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Beautiful walks along the North Devon Coastal Path
5 minutes drive from the coastal resort Westward Ho!
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14 / 14  5 minutes drive from the coastal resort Westward Ho!

The Gatehouse

Westward Ho! (2mls E), Devon
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • A romantic retreat set within the pretty North Devon village of Abbotsham surrounded by rolling countryside
  • Enjoy a dog walk with breath-taking views along the nearby coast path and via Abbotsham cliffs
  • The seaside village of Westward Ho! is just a 5 minute drive with its famous Pebble Ridge
  • Explore some of North Devon’s finest beaches including Westward Ho!, Croyde and Woolacombe
Property code: GATAB

This property provides an idyllic cottage retreat for two with access to North Devon’s coast, historic towns and villages, rugged cliff top walks and golden sandy beaches. Situated in the pretty village of Abbotsham, within easy reach of the South West Coastal Path (2 miles), you can enjoy beautiful walks with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Ideally secluded for a romantic break or some simple respite from everyday hustle and bustle, you will feel truly at home in this traditional stone cottage with its character charm, exposed stonework and beams. You can unwind in the open-plan lounge, sitting snugly beside a warming wood burner stove on a chilly evening, watching TV or simply chatting over a glass of wine or two. The dining area set for two is ideally placed by the window where you can enjoy the sunshine or stars. Should you prefer, you can dine alfresco on the patio at the front of the property with its pretty bistro set, or even make use of the BBQ in the pleasant enclosed garden with lawn next to the cottage.

On a clear day, whilst visiting the nearby coast, you will be able to see the lauded Lundy Island on the horizon: home to many species of wildlife. You can take a day trip to the island on the MS Oldenburg which departs from Bideford (3 miles) or visit the Victorian seaside village of Westward Ho! just 3 miles away, named after Charles Kingsley’s novel of the same name. You can walk there, if you wish, by joining the famed South West Coastal Path at Abbotsham Cliffs (2 miles), whilst taking in the stunning scenery of the beautiful rugged coastline en route.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • En-suite shower room with WC
  • Smart TV
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Electric oven/hob, fridge with ice compartment, microwave and dishwasher
  • Washing machine located in en-suite
  • Seating, patio, lawn and BBQ adjacent to the property
  • Please note that there is one table and chairs provided which is kept in the garden area, this can be moved around the property at your leisure.
  • Allocated private off road parking for 1 car adjacent to property
  • Electric and underfloor heating included
  • Beach and shop 2 miles, pub within walking distance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 59 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Valerie 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Amanda 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 2nd August 2024

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Lovely little place at a really good price.

Reviewed by Anthony 26th July 2024

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Reviewed by Lesley ann 22nd July 2024

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Reviewed by Vanessa 19th July 2024

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Absolutely Gorgeous place, had a fantastic time. Location great for visiting different places & the beaches were lovely. Well worth going to Putsbrough Beach.

Reviewed by Nicholas 28th June 2024

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Reviewed by Hayley 14th June 2024

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The cottage is wonderfully located with easy access to main tourist attractions, restaurants and shops. The amenities of the cottage worked well for us, a couple and a dog. The road was no problem noise or taking the dog out. Parking was great. The kitchen was extremely well equipped. Storage was limited but the kitchen items can be condensed to frRead moreee up cupboard space. The host was responsive and helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 27th May 2024

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Reviewed by Joshua 24th May 2024

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We had the absolute best holiday, the cottage was perfect, very clean and the little touches as in the extra blankets for the dog and other bits and pieces just made it feel like a home from home. We will be back for definite

Reviewed by Bernie 20th May 2024

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The Gatehouse was a wonderful place to stay. Extremely well layed out with lovely little touches like a jar of dog treats , a bottle of Prosecco in the fridge and many other nice things. Our Sprocker loved the area and particularly North Westward Ho beach. This is nothing to do with the property itself but the road passing the Gatehouse and the adjRead moreoining main road are used by some proople at very high speeds. A common problem around the whole country sadly. Hide

Reviewed by Adeline 17th May 2024

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We had the best weekend at this beautiful cottage , Amazing service we definitely will recommend and be back .

