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Homestar

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Rating
4.7
out of 5
Devon » Westward Ho!
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3

Indulge in a quintessentially British retreat at this delightful cottage, where Homestar ensures a memorable stay. This charming accommodation, nestled in the heart of Devon, is a stone's throw from the sandy expanses of Westward Ho!beach.

Designed to accommodate up to 6 guests, this detached property boasts three cosy bedrooms, each equipped with a TV/DVD for your entertainment. The cottage's pièce de résistance is undoubtedly its private hot tub, promising relaxation under the stars.

The open-plan living area, with its plush seating and TV/DVD, offers a perfect spot for unwinding after a day of exploration. The kitchen comes fully equipped, ensuring that meal preparation is a breeze.

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About Homestar

Indulge in a quintessentially British retreat at this delightful cottage, where Homestar ensures a memorable stay. This charming accommodation, nestled in the heart of Devon, is a stone's throw from the sandy expanses of Westward Ho!

beach.

Designed to accommodate up to 6 guests, this detached property boasts three cosy bedrooms, each equipped with a TV/DVD for your entertainment. The cottage's pièce de résistance is undoubtedly its private hot tub, promising relaxation under the stars.

The open-plan living area, with its plush seating and TV/DVD, offers a perfect spot for unwinding after a day of exploration.

The kitchen comes fully equipped, ensuring that meal preparation is a breeze. Outside, the enclosed decked area is perfect for al fresco dining, although BBQ facilities are not provided.

For a truly indulgent escape, explore our range of luxury cottages with hot tubs, where comfort meets the charm of the great British outdoors.

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As voted by The Times Newspaper as ' One of the best dog friendly properties in the UK'. Enjoying a convenient location close to the pretty cricket ground and just yards away from Westward Ho!'s beach, Northam Burrows and the ocean beyond, this is a great base from which to explore the local area.
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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have been enamoured with the property's cleanliness, the well-appointed and comfortable amenities, and the prime location that offers easy access to Westward Ho! beach. The hot tub has been a highlight, providing a relaxing experience for many. The property's suitability for both families and dog walkers has also been appreciated, along with the welcoming cream tea on arrival.

Getting there

To get to Homestar, if travelling by car, take the M5 motorway and exit for Bideford. Follow signs to Westward Ho! For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Barnstaple, from where you can take a taxi or bus to Westward Ho!

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
Service Distance (miles) Postcode
Pharmacy (Lloyds Pharmacy) 1.9 milesEX39 3QU
Train station (Barnstaple Station) 10.2 milesEX31 2BP
Pub (The Village Inn) 0.2 milesEX39 1HU
Dog walk Northam Burrows Country Park1.5 miles
Supermarket (Tesco Express) 0.2 milesEX39 1LH
Indian takeaway (Spice of India) 0.2 milesEX39 1LH
Chinese takeaway (China Town) 0.2 milesEX39 1LH
Italian takeaway (Belluno) 0.2 milesEX39 1LH

For families with Kids

This destination is ideal for families, with a beach nearby for sandcastle building and paddling. The property itself is equipped with a travel cot and highchair, and the enclosed garden provides a safe space for play. Local attractions like The Big Sheep offer additional family fun.

Is Homestar A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic getaway, this destination offers scenic coastal walks and the tranquillity of the beach. Nearby, enjoy intimate dining in Appledore or take a sunset stroll along the picturesque Northam Burrows Country Park.

Dining and Cafes

Nearby, you can enjoy a variety of dining experiences. For a local catch, visit The Pier House (01237 477777) or for Italian flavours, try Morans Restaurant & Bar (01237 472070). For a casual bite, The Coffee Cabin (01237 421056) is a great choice.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find Westward Ho! beach, local shops, charming inns, and welcoming pubs, all within the quaint Victorian coastal resort.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation include a hot tub?

Yes, this property features a private hot tub, providing guests with the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind in a secluded outdoor setting.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Indeed, the property welcomes up to three dogs, allowing pet owners to enjoy their holiday alongside their furry friends in a comfortable and accommodating environment.

