1 / 24Rock Pools - Westward Ho!
Westward Ho, Devon
A two bedroom house at Westward Ho with a spacious enclosed rear garden, a private hot tub in it, two dogs welcome and the beach a mile away.
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms between four people is a comfortable ratio, and Rock Pools adds a spacious enclosed rear garden with a private hot tub sitting in it. Ground floor sleeping, a five star grading, and two dogs welcome.
Spacious is the word to hold onto, because it is what separates this from the several Westward Ho houses with a strip of lawn behind them. Two dogs have genuine room here. The beach lies a mile and a fifth away, with Northam Burrows behind it giving flat open common land that never closes to dogs. Four and a half miles away runs the Tarka Trail and Saunton Sands just under five, rating a nine with us.
The combination worth noting is the enclosed garden and the ground floor bedroom together. Between them they solve the two things that make a week harder with an older dog: nowhere safe to let them out, and a staircase at the end of a long day. This house has neither problem, and sits in the middle of the price range rather than at the top of it.
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from £719 for 7 nights
Rock Pools - Westward Ho! takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Indulge in the private hot tub within the spacious enclosed rear garden area
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £719 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 17:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
Rock Pools - Westward Ho! from £719 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Rock Pools - Westward Ho! dog friendly?
Yes, Rock Pools welcomes up to two dogs. The property has a spacious enclosed rear garden, which gives dogs a safe space to roam freely, and the beach is just over a mile away.
Are dogs allowed at Rock Pools - Westward Ho! year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs at the property itself. Northam Burrows, the open common land behind the beach, never closes to dogs, making it a reliable option whenever you visit.
What should I know before visiting Rock Pools - Westward Ho! with my dog?
A couple of things make this house particularly well suited to dogs. The enclosed rear garden means you can let them out safely without a lead, and the ground floor bedroom removes the need to tackle stairs at the end of the day — a real bonus if you're travelling with an older or less mobile dog. The Tarka Trail is around four and a half miles away and Saunton Sands just under five, so there's plenty to explore beyond the local beach.
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Rock Pools - Westward Ho! from £719 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Beach1.2 mi awayWestward Ho! Beach
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The north end stays open to dogs year round and backs onto Northam Burrows, giving reliable access even when the main beach is restricted in summer.
Walk4.4 mi awayTarka Trail: Fremington Quay to Instow
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A flat estuary trail along the Taw Estuary with big sky views across the water, excellent for dogs and straightforward year round.
Beach4.9 mi awaySaunton Sands
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Over three miles of open sand with no seasonal ban, backed by a UNESCO-listed dune system that makes it one of Devon's most reliable dog friendly beaches.
Walk5.2 mi awaySaunton Sands and Braunton Burrows Walk
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A dog friendly North Devon loop combining the three mile sweep of Saunton Sands with the wild dunes of Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO biosphere reserve where dogs can usually run free.
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Beach6.6 mi awayPutsborough Sands
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