Instow Barton

Location: Instow Barton Rectory lane, Instow, gb

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Pets allowed
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Adult only
• Cashless payment available
• Free wired internet
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Fishing nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Family Triple Room, Ensuite

  1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Private bathroom
  • No housekeeping

• Double Room with Private Bathroom

  Providing bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, heating and a TV.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Standard Twin Room

  Providing bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a tea and coffee maker, heating and a TV.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Guest Reviews

• Barbara (9/5): - Caroline und Colin sind sehr nette Gastgeber. Das Frühstück ist himmlisch . Die Hunde haben sich wohl gefühlt und waren willkommen. Einziges 👎🏻 es war sehr kühl im Bad !!! Sehr zu empfehlen wir würden immer wieder buchen Lg Barbara und Claudia mit Destiny und Lani aus der🇨🇭
• David (10/5): -
• Julia (10/5): I highly recommend this property and have every intention of revising it. - Welcoming, extremely comfortable luxurious accommodation. Attention to detail was excellent. Super friendly hosts and an amazing breakfast
• Neil (10/5): Relaxing, straightforward and not long enough! - Charming and comfortable, and just a few minutes walk from good food and beer. And the breakfast. Nothing.
• Sandra (10/5): A lovely stay in a beautiful house - Beautiful house with a lovely ambience. Caroline was very welcoming. The room was very spacious with a lovely view to the gardens, the animals and over the estuary to Appledore. The room and bathroom were very clean and the bed was huge and very comfortable. The availability of a comfortable residents lounge. Welcoming cake on arrival and additional fresh milk available in the evening. Breakfast was excellent and very plentiful! The best pancakes ever! 😋 Sadly too full to sample the freshly baked apple and cinnamon pastries. Will definitely go back. A little walk from the centre of Instow but well worth it!
• Helen (10/5): - Superb facilities, warm welcome and a caring professional approach to all aspects of my stay and comfort. The environment both inside & out is exceptional...tranquil, beautiful, yet homely too. Fabulous hot shower, gorgeous waffle robes and a super comfy bed with gorgeous linen. Cake, coffee and milk were really welcome, as was the fabulous breakfast...truly scrumptious and worthy of a five star hotel.. would strongly recommend and will look forward to returning to this beautiful area. N/A
• Sally (10/5): This was probably the best place we’ve stayed while doing the SWCP walk. We left feeling well rested and very well fed!! - Fantastic location, so peaceful. Amazing comfortable rooms. The breakfast was outstanding Nothing
• John (8/5): As above - Lovely quiet location in beautiful Devon countryside. Hostess couldn't do enough. Breakfast excellent start to the day ! Nothing
• finn (10/5): -
• Margaret (9/5): A lovely rural setting, spotless room, great host and excellent breakfast - A warm welcome from Caroline and good local information on where to get an evening meal. A lovely piece of homemade cake on our arrival awaited us in our room, along with fresh milk. The guest lounge and dinning room are very nicely furnished. More fresh milk was left for us to collect in a small flask for our early morning tea. The room and ensuite were spotlessly clean, and nicely decorated. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. We had a lovely rural view and a glimpse of the river from the bay window. An excellent breakfast, with 5 cooked options and homemade granola, selection of well presented fresh fruit and fruit juice for each table. The house is situated off a very quiet side road that was easy to find with the directions given. Ample parking in a yard area beside the house. Personally I find 13.5 duvets too hot, except in depths of winter, so had to remove it from it's cover. Also if windows are kept open on a breezy night the room door rattles, so need to stuff tissue around the latch.
• Susan (9/5): Very warm welcome, very clean and excellent breakfast with tea, coffee and cake provided in the room. Well located for - Layout of the breakfast tables. Warm welcome, excellent breakfast and delicious cakes. Quiet location and a quiet house Nothing.
• Ed (10/5): Wonderful - Excellent location. Superb service. Very clean and comfortable
• Paul (10/5): -
• Jeremy (10/5): -
• Tony (8/5): perfect for a short break - excellent breakfast , nothing
• Steven (9/5): Lovely, relaxing stay with frindly welcoming hosts - Clean, comfortable with great breakfasts
• Tracy (9/5): - excellent breakfast beautiful location, great hosts, warm cosy environment . Needs A little updating in places but very comfortable even so.
