Instow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
Shelter, Tarka Trail.
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The Wayfarer Inn

The Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
Lane End Rd Instow England
The price is AU$140 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$140
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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 Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns

The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
Bickington Road Barnstaple England
The price is AU$130 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$130
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly inn in Barnstaple. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (549 reviews)
The staff were incredibly friendly and the stay was lovely… super festive. The chef even gave my dog a sausage for breakfast, we’d definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel Holsworthy England
The price is AU$142 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$142
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Everything, the staff helpfull,clean as always a total chillout place

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Woodford Bridge Country Club
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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Very friendly staff, hot tub wasn’t up to temp on our arrival but staff were very apologetic and we were not charged for it that evening. The Lodge was very clean, good quality bedding and toiletries.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Mole Resort - Lodges
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (135 reviews)
Brilliant

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Westbeach Holiday Apartments
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! (217 reviews)
It was perfect. It had everything you could possibly need. The kitchen was better equipped than my own. And we were left a welcome pack including milk, muffins, bakewell tarts and a bottle of preseco. The views were amazing

Reviewed on 9 Jan 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

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
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
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

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

Hartland Point

Explore the great outdoors at Hartland Point, a lovely green space in Hartland. Stroll along this quaint area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

Hartland Point