1 / 24Caynham
Instow, Devon
A five bedroom Instow house with a bathroom each, a large enclosed rear garden with a fire pit, and two dogs welcome among ten people.
Five bedrooms and five bathrooms for ten people is the most generous ratio anywhere on this list, and Caynham has it in the middle of Instow alongside a large enclosed rear garden, a terrace, a BBQ and a fire pit. Two dogs come too.
Two dogs among ten people is a lower allowance than some houses this size offer, so this suits a large group with one or two dogs rather than several households each arriving with one. What they get is Instow: the estuary beach on foot, the Tarka Trail at two and a half miles and level throughout, Westward Ho at three and two tenths, and Saunton Sands at four and eight tenths with a nine on our map.
A fire pit and a terrace inside an enclosed garden is exactly the specification for the evening after a long day out, with the dogs lying where they can see everybody rather than shut in a kitchen. No guest ratings have landed yet, which for a house of this standard is a matter of timing. Everything in the village is on foot from the door.
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from £1,355 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Large enclosed rear garden and terrace area with garden furniture, BBQ and fire pit | Shops, pubs and beach all within walking distance | 2 dogs allowed
- Dog Facilities
- Drying room
- Sleeps
- 10 guests
- Rooms
- 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,355 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 17:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Parking, Wifi
Caynham from £1,355 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Caynham dog friendly?
Yes, Caynham welcomes dogs — up to two are allowed to stay. The house has a large enclosed rear garden, so your dogs can be outside safely, and the layout means they can settle with the group in the evening rather than being shut away.
Are dogs allowed at Caynham year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs at Caynham. For confirmation of availability across specific dates, it's worth checking directly with the property.
What should I know before visiting Caynham with my dog?
The key thing to know is that Caynham allows a maximum of two dogs, which is on the lower side for a house sleeping ten — so it's best suited to a large group with one or two dogs rather than multiple households each bringing their own. On the plus side, the location is excellent for dogs: Instow's estuary beach is walkable from the door, the flat Tarka Trail is just two and a half miles away, and Saunton Sands — rated nine on our map — is under five miles.
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Caynham from £1,355 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
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