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The Bay

Westward Ho, near Bideford, Devon
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stunning coastal house a short stroll from the wide golden sands of Westward Ho! and amenities
  • Relax on one of two private balconies or enjoy the hot tub in your private garden
  • Within easy reach of the Southwest Coast Path for fantastic walks with breathtaking sea views
Property code: OC-87054

This fabulous coastal home comfortably sleeps eight guests and welcomes two dogs. Situated within easy reach of the South West Coast Path, Westward Ho!’s beach and amenities, as well as some of the area’s most popular tourist spots, this is an ideal spot for your Devonshire holiday.

Situated over three floors, this home is thoughtfully decorated and furnished with stylish interiors. On the ground floor is a spacious kitchen/diner, cook up a storm together and enjoy eating at the dining table. Head through to the garage games room and get competitive over giant Jenga, pool, table tennis, dartboard or table football. Upstairs on the first floor is the comfortable lounge which boasts lovely views across the Northam Burrows. Settle down on the sumptuous sofas and watch your favourite show or film on Smart TV. Two of the four bedrooms are on this floor, as well as an open balcony terrace. Upstairs on the top floor, you will find the super-king-size master bedroom and twin bedroom, both of which have en-suites. Outside the back of the property is an enclosed garden with furniture seating 8 and a BBQ, perfect for al fresco dining on a summer’s evening. Soak away and unwind in the hot tub nestled in the corner.

Westward Ho! is a popular village that has plenty to offer including a beautiful beach, independent shops to browse and a good choice of eateries. If you love activities, head off on foot along the coastal path, take part in surfing, or hop on a boat for a fishing adventure. The pretty villages of Appledore and Instow are also just across the river. Take the whole family for a fabulous day out to The Big Sheep (3 miles) or The Milky Way (10 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king, 2 super king-size-zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request) and 1 king-size
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 family bathroom with a bath and 3 en-suite shower rooms plus a ground-floor WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, Ninja Max Dual Zone 9.5L Air Fryer and Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and wine cooler
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV, in lounge diner and all bedrooms
  • Games room with table football, pool table, table tennis, dartboard and giant Jenga
  • Enclosed garden with private hot tub, garden furniture with seating for 8, charcoal BBQ
  • Outside hot and cold shower water hose for washing dogs, surfboards, wetsuits and sandy toes.  
  • Please Note- Hot Tub and Beach towels are not provided
  • As per guest booking terms and conditions- dogs are not permitted on the furniture or in the bedrooms please use the provided throws in lounge for sofas.
  • Private off-road parking for 3/4 cars
  • Beach, pubs, shops and restaurants within walking distance
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jayne 20th June 2026

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Great place to stay , we have stayed there twice now 2025 and 2026 , and will be looking to rebook again . Well set up kitchen area with air fryer. Lovely little games room . Garden perfect for dogs and the hot tub is fab too. Beds very comfortable, and fresh sheets and towels after the first week . Such a lovely welcome from the owners always avaiRead morelable if needed. Would definitely recommend a stay at the bay if visiting Westward ho! Hide

Reviewed by Susan 30th May 2026

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The Bay is a beautiful holiday home, perfect for family a get together. Very thoughtfully furnished and equipt, it is a very well laid out, comfortable property. The location is fab. easy walking to both the beach and the town .

Reviewed by Adele 25th April 2026

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Lovely house and very clean with everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and the games room had lots of use. Would definitely recommend this house.

Reviewed by Andrea 4th April 2026

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The house is very well proportioned and it served our needs well. We absolutely loved the games room, boot/utility room to come into after our long walks. Despite a few niggles we would definitely book again. X

Reviewed by Belinda 25th March 2026

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This was are second family stay at The Bay and we had a great time again. The house is clean, comfortable, spacious and had everything we needed for 7 adults, a baby, 2 small children and 4 dogs!. We were lucky to have lovely sunny weather during our stay and enjoyed using the garden and hot tub. The beach is great to walk with the dogs. We haRead mored a nice takeaway from Marans Tai restaurant and Sunday lunch at The Pig on the Hill. James and Claire are great hosts, friendly and helpful. Thank you for the lovely cakes Claire. We hope to visit again sometime. Hide

Reviewed by Julia 16th March 2026

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Lovely house. Very comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. The owner popped over with a cake to welcome us! Loved using the Pool table and the Hot Tub. The walk to the beach was a little longer than we expected, but not a big issue.

