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Westward Ho, Devon
A stylish reverse-level house for four in Westward Ho!, a short walk from the sands, with a private hot tub, a spacious enclosed garden and two dogs welcome.
Rock Pools is a short walk from the golden sands of Westward Ho!, and its spacious enclosed garden comes with a private hot tub and an outside shower with hot water, ideal for rinsing sandy paws. Stylish and unique, this dog friendly home sleeps four, welcomes two dogs and has plenty of walks right on the doorstep.
The house is reverse-level, with underfloor heating throughout. Downstairs is a king-size room, en suite, with French doors to the garden; the twin sits alongside, and a bathroom lies between the two. Climb the stairs and the living space opens up under a vaulted ceiling, with comfy seating, a large Smart TV and bi-folding doors onto a balcony that looks across the country park towards the sea. Back from the beach, the dogs dry off while the kettle goes on.
The hot tub sits out in the spacious enclosed rear garden, beside a furnished patio and a stand for the BBQ. The outside shower takes care of wet suits and boards as well as paws, so the sand stays in the garden. Picture the end of a beach day: dogs rinsed, the hot tub warm and supper on the grill. In December the whole place is decorated for Christmas.
Westward Ho! has 2 miles of golden sandy beach, with rock pools to explore, surf to play in, and its famous pebble ridge running on towards Northam Burrows Country Park, and the dogs have walks on every side of the house. A championship golf course lies just behind, and The Big Sheep, The Milky Way and Watermouth Castle are all within reach for family days out.
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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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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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