The Anchorage Instow in Cornwall | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Anchorage Instow

Welcome to the exquisite The Anchorage Instow, a luxurious haven nestled on the picturesque quayside of Instow, Devon. This grand property is a perfect blend of historical charm and modern comfort, promising an unforgettable stay.

Accommodating up to 14 guests in 7 beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with its own TV, and serviced by 8 bathrooms, this cottage ensures privacy and convenience for all.

The highlight of your stay might just be the private hot tub, offering a relaxing soak after a day of exploring.

Inside, discover a spacious kitchen perfect for social gatherings, a games room for entertainment, and a grand lounge with stunning river views. The enclosed garden with BBQ invites you to enjoy leisurely afternoons in the sun.

Whether you're looking for a family-friendly getaway or a luxurious break with friends, this cottage, with its waterside views and proximity to the beach, is sure to impress.

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Need To Know

✓Dogs Allowed: 2
✓Bedrooms: 7
✓Bathrooms
✓5 Star Cottage
✓Waterside Views
✓Enclosed Garden
✓Hot Tub
✓Internet Access
✓Games / Play Facilities
✓Pub Within 1 Mile
✓Shop Within 1 Mile
✓Beach Within 5 Miles
✓Fishing Onsite / Nearby
✓Luxury Cottage
✓Towels Included
✓Travel Cot
✓Highchair
✓Arrival Time: 17:00pm
✓Good cottage for families
✓Sky TV
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Parking onsite
✓Ad Hoc Pricing changes
✓Accidental Damage Waiver £60
✓Oven
✓TV

Cottages Near The Anchorage Instow

11 Miles

South West of England » Cornwall

Sleeps 6

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 3

This stylish townhouse is in the bustling fishing town of Ilfracombe, known as the cultural and culinary centre of North Devon, and is ideal for families or a group of friends looking for an active holiday by the sea.

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What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the superb location of The Anchorage Instow, with easy access to the beach and local pubs. The well-equipped kitchen and the hot tub were particular highlights, while the spaciousness and cleanliness of the house provided a comfortable and memorable stay.

Getting there

To get to The Anchorage Instow, if driving, take the M5 motorway and exit towards North Devon. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Barnstaple, from which you can take a taxi or bus to Instow.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy (Lloyds Pharmacy)	2.5 miles	EX39 3BH
Train station (Barnstaple Station)	7.1 miles	EX31 2BP
Pub (The Wayfarer Inn)	0.1 miles	EX39 4JJ
Dog walk	Instow Beach	0.1 miles
Supermarket (Johns of Instow)	0.1 miles	EX39 4HY
Indian takeaway (Eastern Spice)	3.7 miles	EX39 2PS
Chinese takeaway (Mr Wok's)	3.8 miles	EX39 2PS
Italian takeaway (Giovanni's)	3.8 miles	EX39 2PS

For families with Kids

Instow makes for a delightful family destination with its sandy beach just a short walk away, perfect for building sandcastles and exploring. The property itself caters to children with a games room and spacious garden, ensuring entertainment and space for play.

Is The Anchorage Instow A good location for couples?

For couples, Instow offers a romantic setting with its beautiful quayside and beach walks. Nearby, enjoy intimate dining experiences at local eateries or take a ferry ride to Appledore for a quaint day out. The property's hot tub adds a touch of luxury to a couple's retreat.

Dining and Cafes

Close to the property, enjoy local dining at The Boathouse (01271 861292), Johns of Instow Cafe, and The Wayfarer Inn (01271 860342), all offering delightful menus and within easy walking distance.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find Instow beach and sand dunes, perfect for leisurely strolls, and local amenities including charming pubs, a deli, and the Tarka Trail for scenic walks and cycling.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, this accommodation boasts a private hot tub, providing an ideal spot for relaxation and unwinding during your stay.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes up to two dogs, making it a great choice for pet owners looking to enjoy a holiday with their furry friends.

How many people does this cottage sleep?

This cottage comfortably sleeps up to 14 guests, making it an excellent option for large families or groups seeking a spacious and accommodating retreat.

What type of games facilities are available?

The property features a games room equipped with a 3-in-1 games table, including pool, table tennis, and air hockey, as well as gaming consoles, ensuring entertainment for all ages.

Are there any family-friendly amenities provided?