• Jo (10/5): Lovely big room with great view. - Friendly welcome and big comfy room. Free parking and beautiful breakfast! Nothing.
• Jenny (10/5): Exceptional hosts in a beautiful property in an ideal location - Very friendly hosts in a beautiful and convenient location. Very comfortable and well equipped room. Cake left in the room each afternoon is a very thoughtful and tasty treat. Superb breakfast with excellent choices A very slight improvement could be softer towels.
• Rhiana (10/5): -
• Jenny (10/5): Brilliant luxurious spacious b and b. - Everything. The house. The spacious bedroom. The lounge and dining room. Quiet location but can walk to Instow for pubs. Lovely homemade cake. An amazing breakfast. Will definitely return. Nothing. It was just wonderful.
• Terence (10/5): - 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.
• Beatrice (10/5): - Das Frühstück liess keine Wünsche offen! Mit viel Liebe und fachlicher Kompetenz zubereitet. Früchteplatte mit frischen und geschmackvollen Früchten. Die lauwarmen selbst gebackenen Apfel-Pastries ein Gedicht! Alles schmeckte sehr fein, ob Porridge, Omeletten, Rührei ... nichts. Als Ergänzung wäre eine kleine Ablage im Bad angenehm.
• Jes (8/5): Hyggeligt ophold i charmerende omgivelser - Hyggeligt sted, søde værter. Kæmpe værelser og gigant seng. Hyggelige omgivelser. Fantastisk morgenmad. Ikke muligt at gå til vandet når det blev mørkt, smal vej og ingen gadebelysning.
• Tina (10/5): Would highly recommend. - Warm welcome by host Caroline, beautiful farmhouse with stylish decor.Room with countryside and sea views.Huge 6 foot comfortable bed.Good facilities.Excellent homemade cakes on arrival.Fresh fruit, wonderfully cooked breakfast,Caroline's cinamon & apple tarts were delicious 😋 Quiet country side location. That I couldn't stay for longer.
• laurence (9/5): - L’accueil et la gentillesse des hôtes, le confort, la qualité du petit déjeuner, le calme Rien
• Janet (10/5): Cosy farmhouse beautifully presented, quiet and with lovely views. - Lovely refurbished farm house tucked in a little lane by the church yet only minutes from Instow waterfront and restaurants. Nothing!
• David (10/5): A lovely stay in a great location well looked after by the owners Caroline and Colin - Very friendly, we felt well looked after.
• John (9/5): -
• Nadine (10/5): Sehr zu empfehlen - Tolles Frühstück und super Lunchpaket mit Sandwiches, Kuchen, Wasser und frischem Obst -alles appetitlich und schön zubereitet und verpackt- statt Frühstück am zweiten Tag- alles ganz frisch zubereitet mit qualitativ hochwertigen Zutaten. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Gemütliches Zimmer mit schöner Sitzgelegenheit . Die Terrasse haben wir leider nicht genutzt. Sehr ruhig gelegen.
• GREGORY (10/5): Wonderful! - Caroline and Colin are very friendly but not pushy. The house and room are spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. The breakfast is second to none (Wow!). Finally, the location is wonderful - peace and quiet but within walking distance of the town and beach. Highly recommended. I don't recall disliking anything!
• Anita (10/5): - Barton Instow Guest house is a jewel in the crown. A lovely old converted farmhouse nestled in the Instow countryside but only a short walk to the beautiful beach front. The bed was clean and comfortable, towels dressing gowns and toiletries are also provided. Cold milk was available each evening for a morning cuppa in your room before an amazing breakfast choice of delicious food. Packed lunches are available at an additional small cost if you are walking or going to the beach. Caroline and Colin are a lovely couple who run their guest house with pride.
• mark (10/5): -
• Sally (10/5): Instow Barton great place - Just had 3 nights at Instow Barton. If I could given them 11 I would. Great brekkies catering for all inc my veggie husband who loved home made granola, cakes, pastries plus full breakfast. Good clean spacious rooms. -Well placed for quick 10 min walk to Instow where we had fresh fish/ mussels on 2 nights. Honestly a generous couple who cater for absolutely everything. Good nights sleep as quiet with scenic views. best cup of tea I’ve ever had - I think it’s the Devon water can’t believe it makes such a difference. Was allowed to bring our dog who is pretty well behaved. Lovely rest, sunbathing at Saunton and revisiting old haunts. Thankyou both, a great stay.
