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Instow Barton

3.5 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Bideford with free parking

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Instow Barton provides free breakfast and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bideford is home to Instow Barton. North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village. Atlantis Adventure Park and Funder Zone are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Bideford travel guide
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Map
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, England, EX39 4LU

What's nearby

  • Croyde featuring landscape views, rocky coastline and tranquil scenes
    North Devon Coast
    10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Instow Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • West Appledore
    14 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station
    17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fremington Quay Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Cafe du Parc
    7 min drive
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club
    9 min drive
  • Williams Arms Wrafton
    18 min drive
  • The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon)
    7 min drive

About this property

Instow Barton

Bed & breakfast near North Devon Coast
Instow Barton provides free breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Instow Barton Bideford
Instow Barton
Instow Barton Guesthouse Bideford
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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Instow Barton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Instow Barton?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Instow Barton located?

Situated in Bideford, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Instow Beach, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead, and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead. West Appledore and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Instow Barton Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Excellent on every level

Absolutely brilliant. Gorgeous rooms, terrific breakfast and the hosts were charming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Joy

Lovely rooms, spotlessly clean. Very comfy beds and amazing breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Such a lovely place to stay. Quiet and relaxing with beautiful surroundings and an excellent breakfast. Room decor looked great and was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem near Instow

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and Colin and Caroline were exceptional hosts. Room was lovely and breakfasts excellent We will return
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

Quiet location, comfy bed, great breakfast, a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Such a lovely place to stay. Quiet and relaxing with beautiful surroundings and an excellent breakfast. Room decor looked great and was very clean. Caroline is a fantastic host
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and a lovely clean room. Incredible breakfast and an all round pleasurable experience. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and welcoming host, a comfortable and attractive room, home-made cake every afternoon and wonderful breakfasts. The B&B is an easy walk to a stunning beach and various restaurants. We ate out at The Glorious Oyster and The Boat House - both recommended but we preferred the former for its relaxed, beachy vibe and quality of the dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann mccarthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely peaceful stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

We had a super stay. An excellent welcome. Every convenience we could have wished for. Spotlessly clean accommodation. Comfortable bed. Great breakfast. Top class hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Instow Barton

Beautiful hotel run by lovely people who made us so welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and welcoming. Charming house, excellent breakfast. Our room was so big it looked like an entire average London apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a lovely peaceful location and our room was a good size and immaculately clean. Hosts were lovely and very welcoming. Loved the little touches like fresh milk and the homemade cake was wonderful. Breakfast was also amazing. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding!

Stunning and tasteful accommodation in a beautiful, peaceful location. Delicious breakfasts and outstanding cake and pastries prepared on the premises by welcoming hosts. Fabulous in all respects.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10!!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend

Amazing people, big room, amazing food, amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hosts, couldn't do enough for us and our family of little dogs, very welcoming and homely. Excellent breakfast and great value for money. Breakfast room is delightful, along with the choice of food. Clean and tidy rooms, very spacious and comfortable 'huge' beds and fluffy warm duvets. The walled terrace area is excellent for outside dog security with lovely views and peaceful surroundings. Packed lunches were made available for us at short notice and were excellent value for money and totally delicious. The home made cakes and fresh cut fruit were an additional delight. This is a hidden gem and well worth a visit for a peaceful stay in a beautiful part of Devon. All the personal touches make you feel valued and special as a guest, Just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best of the best!

What a delightful experience it was to stay at Instow Barton B&B and be hosted by Colin & Caroline. Happy, bubbly and a very friendly reception on our arrival. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of there way to make us feel welcome in there home. Very generous size bedroom, large barthoom and cake was in our room everyday! Breakfast menu was extensive and varied. Quality of food was of a 5 Star standard and presented in a timely and professional manner. I’d go as far as to say that we were being hosted by a couple that were Customer focused and there main aim was to ensure that we received the very best service that was on offer. Can highly recommend Instow Barton to anyone wanting to stay over for a special midweek or weekend break. This B&B is special. Ian & Cathy Perth, Western Australia
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Instow Barton

Beautiful spot, great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025