Instow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lovely sand and empty
Lovely sand and empty
St John The Baptist, Instow
Photo by Stuart Shepherd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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.
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The Wayfarer Inn

The Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
Lane End Rd Instow England
The price is Rp1.531.328 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp1.531.328
Rp1.837.594 total
10 Feb - 11 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
The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale Barnstaple England
The price is Rp1.429.703 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
Rp1.429.703
Rp1.715.643 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (477 reviews)
The hotel room was spotlessly clean with excellent amenities. Check in and check out were smooth, and I was particularly impressed by the man I found before breakfast who helped me sort out a medical issue. He was kind and thoughtful and a great asset to the hotel.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Park Hotel
Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel Holsworthy England
The price is Rp1.507.210 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp1.507.210
Rp1.808.652 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent stay. Well recommended. Peacocks roaming freely. Good gym and spa and pool facilities. Would visit again.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Woodford Bridge Country Club
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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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (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 ...
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
NDR Residencies

NDR Residencies

3.5 out of 5
Marlborough Rd Ilfracombe England
Stay at this beach apartment in Ilfracombe. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Ilfracombe Harbour and Verity ...
7.6/10 Good! (92 reviews)
The hotel had spacious rooms and a good restaurant. Did not use the pool but it was a confortable place to stay.

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

NDR Residencies
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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
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

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

Clovelly Harbour

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