• Snogmidog (10/5): Lovely quiet country farmhouse far from the madding crowd! - Instow Barton is a lovely quiet country house just up the lane next to the church in Instow. It has a beautiful country setting. The property itself is smart and clean and very homely and the room was excellent. There is easy parking too. The host Caroline is delightful and very welcoming. Attention to detail is her forte with little extras here and there - like cakes in the room when you arrive. The breakfast was absolutely superb with a huge range of things to eat on your table (wish I could have eaten everything!). When going to Instow for future visits I will always check Instow Barton for availability 1st. Nothing - all was superb.
• DNW67 (10/5): Heerlijk! - Heel aardige en behulpzame B&B eigenaren. Heel fijne en comfortabele kamer en badkamer. Heerlijk, uitgebreid ontbijt. Iedere dag wordt de kamer schoongemaakt en wordt er cake op de kamer gezet. Tegen betaling maken ze een uitgebreid lunchpakket voor je klaar. Rustige ligging. Tip: mischien dagelijkse schoonmaak + handdoekenwissel als optie aanbieden aan gasten.
• Sandra France (10/5): Perfect, cannot recommend more highly. - A warm friendly welcome from Caroline, who is the perfect hostess. Delightful breakfast room, and a lovely guest sitting room Breakfast was a generous fruit and yogurt selection, followed (of course) by a perfectly cooked breakfast. Our room was a good size, and everything you needed was supplied. Great suggestions for where we should visit and where we could eat locally. The location was excellent, good onsite parking, and an easy walk down to the seafront and the local pubs and restaurants. We slept very well, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Can recommend highly, you will not be disappointed! Absolutely nothing we did not like. Everything was as it should be, lovely decor, comfy bed, great food (including afternoon tea!), and a smiling host and hostess.
• Harrington (10/5): We had a very enjoyable 2 days as a stopover on our way to a week in Cornwall with family. - Very helpful and welcoming host and superb breakfast. Beautiful building, tastefully restored.
• Miki (10/5): I would recommend this property - In a quiet village not far from which is walkable. The breakfast was excellent and homemade cake was delicious.
• Volker (10/5): - Sehr nette Gastgeberin, tolles altes Haus, schöne ruhige Lage, frischer Kuchen aufs Zimmer Etwas längerer Fußweg zu Ortszentrum und Strand
• Valerie (10/5): -
• Nicole (10/5): Loved it.🥰 - Room was lovely. Had a table and chairs in a bay window for us to organise our travels. Can walk to restaurants. Breakfast was amazing. Owners went above and beyond. Xxoo We were only there one night. 😒
• Gary (10/5): - 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
• Matthew (10/5): Instow Barton - Beautiful spot, great hosts
• Sharon (10/5): Staying here was the perfect end to our week walking the Coast Path. - Beautiful old house in a lovely location. Our room was comfortable and clean. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. We were able to walk down into Instow (10 mins) to the Instow Arms for some excellent food. There was a bus stop very near where we caught the bus to Barnstaple. Highly recommend. The property is up a hill if you're walking. Nothing
• Daisy (10/5): Perfect for a night along the South West Coast Path - Amazing breakfast and really interesting, friendly hosts. The family of gorgeous Labrador’s were an added bonus! Nothing!
• Jane (10/5): Superb accommodation in a pretty riverside village. - The best thing about this beautifully appointed former rectory was the warm welcome we received from Caroline and Colin who went out of their way to make sure our afternoon and night in Instow was a pleasant one. Nothing!
• Neil (10/5): A lovely B&B with helpful, friendly staff. - It’s quiet, uncluttered , and just five minutes from the Instow Arms!
• Ann (10/5): - Fabulous comfortable room, gorgeous property and location, great breakfast, Caroline was a perfect host… 10 minutes walk away from beach and restaurants…… NOTHING
• Joseph (10/5): Recommend - I stayed at Instow Barton for two nights with my mother and we really enjoyed our time there. It is set in a peaceful location above the village of Instow by the church. We received a warm welcome. Our room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Especially good was the breakfast which was varied, generous and delicious. I understood there was a trained chef in the family and you could tell! I would recommend a stay here to anyone. Everything was ideal.