Reviewed by Deborah 10th May 2024

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absolutely beautiful peaceful cottage in ideal location everything you need within walking distance of good pub for good food little garden at the side ideal can't wait to return welcome basket lovely touch well appreciated

Reviewed by Patricia 19th April 2024

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We booked a week here. There was a nice welcome pack. The place was clean, the bed comfortable and the shower was good. The property was very cold on arrival. We contacted John who advanced the heating as the place had been empty for a few days. There were only three hangers in the wardrobe and little storage. There are absolutely no surfaces on whRead moreich to place belongings. The deep steps into the shower area are a hazard. This should be highlighted in the details. We left after one night. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 2nd April 2024

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Reviewed by Barbara 29th March 2024

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Outside area not directly accessed from cottage made it difficult to let dog out at night to pee and Road outside front door very busy just to let dog loose. Apart from that cosy cottage with underfloor heating. Great weekends stay.

Reviewed by Jennifer 8th March 2024

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Lovely spotless clean cottage , everything you could need , comfortable sofa and bed , great shower and under floor heating was wonderful , handy for visiting different places in the area, John was very helpful, would recommend this delightful cottage. Hope to revisit some time, Michael and Jennifer, March 2024

Reviewed by Michelle 4th March 2024

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We stayed 4 nights and would definitely recommend the gatehouse. It was exactly as seen in pictures and had everything we needed. It is in a lovely location with beautiful surroundings . The log fire was great and the welcome basket with presecco was a nice surprise . Thankyou

Reviewed by Allan 23rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Mary 19th February 2024

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Reviewed by Janet 2nd February 2024

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Really friendly, helpful owners. Cottage just perfect for the two of us and our dog. Kitchen well equipped and lovely furnishings and colour scheme. Clean and quirky romantic with the log burner and little lights. Was easy to get everywhere from there good base. Lovely walks and beaches. Thank you for the welcome pack includes the dog too. Local puRead moreb great food and dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Victoria 22nd January 2024

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A beautiful cottage which was well thought out. The fairy lights set a beautiful scene in the evenings, the heated floor was glorious (we visited mid Jan). All the little touches were there. The coastal path was only a 10/15 minute hike and only an hours walk to Westward Ho! Along the breath taking coastal path. The little pub in Abbotsham was spotRead more on for food! We highly recommend the Sunday Carvery! Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 8th January 2024

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The cottage was spotlessly clean, everything you need is there in the kitchen. The bed was really comfortable and the shower was brilliant. I cannot praise this cottage enough. Ideally situated for touring. Would highly recommend and we will be booking there again on our next visit.

Reviewed by John 22nd December 2023

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Really nice cottage. Very comfortable bed. Great underfloor heating in the main room.p

Reviewed by Steve 15th December 2023

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Brilliant cottage. Welcome basket a really nice gift. Plenty warm enough.

Reviewed by Mandy 24th November 2023

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Beautiful cottage we loved the location perfect for our long weekend stay. The cottage was amazingly comfy and warm and perfectly clean. Our dog loved the underfloor heating. The goody basket was a great added feature will definitely return. Thank you a perfect stay.

Reviewed by Anthony 20th November 2023

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A lovely cosy cottage, with everything we needed for a few days away with our dog. A generous welcome basket and handy local information starts the holiday off well and the underfloor heating is great at keeping the temperature comfortable. We enjoyed Westward Ho beach and walking some of the Southwest Coast Path. It was a relaxing stay and we woulRead mored thoroughly recommend the cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Joan 3rd November 2023

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A truly lovely little cottage. Everything you need is there. Lovey and warm with underfloor heating and a log burner. A very thoughtful gift basket which also included treats for our little dog Lottie. Would definitely consider using again.

Reviewed by Lucy 27th October 2023

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A very cosy, comfortable cottage in the chill of Autumn, thanks to the underfloor heating and wood burner. Well equipped and tastefully decorated. The owners left a great welcome pack, treats for the dog as well as the humans and were very quick to solve a problem that occurred. Good pub nearby and close to the coast path.

Reviewed by Beverley 25th September 2023

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Reviewed by Kirsty 22nd September 2023

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Lovely well equipped cottage that was ideal for our long weekend in Devon celebrating a special birthday.

