Cottage vacation rentals in Instow

We had a wonderful stay here. The place is beautiful and peaceful. Exceptional hosts. There is so much to do nearby. We can’t wait to visit again in the future.

What a gorgeous homely cottage. The views from the kitchen are stunning and it is a luxury to have slide glass doors, especially when the weather is warm. Quiet location with many local pubs, the nobody inn has very lovely food and you can walk up the hill to the bridford inn where the locals are friendly and welcoming..

The surroundings were lovely and a large enclosed garden was great for the dog and our 3 children. we had many a happy night in the hot tub. Lots of things for the kids to play with. We drove to all the local beaches would say most things are within an hour's drive and would recommend watermouth castle as a day out if you have kids!

Nigel and Perry were fantastic hosts. On the day of check in, bad weather had caused a flood which damaged the hot tub motor. They warned us ahead of time and gave us the option to reschedule our stay or carry on. We’re so pleased that we picked the latter. They not only fixed the motor in time for our stay, but also left a bottle of Prosecco for us to enjoy. The interior was beautifully designed, offering a charming modern vibe. It came well equipped with everything you would need in a home away from home. During our stay, we visited the wonderful Clovelly to see the gardens and waterfall. We can’t wait to come back for another great occasion!

Our family of four had a great few days here. Absolutely beautiful setting and convenient to lots of places to see. Hot tub a real plus!! Great hosts as well

This was our fourth visit to the net loft and it was as good as ever. Looking forward to booking in our next trip already.

We had a lovely stay at the Honeysuckle cottage.Helen and Jonathan went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. It was a lovely cottage with all the amenities you could ask for . Walking in to find homemade scones and jam, fresh eggs and freshly baked bread was a treat!! The cottage is in a great location and we found it quiet and peaceful.The hot tub was private and clean. Having a private garden made it easy to manage our dog as well. We have stayed in multiple air bnbs before, this one was special and we will definitely come back! Thanks Helen, Jonathan, Bear and Rocky

A brilliant stay in sues lodge. It’s so close to the beach! It was such an added extra to have a hot tub and the lodge was beautifully clean.

Beautiful, peaceful location. Great walks from the door. Perfect accommodation, well equipped, very comfortable, felt right at home from first minute. Met Jim….lovely guy

Had a great time at Owl Barn. Much bigger than in the photos and lovely views from almost all windows. Plenty of games for our children. Very comfy beds. Really good-sized kitchen. Super convenient for many locations, even the hospital in Barnstaple which we had to visit twice during our stay! Pizza night was lovely. The outdoor games for the children were just what we were after. Alex was very helpful, including with some things that had nothing to do with her role as a host - very much appreciated.

What a gem of a place. Tranquil, lovely views from the bedroom, cosy cottage with a relaxing modern feel to it. Thankful that Chris/Freya could accommodate at the last minute, as we booked the night before quite late. We had a lovely surprise when we arrived, to find out a few lambs were resting in the small barn next to our garden patio with their mamas before they could be released into the field. It was such a highlight seeing the lambs jump around and stretch their legs as we sipped our coffees in the morning. Great location, approx 40min drive to Heddon Valley (we did a 24km run/hike from Heddon to Combe Martin, with a stop and looped back), and it's a 12min drive to Withypool if you want to do a big circular loop approx 12km to the Tarr Steps and back. You will have suggestions of places to visit in the welcome pack and a mal on the wall. The cottage comes with all the kitchen appliances you need. We also got to purchase some fresh eggs too, tasty! A perfect short weekend stay :)

Great stay in Braunton. The cottage had all the home comforts and own parking space which was incredibly helpful. The location was fantastic for exploring Braunton and the North Devon coast. Nicola was very responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.

Crackington Haven beach is my favourite place. I keep coming back, year after year. Mineshop itself is nestled in a peaceful valley within walking distance of the beach. The cottage we stayed in this time is fairly compact and simple, but comfortable all the same. Checking in and out was easy, and they're friendly, too. Highly recommend.

The cottage is in a lovely location with great views from one of the double bedrooms and the conservatory and driveway. It felt very homely with the fire very useful, comfy sofas, thick stone walls. Kitchen is a little small but has everything needed, and has a spacious dining area attached. Comfortably fits 6, even 7 with sofa bed, though the two single bed mattresses feel a bit old. It was at a discounted price however with some more work said to be needed. Lovely woodland walk on the doorstep and coast very close. Very quiet and peaceful. Didn’t find pre-warned damp much of an issue. Amy was helpful and attentive though being in a different time zone. Appreciated the private space. A good find.

An absolutely ideal for a quiet break. Superbly clean property with everything that was needed for a few days away. This is possibly the quietest property I’ve ever stayed in - and that’s exactly what I was after. Utter peace. (And completely loved seeing the goats each morning and evening!) Perfect retreat location.

The beds here are amazing! Blackout blinds in the room made sure everyone had a good sleep. We had a toddler with us and a stair gate was provided for the steep steps to keep her safe. I would say that the garden isn’t particularly toddler safe due to more steep steps, so we couldn’t really use it. However this wasn’t a problem as the house is so ideally located with hundreds of beautiful places on your doorstop

Our stay at Putsborough Manor Cottage was lovely and just what we needed! Visiting in November, we knew that a lot of the towns would be closed for the winter but the cottage had everything we needed for cosy nights in!!! Smart TV and a roaring fire, what else do you want?! Visited some local restaurants, as recommended by the owner, the local beaches, nearby towns and enjoyed some down time in the cottage. The cottage is exactly as described and just as pretty as the pictures!! Super comfy bed and a shock to come back home to a double 😉, very well equipped kitchen and lovely & clean throughout. Couple of issues with the Internet dropping out but not a huge problem & Jon was very quick to come back to us. We will definitely be staying again!

A lovely quiet place to stay. Lilac cottage is charming and clean, with very comfortable beds. The private garden to the cottage is a nice feature. The shared swimming pool was beautifully warm. The location of Court Farm suited us very well - a rural feel but a relatively short drive to Bude town centre and its beaches, or to Widemouth Bay coastline. We didn't go in but the pub opposite Court Farm was lively on the Friday night of our arrival (live music). It was, however, very quiet throughout the rest of our 5 night stay. Excellent communication all the way through from Court Farm Holidays!

Beautiful cottage with cosy but striking decor, really comfortable and cosy. Perfect for the six of us. Kitchen had everything we needed to prep a roast and the garden was small but perfectly formed. The local pub was a stones throw through a pretty village, with a really delicious menu. Only downside was no local shop for a pint of milk, loaf or emergency crisps. But I guess that may be tricky to sustain in second home areas. All in all a really comfortable cottage - thank you x

Kirsten was quick to respond, very helpful and accommodating throughout our stay. The property was extremely well organized and located in a lovely, peaceful area. Highly recommend this place.

Lovely quaint cottage with a nice log burner which the owners kindly preloaded for us. Good communication throughout. No problems at all. Would stay again. David & Kerry

Had a wonderful stay. Nicola is a wonderful, warm and friendly host and was incredibly thourghful and helpful. The cottage is just stunning - in terms of facilities, location and design. Felt as home as soon as walked through the door. Nicola really has thought of everything you could need. Thank you both so much for a wonderful stay.

we all had a great time thanks it's was a lovely place lots to do walks water and great food

By far the nicest place we have stayed at. such a beautiful cottage with every necessity available. Spacious, clean, very dog friendly :-) We loved every minute of our stay and would 100% return again.