• Brian (10/5): The Ultimate in B&Bs - Everything Nothing
• Louise Tootell (9/5): - Lovely host ! Great breakfast Amazing dog friendly. Nothing.
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• Djh (10/5): - Fabulous B&B, spotlessly clean, large room with a comfortable bed and homemade cake which was a nice touch. Caroline & Colin are perfect hosts, very welcoming and the breakfast was excellent. Instow Barton is ideally located close to the Tarka trail and only a 10 minute walk into Instow. We would definitely stay again, highly recommended!
• Chris (9/5): -
• Linda (9/5): Lovely staff lovely position and views. Excellent breakfast and lunch bags. Friendly and comfortable. - Attractive and homely
• Rachel (10/5): A fabulous, peaceful, old farmhouse in a delightful setting with super hosts and wonderful food! - Such a lovely old farmhouse in the sweet hamlet of Instow Barton, a 15 minute walk to Instow and the beach. A friendly welcome and cup of tea and home made cake was much appreciated and delicious. The delightful terrace, perfect to sit and rest our feet after a day of walking the coast path. The bedroom was spacious and the shower powerful. A very quiet and peaceful location. The breakfast was wonderful, a skilled chef and beautifully presented fresh fruit, yogurt, toast and a choice of hot dishes and lots of tea and coffee. All freshly prepared. We wish we had ordered the packed lunch! We would love to return as this is a really special place.
• Adrian (10/5): -
• Brent (10/5): -
• Steve (10/5): - Large beautiful room with a much needed bathroom. Breakfast was superb and our hostess Caroline could not have been more helpful. A lovely place to stay and thoroughly recommend.
• Susan (10/5): Excellent on every level - Absolutely brilliant. Gorgeous rooms, terrific breakfast and the hosts were charming.
• penny (10/5): love holidays - very friendly and good location every thing good
• Nigel (10/5): -
• Aidan (10/5): Friendly host, great location and amazing breakfast! - Peaceful location yet close to village and beach, great views. Our room was overlooking the valley and the sea. Amazing breakfast!
• Mark (10/5): Fabulous - Caroline and Colin were very friendly and welcoming hosts. They are passionate about the B&B and nothing was too much trouble. Great value for money as well. Super clean room and public areas. Breakfast was superb. Our table was loaded with juices, home made granola, fresh fruit, yoghurt, freshly baked pastries in addition to the personalised choice of hot dishes. This hearty breakfast would leave no-one hungry. The room was spotless with luxury bed and bedding. Tea, coffee and plenty of fresh milk were available in the room. Decaf and a choice of non-dairy milk was readily provided on request. In addition, fresh home made cake appeared every afternoon in the room. We also made use of their packed lunch offer (Extra cost) and this was perfect for a long day out and about. I highly recommend Instow Barton and will be returning as soon as I can.
• Robin (10/5): A beautifully quiet, peaceful location within easy reach of the beaches and ferry to Appledor - Friendly, welcoming, superb breakfast N/A
• Rosalind (10/5): Delightful welcome and relaxing spot for a country stay - Lovely views and comfortable spacious room. Very professional welcome, great for dogs. Breakfast was exceptional ! Nothing !
• Declan (10/5): 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.
• Lorraine (10/5): Would stay again in a heartbeat! - Beautiful property in a scenic location. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, they made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was amazing and the cake in the room was a lovely touch. N/A
• Michael (10/5): Thoroughly enjoyable B&B experience- was recommendation to us and would easily recommend to others. Thank you. - Fabulous breakfast. Great host. Good access to Instow and facilities, coast path and local bus service. Lovely quiet location. Even after a wet walk, we were able to dry ourselves and our kit off and enjoy cake and tea.
• Susan (10/5): Amazing location. Great views off the countryside very friendly hosts. Breakfast outstanding. - Nice big clean rooms .tea coffee and home made cake in our rooms every day .amazing breakfast every day .and caroline and Colin made you feel so welcome in thier home . Nothing
• Bruce (9/5): Welcoming, peaceful and relaxing with comfy bed and excellent breakfast! - Instow Barton is a lovely, peaceful and comfortable place to stay. Very welcoming and friendly hosts. Outstanding breakfasts!
