Instow beach
Instow beach
4.5
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles677 reviews
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Terrible
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machinmad
Yaxley, UK2,508 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a glorious beach with far reaching views up the estuary and out to sea. We visited in November, so the sand was full of dog-walkers, not minding their pets. The views across the water to Appledore were lovely, but the views further out to sea are spectacular. I’d love to come back and see and summer sun-set, as the promenade faces west.
Written November 17, 2023
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sam t
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
We went again to The Boat House for lunch last week. We chose the seafood platter, as did many others that day. It was absolutely wonderful. Top quality ingredients , prepared beautifully and lots of it.
Served by Gez and Bryony, top marks to them. A special mention to Jamie the chef who, knowing we had trouble cracking spider crab before , cracked it for us , then came to our table to ensure all was well.
This place has turned into a destination establishment under the care of Kat and Brendan. Well done and best wishes for the future.
Written September 2, 2023
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Alison F
Chalgrove, UK53 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Lovely beach but no 'infrastructure' in terms of shops. Several expensive eateries but Appledore - just across the estuary, far more interesting!
Written August 27, 2023
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Jenna K
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Beautiful beach just not much else for the kids as was looking for some arcades and a cafe with fish & chips
Written August 24, 2023
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Steve G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Arrived from London on a Saturday eve with our two border terriers , tide was out excellent for dogs and beautiful Sunset couldn’t get a table at the local beach front restaurant as there are limited dog tables and pre booked so spoke to a local and we found Graylings fish and chip shop 2 miles up the road next to a convenience store got fish and chips and some beers and returned to the beach to an alfresco dinner in the sunset perfect
Written August 6, 2023
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David H
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Good sandy beach, great for humans and dogs.
Parking limited but that is the only criticism. After the beach there are some good restaurants and bars to visit
Written June 28, 2023
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J B
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
We traveled every morning from Westward ho to walk the dogs on this beach as it’s so lovely and there is a good expanse of sand even at high tide, and dogs are not restricted apart from July and August. Devon beaches are often closed to dogs from May or don’t allow them off lead, but this is a welcome exception.
Written June 22, 2023
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The Paine’s
London, UK24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Absolutely fantastic beech Sea goes out really far and ideal for dogs and really quite so much space to roam and walk free
Written June 12, 2023
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vicky T
Bromsgrove, UK44 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
We went to i stow today. Wasn’t impressed. Small sandy beach . No gift shops unless they are tucked further back but we couldn’t find them. Unless you want to spend all day lying on the beach there isn’t much to see.
Written June 11, 2023
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Tony R
Barnstaple, UK17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Close to where I live. Just a beautiful beach with sand dunes and great views ..just sooooo nice there.
Written June 7, 2023
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