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Cleveland Villa

Instow, Devon

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A beautifully spacious five-bedroom retreat, ideally located just a short stroll from Instow’s stunning beach, with its charming selection of restaurants
  • Cosy up by the original fireplace in the spacious living room after a long day of coastal walks
  • Enjoy a scenic seasonal ferry ride to Appledore, where you can explore the pretty harbour and sample a variety of delicious eateries. Alternatively, spend the day walking or cycling along the renowned Tarka Trail, with cycle hire conveniently available nearby—and be sure to treat yourself to a famous Hockings ice cream
  • Visit bustling Westward Ho!, or explore the vast expanse of Saunton Beach and neighbouring Croyde for a perfect day out
Property code: OC-CLEVV

Stylish with modern touches this spacious holiday home is situated in the delightful quaint village of Instow, this high-quality property provides ample space for families and groups of friends. Wake up to welcoming views of Instow’s sandy beach, located on the estuary of the rivers Taw and Torridge. Stretching over 1200 yards, this family-friendly beach is perfect for playing games, building sandcastles and flying kites. Due to its sheltered nature, it’s also an idyllic spot for a picnic and an afternoon of sunbathing before exploring the local dunes. Instow’s picturesque village is a short stroll away and offers a variety of pubs and restaurants serving locally caught seafood. Across the waterfront, you’ll find the historic fishing village of Appledore, where you can soak up some ancient maritime history and wander through the winding narrow streets and colourful pastel cottages. Back on the other side of the waterfront, enjoy views of the sailing boats before picking up any essentials from the well-stocked Instow village store, where you can enjoy a bite to eat at the award-winning delicatessen and cafe. Then you can set foot on the Tarka Trail. An 180-mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter, this enjoyable walk will take you right back to your doorstep. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a River Otter along the way. Just a short drive away sit the spectacular surfing beaches and family attractions of Westward Ho! And Saunton Sands.

After a long day of surfing, sunbathing and stretching your legs, open up the welcoming front door, leave your walking shoes in the hallway and enjoy the comfort of the spacious living room. Curl up in front of the original fireplace with a book or a glass of wine, and on balmier evenings, open up the large French windows where you’ll find a private patio to enjoy your dinner al fresco style. The modern kitchen comes complete with underfloor heating and a Bose sound system - perfect for cooking up fresh seafood dinners to the soundtrack of your choice before tucking in around the large dining table. On the first floor of this bright, contemporary apartment, you’ll find two bedrooms each with a king size bed. After a restful night’s sleep, throw open the curtains and wake up to inviting views over the estuary. At the rear of the property, a compact King room and bedroom with bunk beds and a single bed all make use of the spacious family bathroom. Sit back in a relaxing bubble bath after the younger guests have gone to bed before making the most of the outside patio.

Set on the ground floor, this scenic outdoor space runs along the side of the villa up to a raised decked area. Sink into comfortable seating and take a moment to watch the sunset over the North Devonshire coast.

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  • 4 bedrooms - 3 king-size, triple room with bunk beds and single bed.
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 with bath and fitted rain shower over bath, WC and basin, 1 en-suite shower room with WC and basin, 1 separate WC
  • Kitchen/diner with range cooker (6 gas hobs and 2 electric ovens), microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • WiFi 
  • Underfloor heating, Bose music system, Smart TV's pleas note this does not include main terrestrial channels
  • Utility Room/Pantry with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Gas central heating throughout the property
  • Welcome pack
  • Living room.
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Large ground level patio area, leading up through terraced borders to a raised patio with a raised decked area and furniture
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Shop and pub 0.2 miles, Beach 0.1 mile
  • Sleeps 9, maximum 7 adults
  • 2 pets allowed
  • No smoking
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Julie Marwood-Jones

This property is personally managed by Julie.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alison 26th September 2026

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Fabulous holiday home! Very clean and comfortable, with plenty of space for family and friends. Garden fully enclosed and not overlooked. Great pubs/restaurants within a few minutes walking distance. Great dog friendly beach 5 minutes walk away. We will definitely return!

