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MOORINGS VIEW APARTMENT INSTOW - Parking, Garden, Estuary Views

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Instow, England
  • Instow Beach
    5 min walk
  • The Big Sheep
    6 min drive
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club
    7 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

MOORINGS VIEW APARTMENT INSTOW - Parking, Garden, Estuary Views

Moorings View is a privately-accessed, luxury apartment at the top of a quirky Arts and Crafts house. It is conveniently situated in the beautiful village of Instow, which sits between the estuaries of the Rivers Taw and Torridge. As yet relatively unknown beyond North Devon, Instow is renowned for beautiful sunsets and lovely sandy beaches.

The light and airy apartment has stunning estuary views from all the main rooms. There are two bedrooms: one has a king-size bed, the other, a double bed and a day bed. We can therefore accommodate an individual, couple(s) or family/friends. There is a spacious sitting room with television and books, a neat, well-equipped kitchen, and a recently-refitted bathroom with bath and efficient shower over.

The apartment benefits from off-road parking and shared use of the main two terraces of the lovely secluded garden with various seats and views. In this garden you may come across your hosts and their two friendly spaniels.

The apartment sits atop one of the most distinctive properties in Instow, built for a retired Admiral and his wife around 1920. It is sited to take advantage of the panoramic views which stretch from Bideford up river, across the Torridge with its many moorings to Appledore, then out into the wide estuary until white horses show the rivers Torridge and Taw meeting the sea at Bideford Bar.

Guests have shared use of a heated wet room on the ground floor. This is ideal for drying wetsuits, coats, boots and walking equipment - and helps to keep the apartment carpets clean! We are also happy to store bikes in the garage for the duration of your stay - just give us notice!

Instow's waterfront is accessed from a private gate at the bottom of the garden path, as is the Tarka Trail loved by walkers and cyclists. The property is just a few minutes' walk from all this popular village's local amenities including the beach, John's award-winning delicatessen and Post Office, the pubs, bars and restaurants.

This Instow holiday apartment is perfect for those who seek a peaceful and airy hideaway, with or without friends or family.

The Owners have some Sit on top Kayaks that it may be possible, subject to some conditions, for guests to borrow to explore the Estuary.

Access: the apartment is at the top of an old property and has a number of external steps and then stairs up to the second floor. It is not suitable for those who need wheelchair access, guests with serious mobility issues, or those with young children. For this reason we request no children under 10 years old.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Instow Beach. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Instow Beach and a 4-minute drive from South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead
MOORINGS VIEW APARTMENT INSTOW - Parking, Garden, Estuary Views offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bideford apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Jane and Liam

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: CHILDREN OVER 10 WELCOME.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

MOORINGS VIEW APARTMENT AT INSTOW WATERSIDE
Moorings View Apartment AT Instow Waterside Village Bideford
Moorings View Apartment AT Instow Waterside Village Apartment