How many bedrooms does the accommodation have?

The accommodation has three bedrooms, each equipped with a TV/DVD, ensuring a restful sleep and personal entertainment space for guests.

Is there parking available at the property?

Yes, there is parking available for up to four cars, ensuring ample space for guests to securely park their vehicles during their stay.

Are there any family-friendly facilities provided?

The property is family-friendly, offering a travel cot, highchair, and stairgate to accommodate the needs of guests with young children.

What is the check-in and check-out time for this accommodation?

Guests can check in from 16:30 onwards and are required to check out before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in the arrival details provided.

Homestar Reviews

Karen
Lovely little place to stay with the sea right on your doorstep. Great little garden for the doggies, really secure for them. Having the washer and dryer was great for us as we are cold water swimmers so had clothes to wash and dry. Hot tub was a lovely treat and very private. Overall a lovely little place with everything you need.
Ian
Second stay at Homestar, great location, good secure garden for the dogs. Very well equipped, will be returning soon, hopefully.
Amanda
Lovely accommodation, location and hot tub. Westward ho is very dog friendly and friendly people. Would return
Margaret
Really enjoyed our week at Homestar. Great secure area for dog at front of property, excellent parking. Hot tub at rear of property was a real bonus, nice sun trap too. Would definitely book again.
Malcolm
It is a nice house in a good location. I'm not sure it is worth the money being charged.
Michaela
This was an absolute perfect week away. Despite the weather, the hot tub was amazing. The house was perfect for all of us.
Nigel
Great cottage for a family with very easy access to the beach and local restaurants and bars. Very clean and the hot tub was a bonus addition. All you would need for a family vacation.
Stephanie
Really lovely place to stay. Very clean, comfortable and in a great position for walking to the shops, restaurants etc. Would love to come back, highly recommend.
Tina
Excellent accommodation. Facilities very good too. Scones, jam and cream were delicious. Easy walking to the seafront and plenty of places to eat. You must try the local icecream! Visited Bideford, Appledore, Bude and Port Issac. Walked many miles on the coastal path too. Hot tube was a great extra after a long day exploring the area.
Alison
Would definitely recommend. lovely and spacious for my family.
Janet
A fab place to stay. Very central and easy access to North Devon. I knew the area so was lovely visiting places again. Found some places never been to before. Amazing weather. We were very lucky. Hosts were amazing. Lovely touch leaving scones cream and jam. Very much enjoyed them. Would say they go above and beyond. Nothing too much trouble. You oRead morenly had to ask. Very comfy house and very dog friendly. Really sad to go home. Westward ho! Is a gorgeous beach which is great for dogs and people. Hide
Janet
Lovely cottage and stunning location more dogs than people
Carol
The cottage was in the perfect position for a beach holiday. It was warm and comfortable with a pretty garden fully enclosed for our dogs. There was plenty of room for us and two dogs and I would definitely book again.
Dominic
We stayed beginning of December for a week..We had a couple of glorious days that the 3 dogs totally enjoyed the beach and the other days walking the streets and Burrows..A fantastic stay lovely and clean house and bonus with a cream tea ingredients in fridge on arrival..The hot tub was to die for..every night in it..
Lynda
Homestar at Westward Ho! was very clean, warm and comfortable. Good parking and dog friendly. It is well placed for the beach and shops. The owners made it ready at short notice after we had to be moved from our original holiday home, we had a very chilled out week. Would definitely come back.
Nicola
Nicely-appointed property. Well-situated for enjoying Westward Ho! and beach. Ideal for families and dog walkers. Great hot tub!
Brigette
Great bungalow with an ideal location, short stroll to all shops and restaurants. Across the road a little walk and youre on the beach! Lovely indoors and out. We spent time outside having a barbecue & in the hot tub! The lounge & bedrooms were a great size for all 6 of us, with lots of extras in every room! Couldnt fault the accommodation, good al l round!
Sharon
Second year running staying at Homestar. Fantastic location, really lovely house. Very clean and well equipped. Very spacious, has everything you need for a stay in Devon. Would highly recommend this property and we will certainly be back again.
Jane
A really comfortable family house, just a 5 minute walk from the centre of Westward Ho. The hot tub is a great asset.
Lynn
Our 3rd visit in less than 2 years. A great base for us to visit family. There is a Tescos a short walk away, but recommend you go earlier in the day during busy periods as they do run out of essentials. The kitchen is well equipped but does not have essentials such as Tea, coffee etc. I would also suggest you take extra loo rolls. The hot tub is a bonus! The property is bigger than it looks from the outside and has ample space for a family.
Alistair
A lovely and spacious property, just a few minutes walk from amenities and beach. Space to sit out at front and rear of property was nice, plus bonus of hot tub. Would recommend Instow beach for dogs and Tarka trial if you fancy a lovely traffic free bike ride. Also visited Clovelly, Appledore and Bideford locally.
