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Country Life Goldings Cottage

Westward Ho, near Bideford, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
Swimming pool
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At a glance

  • Cosy converted stone barn with use of the shared outdoor heated swimming pool (open from last May Bank Holiday week to the 1st September only) offers a relaxing retreat in picturesque countryside and farmland
  • Close to the beach at Westward Ho! and all the amenities in this popular seaside town including cafes, restaurants, arcade, wetsuit and surfboard hire, crazy golf and locally made Hockings ice cream. Plus award winning pub/restaurant 5 minute walk away
  • Why not roam the rugged coastline along the South West Coast Path? Visit the bustling quayside of Appledore nearby? Cycle the traffic free Tarka Trail? Build sandcastles at Instow beach? Or venture the wilds of Exmoor National Park?
Overview
Property code: OC-46824

This charming stone cottage is located close to the North Devon seaside resort of Westward Ho!, a great base for exploring the coast and surrounding area that blends traditional and contemporary country stylings. As part of a complex with other similar properties, there are some excellent on-site facilities including a shared outdoor swimming pool, a childrens’ play area and pleasant gardens to enjoy. Ideal for growing families, children will love meeting the resident farm animals like the goats, sheep and rare breed pigs.

The spacious interior is characterised by its wooden beamed ceilings and original features throughout. After a fun day down at the beach, you can unwind and enjoy the comfortable lounge. If the children still have energy to burn they can tear around the play area or splash about in the pool. There are no limits as to what to cook in the well-equipped kitchen, there’s even a shared BBQ area close by for a fair weather feast.

Being close to Westward Ho! you are at the busy western edge of the North Devon region with family attractions like The BIG Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks less than 5 miles away; the sandy beaches of Westward Ho! and Northam Burrows; and the curious unspoiled village delights of Clovelly. For shopping, Barnstaple (10 miles) and Bideford (2 miles) have a good mixture of High Street and independents to meet your needs. Choose this property for a perfect break for the family in Devon.

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Small private enclosed garden to the front of the cottage
  • Fully enclosed, dog exercise field located less than 100 yards away.
  • Shared BBQ area with picnic tables and garden chairs
  • Shared children’s play area, with swings, slides, football goal posts and swing ball set
  • TV/DVD Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge
  • Shared utility room: with coin operated washing machines and tumble dryer
  • Outdoor 40ft swimming pool heated through the main summer months (open from the last May Bank Holiday week until the 1st September only).
  • Surrounding the complex are 15 acres of communal farmland
  • Secure storage for bikes and surfboards etc.
  • Car park with allocated spaces
  • Travel cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Electric, electric heating and Wi-Fi included
  • 8 other cottages on site
  • Pub/restaurant next door, beach and shops within walking distance
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times while on site and are not permitted in the pool area
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rachel Stern

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sheona 18th August 2026

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Great little cottage in lovely location. Cottage is very small/snug but adequate for what was needed for a weeks holiday. We were fortunate to have very good weather which ment pool was very welcome and a great resource. Pool was quite cool/fresh and our 3and 7 year old could only tolerate for any time wearing wetsuits. We felt it was same temperatRead moreure as the sea! However, despite this they loved it and it made their holiday. Beds were comfortable and house very clean. Hide

Reviewed by Marion 4th August 2026

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A lovely cool cottage during the June heatwave. A big bonus was the swimming pool which we enjoyed every day. Not so good were the cooking smells from the pub next door. Unfortunately we were right next to their extraction system. Location was brilliant but those with larger cars (like us) will struggle to get in and out of the top entrance/exit inRead more one movement. In June the lane was relatively quiet but I can imagine it would be horrendous in the middle of summer. If you are not a confident driver reversing in country lanes the location may not suit you. Hide

Reviewed by Maria 29th June 2026

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Booked at cottage from Friday to Monday morning. Was advised by phone call during stay on Saturday at 2:30pm that there was a scheduled power outage from 8am on the Monday morning. They stated that owner had only just found out. There was therefore no point in hanging around after that so effectively had to check out by 8am, two hours prior to tRead morehe usual 10am check-out time. Was told if I wanted to complain to do so after checkout, which I did so requesting some form of compensation. Owner did not want to provide any compensation, or even an apology for the inconvenience and suggested I contacted National Grid instead for compensation. I did contact National Grid and they advised that all properties affected were advised via written notification in the post 19 days before the outage so it was a total lie that they weren't aware of the outage until 2 days before. The owner was not interested in resolving a legitimate complaint and only seemed to want to win the argument and have the last word that it wasn't their fault, and likewise with the managing agent holidaycottages.co.uk, all they did was spout their terms and conditions. What should have been a nice relaxing birthday weekend with a chilled Monday morning exit ended up being an early 8am exit. I really wasn't asking for much, an apology and nominal compensation. But finding out from National Grid that they'd lied about when they'd found out about the outage is shocking. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 20th March 2026

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Lovely cottage, clean & comfortable, not too far from shops, pub and beach front have rebooked later this year

Reviewed by Nadine 9th September 2025

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Reviewed by Sam 8th August 2025

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Reviewed by Nick 18th July 2025

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Lovely cottage, farm is tidy and clean with a pool on site that we used most days. Beach is a 10 min drive to the dog friendly area and this is a fabulous, clean, sandy, beach. Pub next door does a great Sunday roast too.

Reviewed by Bridget 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Richard 30th May 2025

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Cottage good,not a lot wrong,tv needs upgrading front bedroom to small,facilities in the kitchen very good,overall clean and comfortable.would come back and stay again.

Reviewed by Jane 26th May 2025

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Reviewed by Michelle 18th April 2025

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A nice clean quiet cottage this is a very short walk from the local pub with a restaurant and a nice enclosed little garden for the dog. Easy to book and a pool is available in the warmer months. I would say although it sleeps 4 the downstairs area is more suited to two adults two children rather than four adults especially if they have dogs too.

Reviewed by Jane 14th April 2025

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Reviewed by Julian 4th October 2024

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Attractive, compact, reasonably comfortable.

Reviewed by David 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Cheryl 7th September 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay the cottage was lovely and well equipped. The grounds are beautiful and the dog exercise pen was a bonus. The hosts are excellent and helpful really friendly just a perfect place to relax.

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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.