Instow
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This pretty
estuary village, is more low key than most of its close neighbours,
lies at the wide junction of the River Taw and the River Torridge. Instow
has a gently sloping sandy beach, backed by low sand dunes.
Instow
is well known for its scenic vistas across the rivers, making it a favourite
haunt for artists. It is also a place for watersports, fishing and sailing
enthusiasts. During the summer you can take the ferry, from Instow's
17th Century quay, across to Appledore.
Tapeley
Park
Tapeley
Park stands on a hill overlooking Instow and the estuary. Tapeley Park
is the home of the Christie family, well known for their operatic connections
and their links to Glyndebourne. The House has a collection of operatic
costumes, as well as fine furnishings and porcelain.
The gardens
at Tapeley Park are the main attraction. The grounds have a stunning
collection of tender shrubs and palms, all laid out in terraces on the
sheltered hillside - presenting the visitor with stunning panoramas
of the gardens and the estuary beyond.
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