Instow Barton Rectory lane, Instow, EX39 4LU, United Kingdom
#1 of 8 hotels in Instow
Guests' ChoiceBased on 330 B&B reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 June 2024
Strachr
United KingdomThe hosts Caroline and Colin were welcoming and kind. The location is beautiful and very peaceful. The house is lovely and everywhere is so fresh and clean. The breakfasts were the best we've had with a wonderful choice of fresh food.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Tim
United KingdomA lovely 4 night stay in spacious, light rooms with excellent views of the surrounding countryside and sea. The breakfast was plentiful and exceptional with plenty of options. There was plenty of off road parking and the location made it easy to travel to everywhere we visited. The staff were friendly, welcoming, polite and always helpful. The cake left in our rooms every afternoon was a nice touch too. Highly recommended!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Megan
United KingdomNothing. Nothing at all. It was the best stay ever.
Idyllic location. If you are a walker on the Salt Path it is totally worth the extra stretch up the little hill. Beautiful house and surroundings but still with a sea view and lovely church (no bells!). Wake up the sounds of the countryside, fresh air and sumptuous smells of breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Wes
United KingdomThe location is tranquil and within a short distance to the beach by car. The owner that I met was very friendly approachable and made us feel at home. Breakfast was amazing , we had the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. But most of all the bed was so comfortable it was like sleeping and a cloud. Will return !!!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Gary
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Lovely friendly helpful hosts. Amazing breakfast, the food was absolutely delicious with many home made extras ! Delightfully quiet rural location yet very close to Instow. The bed was the most comfortable bed we’ve ever slept in.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Suzanne
United KingdomCharming home would definitely stay there again
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Susan
United KingdomBreakfast was lovely
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Andrea
United KingdomNothing
The room was beautiful and the breakfast choices excellent.We loved the apple pastries at breakfast , and the cake in the bedroom for the afternoon.A really lovely short holiday.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Linda
United KingdomIt was like home from home. All the extra little touches made it an exceptional experience.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Mary
United KingdomNothing
We had a really warm welcome & were delighted with our large and pretty room with cake & fresh milk on the hostess tray.. Our breakfast was delicious with fresh fruit, yoghurt, granola & fruit juice waiting on our table. Our bed was huge & comfortable: the room was very quiet and overlooked the Grade 1 listed church. We took our cycles with us and were able to keep them locked in a garage. All in all, a lovely property.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomLarge bedroom, beautifully decorated. Spacious bathroom. Comfortable bed and bedding. Beautiful residents’ lounge, breakfast room and garden area. Fabulous breakfast. Friendly, helpful owner.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Bill
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like.
Lovely deluxe bedroom, really special homemade breakfast, owners very welcoming.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Ronald
United KingdomNothing
Everything, lovely and comfortable, clean and spacious. Fabulous hosts. Best breakfast ever with a superb choice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Mark
United KingdomSpacious room, friendly helpful host. Lovely quiet location, well furnished. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
David
United KingdomThere’s really nothing not to like!
Instow Barton is perfect for us in every respect. Caroline and Colin are the perfect hosts, the rooms are well equipped, nicely furnished and very comfortable, the breakfasts are great and the location is ideal.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Pablo
United KingdomStylish with superb attention to detail. Every aspect of your stay is thought through and exceeds expectations. Tremendously generous, top quality breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Linda
United KingdomNothing
Very friendly welcome & lovely fresh cake &tea.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
The breakfast was excellent and delicious, thoughtfully prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Don't miss the pancakes. The location was idyllic. The room was comfortable. The host's hospitality was warm. My stay was comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomNothing
10 minute walk into Instow. Easy parking. Lovely couple who own it were extremely accommodating. I’d put on our booking that I’m gluten-free. Two gluten-free brownies were put in our room. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic. I’m used to having limited choice, but was told anything could be made for me. The food was abundant, fresh and delicious.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Karen
United KingdomCaroline and Colin were lovely hosts - very friendly and informative about the area. Large bedroom with comfortable bed and good views. Great breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Suzanne
United KingdomNothing ,it was exceptional
Breakfast excellent Bed was extremely comfortable Everything was just perfect
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Rosie
United KingdomNothing.
We stayed here whilst walking a section of the South West Coast Path - and it might have been our favourite place to stay during the 5 days. The room was spacious, warm, comfortable, and with beautiful views of the church. The bath was also a dream after hiking in the November weather! Caroline the owner was so lovely to chat to and made us feel so welcome (especially with cake and fresh milk for teas!) The breakfast was also AMAZING! Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Nick
United KingdomNothing
The breakfast was absolutely excellent. The location couldn't be better as we have 2 dogs, a very short walk to the beach.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Tina
United KingdomWe only stayed for one night and we were very happy with everything, we didn't have anything we didn't like.
The breakfast was amazing, more than we could eat. The lady who served breakfast was very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely stay again.we
Stayed in November 2023
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