MOORINGS VIEW APARTMENT AT INSTOW WATERSIDE VILLAGE Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trevor N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything was spot on - host/comms/location/accommodation :).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil W., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Apartment
Moorings View exceeded our expectations. It was spotlessly clean, exceptionally well equipped and with fantastic views from all rooms. It was ideally situated in Instow which itself is perfectly situated to explore this part of Devon. Liam and Jane were friendly and helpful. A great stay and we would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem of a Place!
Moorings View was a fantastic find. The property had everything one could wish for plus amazing views. The location was perfect for the beach and local eateries and the parking space was a much appreciated bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
The apartment is very well presented, comfortable and clean. It had everything we needed and alot more with a lovely view of the estuary. The owners are lovely people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moorings view apartment
This is one of our favourite places we've stayed. The apartment has amazing views, its spacious and very nicely decorated. Instow is very nice and it's in the perfect location to explore North Devon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem
Beautiful home with amazing view's through every window was just a joy to sit watching the boats coming in & the tide going out. Gorgeous home furnishings very comfortably bed freshly cut flowers from the garden and a nice bottle of wine waiting in the fridge was a added treat.really lovely hosts liam and jane you made us feel very welcome we definitely want to come back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
VERY enjoyable stay.
On our arrival we were greeted and made very welcome by Liam..We were shown around & the apartment was excellent, exactly as described.Well equipped & plenty of free space for our things . Both Liam and Jane were very helpful and friendly.throughout our stay.Lovely views of estuary & yachts plus surrounding countryside. The Tarka Trail is at the bottom of the back garden & other walks nearby.The beach too was a very short walk away. An excellent weeks stay for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
What a lovely few days we have had at Moorings View. Really clean apartment, super comfy bed, fab shower and great views. Thank you to Jane and Liam, our friendly hosts along with Bella and Missy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy apartment with amazing views
We had a lovely 4 night stay at the apartment (2 adults, 2 children). Apartment was lovely and cosy, well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. Instow is a lovely place to visit and the views from the apartment are stunning. Would definitely recommend going to The Boathouse for a meal. There are two sets of stairs up to the apartment, which is part of the owners property (but don't worry you wouldn't know they were there, the apartment is very private) so not for those with mobility issues but fine for us. Our second visit to Instow and we will definitely return to the area and to this lovely apartment :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Lovely stay. Very helpful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely winter weekend
Apartment is well equipped with amazing views over the estuary. Lovely comfy bed with top quality linen. Very helpful hosts. Instow is a beautiful place and a choice of 4 places to eat within walking distance. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway & The Most Gracious Hosts.
I stayed in Jane and Liam's lovely flat for near on a month; I was dealing with some pretty tough grief after losing my Mum and felt I needed a good amount of time away to process many things in a peaceful and calming environment. That's exactly what Instow and the accommodation helped me to do!. The flat was beautifully presented, in immaculate order and best of all, I could watch the serene sunsets and spectacular scenery through the lounge and bedroom windows every day/night. Never-mind that I witnessed the most amount of stunning rainbows that I've ever seen in 28 days! Nothing was too much trouble for Jane and Liam; they were so kind and caring and above all very empathetic. I wish I could have stayed another month!! Thank you both for providing me with everything I could have asked for and so much more. With love Jo xx
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jackpot!
Moorings View was just great. We were late getting there, but the hosts put off plans so they could welcome us & show us around. They left a box of shortbread, bottle of wine & enough essentials to see us through the next morning of tea & coffee. Unit was sparkling clean, well presented & very "homey". Victorian architecture, but modern fits & finishes made for the perfect combination, including the world's best shower, IMHO. Beautiful views from all windows over the estuary allowed us to see the tides come & go, which was surprisingly interesting! It's only a short, 5-10 min. walk, via a private walkway through the property's garden to the waterfront. Enough dining options were there including pubs, restaurants & a terrific cafe. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay during our North Devon visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A., North Walsham Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view.
The property was spotless and fresh and a wonderful place to relax and come home to. Sunrise and sun set over the Estuary is absolutely beautiful. The owners were really lovely and helpful. Little touches that were left for us was binoculars to watch the yaught club school and other boats on the water, and Westward Ho! opposite. The book shelf was full of a variety of fiction/non fiction, puzzles,games, books and maps about the area. Even a bottle of wine and biscuits. Thank you We absolutely loved our stay and would recommend without question. There is no access for disabled as there are stairs up to the apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views!