Reviewed by Marie 15th September 2023

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It was a lovely place to stay, so cosy and quiet,will definitely be going back .

Reviewed by Trevor 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by Andy 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Russell 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Janet 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Carol 9th June 2023

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Cottage stunning on entry. Lovely welcome basket with useful items and bottle of bubbly, milk in fridge. Comfortable and ideal for pets. Small garden attached with seating and bbq.

Reviewed by Ian 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Rebecca 26th May 2023

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Beautiful cottage, very well equipped. We stayed for a week and made full use of the kitchen and bbq. The welcome pack was very much appreciated. Lovely beaches nearby, and coastal paths up the lane, just be mindful of the traffic, especially if taking a dog.

Reviewed by Tina 5th May 2023

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A lovely little cottage in a good location. Quite a stretch up the lane to the footpath which led across fields to the cliff tops but well worth the effort. We walked from the cottage across to Westward Ho, which was just over 11 miles round trip. The views from the top were beautiful. Appledore was a lovely little town to visit and Instow has the Read moreperfect beach for dogs. Tarka trail is nice to walk! Bideford Quay was worth the little trip! The cottage was perfect for our few days away! Hide

Reviewed by Edwin 28th April 2023

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Reviewed by Wendy 24th April 2023

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Just perfect ! Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean , welcome pack left by the owners, so thoughtful - thank you

Reviewed by Simon 9th April 2023

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Great location, stunning walks, view's from the nearby cliffs are spectacular, highly recommended for a much needed break, a lovely welcome pack, very cosy, super clean, well equipped, just a fantastic break.

Reviewed by Julie 24th March 2023

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Well equipped beautifully presented, lovely and comfortable. A wonderful getaway.

Reviewed by David 17th March 2023

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The cottage was perfect the hospitality basket hit the spot and the dcor was very tasteful It felt like home the moment we stepped in and everything was clearly well maintained You have a wonderfull property thank you

Reviewed by David 3rd March 2023

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Reviewed by Wendy 24th February 2023

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lovely warm cottage in nice countryside with nice walk to the beach

Reviewed by Linda 17th February 2023

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Reviewed by Wendy 10th February 2023

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For an all one level holiday dog friendly cottage.you could not ask for more.

Reviewed by Stephen 3rd February 2023

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Great little cottage ideal for a couple and 1 dog, spacious inside and the underfloor heating throughout and the log burner are great when its chilly! The owners left a cold bottle of prosseco, crisps & cookies for us on arrival, which was a great treat after a 5 hour drive, thank you! Garden not ideal for small dogs as there is a gap under the gatRead moree and to the side and the front porch could do with a gate to stop escaping puppies from the main house as it opens on to a country road. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 26th January 2023

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The cottage was lovely. The underfloor heating was great as was the log burner. I didnt cook while there but the kitchen looked well equipped for a holiday home. Great location for me and nice and quiet

Reviewed by Edward 8th January 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 21st November 2022

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Reviewed by Tina 18th November 2022

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The cottage was lovely and clean. Loved the underfloor heating. Had everything you needed. Perfect location for countryside or coastal walks. The welcome basket of goodies was enjoyed by humans and dog (he loved his welcome biscuits) We all enjoyed our stay very much.

Reviewed by Lynn 4th November 2022

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Everything we needed

Reviewed by Diana 28th October 2022

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Clear directions, cleanliness exceptional, thoughtful hamper, cosy cottage for one or two people, garden and parking adjacent to cottage, comfy bed, property situated in countryside, nearest shops a few miles, popular pub in village, beautiful walks with many dog friendly beaches closeby. I would thoroughly recommend this peaceful cottage.

Reviewed by Erika 30th September 2022

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Lovely little cottage. Everything we needed and the welcome basket which included a bottle of Prosecco and treats for our dog was a lovely touch. Underfloor heating keeps cottage warm even on low temp. Small garden attached to side of property which was secure for a dog. Road in front of house a bit busier than expected and vehicles coming down theRead more hill at speed just had to be careful when taking the dog to the garden. Ideal place to stay for walking Hide

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