Holiday rentals and lettings in Instow

Beautiful Instow is nestled on a magnificent, sweeping river estuary where the Taw and Torridge Rivers meet. Instow is surrounded by rolling fields, dense gorgeous woods adjacent to Instow Sands Beach and the lovely clifftop scenery of the Tarka Trail and South West Coast Path, both firm favourites with hikers. Here you will have beautiful views across the shimmering water to the pretty neighbouring village of Appledore and the calm estuarine waters make this a wonderful summer destination for sailing, swimming, kitesurfing and windsurfing!

Instow is just 7 minutes from the Bristol Channel coast and offers you a remarkable location in stunning surroundings to relax and recharge. With cottages dotted in and around the exquisite heritage village of Instow, this lovely North Devon destination is perfect for holiday makers seeking rural charm and peace. Find a perfect, refurbished rustic holiday rental for a romantic getaway for two or a larger, fully equipped, stylish, fully furnished cottage style retreat for a family of 4 or 5 or a family or group of up to 8 guests! Many of the quaint, adorable holiday lettings in the area have a lovely garden with a gorgeous view where you can sit and have a lovely cup of tea and relax and plan your holiday adventures with most properties located under 500 metres from the beach!

Delightful Instow is strategically located with the North Devon Coast to the right and the Hartland Devon Heritage Coast to the left offering superb opportunities for nature walks and days out at the beach. Instow is a little over an hour north west from Exeter, 4 hours west of London by car and a couple of hours south west of Bristol. In summer there is a ferry across the river to the neighbouring village of Appledore! The pace of life in North Devon is absolutely delightfully slow and this splendid coastal region offers so much for visitors seeking a relaxed seaside holiday with plenty of scenic nature attractions.

Instow has a long history of being a mecca for gentle watersport! Here you will find a multitude of rental companies for hiring water sport equipment. This is the perfect place to try out dinghy sailing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. The beautiful calm water of the estuary has also made Instow a renowned destination for estuarine water sports such as canoeing and kayaking. Here you will find a wide selection of wonderful upmarket bars and restaurants with fine views across the water towards Appledore. The local food is of exceptional quality and there are several lovely delis and farm shops in Instow where you can stock up on scrumptious picnic essentials.

If you are a fan of ancient history you can let your imagination run wild as you explore the wealth of historical attractions in the vicinity of Instow! Head to nearby Tapeley Park, and elegant 1704 Queen Anne manor that features exquisite Italianate terraces and a renowned permaculture garden. In Brampton you can admire 16th century embellishments in the beautiful St Brampton´s church, the fabulous, historical gardens at Marwood and Rosemoor and the lovely 12th century village in the must see heritage village of Clovelly!

The Hartland Peninsula is a haven for hikers and nature lovers. Here the South West Coast Path circles the entire peninsula and you can enjoy stunning, dramatic cliff top sea views, leafy lanes, ancient heritage woodland, secluded footpaths, historical bridleways and breathtaking open moors. Hartland Quay 30 minutes west showcases some of the most spectacular geological formations in Northern Europe and glorious sunsets and a beautiful, pristine sandy beach await you here!

Come and celebrate Appledore´s and Instow´s fabled maritime past! This lovely, elegant, whitewashed museum building houses plenty of fun and interesting attractions perfect for families. There is a wonderful range of model ships on show from early Viking craft through to medieval and 20th century turbine engined sailing vessels. There are plenty of fantastic working models of all things nautical to explore and the museum garden has lovely picnic benches for relaxing.

How does a 5km stretch of golden sand beach backed by magnificent sand dunes sound? The impressive Braunton Barrows dunes are a UNESCO Biosphere reserve. Here you can enjoy a long stretch of water perfect for swimming and surfing and this is a very popular beach for longboard surfing. Take a stroll to Crow Point for unforgettable sweeping views!

If you are crazy about crazy golf and go karting bring the family and head on down to this fabulous 18 hole North Devon adventure Golf Course near Westward Ho! Enjoy a pirate themed course where each hole has a specific set of challenges to bamboozle you as you navigate hazards, bridges, obstacles, slopes and corners all set in an “ahoy there!” landscape dotted with rocks, masts, kegs, skulls, cannons and pirate paraphernalia! Guaranteed fun for the whole family!

Head just under an hour north west on a splendid scenic drive to a dramatic portion of coastal headland on the northern edge of Exmoor to the Valley of rocks. Here you can marvel at absolutely breathtaking rugged scenery on a 4.7 km loop hike from Lynton Cliff railway station that takes you past the area´s spooky, impressive lichen covered rock formations. A herd of feral goats wandering about adds to the air of mystery!

Come and enjoy a fabulous family friendly attraction set in 40 acres of stunning, landscaped parkland! Here you will find an action packed programme of wild rides, shows, amazing animal attractions plus indoor play and fantastic events! Over 2.5 million visitors have enjoyed the day out at this award winning theme park over the last 30 years! Look out for the biggest Easter Egg hunt you can imagine and the Halloween events are legendary!