Reviewed by Janet 13th September 2026

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Large, comfortable, well equipped house in beautiful location. Three generations and two dogs all felt very much at home. This was our third visit and sure we will be back again!

Reviewed by Keith 29th August 2026

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We had a lovely 3 weeks in Instow, the house was a short stroll away from the beach which the grandsons loved playing on everyday! The shop and pub down the road were very handy as well. The large lounge was a great space for the evenings, loved the board games in the there as well. Was a perfect r house for the dogs as well. Overall very hRead moreappy and would return Hide

Reviewed by Barry 9th March 2026

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Picture of house on website a tad misleading - as 3 Cleveland villas is just the right hand side.

Reviewed by Fran 21st February 2026

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Reviewed by Michelle 4th January 2026

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Reviewed by Alison 12th October 2025

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A beautiful house in a lovely location with some delightful walks nearby which our dog thoroughly enjoyed, within walking distance of dog friendly pubs and a deli and was a great base for our family of 4 to explore the North Devon coast.

Reviewed by Emma 13th September 2025

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Reviewed by Wendy 31st August 2025

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Fantastic location . Can be noisy at night as close to the road . Lovely house . All the beds were very soft apart from the bunk beds . The walk in shower was lovely for my elderly mum . The family bathroom is small . Be aware of a nail protruding in lounge between sofas . Some upgrading and TLC would makes this a perfect stay. Would be helpful ifRead more salt and pepper could be provided dont forget to take your own condiments. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 9th August 2025

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The wifi is extremely poor and the whole house is in need of some serious TLC, especially outside.

Reviewed by Kathy 3rd August 2025

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A beautiful and welcoming house in a perfect location with great parking facilities. We all had a wonderful time!

Reviewed by Martyn 5th July 2025

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Lovely property in a fantastic location. Needs a bit of TLC, a good clean and some attention to detail.

Reviewed by Janet 21st May 2025

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Large, comfortable well equipped house in fabulous location equipped with everything needed for a great holiday. Particularly loved the raised terrace area. Be aware family bathroom is very small but there is a great en-suite to compensate!

Reviewed by Linda & Ian 29th April 2025

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Cleveland villa is in a fabulous location and has the potential to be a wonderful place to stay but unfortunately the issues we encountered marred our holiday experience.

Reviewed by Chris 22nd April 2025

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Reviewed by Debra 19th April 2025

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Lovely property.

Reviewed by Andrew 12th April 2025

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Loved the cottage, great location, excellent interior exterior needs a bit of TLC

Reviewed by Denise 1st April 2025

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Fabulous property. Estuary views from the bedrooms, easy walk to the beach (5 minutes) and Tarka trail. Lots of pubs and restaurants walking distance too. Fully equipped kitchen and lovely little garden, patio area. Perfect for our party of adults, 3 couples and one single person. This is the 2nd time we have stayed here. Hope we can visit agaRead morein. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 3rd March 2025

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A fabulous house, with all of the things we needed , very comfortable and very sociable for a big group, great secure garden for the dogs , and lovely pubs in wlaking distance... will definitely be back

Reviewed by John 22nd February 2025

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We have stayed in several properties in Instow and rank this as the best! The house is beautifully presented, spacious and very comfortable, as a family we really appreciated a good selection of board games. The estuary views are not as good as with some alternatives, but the beds were really comfortable and we appreciated having just one flight ofRead more stairs. We hope to be back very soon! Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 12th January 2025

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Fantastic property for a family get together. Really well equipped (just remember to take your own condiments, cooking oil etc). Lovely sized rooms, very comfy beds, great showers. Nice location with lovely dog friendly pubs, a nice deli and cafe but no other shops. Secure garden for dogs and children with nice seating areas and bbqs for the suRead moremmer months. Would definitely recommend.. Hide

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Big Domain is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.