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Yeoldon House

Northam, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 20
Bedrooms 10
Bathrooms 10
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 5
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Beach within easy reach
Wedding venues
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At a glance

  • Peacefully secluded with beautiful views across the River Torridge and estuary.
  • Ideally located for exploring North Devon and the Cornwall border.
  • The South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail are easily accessible for walking and cycling.
  • An ideal setting for large family gatherings, special celebrations and memorable group stays.
Property code: OC-78035

This characterful former hotel is set on the outskirts of the quaint village of Northam. The South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail are within easy access and are traffic-free, providing the opportunity to explore North Devon by foot or bicycle. For a traditional seaside day out, visit the Victorian village of Westward Ho!. Complete with amusements, famous golf course and a beach hut lined promenade alongside two miles of golden sandy beach, this village oozes traditional British seaside charm. There are plenty of opportunities to keep the kids entertained with days out including The Milky Way, The Big Sheep and RHS Rosemoor Gardens. For those who want to keep fit whilst on holiday, sailing can be found at the picturesque villages of Appledore and Instow whilst Woolacombe and Croyde are renowned for being a surfers’ paradise and Exmoor National Park caters for keen walkers.

On arrival at this grand property, take in the beautiful views before making your way through the front door. The main lounge is to the left and offers comfortable seating with wood burning fire alongside a bar area offering a relaxing space to unwind after exploring the local area. The dining area is to the right and caters for those important family meals and more formal dinners, it also has a sound system for some enjoyable background sounds. With a well-equipped kitchen, delicious dishes are certainly on the menu. The kitchen is complete with two Range electric oven and gas hobs, two fridge/freezers, two dishwashers, microwave, two coffee machines and a breakfast bar. Next to the kitchen is a nook with a further, smaller dining table, perfect for leisurely breakfasts or board games. Just off the kitchen is the utility room with two washing machines and two tumble dryers. There are also three separate WCs on the ground floor. The grand staircase winds its way up to the first floor where you can find ten bedrooms all with TV’s as follows; Twin room with river views and en-suite shower room and WC, King-size with balcony and en-suite with shower over bath and WC, Double room with river views and en-suite with shower over bath and WC, Double four poster bed with river views and en-suite with shower over bath and WC, King-size with en-suite shower room and WC, King-size with balcony and river views, en-suite and shower over bath and WC, King-size with en-suite shower room and WC, Super-King zip-and-link (can be made as twin upon request) with en-suite shower room and WC. Moving to the second floor you shall find the last two bedrooms to complete the accommodation, comprising of a Twin with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC and finally a further Super-King zip-and-link (can be made in to a twin upon request) with balcony and en-suite shower over bath and WC.

The views from the garden are magnificent and a fantastic place to while away a lazy summer afternoon with a good book or garden games with the family. Relax in the sauna, soak in the hot tub or fire up the two charcoal BBQs. There is also a glass pod with seating which is perfectly positioned to admire the views. There is access to the river so a fishing net is essential when packing. Why not host your wedding breakfast here at Yeoldon House, please call for more details.

  • 10 bedrooms - 2 super-king-size zip-and-links (which can be made into a twin on request), 2 twin, 4 king sized, 2 doubles (one of which is a four poster bed)  
  • 10 bathrooms - 4 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC, 6 en-suite bathrooms with shower over bath, 3 separate WCs on the ground floor
  • 2 range oven and hobs, 2 fridge/freezers, 2 dishwashers, 2 coffee machines, 2 toasters, 2 kettles, wine fridge, microwave
  • Utility room with 2 washing machines and 2 tumble dryers
  • Log burner
  • TV in the lounge, second lounge, snug and in each of the bedrooms, music system in dining room
  • Traditional bar
  • Pool table
  • Dartboard
  • Children's playroom
  • Large garden with fenced pond but not enclosed, in estate grounds with access to the river 
  • Hot tub - for your comfort and safety, the hot tub is emptied, cleaned, and refilled prior to each stay. As a result, it requires time to heat and will not be ready for use upon arrival. It will be available once it reaches temperature.
  • Sauna - to ensure freshness between stays, the sauna is powered off. Please turn it on upon arrival and allow time for it to reach operating temperature before use.
  • 2 charcoal BBQs
  • EV Charger - Type 2 charger, 7KW untethered 
  • Highchair & travel cot available
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Beach, pub, shop and restaurant 2 miles
  • This is a holiday home however for all wedding enquiries please contact us before booking
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 5 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tristan 16th June 2026

