Cool Stone Cottage

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Reviews

Mrs Hasprey
December 2018

“Cool Stone Cottage has a beautiful home from home feel.”

Lots of room for family and entertaining.

Lots of room for family and entertaining. Great location just 2 mins away from the quay, and 5 mins from the beach. Being in the doorstep of dog friendly beaches and pubs was also great. We will be returning! Thank you.
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Mr Gibbs December 2018

“Lovely house.”

Very nicely presented. Clean. Some well appreciated extras - the Xmas tree and decorations, the cookies tea, coffee etc.
Mr Dixon October 2018

“We found the cottage to be comfortable and really nice to come back too after a tiring day visiting Devon.”

The house has been tastefully modernised without losing the character of the building, location could not be better as just a couple of minute walk to either the beach or The Tarka trail. Plenty of eating places ranging from two Inns where you get good food at reasonable prices (Wayfarer and the Quay Inn) and small cafe at Johns,also delicatessen. So overall a place to come back to time and time again. Would certainly go back.
Mrs Browm September 2018

“Everything was as expected.”

Parking facilities was the only letdown. For this reason only, we will not book this particular property. Cleanling materials would be useful as there was nothing to clean bathrooms with. Nobody likes leaving it for a whole week and that's not really something one would think to pack!!
Mrs Thorne September 2018

“Our second visit to Cool Stone Cottage.”

Would highly recommend.Good location with nearby restaurants and pubs.
Mrs Wells August 2018

“The cottage was very clean and beds very comfortable with no ends which is what we look for as husband and son-in-law are tall.”

Unfortunately the cleaner had not been told the trundle bed needed making up (booked for 4 adults and 2 children) but came out quickly to make up the bed on Friday evening. The only reason we will not book this place again is because of the large property next door is up for sale and it wraps round the back of the property and has 15 bedrooms, may be noisy.
Mr Knightley August 2018

“Highlighting the cottage is on the main road would have been something I would have expected.”

The quality of the interior was excellent.
Mr Bendell July 2018

“The Cottage is well equipped and comfortable.”

It's more spacious than it might appear from the photos and, with two reception rooms and a large kitchen downstairs, the four of us never felt cramped. It's tastefully decorated and we loved the light and airy kitchen. We were blessed with excellent weather (early July 2018) so took full advantage of the local beaches and walks. Instow's beach and waterfront are delightful, with views across the estuary to Appledore and a choice of good pubs. The Coastal Footpath/Tarka Trail is two minutes walk away and the regular bus service stops just outside the door: we used this a few times - although there is parking outside the Cottage it is in demand and we preferred to leave the car safely there rather than risk losing the space, only driving out if we wanted to take the body boards to beaches further away. Altogether a restful, relaxed break.
Mrs Scott July 2018

“We had a wonderful holiday with our dog.”

The weather was fantastic and the cottage was lovely with everything you needed going to book again for next year.
Mrs Key June 2018

“Had a wonderful time.”

Location was great and the dog lived the beech which was just down the road.
Mrs Webb June 2018

“The cottage was tastefully decorated & the beds were very comfortable & spotless clean .”

The facilities were brilliant .It was more than we expected & could not complain about anything . Parking was a bit difficult at times &the road was very busy .Apart from this we had no problems ...
Mrs King April 2018

“Everything was has we would like, just I little hard to find the key when you first get to the cottage.”
Mr Whysall March 2018

“We had a lovely holiday.”

The Cottage was very nice, we will certainly be coming again.
Mrs Thorne March 2018

“Cool Stone Cottage is excellent and we enjoyed our stay very much.”

We were so impressed we have already booked another week in September!!If you have a dog Instow is the perfect destination as everywhere is dog friendly.
Mrs Preston-barnes November 2017

“Very cosy cottage - has everything you might want from a stay away.”

Instow is a great location any time of the year - pity about the lack of parking throughout the village
Mrs Broder October 2017

“Beautiful cottage - loved the decor and how the owners had thought of everything!”

We took photos for decorating inspiration!

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Features

Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Located close to the sandy beach of Instow, this lovely cottage provides excellent accommodation on the North Devon coast.

Within walking distance to the beach and the village amenities, this cottage is perfect for a family holiday.

The modern kitchen is spacious and bright, where you can open the patio doors and let the fresh air breeze in and with the dining area being open plan to the kitchen, there’s no need for anyone to be left alone to do the cooking!

Glass doors open into the lounge allowing the light to flood through the downstairs and there is a lovely bay window and comfy sofas to relax on.

Upstairs there are three pretty bedrooms, two with views across the estuary, and the added convenience of two bathrooms.

There is a further level which is presently cordoned off.

The patio area is enclosed and also accessible from a gated entrance making it the perfect storage area for surf boards and beach equipment.

Instow has it all, a sandy beach, bobbing boats and an abundance of great cafes and pub/restaurants all with fabulous views.

North Devon boasts some beautiful beaches with miles of golden sands and surfing waves, such as Westward Ho!, Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton – all offering a great day out for sun bathing, paddling or playing in the sand.

The historic market towns of Bideford and Barnstaple are within easy driving distance offering some good shops and nightly entertainment.

A superb cottage that you won’t want to leave!

Accommodation

Over two floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x king, 1 x twin (can be made into super king zip and link at request at time of booking), 1 x single with pull-out single underneath. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan kitchen and dining area. Sitting room. Utility area.

Amenities

Gas central heating
Electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer
TV with DVD player
WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
On road parking (first come, first served basis)
Enclosed rear patio with seating and storage
Cot and highchair available
One well behaved pet welcome at £20 per week
Sorry, no smoking
Shops, pubs and restaurants 5 minute walk
Beach 5 minute walk.

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About the location

INSTOW

Bideford 3.5 miles; Appledore 5.5 miles

Instow offers a tidal, sandy beach and extensive views with the sails of catamarans and windsurfers. An abundance of cafes and pub/restaurants all enjoy these glorious views, and just across the mouth of the River Torridge, at Appledore, you will find more gift shops, delis selling local produce and arts and crafts stores. Take the ferry across on foot or bicycle and enjoy pleasant walks along the south-facing quay. A 15-minute drive can also get you there for an afternoon of delights. Try fresh, locally caught seafood in one of the restaurants and sample a taste of Hocking's Ice Cream; a family-run business selling vanilla ice cream from their own vans found only in North Devon. The market town of Bideford is close by along with the cobbled streets of Clovelly. North Devon boasts some beautiful beaches, all within easy driving distance including Westward Ho!, Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton. A wonderful base to choose for your next trip.