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Royal Romance

Westward Ho, near Bideford, Devon
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
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At a glance

  • Romantic cottage for couples offering sheer luxury with uninterrupted countryside views from the balcony and a private hot tub
  • End your day exploring the glorious North Devon coastline with a soak in the whirlpool bath
  • Perfectly situated with private access to the coast path and walking distance of the beach
Property code: OC-85889

Situated within the North Devon countryside and less than a mile from the seaside town of Westward Ho!, this luxurious romantic retreat is perfect for couples looking to escape from it all and enjoy each other’s company in beautiful surroundings. You can choose whether to spend your days sunbathing, surfing or walking, but of an evening, you can return home for a soak under the stars in your private hot tub or in the comfort of your bedroom in the whirlpool bath.

Tastefully decorated, rich tones and warm woods create a sense of style and luxury throughout, whilst an abundance of space makes it the perfect property for a retreat. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is a wonderful sociable space, allowing you to spend quality time together whether you’re cooking in the kitchen or lounging on the sofas and soaking up the far-reaching views. Upstairs, an opulent super-king-size bedroom with its own bath and balcony, is the epitome of indulgence, whilst an exquisite contemporary en-suite shower room completes the accommodation. Outside, there is dining furniture and a hot tub. Guests also have access to a shared games area.

Westward Ho! is a hive of activity all year with a range of independent shops, eateries, and activities to choose from, but for those wanting to venture further afield, North Devon has lots on offer. Heading south, you can follow the South West Coast Path along the coastline to discover secluded beaches such as Abbotsham Cliffs, Bucks Mills and Peppercombe. Award-winning beaches Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe (within 24 miles) are also popular with visitors. The historic, market town of Bideford is within 3 miles and has a range of shops/eateries. You could also hire a bike and cycle along the Tarka Trail to Instow or Barnstaple.

  • 1 super-king-size bedroom
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC, and whirlpool bath in the bedroom
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, large American style fridge/freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher and a washer/dryer
  • Smart TV and DVD in the lounge, and TV in the bedroom
  • Travel cot and high chair available
  • Two-person hot tub
  • Enclosed garden with furniture and gas BBQ
  • Shared indoor play barn (available March to October inclusive)
  • The Nest - Scandinavian BBQ Hut for hire
  • Please kindly adhere to the owners' dog policy
  • Private off-road parking for 1 car provided
  • Beach within walking distance, and shops and pubs 1 mile
  • Additional info - exclusive discounts available for local attractions
  • Private water supply
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Janet 13th June 2026

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Reviewed by Andrew 23rd May 2026

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Royal Celerity, excellent accommodation, definitely 5star, it had everything you need for a comfortable stay, we enjoyed it all Andrew Patricia & bear the dog

Reviewed by Jill 8th March 2026

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Reviewed by Andrew 25th January 2026

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Overall an excellent cottage, but let down by finding the spa bath was broken on arrival. It was fixed the next day, but the owner's attitude was not that positive. There were a few other minor issues that didn't spoil our stay, but are perhaps a reflection of the fact that we discovered that the whole complex is for sale. Potential to be perfect, Read morebut minor details needed attention. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 30th December 2025

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We absolutely loved staying here. The picture on the website are amazing but they don't do the place justice; it is even more lovely than it looked. The bed is like sleeping in huge marshmallows, the location is beautiful and peaceful and the kitchen is fully equipped. The over all feel is warm and, despite the large open plan design, it is cosy. WRead moree will definitely be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Remigijus 23rd December 2025

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Cottage is in really nice place, so quiet. You have a feeling as you sow far from city. Is easy to reach so many small villages on the coast and is so easy to get to the shops in same time. I will recommend to everyone to stay there if you want to have romantic time.

Reviewed by Gabrielle 22nd August 2025

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A lovely relaxing location. Accommodation could do with a little TLC but this did not affect our stay.

