Instow

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Lovely sand and empty
Lovely sand and empty
St John The Baptist, Instow
Photo by Stuart Shepherd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Panoramic photograph of the beach at Instow, Devon, overlooking the town of Appledore.
Instow. This picture is taken from the south of the village and shows the old quayside from where there is a summertime ferry over the Torridge Estuary to Appledore.
Photo by Tony Atkin (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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The Wayfarer Inn

The Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
Lane End Rd Instow England
Fully refundable
The price is AED 389 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
AED 389
AED 467 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Bideford. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 beach bars, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and Instow Beach are located ...
The Wayfarer Inn
The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale Barnstaple England
The price is AED 306 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 306
AED 367 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barnstaple. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (485 reviews)
Clean Room/ Restaurant Closed

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

The Park Hotel
Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel Holsworthy England
The price is AED 323 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
AED 323
AED 387 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Holsworthy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
There was a good range of freshly accessible activities. Even a book and dvd share section, outdoor fun like table tennis and a pool.

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Woodford Bridge Country Club
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MOORINGS VIEW APARTMENT AT INSTOW WATERSIDE VILLAGE

MOORINGS VIEW APARTMENT AT INSTOW WATERSIDE VILLAGE

Instow England
Stay at this apartment in Bideford. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and Instow Beach are located ...
MOORINGS VIEW APARTMENT AT INSTOW WATERSIDE VILLAGE
Westbeach Holiday Apartments

Westbeach Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
Nelson Rd Bideford England
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Bideford. Enjoy free parking, rainfall showerheads, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions North Devon Coast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
The apartment itself was great but the sofa in the front room was stained and not very comfortable. We booked in for 3 nights and we were issued with one toilet roll that was more happy shopper than premium. The walkway from our apartment to the stairs was barely lit in the evening which wasn’t great. ...

Reviewed on 27 February 2026

Westbeach Holiday Apartments
The Mole Resort - Lodges

The Mole Resort - Lodges

4 out of 5
The Lodges at The Mole Umberleigh England
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Umberleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Really great standard of accomodation, beautiful lodge & spotlessly clean. Great hot tub

Reviewed on 27 February 2026

The Mole Resort - Lodges
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Popular places to visit

A narrow cobbled street lined with pretty cottages at Clovelly in north Devon; Shutterstock ID 308796311; Purchase Order: -

Clovelly Village

Enjoy an outing to Clovelly Village during your stay in Bideford. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Clovelly Village
Clovelly set into a steep hillside, is one of the most famous villages in the world. Clovelly has a single cobbled high street winds its way down the hillside to the ancient Clovelly harbour, through traditional whitewashed cottages festooned with fuchsias and geraniums - the street dropping 400ft

Clovelly Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clovelly Beach during your trip to Clovelly? Stroll along this quaint area's seaside, or simply enjoy its bars.

Clovelly Beach
A hidden Devonshire gem, secluded beach off the beaten track - literally, access is via a steep, narrow coastal road. It's a popular spot with the locals that hasn't yet been discovered by the tourists.

Welcombe Mouth Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Welcombe Mouth Beach during your travels in Bideford? Wander the marina or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Welcombe Mouth Beach
Beautiful reflections in the sand. Northam burrows is a huge sandy beach perfect for learning to surf

Northam Burrows Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Northam Burrows Country Park, a lovely green space in Northam.

Northam Burrows Country Park

Clovelly Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Clovelly with a trip to Clovelly Harbour. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Clovelly Harbour

Instow Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Instow Beach during your trip to Instow? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Instow Beach