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Instow Barton

3.5 star property
Adults-only B&B in Bideford

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At Instow Barton, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Devon Coast. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (1)

  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $134
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

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Double Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, England, EX39 4LU

What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • West Appledore - 21 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 57 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 81 min drive
  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive
  • Chapelton Station - 24 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fremington Quay Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe du Parc - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Hart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Glorious Oyster - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Instow Barton

At Instow Barton, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Devon Coast. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Instow Barton Bideford

Instow Barton

Instow Barton Guesthouse Bideford

Instow Barton Guesthouse Bideford

Instow Barton Guesthouse

Instow Barton Bideford

Guesthouse Instow Barton Bideford

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Instow Barton Bideford

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Instow Barton Bed & breakfast

Instow Barton Bed & breakfast Bideford

Frequently asked questions

Is parking offered on site at Instow Barton?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Instow Barton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Instow Barton and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like horseback riding and kayaking.

What's the area around Instow Barton like?

Instow Barton is a short 7-minute walk from Instow Beach and 10 minutes' walk from South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead.

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Reviews

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10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, hearty, and excellent with a wide selection of options. (28 reviews)
  • The property is a short walk to a stunning beach with a relaxed, beachy vibe. (4 reviews)
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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly welcome and lovely spacious room. A thermos of fresh milk was ready for us every evening on the reception counter for tea/ coffee in our room the next morning. Breakfast was delicious with excellent selection of fruit, yoghurt, granola and choice of cooked breakfast. The location is excellent too. A short 10 minute walk and you're on the beach at Instow. Overall a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.
James, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and imaginative breakfast menu with many options. Lovely setting on a hillside overlooking the valley and just a few minutes from the sand dunes and beaches of the estuary. Very warm welcome from our hosts and can thoroughly recommend to others.
Terence, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fantastic about our stay. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming and the property is very nice. A great location for exploring the area.
Stuart, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms, spotlessly clean. Very comfy beds and amazing breakfast !
Margaret Joy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location

The hosts and the reviews lived up to our expectations. Great Location, the local pubs were very welcoming and the food in the instow Arms was very nice.
Declan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Such a lovely place to stay. Quiet and relaxing with beautiful surroundings and an excellent breakfast. Room decor looked great and was very clean.
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent on every level

Absolutely brilliant. Gorgeous rooms, terrific breakfast and the hosts were charming.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!

Quiet location, comfy bed, great breakfast, a great place to stay!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem near Instow

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and Colin and Caroline were exceptional hosts. Room was lovely and breakfasts excellent We will return
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A utterly wonderful and charming place to stay. Caroline and her husband are the most warm and welcoming hosts. Beautiful rooms, all individually decorated, a marvelous breakfast, beautiful and warm atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Pal, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Such a lovely place to stay. Quiet and relaxing with beautiful surroundings and an excellent breakfast. Room decor looked great and was very clean. Caroline is a fantastic host
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts and a lovely clean room. Incredible breakfast and an all round pleasurable experience. We will be back.
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly and welcoming host, a comfortable and attractive room, home-made cake every afternoon and wonderful breakfasts. The B&B is an easy walk to a stunning beach and various restaurants. We ate out at The Glorious Oyster and The Boat House - both recommended but we preferred the former for its relaxed, beachy vibe and quality of the dishes.
Caroline, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely peaceful stay

Spent 2 lovely nights at Instow Barton in August. Stayed in bedroom 3 which was lovely size. Very comfortable bed and amazing selection for breakfast. Will certainly stay again if down that way. Caroline was very helpful and welcoming.
Ann mccarthy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay

We had a super stay. An excellent welcome. Every convenience we could have wished for. Spotlessly clean accommodation. Comfortable bed. Great breakfast. Top class hospitality.
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and welcoming. Charming house, excellent breakfast. Our room was so big it looked like an entire average London apartment.
Robin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Instow Barton

Beautiful hotel run by lovely people who made us so welcome
Carole, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful place to stay

Lovely room overlooking the garden and countryside and sea with a very comfortable bed, delicious breakfast with homemade goodies, could not have been better. We certainly would not hesitate to book again. Thank you, Caroline and Colin, for looking after us so well and for all your very funny stories about your horses, dogs and cat 😄
Lynn, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding!

Stunning and tasteful accommodation in a beautiful, peaceful location. Delicious breakfasts and outstanding cake and pastries prepared on the premises by welcoming hosts. Fabulous in all respects.
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Property was in a lovely peaceful location and our room was a good size and immaculately clean. Hosts were lovely and very welcoming. Loved the little touches like fresh milk and the homemade cake was wonderful. Breakfast was also amazing. Would highly recommend.
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend

Amazing people, big room, amazing food, amazing views
Alexandru, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

10/10!!

Couldn’t fault our stay, host was wonderful and couldn’t do enough. Location was fabulous and the room was incredibly spacious. Breakfast was the best breakfast I’ve ever had!! Will definitely be back.
Beth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hosts, couldn't do enough for us and our family of little dogs, very welcoming and homely. Excellent breakfast and great value for money. Breakfast room is delightful, along with the choice of food. Clean and tidy rooms, very spacious and comfortable 'huge' beds and fluffy warm duvets. The walled terrace area is excellent for outside dog security with lovely views and peaceful surroundings. Packed lunches were made available for us at short notice and were excellent value for money and totally delicious. The home made cakes and fresh cut fruit were an additional delight. This is a hidden gem and well worth a visit for a peaceful stay in a beautiful part of Devon. All the personal touches make you feel valued and special as a guest, Just perfect.
Elaine, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best of the best!

What a delightful experience it was to stay at Instow Barton B&B and be hosted by Colin & Caroline. Happy, bubbly and a very friendly reception on our arrival. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of there way to make us feel welcome in there home. Very generous size bedroom, large barthoom and cake was in our room everyday! Breakfast menu was extensive and varied. Quality of food was of a 5 Star standard and presented in a timely and professional manner. I’d go as far as to say that we were being hosted by a couple that were Customer focused and there main aim was to ensure that we received the very best service that was on offer. Can highly recommend Instow Barton to anyone wanting to stay over for a special midweek or weekend break. This B&B is special. Ian & Cathy Perth, Western Australia
Cathy, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous

Caroline and Colin were very friendly and welcoming hosts. They are passionate about the B&B and nothing was too much trouble. Great value for money as well. Super clean room and public areas. Breakfast was superb. Our table was loaded with juices, home made granola, fresh fruit, yoghurt, freshly baked pastries in addition to the personalised choice of hot dishes. This hearty breakfast would leave no-one hungry. The room was spotless with luxury bed and bedding. Tea, coffee and plenty of fresh milk were available in the room. Decaf and a choice of non-dairy milk was readily provided on request. In addition, fresh home made cake appeared every afternoon in the room. We also made use of their packed lunch offer (Extra cost) and this was perfect for a long day out and about. I highly recommend Instow Barton and will be returning as soon as I can.
Mark, 2-night trip