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Instow Barton

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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

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Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, England, EX39 4LU
  • Place, Instow Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
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

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

About the area

Bideford

In Bideford .Within a 10-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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 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

  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 81 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
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Instow Barton

3.5-star adults-only B&B with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • No smoking on site
Instow Barton offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
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Access methods

Host will greet you

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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Instow Barton to the airport?

Instow Barton is 61 mi (81-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Instow Barton?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Instow Barton on Jul 5, 2026 start from CA $187, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 7-minute walk from Instow Beach and 4.2 mi (16-min drive) from Basett's Ridge. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Instow Barton offer free breakfast?

Instow Barton does not offer 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. 134 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing B&B I have stayed at. Their home is gorgeous, Caroline the host is fantastic. Bed was great, fresh milk at night so you can have tea in your room before breakfast. The breakfast was fantastic and had everything you could desire. What a view with a lovely old church right across the street. Highlight of places we have stayed in our 17 day holiday.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, warm friendly welcome, and an amazing breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Instow Barton

Beautiful spot, great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Joy

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Excellent on every level

Absolutely brilliant. Gorgeous rooms, terrific breakfast and the hosts were charming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

Quiet location, comfy bed, great breakfast, a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful guest house set in the Devonshire countryside and amazing hosts . Made to feel very welcome . Room was lovely , clean and the bed was so comfy !!! The homemade cake was a nice added touch . Delicious home cooked breakfast and beautiful fresh fruit and delicious granola !!! We will be back for another stay at some point
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been to the venue before and loved it and not hesitate to go back again we love the walks you can do in the area and local bus service is just down the road
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and welcoming. Charming house, excellent breakfast. Our room was so big it looked like an entire average London apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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