Yes, the property is family-friendly and provides two highchairs and two travel cots for the convenience of guests with young children.

What is the parking situation at the property?

There is ample off-road parking available at the property, ensuring ease of access for guests with vehicles.

The Anchorage Instow Reviews

Stephen

We were a party of 7 couples, average age 70. The property worked for us as two couples stayed for only part of our total stay. It wouldn't have worked otherwise as one bedroom is a single and another is not en-suite. Overall we were very pleased with the property and if we want to be in this part of the country again would be happy to rebook. PlenRead morety of parking for 6/7 cars. Great dining room table accommodating everyone. Spacious kitchen. Good proximity to pub, restaurant, deli, ferry, bus etc. Hide

Shaun

A wonderfully spacious and comfortable house in an excellent location. Everything is there that you could possibly need. I would thoroughly recommend the Anchorage.

Christina

Lovely views, setting, hot tub and garden. Proximity to beach and shop is an advantage. One double room sleeps two children sharing a bed but not too adults, as this is a very small double bed, so the house is more suitable for 13 people.

Heather

Great position. So much to do and see without getting into a car. Shop and several pubs ( food ) in easy reach. Sea front across the road and beach within a hundred and fifty yards. Ferry to Appledore depending on tides. Splendid family option. Kids especially loved hot tub.

Julie

This house is in the perfect position. Our family of 3 couples, family of five and one elderly lady had the best time. We cooked in for four nights and bbq d and ate out at the lovely pubs just down the road the other nights. We hired bikes and rode the tarka trail, had picnics on the beach, took the ferry over to Appledore, had a steam train ride,Read more drove into Lynmouth, Lynton and Ilfracombe and also just chilled out. We would highly recommend this house and the response to any queries was bril Hide

James A

Lovely location - spectacular views of the estuary. Close to Instows amenities- Tarka trail for walking, cycling or running - Johns deli for delicious food and drink - beach and Appledore ferry - local pubs. Great accommodation with spacious kitchen/dining area and lots of rooms and bathrooms- works well for large groups.

Samantha

Welcome basket and milk was a wonderful surprise! Overall the location was amazing and next to the disused railway for your walks. The only shop Johns has everything but quite expensive plus it has a cafe for breakfasts and sandwiches. Property comfortable for 6 adults, 3 kids and poodle.. did struggle all sitting in living room until kids went to Read morebed. Kids are different ages so had their own rooms. Need to be fit and mobile for all the stairs. Property in need of some TLC. Hide

Jane

The location was perfect, and the house well equipped for a large family group.

Zoe

Lovely house for all age ranges in close proximity to the beach, good pubs and a shop. The weekend was about spending time together as a family and the house was ideal for us all us to get together with everything we needed in one place.

Shaun

Great house , great location and very good host

Carol

Everything was just perfect at The Anchorage We really appreciated all the thought that had gone into the house - to make it so easy. Additional white goods for food preparation and en-suites in every bedroom - the house is very comfortable and in easy access to the beach and a super deli and pubs We will definitely be back We thoroughly enjoyed ouRead morer stay Hide

Gilly

The Anchorage is a fabulous well equipped house in an amazing location. All the bedrooms and bathrooms are comfortable and most have fabulous sea views. The games room is great fun and the hot tub very luxurious and indulgent! A wonderful place to stay for a family holiday.

Sonia

A very comfortable and well equipped house. Quality of equipment and furniture excellent. Location superb. Walks on the beach, a trip to the pub all on our doorstep. It was truly a special family break.

Derek

Celebrations for my husbands 70th birthday. All different ages were catered for, the hot tub was wonderful for my teenage granddaughters while us oldies sat around the massive table enjoying drinks and buffet. A lovely long weekend to remember. Thank you for the memories. ps sorry we had to leave some of the balloons, we couldnt get any more in theRead more car. Hide

Deborah

Great location, right on the estuary, good walks. Pubs and shop within walking distance. Kitchen very well equipped, efficient cooker. Would have been better if hot tub was ready for use on the Friday. Steep steps to top floor. Overall excellent.

Leonie

This is a fantastic house for a large group. Brilliant to have a huge dining table that seats everyone and an equally big sitting room with space for everyone. And there's plenty of parking. We loved the hot tub and had everything we could wish for in the kitchen.

