4 Bedroom Cottage in Bideford

A beautifully presented, spacious and light holiday home in the pretty estuary village of Instow. Located just a stone's throw from the golden sand dunes and long stretch of beach, in this exclusive area of North Devon. A short walk will take you into the heart of Instow where you'll find plenty of eateries, cafe's, pubs and a popular deli for all your catering needs. Instow is set right on the beautiful estuary, overlooking the sea and offers fantastic sailing, paddle-boarding and windsurfing opportunities. Families can enjoy the golden sandy beach and a paddle on the safe waters. The Tarka Trail runs straight past the property and is car free, so bikes, kids and pushchairs can all access this great walk without a worry. In the summer months, a passenger ferry takes you across to Appledore, with it's quaint winding, cobbled streets and hidden bespoke shops and places to eat and learn about Appledore's maritime history as a world re-nowned boat building village. There are lots of National Trust places to visit locally, along with family activities to keep little ones entertained. The Big Sheep, The Milky Way Adventure Park or even a boat trip across to Lundy island to see the puffins and seals. Surf beaches can be found at Croyde, Woolacombe or Saunton Sands and your dogs will love a long run across the sands. RHS Rosemoor offers beautiful gardens to explore and Exmoor, Dartmoor and even North Cornwall are within reach for epic days out.

Stepping inside, the light accommodation offers a hallway with room for storing coats, shoes and sandy buckets and spades and you'll find a handy WC. In front of you, this fabulous space then opens out into a open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, perfect for sociable dining and entertainment. The relaxing lounge has a Smart TV and plenty of seating for everyone. Alternatively, if the children want to play, or adults want some peace and quiet, there is a snug room off the dining area which has a small pool table, dartboard, chalk board for pictures or games and a Smart TV. The well- equipped kitchen has a sleek contemporary design, a wonderful island for food prep and offers an electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Guests in the kitchen/dining area can extend the living space out into the garden where there is further seating available. The utility room has a Nespresso Coffee Machine and wine cooler plus washing machine and tumble dryer. Heading upstairs, there are four bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed, built in wardrobes, TV and en suite shower room with WC. This room has a small balcony with table and chairs for a morning coffee, where you can see across the sand dunes to the estuary beyond. There is a further king- size bedroom with TV, built in wardrobes and chest of drawers. You'll also find a twin bedded room with a zip-and-link bed (can be made into a super-king-size bed on request , at time of booking ) and lastly a bright bedroom with a single bed and cabin bed (both of which are only suitable for children under 16). The family bathroom completes the accommodation and has a bath with separate shower and WC.

Outside, you will find an sunny and enclosed garden to the rear of the property, where guests will find a sociable dining table and chairs. An electric awning covers the outside dining area, for meals protected from the sun or rain! A brick built BBQ stand ( with disposable BBQ provided) for al fresco meal prep sits outside on the patio. Enjoy the outside hot shower, ideal for washing off sandy toes, paws or wet suits and, of course, the luxurious private hot tub, with spa bubbles and situated under a pergola for additional privacy. Bean bags for the kids to sit and chill or read a book. An outside L shaped sofa awaits to relax in and chat about your day and have a drink before dinner. The first-floor balcony, with its south-facing position offers an additional space to sit and enjoy the sunshine. There is off-road parking provided for two cars and further parking in the public car park adjacent to the cul-de-sac.