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Our family stayed here for 3 nights in June and it was absolutely amazing, the house has everything you need for a big family stay, it's wonderfully equiped and the facilities are second to none, the added bonus of a hot tub and sauna pod made this even better. It's also not far from places like Westward Ho and Bideford, aswell as supermarkets so Read moreyou can stock up on the essentials. The views are absolutely to die for and worth the price alone! If you are thinking of hiring this property out, it's one of the best in the area! We will have ever lasting memories of staying here! Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 13th June 2026

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Reviewed by Russell 23rd April 2026

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Excellent place to stay we loved it

Reviewed by Neil 21st March 2026

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The property is located in a lovely secluded position, with exceptional views and access to the riverside walks, Biddeford being a 20 minute . The accommodation suited our family of 13 people very well, the spacious rooms, kitchen dining area making it a very sociable place to be. All the needs for cooking and eating are catered for with plenty ofRead more crockery, and utensils. A very well set up property for family occupation, highly recommended for a stay Hide

Reviewed by John 13th February 2026

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Wow. Beautiful house in a stunning location directly on the South West Coast Path with wonderful views across the River Torridge. It's an old hotel so every room is en-suite which is great for a large family, as we were. Used the sauna and jacuzzi every day which was lovely. Kitchen and dining area great for cooking and games with a very social layRead moreout. Walks straight from your doorstep. Brilliant Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 30th January 2026

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Fantastic house with everything you need to enjoy a great weekend. Well equipped, comfortable and enough space to accommodate 17 of us. We had a couple of issues but Steve and the Housekeeping team were excellent in trying to rectify these. Communication was great. Would definitely recommend this beautiful house.

Reviewed by Tania 10th January 2026

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Beautiful house Very well equipped

Reviewed by Paula 28th November 2025

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What a beautiful property, the view is outstanding and the house is comfortable and clean. It is in a good location, walking distance to a hotel that does spa treatments and meals and only a 5-minute drive from Westward Ho beach. We had a marvellous time for my daughter's 40th birthday, we made good use of the pool table and hot tub. The kitchen isRead more huge with everything you could possibly need. I would definitely recommend this house for a big group celebration. Hide

Reviewed by Diana 14th November 2025

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Fantastic house with amazing views and lovely walks from the doorstep

Reviewed by Annabelle 7th November 2025

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We were a party of 20 adults with 4 dogs and the house could not have been better. There was everything you need and more. The beds were so comfortable and everyone had their own bathroom, the views of the estuary were a wonderful way to wake up every morning. For one of the days we had a catered meal and the company had everything they needed to cRead moreook for 20 people. Would unreservedly recommend Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 31st October 2025

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Beautiful house in a lovely location, the views were the icing on top! Spacious, warm house with everything we needed for a family weekend. 15 people were easily accommodated along with our 3 dogs. The sauna and hot tub were great extras and the pool table got lots of use in competitions during our stay! We loved that everyone had their own bathrooRead morem! Great walks right from the house along the coastal path, can recommend the walk to Appledore and also recommend Jack Sprats coffee shop! Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 12th September 2025

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We had a great week. The housekeeping team are great and on arrival the house was spotless. The house is very large so even if the weather isnt perfect theres plenty of indoor space to accommodate large groups.

Reviewed by Christine 8th August 2025

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Reviewed by 'H' 17th July 2025

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This house is brilliant, so much space for an extended family stay, views and grounds are stunning. Every room en-suite is great! Pool table and sauna were a huge hit with the adults! Location- wonderful the area within walking or short driving distance is beautiful

Reviewed by Yasmin 6th June 2025

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We had the best weekend staying at Yeolden House! It was so well equipped to host all 20 of us, plenty of space and so great to find somewhere where every bedroom had its own bathroom. The views were stunning and the garden was so beautiful. With lots of different spaces it is so great for a big group and would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Tim 24th May 2025

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We had a brilliant stay at Yeoldon House over May half term. It was the perfect house for us and worked incredibly well for 3 generations. Beautiful property with bags of space. The location is wonderful. Theres so much to do so close: we loved The Big Sheep, the tarka trail, the beach, the pubs, the walks. The house has gorgeous gardens and even aRead more sauna and jacuzzi. Lastly, we were very appreciative of the housekeeping service who were very responsive and solved a couple of minor queries. Hide

Reviewed by Elisebeth 18th April 2025

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Reviewed by Robert 11th April 2025

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Spacious property with fantastic views and ensuite bedrooms. Loved the privacy of the long driveway. Some areas could use updatesespecially a few bathrooms and some downstairs furniture. The jacuzzi feels oddly placed in the parking areawould be better in the garden somehow. One issue: the cot had no bedding and we were only told to bring our own aRead morefter arrival. It was resolved quickly, though. Overall, a lovely stay with room for some small improvements. Would return. Hide

Reviewed by Maggy 4th April 2025

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Superb location, good facilities, spacious, well equipped & clean. The property was ideal for all our family ranging from 3 months to 79 years. Would thoroughly recommend. Thank you for a great holiday.