Kerrie

11 of us stayed at this grand house for my partners 50th birthday. We were so please with the location. Right on the Tarka trail and close to pubs and a lovely local shop. Lots of off road parking. The house was huge and comfortably accommodated all of us, ranging from 79- 13 years old. The kitchen and huge table were really well equipped and had aRead morell we needed. The welcome gift was really appreciated. The house has a games room and hot tub which was a great hit with all. Hide

Claire

This is a spacious house - we were 4 separate families enjoying a week together for October half term. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have their own facilities near or in their bedroom. Great views and a lovely walk through Instow. Our dogs loved the beach and we enjoyed the local pubs. We'd particlarly recommend The WayfarRead moreer who made room for 10 of us on Saturday evening at short notice. This is a good base for nice walks. Kids loved the hot tub. Hide

Liz

Lovely house plenty of equipment just think the steep staircase people should be made aware of. Bus stop and frequent buses very close, lovely trip on the ferry and one beautiful sunset.

Nigel

The property was rented for a joint family holiday for 14 from 3years to 70 years and allowed space for all. The older grandchildren enjoyed the top suite whilst grandparents had the first floor bedroom. Fridge and freezer space took all the four families could ever require. Meals were enjoyed around the large table or alfresco by the BBQ

Lorraine

The Anchorage was perfect for our large family, extremely well equipped for all ages. Kids big & little loved the games room, adults enjoyed chilling in the lounge & playing cards around the huge dining table. Beaitiful views from the house of the sunsets in Instow an added bonus. A really lovely family holiday in a really lovely house

John

Charming well appointed house with fabulous estuary views and walking distance from lovely beach, pubs and deli. Perfect venue for large family gathering, with lots to occupy and amuse small children.

Anna

We had a lovely stay at the Anchorage. There was 11 adults & 3 children. We would highly recommend this accommodation. Lovely house, lots of room for us all, plenty of bathrooms & spotlessly clean. We would highly recommend it.

Jackie

What an amazing house. Very roomy and comfortable with stunning views. We stayed for a family birthday and it was the perfect house to all be together. The house is very well equipped and the games room and hot tub were very welcome additions. We enjoyed some lovely walks one took us to Bideford along the estuary on the Tarka Trail. The local pub T he Quay Inn was very welcoming and the food was lovely. We hope to return one day soon!

Christine

The house was perfect for us as a group of 10 friends. There was nothing we would have changed. The house was perfectly clean. The welcome pack included scones, clotted cream, jar of jam, tea, coffee and 4 pints of milk and was very much enjoyed.

Terry

Cottage was amazing had a bathroom for every family and games room was good for kids. Great big family cottage

Sarah

We really enjoyed our stay at The Anchorage, it was big enough for our party of 10 without feeling too big, lovely rooms and decor and a great location with good walking from the doorstep. We loved the views from the sitting room and some of the bedrooms. Instow is an interesting village with a great deli and some nice pubs.

Elaine

Absolutely fantastic family weekend break, owner very helpful with questions before arrival. Welcome basket was a pleasant & welcoming touch. Ample car parking. The games room was used a lot!!! Ample fridge & freezer storage for the amount of us there. The hot tub was a hit. The house has character, great views over the estuary and enables guests a mple space. It is easily accessible to places of interest nearby. Johns Deli along the road makes a fabulous corner shop!! Great beach walks!

Julia

Wonderful house, stunning location with easy walk to beach, ferry to Appledore and super shop and cafe, pubs etc. House well equipped, comfortable and clean. Sits right on the Tarka trail for cycling and walking. Great hot tub too! We were a family group of 11 and had a great week!

Howard

Fabulous location, lovely house, we were a group of adults and this house is probably more suited to family groups It did not however deflect from our immense enjoyment

Gillian

A wonderful family holiday spent overlooking the beautiful sea view! The Anchorage is a lovely clean place & has everything anyone could wish for! Our family spent a very happy relaxed week enjoying the hot tub & games room, also relaxing in the garden & playing competitive games of boules We also enjoyed swimming in the sea & exploring the lovely area! We made great Memories which we will enjoy for ever! Thankyou so much to everyone who contributed to our wonderful stay at The Anchorage Instow

Christina

An excellent holiday house, very well equipped and very well situated for the beach and all the many activities in the area

Liam

Great house, excellent facilities, location ideal. There were 13 of us and three house never felt crowded, always enough space.

