1 / 24The Bay
Westward Ho, Devon
Four dogs and eight people at Westward Ho, with a bathroom for every bedroom and an enclosed garden with seating for the whole party.
Four dogs is the joint highest allowance in this tranche, and The Bay is the largest house carrying it: four bedrooms, four bathrooms, eight people, five star graded, thirty six guest ratings behind it.
Out the back is a good sized enclosed garden with a patio and seating for eight, which is the specification that makes four dogs and eight people work rather than merely fit. Westward Ho beach is one and a tenth of a mile with the pebble ridge and Northam Burrows behind it, flat open common land that never closes to dogs. The Tarka Trail is four and a half miles out, and Saunton Sands, at four and nine tenths, scores a nine on our map.
Four dogs across four households is the scenario this house exists to solve. Most eight sleepers cap at two, which forces a group either to split up or to leave a dog behind, and neither makes a good start to a week. Here everybody comes, everybody gets a bathroom, and the garden holds the lot of them at once.
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from £1,188 for 7 nights
The Bay takes 4 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 4 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Stepping outside, there is a good size enclosed garden area with a patio, garden furniture with seating for 8, and space to play
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,188 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Ev charging, Games, Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
The Bay from £1,188 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Bay dog friendly?
Very much so — The Bay accepts up to four dogs, which is among the highest allowances you'll find in a holiday let. It's a four-bedroom, eight-person house with an enclosed garden and patio seating for eight, so there's genuine space for a large group and their dogs rather than just a technical yes on the listing.
Are dogs allowed at The Bay year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs at the property itself. Northam Burrows, the flat open common land behind Westward Ho beach, is noted as never closing to dogs, which makes it a reliable outdoor option whenever you visit.
What should I know before visiting The Bay with my dog?
The enclosed garden is a practical asset for multi-dog groups — it holds all four dogs and all eight guests at once, which matters when you're coordinating different households. Westward Ho beach is just over a mile away, and the Tarka Trail is around four and a half miles out if you're after a longer day walk.
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The Bay from £1,188 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Beach1.1 mi awayWestward Ho! Beach
Devon
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.
Walk4.5 mi awayTarka Trail: Fremington Quay to Instow
Devon
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
Devon
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
Devon
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.
Beach6 mi awayCroyde Beach
Devon
One of the UK's most celebrated surf beaches, Croyde is stunning but off-limits to dogs entirely from May to September -- an autumn and winter destination only for dog owners.
Beach6.7 mi awayPutsborough Sands
Devon
The quieter southern end of the Woolacombe beach system, Putsborough has partial year-round dog access with restrictions on the left section from Easter to November -- a solid year-round choice if you head to the right.