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Idle Hour

Westward Ho!, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Incredible reverse-level property with first-floor patio and outdoor furniture
  • Ground-floor hot tub to relax in on balmy evenings
  • Private access to Northam Burrows: part of the UK's first UNESCO Biosphere

Overview
Property code: OC-IDLEHO

This two bedroomed apartment with distant sea views is on a small exclusive site between Westward Ho! and Northam Burrows Country Park with private access to the Northam Burrows which is part of the UK's first designated UNESCO Biosphere which boasts sand dunes, salt marsh, grassland and rocky shore and is teeming with wildlife. Royal North Devon Golf Club can rightly claim to be the cradle of English Golf. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest golf course in the country and is regarded as the St Andrews of the South. The golf course is as tough as any of the UK’s more famous links layouts and has recently been placed in Golf World's "Top 100 Courses in the World" that a golfer “must play”.

The two tastefully decorated bedrooms are on the ground floor, both with ensuite shower rooms and the master bedroom with access to the patio area with table and chairs and hot tub. Carpeted stairs lead up to the open plan kitchen/dining/living area with distant sea views across the Northam Burrows. The kitchen is beautifully designed to make the most of the space and is very well-equipped with everything you’ll need to rustle up a delicious evening meal to enjoy on the balcony. The living area has two comfy sofas positioned to enjoy the large 49" Smart TV complete with sound bar and leads out to the balcony area with table and chairs, an ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee or to watch the sunset over the Burrows.

Situated a short walk from the picturesque seaside village of Westward Ho!, which has everything you need for a great family holiday, with a range of food outlets catering for all tastes (and some award-winning cakes!) and seaside shops to explore. The beach offers lots of free entertainment for children whether it is looking in the rock pools, playing in the surf, building sand castles or flying kites there is plenty for all to enjoy. Venture further afield and explore North Devon with attractions to suit all tastes including Tapeley Park, The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, RHS Rosemoor Gardens and much more. 

Ground floor:

Bedroom 1: King-size bed, Smart TV. En-suite shower room with washbasin and toilet

Bedroom 2: Twin beds, Ensuite shower room with washbasin and toilet.

 

First floor:

Open plan Lounge/kitchen/diner: 49" Smart TV with sound bar and bluetooth connection. Electric ceramic hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine.

Pets: One dog welcome

Parking: Private parking for two cars. EV electric car charging point.

Garden/Patio: Patio and balcony with furniture.

Heating: Electric under-floor heating

Short breaks: Available all year round (but for specific dates only bookable within 2-8 weeks of the holiday start date)

Notes: Linen and towels are provided (please bring beach towels). Unlimited WiFi is available free of charge. No smoking at this property. Travel cot and highchair is provided. 

Beach: 0.5 miles Pub: 1 mile

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - en-suite shower rooms with WCs
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Smart TV with sound bar and Bluetooth connection
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Patio and balcony with outdoor furniture
  • Hot tub
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • EV electric car-charging point included.
  • Beach 0.5 miles, pub and shop 1 mile
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Julie Marwood-Jones

This property is personally managed by Julie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Angela 2nd June 2025

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Idle Hour is an amazing place to stay, just a 10 minute walk from Westwood Ho! The house is really carefully thought out with everything you need from a holiday rental and more! The beds and sofas are super comfy for relaxing after a day exploring the amazing things North Devon has to offer. The kitchen is well equipped with high spa appliances Read morefor cooking up a storm. The garden is secure if you have a fur baby and the hot tub is perfect after a busy day of doing nothing. The property backs on to a main road, so can be a little noisy if the rear windows are open but we left them closed and used the side window and the doors out to the balcony :-). Would definitely stay again Hide

Reviewed by Karen 15th May 2025

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Fabulous property modern and clean on a lovely small estate. Perfect for three of us and a dog. Hot Tub a great treat.

Reviewed by Emma 6th May 2025

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Reviewed by Yvonne 6th May 2025

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We were not disappointed with 'Idle Hour' The accommodation was outstanding. The cleanliness was spot on and the hot tub just made it even better. I would consider booking this property in the near future when we return to Devon.

Reviewed by Matthew 26th April 2025

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Lovely house in a superb location. The house provides all the facilities you could need for a week or 2 stay. The hot tub is an added bonus! As regulars to the area we absolutely will stay again.

Reviewed by Sharon 14th April 2025

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Reviewed by Charlene 23rd March 2025

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Overall a great stay we had everything we needed. Really good location for getting out and about in Devon.

Reviewed by Martyn 13th March 2025

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All very good, nice position and easy to get to all areas of North Devon coast, thoroughly recommend

Reviewed by Richard 28th December 2024

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The cottage was absolutely perfect! There was a beautiful Christmas tree decorated for us on arrival. The hot tub was spotlessly clean and we used this every day that we were there. We would thoroughly recommend a stay at this property.

Reviewed by Liz 10th November 2024

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Very clean. Large upstairs living/kitchen area. Bedrooms snug but with excellent showers. Would suggest not great for dog as rear "garden" is fully paved patio. Probably better in summer when pre-bed walk would be in daylight!

Reviewed by Alison 4th November 2024

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Lovely stay everything you needed would totally recommend

Reviewed by Gemma 27th October 2024

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 29th September 2024

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Cottage clean, spacious and comfortable. Showers in bathrooms large and easy to use. Lovely hot tub in secluded area. All mod cons and a few extras like hand soap and washing up liquid were appreciated. My two girls, the dog and myself fitted nicely although the lack of storage space in the small bedroom was a slight problem. Would stay here againRead more as nicely placed for exploring this part of Devon. Good shops and plenty of places to eat out if you don't want to cook! Hide

Reviewed by Annabelle 9th September 2024

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Reviewed by Kim 4th August 2024

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Great property with a good location. The property was well kitted out and the hot tub was a fantastic addition. It has easy access to the beach and if you have a dog you can take your dog on the beach at the back of the property and its also a short walk into the centre of Westward Ho. We didnt use our car much because everything was in walking diRead morestance. I would definitely return to this property. Hide

Reviewed by Tom 24th June 2024

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Reviewed by Lynne 15th June 2024

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Idle Hour, is an ideal holiday home. Good location, well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Ian 10th June 2024

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Lovely accommodation, ideally placed for the amenities in Westward Ho!

Reviewed by Teresa 22nd May 2024

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Fantastic location and accommodation, a great home from home and the hot tub is so relaxing at the end of a long day.

Reviewed by Mark 13th April 2024

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We loved it. Great accommodation, comfortable, good quality bed and bed linen. Access to an ev charger a big differentiator for us when choosing a property.

Reviewed by Sean 7th April 2024

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Lovely home, great location and very clean.

Reviewed by Jane 27th March 2024

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The cottage is in a great location, really well equipped, we had a lovely holiday.

Reviewed by Jayne 29th January 2024

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Overall property was lovely, owner was very quick to replace broken internet router on our arrival, very spacious, not very much bedroom storage , would of struggled if we had been a family, otherwise lovely break.

Reviewed by Gavin 28th November 2023

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Reviewed by Deborah 19th November 2023

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Reviewed by Rachel 29th October 2023

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Ideal location, great for a family of four and a dog. Nice choice of places to eat, close to the coastal path and other attractions, perfect for a half term break!

Reviewed by Margaret 11th October 2023

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Lovely, pet friendly holiday home. Hot tub a definite plus. Really like this development, 4th visit! Great to have parking out front of accomodation. Recommend.

Reviewed by Lara 4th September 2023

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Reviewed by Carly 30th July 2023

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Reviewed by Zoe 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Sean 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 8th July 2023

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The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Original Cottages is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.
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