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Braunton, Devon
A five bedroom beach house at Braunton with a gated garden, three dogs welcome, a hot tub and the Tarka Trail running past the end of the plot.
Westlands is designed in the style of a beach house and stands a few feet from the Tarka Trail, which runs to thirty nine miles of level, traffic free walking along the estuaries. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, ten people and three dogs.
Gated is the word the owners use for the garden, and with three dogs and a hot tub sitting in it that is exactly the specification to want. There is a garden bar with a changing room attached as well, which tells you the sort of week they had in mind. Saunton Sands sits three and a tenth of a mile off with a nine on our map, Braunton Burrows three and two tenths with another, and Croyde three and six tenths.
Having the Tarka Trail at the end of the plot changes the shape of a week. The first outing of the day is a gate rather than a drive, and thirty nine miles of level going means an old dog and a young one can both be satisfied on the same route at different distances. Ten people and three dogs is a large group, and this is a house built to hold one.
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from £1,002 for 7 nights
Westlands takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Gated garden with hot tub, and garden bar with changing room
- Dog Facilities
- Drying room
- Sleeps
- 10 guests
- Rooms
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,002 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Ev charging, Games, Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
Westlands from £1,002 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Westlands dog friendly?
Yes — Westlands welcomes up to three dogs. The garden is gated, which makes it a genuinely secure space for dogs to have free run of, and the Tarka Trail runs right past the end of the plot, putting thirty-nine miles of level, traffic-free walking on your doorstep the moment you open the gate.
Are dogs allowed at Westlands year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so we'd recommend contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the surrounding area has plenty to offer dogs whatever the season, from the Tarka Trail on the doorstep to Saunton Sands and Croyde within a few miles.
What should I know before visiting Westlands with my dog?
The property takes up to three dogs, and the gated garden means you can relax without worrying about escapes. The Tarka Trail is accessible directly from the plot — no car needed for that first walk of the day — and at thirty-nine miles of level going it suits dogs of all ages and abilities. Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows, both rated highly on our map, are just over three miles away, so there's no shortage of great walks within easy reach.
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Westlands from £1,002 for 7 nights
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