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  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

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  • Horse Riding

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Property description

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features kayaking nearby.
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At Instow Barton, guests consistently praise the welcoming hosts, exceptional homemade breakfasts with plenty of choice, spacious and comfortable rooms, and a quiet countryside setting within a short walk of Instow’s beach and eateries, creating an easy, restorative stay.

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Spotless

Service

Welcoming

Location

Peaceful

Dining

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10

James

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Apr 11, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.
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.

10

Terence

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Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.
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.

10

Anita

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Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.
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.

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Sally

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Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.
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.

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Gary

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Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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
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

Instow Barton Rectory lane, Instow, Bideford, North Devon District, England, United Kingdom

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 16.9 mi (27.1 km) from Exmoor National Park and 20 mi (32.2 km) from Woolacombe Beach.

Instow Beach(0.4 miles)

South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead(0.5 miles)

South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead(0.5 miles)

West Appledore(1.4 miles)

Northam Burrows Country Park(2.3 miles)

The Burton Art Gallery and Museum(4 miles)

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From 14:00 to 18:00

Before 10:30


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Yes, free self parking is available onsite.


Check-in is from 14:00 to 18:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of North Devon Coast and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead, 16.9 mi from Exmoor National Park, and 20 mi from Woolacombe Beach. Nearby attractions include Instow Beach (0.6 km), South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead (0.8 km), and Northam Burrows Country Park (3.7 km).


Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.


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