Family/dog friendly modern coastal property with hot tub & stunning ocean views
Cosy family and dog friendly coastal style home with hot tub within a short stroll to the beach. village amenities, shops, SW coastal path, tennis courts, championship golf course, a range of restaurants and eateries , surf schools and hire. Wavelyn House benefits from ocean,headland and estuary views and a large enclosed garden. A modern contemporary home with a light and airy interior offering a welcoming hallway with shower room and WC leading to a spacious kitchen diner containing an American fridge freezer, range style double oven, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. There is seating for 8 with an additional sofa, the kitchen has direct access through French doors onto a covered terrace with further seating a perfect place to sit,relax and observe the ocean, steps from the terrace lead into the garden. The garden has many places to sit and relax including a stylish egg chair, swinging chair, loungers outside dining seating for 8 and of course the hot tub area. Back inside the property leading up to the first floor are open tread stairs with a stairgate provided for child safety, the first floor has 4 bedrooms, 3 en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom has a super king bed, en-suite shower room, with every, wardrobe/drawer storage and a small sofa looking out to the ocean, the room has direct access to a large glass enclosed balcony with sofa seating, bistro set and loungers. Bedroom 2 has a king size bed with an en suite shower room with WC and direct access to the balcony, bedroom 3 has a double bed and en suite shower room with WC, bedroom 4 has twin single beds. In addition to the en suite shower rooms there is a stylish family bathroom with WC, bath, granite counter top and glass sink .The lounge has luxurious seating for 8, full length glazing with far reaching views, TV , PS3, games, dvds,record player,sound bar, reading area with rocking chair and wood burner, again you can access the covered terrace and garden from the lounge. The laundry/boot room contains a washing machine and separate tumble dryer and is situated off the kitchen making this the perfect place to leave muddy boots and dogs. The ground floor also has fully stocked playroom/snug with darts board, TV, Wii and selection of children's toys and games. As previously mentioned there are an additional 3 seperate outside spaces comprising of a first floor large ocean/estuary view balcony with sofa seating, small table and chairs set, and a pair of loungers. Also a ground floor covered ocean view terrace with cosy egg chair and a large secure garden with table and chairs for 8 and gas BBQ, there is further seating at the bottom of the garden in a sunny gravelled area with a chimera for late evening warmth, loungers and swinging chair under a tree for shade. Blankets for use outdoors are provided for your comfort. There is ample storage space in the garden for surf boards, bikes etc, a rotary washing line is situated in the garden, perfect for drying off your wetsuits and swimwear! The property makes an ideal family holiday retreat to relax and enjoy unrivalled ocean, estuary and headland views. Wavelyn House is a very short walk to over 2 miles of sandy beach. Two well behaved dogs are welcomed, the garden is fully enclosed with a 6ft high fence and full beach access for dogs is from 1st October -30th April, outside of these dates dogs can access the beach 1km along the burrows country park. All year round access to the tors and SW coast path walks are a close walk nearby as is the country park where you can hike over to the delightful village of Appledore. Driveway parking for 5 average sized vehicles. Upon arrival a Devon cream tea and chilled bottle of wine will be awaiting you to get your holiday off to a great start. During Christmas bookings the house will be festively decorated and a welcome hamper is provided. The houses heating system is controlled via a learning nest system which reacts to ambient temperature and for your additional security the front of the property and driveway are monitored by a ring camera and sensor. We welcome two dogs per booking (please enquire for additional dogs) BUT, we politely ask that for the future comfort of all our guests that dogs remain with all four paws on the floor and stay on the ground floor of the property. PLEASE do not allow your dog to jump up onto the furniture or go upstairs into the bedrooms. NO dog to be left unattended within the property and all waste picked up and disposed in the waste bin provided in the garden. Stays over two weeks will be provided with a change of linen and towels for guests to change if required. Stays of two weeks will be provided with laundry tablets to wash linen/ towels if required.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Maximum of two house trained dogs
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Housekeeping will arrive at 9am prompt, please ensure the property is vacated ready for the changeover.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
doggy guests:no dogs on any furniture, dogs to be kept on the ground floor. Flea/tick medication up to date. No dog to be left alone in the property.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bideford
Located in Bideford, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Northam Burrows Country Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Northam Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Royal North Devon Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
South West Coast Path Section 8 Trailhead - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
North Devon Coast - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Barnstaple Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe du Parc - 4 min drive
Royal North Devon Golf Club - 18 min walk
The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - 5 min drive
The Pier House - 12 min walk
Fireaway Pizza - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family/dog friendly modern coastal property with hot tub & stunning ocean views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Family/dog friendly modern coastal property with hot tub & stunning ocean views?
As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family/dog friendly modern coastal property with hot tub & stunning ocean views on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$921, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Family/dog friendly modern coastal property with hot tub & stunning ocean views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family/dog friendly modern coastal property with hot tub & stunning ocean views?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Family/dog friendly modern coastal property with hot tub & stunning ocean views?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Family/dog friendly modern coastal property with hot tub & stunning ocean views located?
