beautiful unspoilt village. Hide

Reviewed by Lenore 26th April 2024

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Beautiful property. Everything you need for a luxury stay. Really appreciate the welcome pack. Outdoor area and hot tub great. the outdoor hot shower was perfect to hose down our dog after spending time on the beach. Sarah our lovely cottage representative was always at hand if needed. Thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

Reviewed by Kelly 30th March 2024

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A really lovely house in a great location. Well equipped, clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. We enjoyed exploring the area and Sandbars was always a pleasure to come back to at the end of the day. Hot tub and pool table a real bonus. Instow is a lovely village with amazing dog friendly beach. Would recommend and can't wait to return.

Reviewed by Turanyi 30th December 2023

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The house is amazing and its equipped with everything The only problem was with the beds and mattresses otherwise perfect to have a great holiday

Reviewed by Philip 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by David 22nd September 2023

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Very comfortable accommodation within a very short walk to the beach and of course Johns

Reviewed by Denis 15th September 2023

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A well equipped clean modern house in a quiet cul-de-sac only 10 mins walk from Instow estuary. Small safe secure garden for dogs. Good location for visiting places in north Devon. Hot tub is great but temp is high (40C) as mentioned by several previous reviewers. Would recommend property to others.

Reviewed by Jane 4th August 2023

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Lovely house for our multigenerational group of 6 adults 2 children and a baby. Good facilities and location near the beach and Tarka trail. Great to have the games room. Good quality towels, bed linen, crockery and utensils. Hot tub a bit too hot - fixed at 40c and can be a bit noisy outside when the house next door is using theirs.

Reviewed by Evelyn 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by Jemma 14th July 2023

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We spent a week here with the family (6 adults) and two dogs Brilliant place, close to the beach and the local town. The garden is private and safe for the dogs, really great facilities and lots is glasses cutlery etc which can sometimes be a challenge. Would stay here again

Reviewed by Caroline 9th June 2023

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Had a fabulous week - house & weather just perfect ! 5 minute walk from the beach & Instow restaurants ! Recommend the Boathouse in Instow & Instow Arms - had a very tasty Sunday lunch at the Quay House very well equipped & spotless - booking again next year !

Reviewed by Terry 2nd June 2023

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The property is finished to a high standard and well equipped.

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