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Instow Barton

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only B&B with free parking

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Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, England, EX39 4LU
  • Instow Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Croyde Bay Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

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

About the neighborhood

Bideford

In Bideford .Within a 15-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Instow Beach and South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead. Also, South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead is within half a mile (1 km) and West Appledore is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clovelly Village - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Saunton Sands - 29 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 39 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingsley Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Williams Arms - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fremington Quay Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Instow Barton

3.5-star adults-only B&B with free parking
Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Bideford bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • No smoking on site
Instow Barton offers 5 accommodations.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Instow Barton to the airport?

Instow Barton is 61 mi (79-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Instow Barton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Instow Barton.

How close is Instow Barton to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 8-minute walk from Instow Beach and 13.3 mi (35-min drive) from Saunton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Instow Barton offer free breakfast?

Yes, Instow Barton offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Instow Barton?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Instow Barton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Instow Barton?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Instow Barton have a pool?

Instow Barton does not have a pool.

Does Instow Barton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Instow Barton to downtown Bideford?

Instow Barton is 0.4 mi away from Instow.

Instow Barton Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and a lovely clean room. Incredible breakfast and an all round pleasurable experience. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been to this property twice already and now this is the 3rd time and still brilliant as the 1st time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES, Orinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann mccarthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Joy

Traveled with family
Lovely rooms, spotlessly clean. Very comfy beds and amazing breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Instow Barton, just lovely

Brilliant as usual. Would recommend. Breakfast to die for. Lovely couple Caroline and Colin who run the hotel. Nothing at all to complain about
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Instow Barton

Beautiful hotel run by lovely people who made us so welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eberhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was by far the best stay during our 7 day hike along the south west coast path from Minehead to Westward Ho!. I would give it a 5.5 out of 5, if I only could. Caroline was a wonderful host. Everything was well thought through and we felt very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024