Cottage vacation rentals in Instow

We loved our stay in the cottage! It was so calm and peaceful. Peter had thought of everything and there was so many lovely little touches that just made it for us. We couldn’t recommend this place enough for a romantic retreat away!

This is such a beautiful place to stay, waking up to bird singing and siting in the garden watching the sunrise was amazing. The house is very homely, and comfortable. The hoist left clear and easy instructions to make life easier. Would stay here again.

Nigel and Perry were fantastic hosts. On the day of check in, bad weather had caused a flood which damaged the hot tub motor. They warned us ahead of time and gave us the option to reschedule our stay or carry on. We’re so pleased that we picked the latter. They not only fixed the motor in time for our stay, but also left a bottle of Prosecco for us to enjoy. The interior was beautifully designed, offering a charming modern vibe. It came well equipped with everything you would need in a home away from home. During our stay, we visited the wonderful Clovelly to see the gardens and waterfall. We can’t wait to come back for another great occasion!

We had an absolute fantastic stay at Nicola's place. We can highly recommend this most relaxing and peaceful place in stunning Cornwall. Nicola is a great host and has made us feel very welcome. She has created an absolute wonderful home away from home with everything you wish for. Thank you so much for having us. Hope to come back some time soon.

We had a lovely stay. It was exactly as it looks in the pictures. Good amenities and a beautful setting to relax after a day of exploring and surfing. Great location, walkable to the village and beach. Anne Marie was friendly and helpful with recommendations in the area. Would recommend to others.

We had a lovely stay at the Honeysuckle cottage.Helen and Jonathan went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. It was a lovely cottage with all the amenities you could ask for . Walking in to find homemade scones and jam, fresh eggs and freshly baked bread was a treat!! The cottage is in a great location and we found it quiet and peaceful.The hot tub was private and clean. Having a private garden made it easy to manage our dog as well. We have stayed in multiple air bnbs before, this one was special and we will definitely come back! Thanks Helen, Jonathan, Bear and Rocky

A brilliant stay in sues lodge. It’s so close to the beach! It was such an added extra to have a hot tub and the lodge was beautifully clean.

Sue & Crispin have created a wonderful and welcoming place. The cottage is charming and quirky, with the cosiness you want from a country escape but with all the modern amenities you could wish for. the garden is stunning and never ending with woods, huts and ponds to discover. very thoughtful hosts with an attention to detail and very happy to assist with whatever is needed. thank you for such a lovely stay.

Beautiful, peaceful location. Great walks from the door. Perfect accommodation, well equipped, very comfortable, felt right at home from first minute. Met Jim….lovely guy

Owl barn was absolutely amazing beautifully decorated all appliances and furnishings you’ll ever need the views from the rear were stunning with the fields and free roaming ponies and sheep right outside the back door. The games room kept our 2 teenager girls occupied which was great for us! Alex was the perfect host couldn’t do enough for us was always on hand if we needed anything. Even took out 2 girls out in the morning with her to attend to the animals which they loved. If I could more than 5 stars I would!! Highly recommend this cottage and host

What a gem of a place. Tranquil, lovely views from the bedroom, cosy cottage with a relaxing modern feel to it. Thankful that Chris/Freya could accommodate at the last minute, as we booked the night before quite late. We had a lovely surprise when we arrived, to find out a few lambs were resting in the small barn next to our garden patio with their mamas before they could be released into the field. It was such a highlight seeing the lambs jump around and stretch their legs as we sipped our coffees in the morning. Great location, approx 40min drive to Heddon Valley (we did a 24km run/hike from Heddon to Combe Martin, with a stop and looped back), and it's a 12min drive to Withypool if you want to do a big circular loop approx 12km to the Tarr Steps and back. You will have suggestions of places to visit in the welcome pack and a mal on the wall. The cottage comes with all the kitchen appliances you need. We also got to purchase some fresh eggs too, tasty! A perfect short weekend stay :)

Great stay in Braunton. The cottage had all the home comforts and own parking space which was incredibly helpful. The location was fantastic for exploring Braunton and the North Devon coast. Nicola was very responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.

Crackington Haven beach is my favourite place. I keep coming back, year after year. Mineshop itself is nestled in a peaceful valley within walking distance of the beach. The cottage we stayed in this time is fairly compact and simple, but comfortable all the same. Checking in and out was easy, and they're friendly, too. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at Bramble Cottage! From the moment we arrived, we were struck by how immaculate and well-kept the cottage was, making it feel instantly welcoming. The setting was incredibly peaceful, tucked away in a tranquil countryside location that provided the perfect opportunity to unwind and escape every day life. A heartfelt thank you to Sarah, who made our experience even more memorable by inviting our son to help with the animals, it was definitely one of his highlights of the trip. If you're looking for a clean and peaceful getaway with the added joy of farm life, Bramble Cottage is the place to be. Highly recommended!

The beds here are amazing! Blackout blinds in the room made sure everyone had a good sleep. We had a toddler with us and a stair gate was provided for the steep steps to keep her safe. I would say that the garden isn’t particularly toddler safe due to more steep steps, so we couldn’t really use it. However this wasn’t a problem as the house is so ideally located with hundreds of beautiful places on your doorstop

We had a lovely stay. Sarah was very flexible with checking in and out which enabled us to make the most of our 2 night stay. The cottage is cosy and very private. we enjoyed the food at the Napoleon on our hosts recommendation and found the locals very friendly. Principally we were there to walk the coastal path, which is stunning and dramatic. The local bus service was good and reliable so we could walk one way and catch the bus back. Tintagel is an easy walk from Paradise Farm and Crackington Haven is an achievement 😎

It was honestly the best get away me and my husband had, sally was so friendly, always responded almost instantly and it was so clean, I was trying to figure out the stove so I messaged sally and she came right over and shown us how to use it, she was amazing and was easy to speak too! Thank you so much!

A lovely quiet place to stay. Lilac cottage is charming and clean, with very comfortable beds. The private garden to the cottage is a nice feature. The shared swimming pool was beautifully warm. The location of Court Farm suited us very well - a rural feel but a relatively short drive to Bude town centre and its beaches, or to Widemouth Bay coastline. We didn't go in but the pub opposite Court Farm was lively on the Friday night of our arrival (live music). It was, however, very quiet throughout the rest of our 5 night stay. Excellent communication all the way through from Court Farm Holidays!

We had a fantastic 10 days at the cottage, it’s a great place for a base for beaches and things to do in the local area. The cottage was spotless and a lovely little welcome package was a nice touch that we didn’t expect. Rooms were spacious and lovely views of the countryside from the garden. Plus great extra facilities in the bbq and surf boards that we was able to use too. If you are looking for a place to stay I couldn’t recommend this anymore and will hopefully be visiting again in the future.

Kirsten was quick to respond, very helpful and accommodating throughout our stay. The property was extremely well organized and located in a lovely, peaceful area. Highly recommend this place.

lovely stay at Jonny's place clean, quiet , perfect I would not hesitate to book again 👍

Had a wonderful stay. Nicola is a wonderful, warm and friendly host and was incredibly thourghful and helpful. The cottage is just stunning - in terms of facilities, location and design. Felt as home as soon as walked through the door. Nicola really has thought of everything you could need. Thank you both so much for a wonderful stay.

we all had a great time thanks it's was a lovely place lots to do walks water and great food

By far the nicest place we have stayed at. such a beautiful cottage with every necessity available. Spacious, clean, very dog friendly :-) We loved every minute of our stay and would 100% return again.