• Ranjan (10/5): -
• Steven (10/5): Wonderful food, very kind helpful people and wonderful location. -
• Colin (10/5): A great find! - This was quite possibly the best B&B I have stayed at From the warm welcome to the spacious and attractive room it was super. Now let's get to the breakfast. THE best granola and pastries and a great choice of cooked dishes. Fresh fruit, yogurt, juices... It sets you up for the whole day. The setting is beautiful - quiet with great views. Highly recommended
• Carol (10/5): Caroline was amazing and the food was simply stunning! Best breakfast I’ve ever had. Can’twait to return - The character and decor and cleanliness. Location was lovely as well. Nothing.
• Lynne (10/5): - The room was huge and very comfortable and nicely decorated. The water was hot and bed comfy. Breakfast very good. Great location. Lady was very pleasant . Would be good to have a sign that says park here for Instow Barton :) It was a tad cold in the room
• Stuart (10/5): - 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.
• James (9/5): Very enjoyable stay - Excellent breakfast, comfortable and spacious room. Friendly welcoming staff. Location a little out of the centre of Instow up a dark lane.
• Trevor (10/5): - The accommodation, the facilities, the breakfast & the hosts were all excellent. We will be back again when we next visit the area.
• Mark (10/5): Fantastic value for money and incredible breakfast - Fantastic property just 10 minute walk from town. Hosts couldn’t do enough to help. Rooms were clean and large. Breakfast is best I have ever had on my stays. Would fully recommend a stay here. Excellent value for money Nothing
• Geraldine (10/5): A wonderful find just behind the town, with superb accommodation. - Excellent freshly cooked breakfast with every attention paid to detail including homemade produce. Really large comfortable beds and lovely bedding. Tea and homemade cake and fresh milk provided in rooms. Great bathroom with a bath too! Short walk down hill into Instow so no worries about parking. Friendly interesting couple who really care about their guests. Absolutely nothing.
• Jan (10/5): -
• Stephen (10/5): - Great hosts and a lovely clean room. Incredible breakfast and an all round pleasurable experience. We will be back.
• Richard (10/5): - Welcoming accommodating host in lovely comfortable rooms. Amazing breakfast Leaving it on a wet morning
• Janet (10/5): Lovely stay. Very comfortable beds. Peaceful location. Provided with homemade cakes each day. - Excellent breakfast with extra touches like homemade pastries made from the apples from the orchard.
• Lynn (10/5): 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 😄
• John (10/5): - Everything was perfect. Nothing
• PETER (10/5): Nice relaxing break - Lovely comfortable and spacious accommodation. Superb home cooked breakfast which set you up for the day
• Ann (10/5): Excellence along with perfection - There was absolutely nothing not to like about this venue. Caroline made us feel so welcome from the minute we walked in. The whole place was exceptional and extremely homely. Would definitely return and recommend 👌 Nothing
• Richard (10/5): - We have been to this property twice already and now this is the 3rd time and still brilliant as the 1st time
• jill (10/5): - Personal touch, very well looked after. Excellent accommodation, so clean and comfortable, value for money. The rain !!
• Conan (10/5): Can't think of anything bad to stay about Instow Barton. A wonderful place. - Nice, large room and bathroom, large and comfortable bed, pretty location, friendly host, and fantastic breakfast. nothing
• Janet (10/5): excellent friendly service from Caroline the host . - breakfast was amazing . secure parking for bikes . short walk to pubs and restaurants shower was in the bath
• Claudia (10/5): -
• CHARLES (10/5): - Wonderful hosts.
• Duncan (9/5): Great stay at a great place with lovely hosts - The location was great The owners were wonderful! The building was beautiful The breakfast was fabulous!
• Andrea (10/5): I would recommend Instow Barton wholeheartedly. - Caroline was very friendly and welcoming and there was so much attention to detail in providing "extras" for our comfort . The breakfast was amazing! I can't think of anything.
• David (10/5): A great experience that made our stay so enjoyable. - A lovely character home where the guests are made to feel very welcome. Thoughtful husband and wife team who put themselves out to ensure your stay is pleasant and comfortable. None

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