Andrew

Fantastic place with excellent views and location perfect for beach and pubs.

Marilyn

Lovely house, clean, spacious, well equipped, great location. Games room was great fun and we enjoyed the hot tub. Would definitely recommend.

Margaret

Superb location, ideal for our whole family get-together. Nine adults & 2 toddlers from 6 separate households. Well appointed, comfortable accommodation with every possible piece of equipment one could wish for. We prepared & cooked meals in, had a barbecue, got takeaways (Quay Inn), ate out at John's, The Glorious Oyster & The Boathouse. We had tr ips out by car to Clovelly, The Big Sheep, Bude and Bideford. We didn't need to use the games & activities supplied but TVs everywhere was huge hit.

Victoria

Amazing house that offers everything you could need. The location was great for us to access both the tarka trail and the sea. We definitely hope to return next year

Gill

A beautiful property in a wonderful location which is perfect for a large house party. House configuration is good with large kitchen diner downstairs and comfortable lounge with a fab view on the first floor. House is well equipped especially in the kitchen . On the downside more fridge space is needed and the water pressure in the showers is not very good. However overall an excellent holiday property .

Roger

House is amazing. Plenty of room, everywhere clean and tidy, lovely bedding and towels, kitchen equipment was endless, laundry room but we didnt use, games room was fab, sky TV with all channels including sky sports went down well with 4 sports mad blokes, location beyond amazing, fabulous table for 16 too, plenty of hot water, it was very very win dy so windows a little drafty but hey ho ! Excellent property. Very pleased and would use again. Highly recommend

Lorraine

Spent a week for 60th celebration in January 21. Had the most perfect time. Property was immaculate & it was fully equipped with everything that we needed. Location was Amazing. We will definitely be back & recommend to anyone who'll listen!

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Attractions Near The Anchorage Instow

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at The Anchorage Instow itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cornwall has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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The Big Sheep - EX39 5AP

about 3 Miles

This is a really unique attraction in the Devon region with many unique events taking place throughout the year. The Halloween Festival in October is well planned where you can take pumpkin carving workshops, ride the ghost train and go to witches flying school. All year round there are some excellent

North Devon Farm Park - EX32 7ET

about 8 Miles

North Devon Farm Park is a haven for wildlife and has a fantastic location making it the perfect place for a day out during the summertime. As well as gorgeous scenery, picnic areas and plenty of space for children to play the park offers a Play Area, Tea Room serving local produce, a Petting Zoo where little ones will love meeting the affectionate animals and Nature tTails. There is also a Play Area.

Milky Way Adventure Park - EX39 5RY

about 10 Miles

The Milky Way Adventure Park is a fun day out for the whole family and has rides and attractions for all ages. There are four major rides including a thrilling roller coaster and an amazing vertical slide for the older kids and grown ups and six fascinating live shows which will entertain the whole family. During your visit you can enjoy bird of prey experiences, find your way out of the maze and feed and cuddle the baby animals.

Exmoor Zoo - EX31 4SG

about 12 Miles

Exmoor Zoo is described as a "family zoo" on their website and it certainly makes a great day out for families. There are many exotic and rare animals as well as birds to see which are living in natural surroundings. Some recent improvements at the zoo include a new 5 metre tower at the cheetahs and raised walkways at the "beast". There is also a new viewing platform over the sitatunga. As well as the amazing animals to experience there are regular fun activities such as face painting, daily events and zoo trails.

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - EX34 0NG

about 12 Miles

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is a big hit with families and has a wonderful setting within 26 acres of Sub Tropical grounds. During a stroll around the site you will encounter so of the worlds most endangered animals and also take a peek back to prehistoric times when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. The park is home to the worlds only full size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as Lions, Wolves, Sea Lions, Meerkats and many other species, Top attractions include the amazing Sea Lion Shows, Falconry Display and Sea Lion Swims.

Dingles Steam Village - EX14 0RS

about 27 Miles

Dingles Steam Village is an all weather attraction crammed with activities for the whole family to enjoy. The site has a wonderful Café serving home cooked meals, a fun Soft Play Area for younger children, an Agility Course for older kids and several Nature Trails for the family to explore together. The site also displays working and static exhibits of Steam Engines as well as old Fairground Rides so is educational as well as fun!