Westward Ho! Holiday Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Westward Ho!

As the only place in the UK with an exclamation mark in its name, you might expect Westward Ho! to be a town full of hustle and bustle. Actually, this idyllic village on the coast is the perfect destination for a relaxing family break or romantic couple's getaway. And what better to enjoy this fantastic destination than by choosing one of the great holiday cottages in Westward Ho! this year?

This picturesque part of North Devon is ideal for a cottage holiday all year round. With a beautiful sandy beach, the region has been popular with visitors since Victorian times. Today, the region is a hotspot for surfers, who come to ride the waves all year. Whether you're looking for something spacious for you and your surf buddies, or a cosy little hideaway, there are plenty of Westward Ho! cottages to choose from.

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In case you're wondering, Westward Ho! is actually named after a historical novel written in 1855 (hence the exclamation mark). While that inimitable sense of British seaside nostalgia pervades the town, Westward Ho! is more popular now than ever it's ever been, especially with a younger surfer crew. Even if you're not there to catch some waves, and simply want to spend some quality time with the kids, you'll still find plenty going on.

The beach at Westward Ho! is one of the finest in all the land. With its beautiful golden sands, it's perfect for a romantic stroll or family day out, and you can even let your dog tag along between the months of October and April. If you are looking for a holiday with your dog in tow, don't forget there are plenty of pet-friendly cottages available in the region.

Head away from the beach, and there are several places definitely worth visiting, such as Northam Burrows National Park, a mixture of landscapes – from rock pools to grasslands – where you can encounter a variety of wildlife, including coastal birds such as sooty shearwaters.

Make your next holiday one to truly remember, and take it on your own terms, whether you're travelling with the kids, pets or just looking for a romantic few days away from it all – Westward Ho! has some top holiday cottages to offer.

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What our customers say about their holidays

Lee - Verified booking

This is the second time we have stayed here so we knew what to expect.

This is a lovely, comfortable cottage, ideal for a couple with up to 1 child or a couple of dogs. A previous privacy issue in the bathroom has been addressed which is good (the other side of the bathroom window opens onto a higher level patio of adjacent houses and lacked privacy. A blind has now been fitted). The bathroom would benefit from shelves for toiletries as there is only the window sill for this. Also, the approach to the front door was completely overgrown with weeds which is not inviting but not really a problem. Generally very well equipped although I guess the property has suffered from previous guests taking things like tea spoons and drinking flutes away - what can you do? The front door and window is off a side path (not actually on Irsha Street which is great if you have nervous dogs as they are not bothered by people constantly walking by and when you leave the property, you do not immediately bump into other people with their dogs, if that is ever an issue. Lovely comfortable bed which gets the sun first thing in the morning. Downstairs bathroom is slightly inconvenient but that is the nature of the cottage and it does mean that it is a good size. Would definitely return.

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Melanie - Verified booking

The cottage was disappointing - immediately on arrival and throughout our entire 3 nights it smelt damp despite opening windows to try to get fresh air in and dry it out.

There should be a warning for people with chest complaints. The shower is tiny and ineffective - could not get a decent quality water output, the controls were broken and potentially dangerous. The shower tray was blocked and took a long while to drain. Kitchen very tiny and poor but was as described. Photos were somewhat misleading, we struggled to work out where the photographer had been standing (!) and had clearly been photoshopped as the lounge in reality was very dark. Multiple spiders in the bedroom (possibly a nest) that hadnât been hoovered. King sized bed very wobbly when you turned around over in bed. Had we stayed for a week we would have contacted you to complain and request to be moved. Also shower is NOT walk in! Location was good and close to amenities, but basically the cottage needs refreshing thoroughly. Would also suggest no need for a freezer in the lounge - it buzzed all night, why would anyone do this? Similarly, no need for an extra table under the stairs with a random microwave on it! Compared to other cottages we have stayed at, this was very poor and basic. It explains why this cottage was still available to book 3 weeks before we arrivedâ¦

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Gwyneth - Verified booking

As you know itâs a lovely location .

The cottage needs someone to have a look around and think what they would like . No welcome instructions , where to put rubbish, shower operation, etc ,or a feedback book for guests to write in . This is the first time we havenât had this . Random freezer and table in front room but no where to hang coats. Shower is terrible impossible to get wet and took ages to work out which way dials were pointing . Simple dot would do! We hit a cold spell so the shower being so poor was really disappointing . The front room is impossible to heat with the tiny heater so our clothes also stayed wet . Kitchen cupboards too high to reach no storage space for food . I could go on sorry â¦sink splashes water everywhere and the cutlery is in a drawer with a grubby liner in it Outside is a mess and the door lock gets stuck . You have a gem here shame itâs not cared for. The bed was really lovely and we did have a great time in Appledore . .

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Gail - Verified booking

Fantastic house and has everything you need for a comfortable enjoyable stay.

Our teenagers loved the games room in the loft area and we all enjoyed the hot tub! The enclosed garden space was perfect for our energetic dog. The location is perfect to get to Westward Ho beach in about 25 minutes which is a lovely beach as long as youâre mobile enough to get over the cobbled stone wall first and Ilfracombe only half hour away where we took a fabulous speedboat trip. We found a gem of a hotel 5 mins away in Appledore - Durrant hotel I think it was called. They do lovely food and staff are very friendly and helpful itâs dog friendly! Really enjoyed our stay at Seagrass and will be back but just a couple of things would have made it a 10 all round for us, we feel for 4 plus people an extra comfy chair in lounge area or foot stools or pufe would make it more comfortable. There is just 1 TV in lounge which is very small, films we watched in the evening had tops of heads missing!

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John - Verified booking

The cottage is in a great situation with everything within walking distance.

The Beaver pub is less than 5 mins walk away and has a lovely view over the estuary. Sadly the weather was pretty awful when we were there so the cottage was very dark and gloomy. The walkway to the property was covered in weeds and the path was a walkway to other houses. Some of the furnishing looked tired and worn. The curtains in the sitting area and the main bedroom were coming off the curtain rails. The stairs leading to the bedrooms are very steep and anyone with mobility problems would find them hard going. The bathroom with a good working shower and loo is downstairs beyond the kitchen. Hooks on the doors for towels would be a good idea. The kitchen was well equipped and the fridge was working but the light in the fridge is broken. There was no phone signal in the cottage if you are with Tesco provider but the wifi works well so internet works well.

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Holiday Cottages in Westward Ho!

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Westward Ho! Cottages

Devon

Applestow

Ref: S842484

Reviews 5

Devon

The Mooring

Ref: S1029199

Devon

Seagrass

Ref: S880688

Reviews 6

Devon

Monkleigh Mill

Ref: S674502

Reviews 24

Devon

3 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S232674

Devon

Willets Cottage

Ref: S126115

Reviews 29

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S229958

Devon

Annie's Cottage - Appledore

Ref: S854219

Reviews 12

Devon

Mermaid Cottage Appledore

Ref: S881089

Reviews 6

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S230407

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S237602

Devon

Mariners Cottage

Ref: S366744

Reviews 27

Devon

3 Bed Cottage in Northam

Ref: S230917

Devon

Adipit Stables

Ref: S700780

Reviews 9

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Instow

Ref: S232702

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S280952

Devon

Devonair

Ref: S242445

Reviews 41

Devon

3 Bed Cottage in Instow

Ref: S244381

Devon

3 Bed Cottage in Bideford

Ref: S777153

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Instow

Ref: S233445

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Instow

Ref: S231049

Devon

1 Bed Cottage in Instow

Ref: S234359

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Bideford

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