Reviewed by Karen 7th March 2026

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We stayed for a week, 5 adults with 2 dogs. We could not fault this house - it is the best we have ever stayed in. So clean, tidy & comfortable with everything we needed for a great holiday. The kitchen was very well equipped with plenty of oven trays etc. We loved the games room and hot tub. Nice area with little road noise. The owners are lRead moreovely and brought us a treat the first evening. Treats were also provided for the dogs. The location is perfect a 10-minute easy walk to town & beach just straight along the main road. We walked along the beach to the visitors centre. Although it was closed in March, the cafe was open so we had a nice coffee break then walked back. You can also drive there. There is also access to walk along the Burrows, but due to all the rain, it was very wet and caused some wet socks! Nice chippy in town with some seats outside and tables opposite. We also visited Appledore, Bideford inc the Affinity Outlet shopping centre & Barnstaple. We visited the free museum in Barnstaple, picked up a leaflet and followed the heritage trail around the town. We can highly recommend a stay at The Bay we all loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 13th February 2026

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Reviewed by Audrey 9th January 2026

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The house was fabulous couldn't find fault anyway would recommend to everyone looking for somewhere to stay .

Reviewed by Richard 20th December 2025

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What a house! We stayed as a party of 5 adults, 1 teen & 4 dogs across Christmas and my lads 18th birthday and this house hit the spot! Very modern and kitted out. Rooms, en-suites and facilities were top draw. Smarts TVs throughout. We spent a large amount of time on ground floor - kitchen, dining area and games room - we had a blast playing gamesRead more together, eating & drinking. Great location to beach, shops, restaurants and walks along coast & towns. Would HIGHLY recommend this area & property. Hide

Reviewed by Rachael 5th December 2025

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We loved our time there and worked perfectly for what we needed

Reviewed by Hayley 27th November 2025

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We loved every minute of our stay, everything was as described and instructions for the appliances we were documented for use. Bedrooms were comfortable and the en-suites for 3 out of the 4 rooms were great. We enjoyed the games room, all had a game or 50 of darts! Plus pool and table tennis. The jacuzzi also got some use, even in November, the onlRead morey small addition I would have liked would be a shelter over the jacuzzi so I could still use it in the rain! The beach is also just down the road! Hide

Reviewed by Jo 9th November 2025

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Reviewed by Melisa 17th October 2025

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We had a lovely stay at the Bay. The house was perfect for us as it provided great family space to be together and also everyone had a lovely bedroom and their own bathroom. The games room and sauna were great. Sandy beach within walking distance. Would recommend and would be happy to return

Reviewed by Andrea 15th August 2025

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Very clean, everything you needed.

Reviewed by Alison 25th July 2025

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A lovely property which was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. An easy 10 min walk into Westward Ho, and a longer 40-45 min walk into Appledore. A short walk to the bus stop for the bus to Bideford or Barnstaple. Plenty of onsite parking. The owners were very helpful and easy to contact if necessary.

Reviewed by Wendy 18th July 2025

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The Bay is an incredible holiday home for all families of all ages. Perfect location for beach walks and days out. All the rooms are wonderfully clean and fresh. Brilliant games room for the days when the weather is not so kind. The hot tub is great fun and garden wonderful to relax in. We really didnt want to leave.

Reviewed by Clare 11th July 2025

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The Bay was fabulous, none of us wanted to leave and all agreed we would want to come back. Space is great, quality was spot on, location is perfect and views were amazing. There was literally something for everyone including the dogs. Wonderful holiday home highly recommended.

