1 / 24Torridge House
Instow, Devon
A three bedroom Instow house with a private enclosed garden along a lit path, two dogs welcome, and the estuary beach a short walk away.
Torridge House sleeps six across three bedrooms in Instow and takes two dogs, with the garden reached along a shared path the owners have had lit. That last detail sounds like nothing until you are letting a dog out at eleven o'clock on a November night.
The private garden at the end of that path is enclosed, with furniture and a small lawn in it. Past that, Instow's estuary beach is the everyday walk, and the Tarka Trail at two and four tenths of a mile provides level, traffic free going for the longer days. Westward Ho is three and two tenths and Saunton Sands four and a half, which we rate a nine and giving a dog three miles of hard sand at low water.
One bathroom between six people is the trade for the price and the position. Two dogs, an enclosed garden of your own rather than a shared one, and a village where the sand sits at the end of the road. Twenty guest ratings behind it. Instow works particularly well out of season, when the estuary empties and the light comes off the water all afternoon.
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from £678 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- From here take the fully lit shared path where you will find the enclosed private garden with garden furniture, small lawn area and charcoal BBQ up 5 steps total
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £678 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Wifi
Torridge House from £678 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Torridge House dog friendly?
Yes, Torridge House welcomes up to two dogs. The property has a private enclosed garden — reached along a shared path that the owners have had lit, which turns out to be a genuinely thoughtful touch for late-night dog walks — as well as Instow's estuary beach just a short walk away.
Are dogs allowed at Torridge House year round?
Nothing in the listing suggests any seasonal restriction on dogs, and the description specifically highlights Instow as a place that works particularly well out of season. The estuary beach and the nearby Tarka Trail make it a practical base for dog walks whatever time of year you visit.
What should I know before visiting Torridge House with my dog?
The house takes a maximum of two dogs, and the enclosed garden is reached via a shared path rather than directly from the house — though the owners have had it lit, so evening and winter trips out are straightforward. Instow's estuary beach is within easy walking distance, the Tarka Trail is 2.4 miles away for longer traffic-free outings, and Saunton Sands — rated highly and offering around three miles of hard sand at low water — is 4.5 miles from the property.
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Torridge House from £678 for 7 nights
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Walk2.4 mi awayTarka Trail: Fremington Quay to Instow
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