Reviewed by Jon 15th August 2025

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We had an amazing time at the cottage. The cottage was very clean and provided everything we needed, it really was home from home. Our crazy cocker spaniel had the best time exploring the grounds and was also completely secure in the garden. We will definitely return. Jon & colette

Reviewed by Russ 4th August 2025

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Reviewed by Jean 25th July 2025

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Best accommodation/holiday ever. Local pubs/restaurants 10/10. Gigantic bag of ice really appreciated. Private path to the beach. Everything we needed nearby. Didn't have to drive very far - satisfied all round. Will book next year.

Reviewed by Lynne 11th July 2025

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The cottage is amazing, perfect location and loved every minute. Chris was really helpful and a lovely man. Would definitely come again. Thank you xx

Reviewed by Mair 27th June 2025

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Reviewed by Debra 13th June 2025

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The property was lovely and very well kept .Everything you needed was provided Hot tub was amazing and the grounds were beautiful with gorgeous views .Very peaceful location was very relaxing ..The beach not to far away with some lovely cafs We were not disappointed

Reviewed by Dominic 2nd June 2025

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A fabulous cottage, well appointed, comfortable and in a fantastic location for exploring the North Devon area. Communication and guidance all very well managed and clear. Strongly recommended and hope to return

Reviewed by Sharon 23rd May 2025

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A totally comfortable, relaxing perfect long weekend. The cottage was stunning and everything we could need was there for us. I used the shopping link from the app, everything was there waiting for us. And, probably the most comfortable bed I've slept in away from home.

Reviewed by David 9th May 2025

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Clean, spacious, luxurious,

Reviewed by Daniel 4th April 2025

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Such a fantastic place to stay and worth every penny, The place itself is clean with everything provided, The views are spectacular and I'd highly recommend anyone to go there and experience what me and my partner did for the week, The app was I great idea and the owners were helpful when needed them so thank you and thank you for the experience

Reviewed by Nicola 28th March 2025

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We stayed in Royal Celerity. A beautifully opulent house for two. We loved the welcome treats for us and our Golden Retriever. All kitchen equipment you could possibly want. A decent coffee machine and pods. Hot tub was lovely as were the towels, robes and slippers provided. Walks in the grounds were fab. The horses and goats were lovely to see, anRead mored there is a short route down to the coastal path which takes you into Westward Ho! The secure garden was a decent size and well maintained. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 21st February 2025

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We had a wonderful time staying at this cottage. It is a lovely property with loads of space. The bed was huge and super comfortable. Its close to the coastal path and a short drive to Westwood Ho. Our spaniel had a fabulous time and we loved walking on the beach and discovering the local area. I would highly recommend staying and will be back agaiRead moren soon. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 22nd January 2025

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Lovely to find scones and jam on our arrival. It was tricky to find the cottage in the dark especially as the horse statue mentioned on the directions was obscured by pampas grass. Loved the large jacuzzi bath. Its confusing to customers that your cottage company choose a different name for the property than the owners. Some TLC is needed to the prRead moreoperty - hob needs a good clean, paint missing on skirting boards in bathroom and lack of cutlery/crockery. Dishwasher trays are rusty. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 28th December 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 21st December 2024

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We had the most amazing time at Royal Celerity, the cottage was amazing it was like home from home, they thought of everything, we had a power cut on the first day but it made our experience even better, within a 20 minute walk for the main westward ho honestly the best place we have stayed in so far we will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Jane 13th September 2024

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Royal Celerity was beautiful! Loved the hot tub and spa bath. Very comfortable and spacious and great views from the balcony. Lovely short walk into Westward Ho and the coast path too. Glad we chose this place for iur holiday. Highly recommend, thankyou.

Reviewed by Alison 16th August 2024

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We feel that the shower could do with a good clean as black mould on the bottom of the tiles. The plastic tiles around the bath lifting up very sharp. Step in the back garden is very loose. Need to clean the veranda upstairs has lots of moss.

Reviewed by K 9th August 2024

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If you stay and the equipment doesnt work please report it because we ended up just chasing up for maintenance issues And for the owners - please communicate better

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.