Located in Bideford, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park, while Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and The Burton Art Gallery and Museum are cultural highlights. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding in the area.
South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
West Appledore - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
North Devon Coast - 24 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Barnstaple Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - 7 min drive
White Hart - 7 min drive
The Boathouse - 1 min walk
The Glorious Oyster - 3 min walk
Sylvesters - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow?
As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow on 6 Nov 2026 start from £523, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow?
Self-parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Instow located?
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Instow Beach, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead. West Appledore and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fantastic location great for dog walks on the beach and Tarka trail.
Fantastic location great for dog walks on the beach and Tarka trail. We had a lovely week in Instow great food at The Boathouse and from Benjis Box down at the Cricket Club.Only small improvement would be the cooker in the house bit tired and in need of replacement.
Really liked the cottage. All clean and well presented. Very good welcome pack which we appreciated. We missed the no towels provided part, but Lucy came to the rescue. Very comfortable beds and beautiful linen, always a treat! Would suggest an update on the bathroom but the rest was as described. So close to the beach and handy for restaurants and pubs. Would definitely recommend.
Lovely quiet place to stay, just around the corner from the sandy beach. Lots of space in this beautiful light and comfy cottage. Flowers, wine and a few bits made us feel very welcome. Plenty of places to walk on the doorstep. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Esther
26 Oct 2020
We loved Midships.
We loved Midships. A really comfortable stay, located 2 minutes walk from the beach and restaurants - literally across the road from the local pub. We had everything we needed - comfortable sofas, wifi and Sky TV. The cottage is cosy and warm. Parking was unrestricted at the time we visited and always spaces available. Others mentioned issues with the cottage bathroom. There is no shower curtain and you have to hold the shower head. There is plentiful hot water though, and good pressure. The bath is huge and luxurious! Our only suggestion would be to replace the feather pillows. The huge beds were really comfortable and each room had plenty storage space. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to vising again.
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From a partner site
8/10 Good
Caroline
28 Sept 2020
Midships is a characterful cottage with everything I required for a late season stay in this testing
Midships is a characterful cottage with everything I required for a late season stay in this testing time of global pandemic. Overall it felt a little 'tired' and would probably benefit from a freshen up. That said it did not deter from my enjoyment. I have stayed in Instow 6 times and this cottage although not the best I've stayed in, was perfectably acceptable.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
A lovely week in Midships.
Just a couple of negatives. Although property was very clean it smelled really damp and the walls in the dining area felt wet. There was no shower curtain and armchairs had seen better days. Overall a lovely location although parking very limited. The beds were very comfortable and property very spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Laura
15 Aug 2019
Midships is ideally located for Instow beach - just over the road.
Midships is ideally located for Instow beach - just over the road.
Midships overall is clean, comfortable and perfectly located. It does however need a bathroom refit. The bathroom, although clean, is old and not of the standard expected for the price paid.