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Beautifully presented and spacious 2 bedroom apartment offering fabulous views

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Daytime view from balcony overlooking the estuary
Apartment Main Entrance
Interior
Private kitchen
View from Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4645.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Instow, ENG
  • Instow Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Clovelly Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully presented and spacious 2 bedroom apartment offering fabulous views

The Moorings is a modern 1st floor 2 bedroom apartment, offering spacious living space with spectacular views of the estuary as well as being just a couple of minutes walk of the beach. The apartment is non smoking and we are sorry but we don't accept pets
Approached from the private car park, where you have your own parking space you enter the building by a secure lobby, up the stairs to your own entrance hall with ample room for coats and shoes. Entering the beautifully presented apartment itself, the two bedrooms are on the left hand side with views over looking the private communal gardens and are separated by the bathroom. The bedrooms, one a double and the other a twin, are equipped with very comfortable mattresses / duvets and pillows and both have their own wardrobes, whilst the bathroom has a walk in shower, washbasin and toilet.
On the right side of the apartment which overlooks the estuary is the open plan living space, which offers a fully contained kitchen area with electric hob, electric fan oven and grill, fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, a lounge which opens onto the private balcony and a separate dining area all with differing estuary views. The lounge has a sofa and 2 armchairs, a wall mounted TV with free view as well as a DVD player, a Bose system for playing your CDs and iPod and offers access onto the balcony which has its own table and seating for 2. The separate dining area also has a dining table and 4 chairs, bookcases offering a selection of books, DVDs and games for your enjoyment.
WIFI/internet is available via the hub in the lounge area.
The apartment is gas centrally heated via a combination boiler with thermostatic controls that also supplies all of the hot water on demand.
All bed linen and towels are provided along with a welcome pack tea, coffee milk, sugar and biscuits.
There is a communal bike store that can be used to store bikes during your stay – please bring your own bike locks
There is a local shop, 4 local bars and a hotel that all offer food, all within walking distance
There are also regular bus services serving both Barnstaple and Bideford as well as a ferry service in the summer that will take you to Appledore

Property manager

Ian Lev
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note the lounge opens up to a balcony
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note the initial payment/deposit is non refundable

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Instow, ENG

What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clovelly Village - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Saunton Sands - 35 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 37 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 46 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingsley Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Westleigh Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully presented and spacious 2 bedroom apartment offering fabulous views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully presented and spacious 2 bedroom apartment offering fabulous views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully presented and spacious 2 bedroom apartment offering fabulous views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully presented and spacious 2 bedroom apartment offering fabulous views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Instow Beach, West Appledore and South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead. South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worth a visit

Very comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Instow gem

A well equipped, clean and cosy property in a convenient location, close to the beach, pubs and right by the Tarka trail for walks. Had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant location

Brilliant location for our family. Beautiful scenery along the estuary and beaches.Ideal car free cycling along a 30 mile stretch linking interesting locations along the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichola R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Instow

Really lovely stay in this apartment. Just as all the photos. We love Instow, so lovely to walk from apartment straight to beach and 3 pubs along the front. John’s the deli is very useful too. Easy for exploring North Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real gem

A delightful apartment with top quality equipment.A sign on the blocks door would helpful as the only indication is in the stairwell.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Debbie

We had a really lovely break. The flat was as advertised. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing stay

Fabulous apartment in a lovely location, within very easy walking distance of great pubs and restaurants. Apartment very well equipped. Right on the edge of the Tarka trail for cycling. Ample parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely flat, gorgeous views

We had a great week at this lovely, clean, well-equipped flat. We really enjoyed the gorgeous view of the estuary over to Appledore and watching the changing tides. The location was excellent for all our day trips and the property was one of the nicest we have stayed in. Ian, the owner was very helpful and responsive to queries. We would happily recommend this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, lovely apartment

We had a lovely stay in Instow and exploring the surrounding areas. Ian’s apartment was perfect and fully equipped. Thank you for the tea and biscuits on arrival, much appreciated and nice touch after a long journey. We would love to stay again and get to see those sunsets! Thank you for having us and for being so helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely spot

