Guests say
Midships is a charming and spacious cottage in an excellent location, just steps from the beach and local pubs, making it ideal for dog owners and families. Guests appreciated the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and secure garden. The welcome pack was a thoughtful touch. While most found the cottage clean and cosy, some noted areas needing refurbishment, particularly the bathroom and some damp issues. Parking is off-site but manageable. Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and would return, valuing the cottage’s character and prime setting.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, but one review mentioned significant damp and a musty smell, indicating inconsistency in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised, being just steps from the beach, pubs, and local amenities, making it a standout feature for guests.
Guests found the cottage comfortable, especially the beds and living spaces, though one review highlighted issues with damp affecting overall comfort.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen appliances and a secure garden, but several guests noted the lack of a proper shower and the need for refurbishment in some areas.
Guests appreciated the welcome pack and the host’s helpfulness. Please note that welcome gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Fisherman’s cottage yards from beach, and with the Tarka Trail passing through the village, Bideford is within easy access..
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Sky, DVD Player
Dining room.
Kitchen: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Parking permit for 1 car included; additional public car park (400 yards), unloading at the door. On road parking; public car park, 200 yards (£5 per day). No smoking.. A coastal holiday cottage, 100 yards from the beach. Just yards from Instow’s pretty beach, Midships is the perfect seaside holiday choice for a relaxing break with family or friends all year round. This delightful, terraced, fisherman’s cottage has a lovely rear courtyard garden, the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee whilst planning your day. With its long, flat promenade, golden sand and dunes, Instow offers something for everyone. The area is a must for water sports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen, whilst walkers and cyclists will enjoy the famous Tarka Trail which passes through the village. Dining out is a real treat as Instow has an excellent selection of restaurants and cafés, many overlooking the estuary. There is also a renowned delicatessen/village shop where you can pick up some fantastic local produce. Bideford, 2 miles, offers town amenities and boat trips to Lundy Island, and for family fun, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure parks are close by. Golf, fishing and horse riding are all available locally. Shop 400 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Woolacombe Beach
- Clovelly Village
Reviews (5)
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Mr Tony Burkhardt
Really enjoyed staying at Midships a lovely quirky and cosy cottage and hope to return in the future
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Dawn
We stayed at Midships for a week with our little dogs . We found Midships fisherman’s cottage very comfortable, the furniture and especially the beds ! Plenty of room inside lovely front bedroom and great downstairs space . Everything with needed in kitchen and great welcoming pack . Great escape proof garden for little dogs. Local pub over the road about 15 steps ! And 2 more round corner. Beach 2 minutes walk . Big Tesco 5 mins in car We parked on Commodore Hotel Carpark as suggested by owners just told hotel reception on first day , nice little walk along front to car in morning about 10 min. Loading and unloading outside cottage good as lane very quiet.We really enjoyed our week at Midships and would return. Yes it’s an older cottage but very comfortable just could do with electric shower over bath that’s our only suggestion.
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Richard Adams
Just had a lovely week staying in midships cottage in instow. The cottage was everything we wanted, clean, perfect layout for us and the dogs, fantastic position close to one of the best dog friendly beaches we've seen, great pub 15 paces from the front door and all appliances in place including dishwasher and washing machine. The cottage was nice and clean with a lovely welcome pack too. Beds were comfy and huge. Could be improved by having a riser rail and curtain for the shower, kneeling down to shower is a bit awkward but a minor niggle.