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Instow Barton

North Devon, Devon

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5.0/5

FantasticFrom 75 reviews

5.0/511 Apr 2026

James • Couple Trip

Very friendly welcome and lovely spacious room. A thermos of fresh milk was ready for us every evening on the reception counter for tea/ coffee in our room the next morning. Breakfast was delicious with excellent selection of fruit, yoghurt, granola and choice of cooked breakfast. The location is excellent too. A short 10 minute walk and you're on the beach at Instow. Overall a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.

5.0/510 Apr 2026

Martin • Couple Trip

A very warm welcome from Caroline to a beautiful house overlooking the surrounding countryside and near the church. Clean and comfortable with tea and coffee facilities in the room (plus bonus cake - always welcome!) and a great breakfast selection. It was particularly nice to have the option of pancakes in addition to the usual full English or cereals, pastry and yoghurt. Walking distance to Innstow restaurants.

5.0/53 Apr 2026

Pauline • Couple Trip

Such a lovely place! The bedroom was spacious with a wonderfully comfy bed, and in room coffee bags, fresh milk and cake on arrival. Felt very spoilt! And to cap it all, breakfast was absolutely excellent.

5.0/527 Sep 2025

Terence • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/525 Aug 2025

Anita • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/522 Aug 2025

Sally • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/517 Aug 2025

Stefan • Couple Trip

Caroline war die perfekte Gastgeberin: sehr freundlich, gerne behilflich, aber nicht aufdringlich. Himmlisches Frühstück, das 5 Sterne verdienen würde. Nettea Cottage, sensationell.

5.0/510 Aug 2025

Gary

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

5.0/531 Jul 2025

Matthew • Family Trip

Beautiful spot, great hosts

5.0/531 May 2025

Pal • Trip with Friends

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.

5.0/511 May 2025

Susan • Trip with Friends

Absolutely brilliant. Gorgeous rooms, terrific breakfast and the hosts were charming.

5.0/51 May 2025

Mark • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/522 Apr 2025

Declan • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/56 Mar 2025

Stuart

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.

5.0/510 Nov 2024

Stephen

Great hosts and a lovely clean room. Incredible breakfast and an all round pleasurable experience. We will be back.

5.0/530 Oct 2024

Lynn • Couple Trip

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 😄

5.0/513 Oct 2024

Richard • Couple Trip

We have been to this property twice already and now this is the 3rd time and still brilliant as the 1st time

5.0/521 Sep 2024

CHARLES

Wonderful hosts.

5.0/518 Aug 2024

Ann mccarthy • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/54 Aug 2024

Beth • Trip with Friends

Couldn’t fault our stay, host was wonderful and couldn’t do enough. Location was fabulous and the room was incredibly spacious. Breakfast was the best breakfast I’ve ever had!! Will definitely be back.

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Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, England, GB

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-6:00 PM

Check-out10:30

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
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About Instow Barton

Instow Barton Location
With a stay at Instow Barton in Bideford, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Devon Coast and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead. This bed & breakfast is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Woolacombe Beach and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Saunton Sands.

Instow Barton Facility and Service
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features kayaking nearby.

Instow Barton Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 - Wed, 15 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children