Reviewed by Sarah 27th June 2025

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Overall great property to stay at. King room on top floor is fabulous - big, big bed and great views with the balcony. The other 3 are much smaller (including the 2nd "king"). All "extra" facilities were fab - games, hot tub etc. Good location - don't worry when looking out of windows and think sea is miles away - walk down to main (ish) road, and Read moreturn left. Follow this along and you'll reach entrance to stunning beach, bars and amusements! Lovely holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Nicky 20th June 2025

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What a lovely property! Everything we needed and more The owners were very welcoming Walking distance to shops/pubs/restaurants Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Andrew 13th June 2025

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Reviewed by Jayne 6th June 2025

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The Bay was a fabulous place to stay, the owners went out of their way , helping to set up surprise balloons and cake on arrival for my daughters birthday. It was very clean and tidy, equipped with everything you could need, hair dryer in every bedroom . The games room was a great bonus for evening entertainment, and the hot tub was a good size andRead more really clean. Plenty of outdoor seating to soak up the sunshine. We have re booked next year for 2 weeks. Hide

Reviewed by Allison 16th May 2025

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We stayed at the Bay as a family of 6 adults including a Nanna. The location was very peaceful & walking distance to the beach. Walking into Appledore was our favourite evening option where we enjoyed some excellent food. The house was spotless on arrival, very comfortable and has everything to allow you to relax. We especially enjoyed the games roRead moreom & outdoor space. The owners were very friendly, welcoming us with cake, providing info & recommendations about the area. A fabulous holiday home! Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 14th March 2025

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Had a very nice weekend celebrating my birthday with friends. Good location. House was clean, comfortable for all our needs. Ideal location for walking to Local beach and bars, restaurants etc. Will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Kathryn 7th March 2025

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We had a super holiday. The accommodation was excellent (very clean and tidy and welcoming). There was lots of space for everyone with a well equipped games room and hot tub too. There were views from the bedrooms and lounge across the burrows to the sea. The beach was great for the dogs. The owners made us very welcome and checked we had everythinRead moreg we needed. They also recommended places in the area to visit. Hide

Reviewed by Daniel 14th February 2025

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The property was everything we hoped for. With hot tub, pool and table tennis as well as table football there were enough activities to keep everyone busy. The wonderful view of the burrows and sea view was an additional surprise. Hoping to return

Reviewed by Lisa 20th December 2024

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We stayed at The Bay for a week at Christmas with our 2 daughters, their boyfriends and 2 dogs. What a lovely house, plenty of space and was equipped with everything you would need, Hot tap outside for showering the dogs was great. Went for a beach walk every day and had a latte on way back at local beach cafe. James popped in the day we arrived toRead more welcome us and to check if any problems which was nice of him. The pool table was a godsend and we all enjoyed the hot tub. Would stay again Hide

Reviewed by Gina 14th October 2024

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We had the most fantastic holiday at The Bay. The house is beautiful and equipped with everything you need for a home from home holiday. The location is perfect for everything. An easy walk to town and the beach. A stones throw from the golf club ..the most fabulous cooked breakfast weve ever had! There are beautiful walks across the country park tRead moreo Appledore, stunning scenery. Copious places to eat, drink and explore. The hosts James and Clare are so friendly and attentive. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by John 13th September 2024

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A well equipped holiday let that fulfilled our expectations from the information given.We were extremely lucky with the weather but the let was well equipped with everything you would need if the weather turned wet. Overall the beds & other furnishings were very comfortable.It must be said this was the best overall cottage we have ever stayed in

Reviewed by Dawn 6th September 2024

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Fantastic large house suitable for families or couples as has 4 beds, 4 baths. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The games room with hot tub, pool table , table tennis and table football was enjoyed daily by all. The house was furnished to a high standard and was very clean. The beach, pubs and shops are close by and we parked 4 Read morecars on the drive. The owner came to check all was ok on arrival. Would definitely visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 9th August 2024

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Lovely property enjoyed by 3 generations of our family. All suggestions made by the owners were really helpful and went a long way to making our week a wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by Gavin 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Alan 26th July 2024

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This is a fabulous house with great facilities. It was well situated for the village and the beach as well as being handy to the larger supermarkets in Bideford. The pool table and hot tub were popular. The bedrooms and en-suites worked extremely well for us. The decor was lovely and helped to make it a very chilled holiday.

Reviewed by David 19th July 2024

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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.