1 / 15Sandy Bay Bungalow
Instow, Devon
A single storey bungalow at Instow with an enclosed rear lawn and a summer house, one dog welcome, and no stairs anywhere for an older dog to negotiate.
A bungalow is an underrated thing to book with an old dog. Sandy Bay is a two bedroom one at Instow, everything on a single level, with a terrace at the front, an enclosed lawned garden at the back and a summer house sitting in it. Four people and one dog for five hundred and twenty six pounds.
No stairs is the feature, and anyone whose dog has started hesitating at the bottom of a flight will understand why it goes first. Past the garden, Instow's estuary beach is the daily walk. The Tarka Trail is two and four tenths of a mile, flat and traffic free. Westward Ho is three and three tenths, and Saunton Sands at four and a half rates a nine on our map. All of it is level going apart from the dunes.
The property is set up with accessibility in mind more generally, which tends to travel well with a single dog that has slowed down. Twenty seven guest ratings for a bungalow at this price is a solid record. The summer house in the enclosed garden is a useful extra as well: somewhere shaded for a dog to lie while you sit out, which matters more in an estuary heatwave than it sounds in March.
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from £526 for 7 nights
Sandy Bay Bungalow takes 1 dog and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Terrace to the front of the property with seating and enclosed rear lawned garden with summer house | SMART TV and DVD player in lounge | Driveway giving off road parking for several cars | Beach with
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £526 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Parking, Wifi
Sandy Bay Bungalow from £526 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Bay Bungalow dog friendly?
Yes, Sandy Bay Bungalow welcomes one dog. The property is particularly well suited to older or less mobile dogs, with everything on a single level, no stairs anywhere, and an enclosed lawned garden at the back where they can roam safely.
Are dogs allowed at Sandy Bay Bungalow year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the property appears to be available as a year-round stay. The enclosed garden even includes a summer house that provides useful shade for your dog during warmer months.
What should I know before visiting Sandy Bay Bungalow with my dog?
The bungalow accommodates up to four people and one dog, priced from £526. Once you're there, Instow's estuary beach is on the doorstep, and the flat, traffic-free Tarka Trail is just over two miles away — both easy going for a dog that's slowing down. Saunton Sands is within reach at four and a half miles and rates highly on our map, though it does include dunes, so it's worth bearing that in mind if your dog struggles with uneven terrain.
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Sandy Bay Bungalow from £526 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Walk2.4 mi awayTarka Trail: Fremington Quay to Instow
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A flat estuary trail along the Taw Estuary with big sky views across the water, excellent for dogs and straightforward year round.
Beach3.3 mi awayWestward Ho! Beach
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The north end stays open to dogs year round and backs onto Northam Burrows, giving reliable access even when the main beach is restricted in summer.
Beach4.6 mi awaySaunton Sands
Devon
Over three miles of open sand with no seasonal ban, backed by a UNESCO-listed dune system that makes it one of Devon's most reliable dog friendly beaches.
Walk4.9 mi awaySaunton Sands and Braunton Burrows Walk
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A dog friendly North Devon loop combining the three mile sweep of Saunton Sands with the wild dunes of Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO biosphere reserve where dogs can usually run free.
Beach5.6 mi awayCroyde Beach
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One of the UK's most celebrated surf beaches, Croyde is stunning but off-limits to dogs entirely from May to September -- an autumn and winter destination only for dog owners.
Beach6.2 mi awayPutsborough Sands
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