This family-friendly Bideford holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Northam Beach and Northam Burrows Country Park. South West Coast Path Section 8 Trailhead and Royal North Devon Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Having visited relatives in Westward Ho! for the past 40 years, we recently stayed in this beautiful property for a family holiday and celebrated my daughters 21st whilst we were there. The house was spacious, clean and tidy and the views were stunning- all ideal for a family get together. The hostess was friendly and it was only a short walk into westward Ho! The large garden was ideal for a family bbq. We would definitely recommend this property and would book this place again when visiting Westward Ho! another year.
We stayed for a week, there were 6 of us and a dog and there was plenty of space for us to relax and unwind. the house is fully equipped and the outside space is fully fenced in which was great for the dog. The views from the balcony were fantastic , very easy walk to the town. There is a big hill down to the beach so if you are surfing or carrying a lot of beach stuff you might want to drive down. We bought a car park pass for the beach carpark for the week and it was 15 pounds. Overall we really liked this property and if we are ever back in Westward Ho! we would certainly look to rent it again.
This property was ideal for our family holiday. The experience was enhanced by the superb weather we enjoyed but this, in turn, enabled us to make full use of the facilities available. Although we went to the beach we were more than happy with the garden and balcony for sunbathing and the airy lounge for relaxing out of the sun.
The property was exceptionally well equipped with the only item we couldn’t find being a fan.
I would recommend this property to anybody seeking ( like us) an inter generational get together.
Overall the house was everything we had hoped for. Very spacious, plenty of room for the 8 of us ranging from 18months to 66! Its position was 5 minutes walk from the beach etc. Views from the house of the coast were stunning. The garden space was well used as was the jacuzzi!
Did feel that the steep steps into the garden would benefit from a hand rail. Also quality of towels provided could have been of better quality.
We had a wonderful time there and would stay there again.
Positives: Fab location with sea views from all windows at the rear of the property. Lovely garden. Ample parking. Plenty of space for 2 families of 4. An abundance of cleaning products for guests’ use.
Hot tub was a real bonus.
Excellent communication from Hannah. Lovely welcome gift for humans and our four legged companion.
Hannah also dealt with an issue we had extremely promptly and positively.
Cons: Check in at 5pm (although we were allowed to check in slightly earlier than this) and check out by 9am. (I appreciate Covid is a factor but 8 hours to prepare a property seems a bit OTT).
It’s a pity the hot tub couldn’t be cleaned on a Saturday so guests don’t lose out on a days use.
Lack of wardrobe space in master bedrooms as previously mentioned.
Carol R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2021
Thank you for taking the time review your stay at Wavelyn House.
spacious, clean, well equipped, lovely location
could have done with more wardrobe space in the two main bedrooms.
would definitely recommend property to others
We had a great two weeks at this property. Our group was 8 people ranging from 3 to 66. The house was perfect layout for our needs with plenty of space in house and garden for people to spread out.
My only criticism would be the kitchen . Whilst in many ways it was perfectly adequate it could do with a little updating . Some of the knobs in the cooker were tricky .... like the oven one which was sort of twisted so that (as I learnt throughout our time there) if you put it at 60’ it was actually about 200’ and vice versa. We also would have liked about twice the amount of crockery and cutlery than was provided as we kept running out before the dishwasher was full so had to keep washing up.
The dishwasher was not very efficient either.
I struggled with the duvets a bit as the filling seemed to just go into a lump and leave other areas empty. However much I shook them I could not get them to even out so I think some investment there would be worthwhile as good sleeping accommodation is an essential part of a holiday.
That all said the property is lovely overall. I think the abundance of bathrooms was a real bonus !
The playroom full of toys for my grandchildren was a godsend on a couple of dull days and the lovely garden also with toys provided was very nice.
The location was perfect for us. Walking distance to a pub with a child friendly garden. Very close to a great beach with massive car parking facility .
I definitely would book this property again if wanting to holiday in this region again .
Thank you
Karen T.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2020
Thank you so much for writing your review of Wavelyn House and giving us the opportunity to respond. Firstly we totally appreciate how frustrating the duvet protectors can be, we have provided them this season in response to ensuring that the property is Covid compliant and that they can be changed between guests, this is part of our commitment to ensuring that our guests health and safety is our priority. The same applies to providing the correct amount of crockery and cutlery for the amount of guests staying, it supports a safe and effective change over as well as ensuring that guest breakages are quickly identified and rectified.
Unfortunately the oven has been previously vigorously cleaned resulting in the removal of some of the dial information we will make this a matter of urgency to rectify.
Again we thank you for taking the time to post a review and are so pleased to hear you had an enjoyable stay which catered for a lovely range of ages.
We loved everything about this property and our holiday in Westward Ho. We were a family group of six adults and three children and everything worked perfectly for us. The house is beautiful, with wonderful views of the sea and beach, Hannah was really helpful and everything that we might need was provided. Would definitely come again.
Mark Slade
An absolutely beautiful house, with stunning views across the beach to the sea - I could have stayed there forever.
Hannah was incredibly helpful and we were left lovely goodies for our stay - including gluten free treats, which I really appreciated!
Thank you for a fantastic holiday stay!