Reviewed by Noel 28th March 2025

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We were lucky as we had great weather for the end of March. The kitchen/dining room is huge and easily sat 18 of us. There are enough ovens, fridge/freezers and prep space to be able to cook for large parties. The bar area is a good size for drinks and entertainment before a meal or relaxing during the day. Bedrooms are comfortable and of a good siRead moreze so they really do feel like hotel rooms. Large garden with access to the south west costal path for dog walking. Beautiful views across the water. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 7th March 2025

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An absolutely amazing property, the owners have thought of everything you could need to accommodate a large party wanting a comfortable, fun and quality weekend away. As a large family group with babies to Grannies and dogs we would all highly recommend Yeolden house. The views were amazing as were the gardens. The hot tub, bar and pool table were Read morean additional bonus. We have stayed at lots of large properties and agree this has been 1 of the best and would love to go again in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Sam 14th February 2025

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Absolutely brilliant family holiday! Wild weather and long bracing beach walks. Cozy fire, cocoa and lovely food by our family chef!

Reviewed by Sorcha 24th January 2025

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We had a great time at Yeolden House, we go away at the same time every year as a group to celebrate a birthday. The house was perfect, incredibly well set up for groups of people, large but still felt warm and cosy. The kitchen had everything we needed and was great for cooking large meals and the open plan worked really well for us. The bedrooms Read morewere lovely and it was great that we had our own ensuite bathrooms. Being able to go for a walk straight from the house was a bonus. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 27th December 2024

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Wonderful house for a large gathering. We had adults & children all together- loved the piano, pool table & hot tub. Plenty of tableware etc. Enough space for everyone & the little playroom off the kitchen was great to keep toys all in 1 place ( & the dogs out!!)

Reviewed by James 20th December 2024

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Perfect for a family Xmas - 19 of us. The kitchen and dining / lounge area was perfect, 4 ovens, 2 dishwashers, sinks and fridges. Perfect for sociable cooking and very well equipped. The bar area with pool table was great. The house felt cosy, even with full occupancy and lots of wet days (2 x washer and dryer by the way) we never had any issues wRead moreith quantity or pressure of hot water. Ample parking, great outdoor space and plenty of local walks. Fast internet with smart Tv's. Almost perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Dan 6th December 2024

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Reviewed by Claire 26th November 2024

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We absolutely loved the house, it was extremely well equipped, lots of space for our group of 20 friends. So thoughtful to put up tasteful Christmas Decs. Welcome hamper. Really enjoyed our stay and would thoroughly recommend it.

Reviewed by Jonathan 22nd November 2024

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Absolutely stunning venue very clean and tidy with lovely views of the estuary. Every bedroom had its own en suite and again were immaculate clean. We were amazed with the whole venue from the big kitchen to the snug area everything was well thought out. Thanks for some great memories.

Reviewed by Andy 8th November 2024

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What a wonderful holiday the three dogs and 12 humans had an amazing time

Reviewed by Hans-Juergen 4th October 2024

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A wonderful and well-kept house that is very suitable for holidays, family celebrations and events. The views of the garden and river are beautiful and the surrounding area offers many possibilities for a week's holiday. All our guests were delighted.

Reviewed by Michael 27th September 2024

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We had a lovely family get together for a week at Yeoldon House. The location and views were wonderful. The house and facilities were very good. I highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Laura 13th September 2024

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We had a really lovely time staying in Yeoldon House as a large and multigenerational family group. The photos dont do it justice and it really is a lovely property which has been beautifully done up. The grounds are lovely and the view is quite stunning. The house is very well equipped and had nearly everything we needed including two travel cots Read moreand high chairs and lots of plates/pans etc. We would very happily return. Hide

Reviewed by John 12th July 2024

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Great property, perfect for large family holiday.

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Original 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.