Michael
A great location to the beach and town, with a flat 5-10 minute walk. The bedroom upstairs worked really well for my parents to be away from the grand children. The kitchen was well equipped. There was plenty of living space for the 6 of us.
Donna
Lovely cottage, perfect location. Parking was tight for two large cars side by side but enough room to park one across the other. Please note there are three steps up to the front door. this was not something I had considered and caused a few problems for my blind dog with mobility problems. You also need to step over the door frame into the garden so just be aware if you are booking includes someone with similar issues. Great to be able to walk to the beach and town as its all flat.
Sally
We had a thoroughly brilliant time staying in Homestar. The cottage is beautiful, very well maintained and equipped; very spacious and in a perfect location. I can't fault the stay and look forward to going back again one day.
Ellie
Excellent location, lovely house to stay in with the added benefit of the hot tub. The best self catering facility, lots of equipment in the kitchen to make family meals and do laundry. Location is fantastic everything is within walking distance, a handy Tesco express is 3 minutes down the road. Very friendly place to visit, there is something for all ages and most places are dog friendly.
Matthew
Beautiful location, and a very well presented property. Everything that you need is there, the hottub and property was amazing. We will for sure be visiting again
Paul
Have stayed here a few years ago ideal location ,improvement made re parking and small secure garden excellent for the dog
Ben
You really cant go wrong with this accommodation. Its perfectly located in the village of Westward Ho! and the beach, which is just a short walk away. The property owners are super responsive and more than happy to assist in any questions you may have during your stay, making your holiday experience fantastic. The house has everything you need and plenty of space for large families like ours. This is the second year weve stayed here, and cant wait to book again! Thank you!
Sally
Lovely cottage. Close to the beach. Beautiful view from bedroom of sunsets. Enjoyed the scones and clotted cream on arrival - thank you.
Annette
Beautiful place to stay, everything you would need for a holiday. Close to the Westward Ho! Our husbands both have mobility issues, they managed the walk ( slowly)
Lynn
Faultless! Wonderful property situation a short walk from the Burrows in Westward Ho! Two downstairs bedrooms which would accomodate those less able bodied, also downstairs bathroom. Lovely double bedroom upstairs with en-suite. Ample parking space. Beautifully situated with a short car journey to Instow, Appledore, Saunton Sands and walking distan ce to Westward Ho! beach, where dogs are allowed to the far right and there is now a cafe there as well. We have already booked in for next year!
Pat
Lovely spacious cottage plenty of equipment and very friendly owner we had one or two issues when we arrived but they were sorted without a problem my only negative is the beds are very soft downstairs
Catherine
Really enjoyed our stay at Homestar. It felt like home from home with the added luxury of a big hot tub which the kids loved. The owners add little extras such as towels, cleaning products and toilet rolls which most places do not provide. Plus we arrived to scones and clotted cream. Westward Ho! Is a lovely small sea side town with the best beach I've been too. Its an excellent location for surfing and has a great surfing school.
Dawn
A lovely property, very close to the main sea front of Westward Ho. We have had a really fabulous week where we relaxed in the hot tub and had everything we needed at the house to unwind. We ate at some of the local restaurants and also had a Chinese takeaway. Our dogs loved the local beach and we also travelled to Appledore, Bideford, Bude and Wes tward Ho was great for when we didn't want to drive. Overall a lovely time had by all and we would return again.
Martin
The location is excellent, the cottage was very spacious for a family of 5. Maybe needs the bed frames tightening up to stop any noise but beds are comfy.
Sharon
Great location. Cosy and warm. Proper home from home. Would recommend.
Elizabeth
This property is very well kept, its light, bright and extremely well equipped. The car park space is really good and fits 2 cars easily. The upstairs bathroom is a little tight would benefit from a towel rail or an over the door hanger other than that its a wonderful place to stay. The hot tub is a wonderful bonus we really enjoyed. Its only a sho rt walk (about 12 minutes) to the shops, restaurants and beach. Its easier to drive in through Northam and reverse on the drive.
Bette
We had a great stay, very Happy.
Raymond
Good holiday cottage, well equipped. Only bad thing was mattresses are very soft which meant we slept badly. Easy walk to beech and coastal walks. Pubs are closed and those open not very good. So we had to drive to the Rock (40 mins) or the Hoops (20 mins) for drinks and food which was a shame.
Shaun
You could stay here without transport, shops and beach are a level walk, bus stop right outside does many of the big towns, very comfortable quiet holiday
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Attractions Near Homestar