A wonderful fews had by our family of 4. (Including 2 teenage girls). Spotless apartment, well equipped, very comfy beds with absolutely beautiful views from both bedrooms and large, cosy living/dining room. Sunsets over Appledore are particularly impressive. Jane and Liam really attentive and kindly let us store our bikes so we could explore the Tarka Trail. Cycled to Torrington and back and enjoyed refreshments in Puffing Billy. Short walk from apartment to local pubs serving good local food and drinks along the beach front in Instow. Would highly recommend Moorings View apartment and hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect to unwind
The perfect spot to relax and unwind. Stunning views of the estuary, and the most beautiful sunsets. The apartment is immaculate, very well equipped, and comfortable. We walked along the Tarka Trail and round to Appledore via Bideford then took the ferry back to Instow. Ate at a Thai restaurant in Westward Ho, Moran’s, which had a separate vegan menu. Johns of Instow is well stocked for basics and treats. Instow pub was, for us, too frantic and our food was poor. Loved it, we’ll definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Spent three nights here. Lovely views and stunning sunsets every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K., Ringwood, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet property with stunning views
We have just spent 4 days staying here and enjoyed every second of it. The apartment was spotless! The bed was extremely comfortable. The owner was very helpful and accommodating. The views from all the windows are beautiful and it is incredibly quiet! We left after 4 days wishing we had booked for 7 or more! but, more importantly, we left feeling refreshed and calm. Instow village itself is charming with a lovely cafe (John's) and a fabulous gastro pub (The Instow Arms). We can't wait to come back again. Thank you Liam and Jane!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in superb location
The accommodation, which is the whole top floor of a large and interesting established house, is very comfortable, clean and well furnished. Two large bedrooms. The house is well above the the harbour and so the views out over the anchorage and river, from all the rooms, across to Appledore, are simply fantastic. Instow is a a good place to stay, with lots to do in all directions. It's a quiet little village with an old and pretty harbour-side frontage. Appledore, over the river, is larger, as is Bideford up-stream. Would be happy to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment with a fantastic view
The apartment is so conveniently located to explore this lovely part of Devon. Everything in Instow itself was just steps away from the property including the lovely wide ( when the tide is out) beach, Johns of Instow cafe and deli and our favourite restaurants/bars, the Quay Inn and the Instow arms. Communication with our hosts, Liam and Jane both before and after arrival could not have been easier or more welcoming. The apartment itself was spotlessly clean, comfortable and very well furnished and equipped with absolutely everything you could need. We very much appreciated the drinks and shortbread provided. The views from the apartment over the estuary are simply stunning and add to the feeling of relaxation. I would highly recommend a stay at Moorings view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Apartment with beautiful views overlooking the River Torridge
We had an enjoyable stay in this excellent apartment which has fantastic views over the River Torridge and Appledore. Liam & Jane were excellent hosts and made us feel at home straight away.We would definitely recommend Moorings and Instow is ideally placed to explore North Devon. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely amazing. Liam and Jane were the perfect hosts. The apartment was spotless and they even left wine, beer and cookies and milk .we will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Week at Moorings View Instow
We had an absolutely fantastic week staying at Moorings View apartment. The apartment was simply beautiful, spotlessly clean, well equipped and in a perfect location for taking in the estuary views and exploring the local area. Liam and Jane were exceptionally lovely hosts, providing a helpful and friendly welcome explaining about the property, answering any questions we had throughout the stay, providing safe storage for our bikes and being extremely kind and helpful when our car broke down! We could not have asked for more. The very short stroll to the estuary, beach, pubs and deli serving delicious fresh bread and treats made it a perfect location. As did being right on the Tarka bike trail which was great to visit other local towns (Bideford, Barnstaple and beyond) with the kids, being flat and paved met with less resistance! The fantastic and large sandy beaches of Westward Ho!, Saunton Sands and others are within easy drive. We also easily made it along to Hartland Peninsula to explore, including Clovelly, & Hartland Quay. Plenty of beaches to discover with rock pools and cliffs and of course the South West Coast Path. We had such a fantastic week, would definitely recommend the apartment and holidaying in Instow. Thank you Liam and Jane!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Apartment with a view of the estuary
It was an easy process to book and Liam and Jane made us very welcome. The property had magnificent views and was very well equipped. The welcome drinks were very much appreciated. A parking space off the road was also provided which was an added bonus. A lovely stay had by all.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022