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Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bideford, North Devon
  • Instow Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • West Appledore
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Northam Burrows Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Bideford

This cottage places you steps from Instow Beach and within a 20-minute stroll of West Appledore. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and an iron/ironing board are also available.

What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 2 min walk
  • Clovelly Village - 8 min drive
  • Saunton Sands - 35 min drive
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 37 min drive
  • Woolacombe Beach - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingsley Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Westleigh Inn - ‬2 min drive

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. We are sorry but we don't allow pets or smoking.
SORRY NO PETS, NO SMOKING.

Property manager

Emma Lange

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village?

Yep, Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village is a short 2-minute walk from Instow Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Does Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village?

No, Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village?

No, pets are not allowed.

Beautiful 3 Bedroom Cottage, Close To Waterfront In Charming Coastal Village Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz U.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate Ramsden R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and location
Thank you Emma for a lovely stay. Dot’s cottage was a lovely find after a few weeks travelling Europe.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate Ramsden R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week again
As we remembered…have book again for 2023!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely cottage, clean and well equipped. Great location on quiet road very close to the waterfront and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jane h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The cottage was as described Lovely safe garden Short walk to beach Clean and tidy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Great cottage in a superb location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G., Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Beautiful
Beautiful cottage, so clean, well equipped and in a lovely location. Relaxing stay, would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bethan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate and stunning
Flawless under tough circumstances. Property was immaculate and great location. Parking was never an issue. 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R., Winchester 🇬🇧

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lister N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bethan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Very well equipped cottage in great location and lovely garden
Had a lovely Easter weekend with the family. Beach fabulous and the sun shone!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Diana L.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard k.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018