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Homestar itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Devon has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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The Big Sheep - EX39 5AP
about 2 Miles
This is a really unique attraction in the Devon region with many unique events taking place throughout the year.  The Halloween Festival in October is well planned where you can take pumpkin carving workshops, ride the ghost train and go to witches flying school.  All year round there are some excellent
Milky Way Adventure Park - EX39 5RY
about 8 Miles
The Milky Way Adventure Park is a fun day out for the whole family and has rides and attractions for all ages. There are four major rides including a thrilling roller coaster and an amazing vertical slide for the older kids and grown ups and six fascinating live shows which will entertain the whole family. During your visit you can enjoy bird of prey experiences, find your way out of the maze and feed and cuddle the baby animals.
North Devon Farm Park - EX32 7ET
about 10 Miles
North Devon Farm Park is a haven for wildlife and has a fantastic location making it the perfect place for a day out during the summertime. As well as gorgeous scenery, picnic areas and plenty of space for children to play the park offers a Play Area, Tea Room serving local produce, a Petting Zoo where little ones will love meeting the affectionate animals and Nature tTails. There is also a Play Area.
Exmoor Zoo - EX31 4SG
about 14 Miles
Exmoor Zoo is described as a "family zoo" on their website and it certainly makes a great day out for families.  There are many exotic and rare animals as well as birds to see which are living in natural surroundings.  Some recent improvements at the zoo include a new 5 metre tower at the cheetahs and raised walkways at the "beast".  There is also a new viewing platform over the sitatunga.  As well as the amazing animals to experience there are regular fun activities such as face painting, daily events and zoo trails.
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - EX34 0NG
about 14 Miles
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park  is a big hit with families and has a wonderful setting within 26 acres of Sub Tropical grounds. During a stroll around the site you will encounter so of the worlds most endangered animals and also take a peek back to prehistoric times when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. The park is home to the worlds only full size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as Lions, Wolves, Sea Lions, Meerkats and many other species, Top attractions include the amazing Sea Lion Shows, Falconry Display and Sea Lion Swims.
Dingles Steam Village - EX14 0RS
about 26 Miles
Dingles Steam Village is an all weather attraction crammed with activities for the whole family to enjoy. The site has a wonderful Café serving home cooked meals, a fun Soft Play Area for younger children, an Agility Course for older kids and several Nature Trails for the family to explore together. The site also displays working and static exhibits of Steam Engines as well as old Fairground Rides so is educational as well as fun!