Westward Ho! is a delightful and friendly Victorian coastal resort offering a wide range of attractions, including a beautiful beach, the Royal North Devon Golf Club, the North Devon Surf School, tennis courts, National Trust cliff-top walks and Northam Burrows Country Park. The charming market town of Bideford is two miles away and boasts a selection of shops and a pannier market. You could take a day trip to Lundy on the MS Oldenburg, walk or cycle along the Tarka Trail, or enjoy visits to Tapeley Park and Gardens, The Big Sheep, The Milky Way Adventure Park, RHS Rosemoor Gardens or simply enjoy the gorgeous local beaches and countryside.
On entering this charming cottage, you will find yourself in the inviting and cosy lounge where you can relax in front of the TV/DVD at the end of a great day. Heading into the attractive and elegant kitchen/diner you will find everything you might need including electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine. Going upstairs you will find four cosy bedrooms. There are two doubles with en-suite shower and WC, and two twin bedrooms. You will also find a bathroom complete with shower over the bath and WC.
Stepping back outside, to the front of the cottage is a private, enclosed gravelled area with picket fence. Or you can relax in the shared BBQ area with picnic tables and garden chairs. The cottage is part of a complex of properties which share the outdoor 40ft swimming pool with seating, which is heated through the main summer months (open from the last May Bank Holiday week until the 1st September only). There is also a communal children’s play area, with swings, slides, football goal posts and swing ball set. (bats and football provided). Also provided for guests use is a handy, fully enclosed, dog exercise field located less than 100 yards away.
Car parking space is allocated, and secure storage is available for bikes and surfboards etc. There is also a shared utility room with coin operated commercial washing machines and tumble dryer. Surrounding the complex are 15 acres of working farmland with access to public footpaths where you can walk the dog (on lead due to cattle) or just simply admire the stunning countryside and coastline.
Located on site are 8 other cottage cottages, able to sleep 43 guests in total. These cottages include Country Life Casscade Cottage (sleeps 8), Country Life Bramling Cottage (sleeps 8), Country Life Goldings Cottage (sleeps 4), Country Life Fuggles Cottage (sleeps 6), Bilberry Cottage (sleeps3), Plum Tree Cottage (sleeps 3), Crab Apple Cottage (sleeps 3), Loganberry Cottage (sleeps 4) and Elderberry Cottage (sleeps 4).