1 / 23Beach Ahoy Instow
Instow, Devon
A three bedroom Instow house with an enclosed rear garden, a private hot tub, one dog welcome, and the beach, the pubs and the shops all within walking distance.
Instow is the sort of village where you can park on the Saturday and not touch the car again, which with a dog in the boot is worth more than most listed features. Beach Ahoy is a three bedroom house in it with a private hot tub, an enclosed rear garden and one dog welcome.
The beach is the point and it is on foot. Instow's sand runs along the estuary where the Taw meets the Torridge, and it is the everyday walk rather than the day out. For the bigger ones, the Tarka Trail passes at one and nine tenths off, flat and free of traffic. Saunton Sands is four miles and sits at a nine on our map, and Westward Ho is three and seven tenths. Estuary mud, hard sand and dune grass, all inside four miles, and a dog that has smelled all three by Wednesday.
Take this one if you have a single dog and want the hot tub and the walkable village rather than the largest dog allowance on the list. The garden is enclosed and the beach is on foot. Instow's estuary sand stays firm at low water, which is noticeably easier on an older dog than the soft dry stuff you get at Saunton.
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from £911 for 7 nights
Beach Ahoy Instow takes 1 dog and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed rear garden with patio garden furniture | BBQ available | 1 dog allowed
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £911 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 17:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
Beach Ahoy Instow from £911 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Beach Ahoy Instow dog friendly?
Yes, Beach Ahoy welcomes one dog. The house has an enclosed rear garden, and Instow beach is reachable on foot, so you and your dog can get straight out without touching the car.
Are dogs allowed at Beach Ahoy Instow year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, but the description presents Instow's estuary beach as an everyday walk rather than a seasonal one. It's worth confirming directly with the property before you book if timing is important to you.
What should I know before visiting Beach Ahoy Instow with my dog?
The property allows one dog only, so it's not the right fit if you're travelling with more. The enclosed rear garden is a useful bonus, and Instow's estuary sand stays firm at low water, which the listing notes is noticeably kinder on older dogs than the soft dry sand at nearby Saunton Sands. The Tarka Trail is under two miles away for a longer flat run, and Saunton Sands and Westward Ho are both within four miles if you want to vary the walks across the week.
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Beach Ahoy Instow from £911 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Walk1.9 mi awayTarka Trail: Fremington Quay to Instow
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