Places to stay in Instow, Devon

Instow is a village in north Devon on the estuary where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet. It is located between the villages of Westleigh and Yelland and on the opposite bank of Appledore. Local dining options include Decks Restaurant, The Boathouse, Sylvesters Fish, and Sylvesters Fish.

There is a small river beach and sand dunes, that home some rare species of orchid including the pyramid orchid.

The center of Instow ( which is at is longitude -4°10'36.642 and latitude 51°3'12.535 ) is located 2 miles away from Northam, 3 miles away from Bideford, 3 miles away from Westward Ho! and 4 miles away from Bickington.

Available Instow lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Instow.

Instow Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Hotels

The Pines At Eastleigh

Approx 3 miles away in Bideford:

King-size beds, breakfasts by a log fire, a garden room bar with library, maps and a warm welcome await our guests.
Old Barnstaple Road
Bideford, Devon
Hotels

Saunton Sands Hotel

Approx 5 miles away in Braunton:

If you're planning a Devon holiday, the luxurious Saunton Sands Hotel near Croyde is the perfect choice. This elegant, four-star art deco hotel sits in a superb setting overlooking one of the finest beaches in Devon and Cornwall: a three-mile .....
Saunton Road
Braunton, Devon
Bed & Breakfasts

Worlington House

Approx 4 miles away in Bideford:

Worlington House offers comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting, with most of the bedrooms having panoramic views over the rolling countryside and the seaside village of Instow, where you can enjoy a meal or a drink in one of the friendly restaurants or pubs to be found there.
Worlington House, New Road
Bideford, Devon

Instow Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of Lobb Field Caravan & Camping Park, Braunton
Listing updated 2026
Campsites

Lobb Field Caravan & Camping Park

Approx 5 miles away in Braunton:

You will set up your caravan or pitch your tent in a grassy field far from the pressure of modern life; there are a variety of large pitches facing south with panoramic views over Braunton Burrows to the Taw estuary and across the Torridge towards Bideford and Appledore.
West Meadow Road
Braunton, Devon
Photograph of Surf Bay Holiday Park, Bideford
Listing updated 2026
Holiday Parks

Surf Bay Holiday Park

Approx 3 miles away in Bideford:

3 Award Winning quality Coast & Country Holiday Parks in Devon & Cornwall for families and couples, offering self-catering holidays and short breaks in Caravan Holiday Homes or Luxury Timber Clad Lodges (some with hot tubs!).
Golf Links Road
Bideford, Devon
Campsites

Mitchums Meadows

Approx 4 miles away in Braunton:

Moor Lane
Braunton, Devon
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Instow

Photograph of Seahorse Fish & Chips, Northam
Seahorse Fish & Chips

Waterfront Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Our open-plan bar serves a mouth-watering selection of meals that are sure to satisfy even the most ravenous of appetites. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast, a freshly ground barista coffee, a quiet beer, or a delicious meal from our kitchen, we have something to suit every taste. www.waterfrontinn.co.uk Link

Seahorse Fish & Chips ( Dining / Fish & Chips ). Located at 17 Cross Street, Northam, 2 miles from the center of Instow. Traditional Fish & Chip Shop offering all of your favourite items.