Instow

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Lovely sand and empty
Lovely sand and empty
St John The Baptist, Instow
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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)
The Wayfarer Inn

The Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
Lane End Rd Instow England
The price is €92 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
€92
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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
Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel Holsworthy England
The price is €90 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€90
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Holsworthy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
House was spotless and the staff were very friendly and helpfully great pool

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Woodford Bridge Country Club
The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale Barnstaple England
The price is €92 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
€92
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barnstaple. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (480 reviews)
Greater by a very polite and helpful member of staff and given a beautiful clean room with all lovely view.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

The Park Hotel
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Westbeach Holiday Apartments

Westbeach Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
Nelson Rd Bideford England
Stay at this beach apartment in Bideford. Enjoy free parking, balconies and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and Royal North Devon ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
Brilliant

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Westbeach Holiday Apartments
The Mole Resort - Lodges

The Mole Resort - Lodges

4 out of 5
The Lodges at The Mole Umberleigh England
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Umberleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Mole Resort - Lodges
House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking

House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking

Mortehoe
Stay at this holiday home in Woolacombe. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews)
What an amazing stay, this is a beautifully kept property, with nice beach views and the host provided outstanding welcome gifts (wine, chocolates, pastries) and was very responsive.I look forward to visiting again.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking
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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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Clovelly Village during your stay in Bideford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint 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 care-free 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

5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Clovelly with a trip to Clovelly Harbour. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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
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Barnstaple

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Braunton

Devon which includes a small town or village

Appledore