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The Old School House at Instow

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A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, a television, and bookshelves.
A spacious room with a pool table, wooden beams, a stone pillar, and a spiral staircase.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a stone wall, and a house with a grey roof in the background.
A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Instow
  • Place, Instow Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Bideford

This cottage places you within a leisurely stroll of Instow Beach and South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • North Devon Coast - 20 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 55 min drive - 26.4 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fremington Quay Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪White Hart - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe du Parc - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Glorious Oyster - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 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.

The Old School House at Instow

Stay at The Old School House, a large and spacious character cottage situated in an elevated position above the pretty village of Instow - perfect for family or friends getaways.



Featuring many of the schoolhouses' original features, the home-from-home is advantageously located very close to the sought after the North Devon coastline and beaches. Guests can enjoy views over the countryside to the estuary, or step outside onto the sunny and secluded decked rear garden.



The Old School House can host up to eight guests over four generously sized bedrooms. Two king size rooms, with an additional two twin rooms can accommodate all family members. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the living area, with comfortable sofas, wood burning stove, pool table, smart TV and Wi-Fi included during your visit. The fully fitted kitchen provides all modern amenities needed for a self-catering stay including dishwasher, microwave, oven, and fridge/freezer. You'll find a downstairs bathroom with shower, WC and basin, with additional family bathroom on the first floor.



This enchanting coastal town of Instow is a wonderful spot for a North Devon break. Its central location along the coastline allows the opportunity to venture to the local larger towns of Bideford, Barnstaple, and Westward Ho! There are many breath-taking beaches to discover nearby, and the picturesque steep hillside fishing village of Clovelly is only 15 miles away. All in all, a perfect place to base a holiday in this beautiful area as there will be something to entertain all ages.



Please note this property has a spiral staircase leading to the bedrooms on the first floor. Parking is available outside of the property on the roadside. The Old School House is suited to groups of families/friends and is not suitable for any stag/hen parties or large events.



While we allow well-behaved dogs, please refrain from allowing them on sofas, soft furnishings and upstairs in the property.



Please note that no workers are allowed to stay at the property.



For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total
  • Fee: GBP 30
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Checkin 16:00-20:00

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 30
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 30
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

450692

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Bideford, a short 10-minute walk from Instow Beach and also 12 minutes on foot from South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead. You'll also find South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead and Basett's Ridge within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Old School House at Instow?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Old School House at Instow?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at The Old School House at Instow?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at this cottage for a fee of GBP 30.

Are there connecting rooms at The Old School House at Instow?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Old School House at Instow?

No, you won't find cottage with balconies at The Old School House at Instow.

The Old School House at Instow Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Clean Comfortable and well equipped

Comfortable and clean, easy to access, enjoyed the pool table. Comfortable rooms location in a quiet hamlet, parking okay on road nothing
Verified review

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice property. Cleanliness was OK but not great. Very little to welcome guests on arrival. Overall good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

David

Jan 2025

Beautiful spacious house. The beds were very comfortable, and the bedrooms a lovely size with nice views. The pool table was a welcome treat for the family. The living area was spacious and more than enough room for the 7 of us. The location was brilliant for Appledore, westward Ho! Lovely coastal walks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Good.

Parking was really hard as have a large van and no private parking is available. Very noisy on week days as opposite a primary school, and if you meet the traffic it can be a nightmare. But with all things said it is a stunning house with all we needed and felt very comfortable and relaxed there. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jenny

August stay

Location was good and easy to walk into Instow, large house but needs updating and cleaning thoroughly. Loved the pool table. The cooker didn’t work, no guides to operate any of the appliances, cooker hood didn’t work, lots of hairs left on stairs and bugs we had to hoover up on arrival. Dirty stains on toilet seat which needs replacing and downstairs bathroom needs a complete refurb. Garden overgrown and dangerous with crumbling walls so unsuitable for children. Wouldn’t stay again, poor quality and standards