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The Old School House

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Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

The Old School House

Stay at The Old School House, a large and spacious character cottage situated in an elevated position above the pretty village of Instow.

Featuring many of the schoolhouses’ original features, the home-from-home is advantageously located very close to the sought after the North Devon coastline and beaches. Guests can enjoy views over the countryside to the estuary, or step outside onto the sunny and secluded decked rear garden.

The Old School House can host up to eight guests over four generously sized bedrooms. Two king size rooms, with an additional two twin rooms can accommodate all family members. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the living area, with comfortable sofas, wood burning stove, pool table, smart TV and Wi-Fi included during your visit. The fully fitted kitchen provides all modern amenities needed for a self-catering stay including dishwasher, microwave, oven, and fridge/freezer. You’ll find a downstairs bathroom with shower, WC and basin, with additional family bathroom on the first floor.

This enchanting coastal town of Instow is a wonderful spot for a North Devon break. Its central location along the coastline allows the opportunity to venture to the local larger towns of Bideford, Barnstaple, and Westward Ho! There are many breath-taking beaches to discover nearby, and the picturesque steep hillside fishing village of Clovelly is only 15 miles away. All in all, a perfect place to base a holiday in this beautiful area as there will be something to entertain all ages.

Please note this property has a spiral staircase leading to the bedrooms on the first floor. Parking is available outside of the property on the roadside. The Old School House is suited to groups of families/friends and is not suitable for any stag/hen parties or large events.

For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: GBP 25
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

450692

About the area

Map
Instow

What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clovelly Village - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Saunton Sands - 32 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 35 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 43 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingsley Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Williams Arms - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fremington Quay Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old School House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Old School House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old School House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old School House located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Instow Beach, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead. West Appledore and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Old School House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

simon

Very nice property. Cleanliness was OK but not great. Very little to welcome guests on arrival. Overall good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jenny

August stay
Location was good and easy to walk into Instow, large house but needs updating and cleaning thoroughly. Loved the pool table. The cooker didn’t work, no guides to operate any of the appliances, cooker hood didn’t work, lots of hairs left on stairs and bugs we had to hoover up on arrival. Dirty stains on toilet seat which needs replacing and downstairs bathroom needs a complete refurb. Garden overgrown and dangerous with crumbling walls so unsuitable for children. Wouldn’t stay again, poor quality and standards
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10/10 Excellent

Denis

Clean Comfortable and well equipped
Comfortable and clean, easy to access, enjoyed the pool table. Comfortable rooms location in a quiet hamlet, parking okay on road nothing
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Good.
Parking was really hard as have a large van and no private parking is available. Very noisy on week days as opposite a primary school, and if you meet the traffic it can be a nightmare. But with all things said it is a stunning house with all we needed and felt very comfortable and relaxed there. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.