The town of Bideford is 5 minutes drive away (or 20 minutes cycle), and across the water is the quaint village of Appledore with many galleries , pubs and restaurants.
The view of Appledore from Instow beach
The market town of Barnstaple is 10 minutes drive away for shops, a pannier market, cinema, theatre and restaurants.
20 minutes drive away are the surfing beaches of Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde.
Within easy driving distance is the rugged coastline and rambling tracks of Exmoor, or the Cornish coast.


The view of Appledore from Instow beachThe market town of Barnstaple is 10 minutes drive away for shops, a pannier market, cinema, theatre and restaurants.
20 minutes drive away are the surfing beaches of Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde.
Within easy driving distance is the rugged coastline and rambling tracks of Exmoor, or the Cornish coast.