Very conveniently situated property overlooking the old station building (yacht club) and Tarka Trail. Easy walk to pubs, deli etc. Not many properties in this area have the designated parking this flat has. Buses nearby, bike hire 10 mins away at Fremington Quay. Lovely sunsets due to westerly facing building, can be windy though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W., Gloucestershire. UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment

The apartment is spotlessly clean, light and airy and very well equipped with everything you could need for your stay. The lounge is really comfortable with lovely views. The beds are extremely clean and comfy. I can't fault it and would recommend it to anyone. We have just had a lovely week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn in Instow

Beautifully presented, well stocked, comfortable flat overlooking Instow harbour. Yatch club obscures view from balcony and it overlooks the coast path so there is plenty of activity, but it is on the first floor so it is not too obtrusive. Lots of places to eat and drink in Instow and the tarka trail and beach on the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Third time we have stayed at this property and it never disappoints
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing break

good holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous - again

This is the second time we've stayed in this flat for our summer holiday. The flat is really clean, has everything you could need and the location is superb. The warm weather meant we were able to sit out on the balcony every night and watch the sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Instow Apartment

Loved the place and will certainly go back again and Ian is an excellent host. 10 out of ten
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All needs catered for. Comfortable and clean.

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

wendy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for cycling the tarka trail.

The flat is clean and has everything you need. The TV doesn't work very well so ensure you bring other things to do. There are a selection of games, books,DVD. The bike shed is fairly full and not locked. But managed to squeeze 2 bikes in, reassured a little that people wouldn't leave them there if a problem. Had a lovely hols, thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spot on location.

Clean and tidy apartment, nice touch to open fridge to find a pint of milk, coffee and tea bags, also to have dishwasher tablets/washing up liquid/washing machine tablets, home from home. Only down side, the bush by the key box needs pruning, and the tv has a mind of its own some times.😀
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn holiday

The property is well situated. We enjoyed walking along the coast path to the local restaurants. The bus service is good from Instow.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, clean, well set out and equipped flat in good location

We really enjoyed our stay here and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent North Devon Apartment

This apartment was perfect for us for our holiday this year. We are a family of 4 with children aged 1 and 5. The location was fantastic, looking out over the estuary, with the beach only a few minutes walk away. The apartment had everything we needed and was well equipped. It is also the perfect base for exploring other parts of North Devon. The short ferry ride from Instow to Appledore is definitely work doing our kids loved it. We had an excellent holiday and would live to return and stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Apartment

We have had such a great holiday in Instow. The apartment was perfect and spotless, including everything that we required for our weeks holiday. Great base for visiting other local seaside destinations and attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic location, beautiful view, spotlessly clean

This was a perfect place to stay with our 2 children. Instow itself is very peaceful with a couple of nice pubs and a beautiful beach. It made a great base for exploring busier resorts such as Woolacombe. The apartment was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The owner responded quickly to texts with a couple of queries. We've rebooked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Holiday in Instow

The flat was very well presented with all the amenities you could need. Great views across the water from the balcony of both Instow and Appledore. Highly recommendation this flat to anyone looking to visit North Devon. Good access to the local area with easy access to the main road network.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ian Lev

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Why they chose this property

We have been holidaying in Instow for over 30 years, so we have really got to know the place – this is what prompted us to search for a holiday home that we would also use on a regular basis. We really wanted a home with a view looking out over the estuary as well as being able to enjoy Instow’s spectacular sunsets and had always admired the apartments in Chandlers Court, so when this apartment came onto the market we bought it, made it ours and have enjoyed it ever since.
We hope you enjoy your stay in our home as much as we enjoy our stays – it still brings a smile to our faces when we arrive, as we know we are in a wonderful place.

What makes this property unique

Moorings is managed locally with our weekly changeover day being on a Friday – you are asked to vacate the property by 10:00am, whilst new arrivals have access from 15:00pm. The management team can be contacted should you have any questions or problems regarding the accommodation prior, during and after your stay and will only be too pleased to respond.
Short breaks are available on request.

Languages:

English

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