Ocean Escape, Westward Ho! is a contemporary four-bedroom coastal hideaway spread over three floors, perfect for families and groups seeking a beachside retreat. The property welcomes you with a well-equipped kitchen featuring integrated appliances, flowing into a spacious dining area with seating for eight guests. The bright living room offers comfortable sofas arranged around a wall-mounted Smart TV, while large windows frame spectacular views across the golden sands to Lundy Island on the horizon. Upstairs, a dedicated cinema room provides entertainment for all ages, complete with a 65-inch Smart TV, Sky, soundbar, Xbox One and games selection.
Step outside to the enclosed south-facing garden on the first floor, where outdoor furniture and a charcoal barbecue await lazy afternoons in the sun. The master bedroom on this level features a super king-size zip-and-link bed (convertible to twins), an en-suite shower room, and a private balcony with breathtaking coastal views. A second zip-and-link super king-size bedroom shares this floor, alongside a family bathroom. Below, two ground-floor twin bedrooms provide flexible accommodation, served by a ground-floor shower room. The practical utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer, while the rear courtyard offers secure storage for surfboards, wetsuit hooks, and a retractable washing line. Private parking for two cars includes an electric vehicle charging point.
Picture mornings on the master bedroom balcony, watching the sunrise paint Lundy Island gold while waves roll onto the sand just moments away. Spend sun-filled days building sandcastles on the award-winning beach, exploring rock pools at low tide, or trying your hand at surfing in the Atlantic swell. As evening draws in, gather in the cinema room for family film nights, or fire up the barbecue in the south-facing garden while the North Devon sky transforms into brilliant shades of pink and amber.
Ocean Escape, Westward Ho! places you perfectly for discovering North Devon's finest family attractions. The Ultimate Adventure Centre in Abbotsham (2 km) provides thrilling activity sessions including a high ropes course, a Total Wipeout-inspired assault course, and a man-made adventure lake perfect for testing your balance and bravery. North Devon Falconry in Newton Tracey (11 km) offers exhilarating falconry displays, breathtaking countryside views, and hands-on sessions with majestic birds of prey, creating unforgettable encounters with these magnificent creatures. The Milky Way Adventure Park in Clovelly (16 km) is an adventure park offering indoor and outdoor rides, shows, and play areas with attractions like Blast Quest and the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre, ensuring entertainment whatever the weather. Ilfracombe Aquarium (21 km) invites you to enjoy a unique and fascinating journey from an Exmoor stream source to sea at North Devon's much-loved aquarium, showcasing the region's diverse marine life.
Venture further to uncover more of Devon and Cornwall's treasures. The Tamar Valley Discovery Trail in Launceston (45 km) is a scenic 50-kilometre route between Plymouth and Launceston through the Tamar Valley Natural Landscape, featuring historic quays, crumbling mines, and diverse wildlife throughout this protected landscape. Castle Drogo in Drewsteignton (49 km) stands as a dramatic 20th-century castle with colourful gardens, ancient woodlands, and stunning views over the Teign Gorge, all designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and representing the last castle built in England. Wall in the Hall in Tiverton (55 km) provides an interactive climbing and bouldering facility featuring an evolving wall mural, local exhibitions, and creative workshops, perfect for active families seeking indoor adventure.
The historic river port town of Barnstaple lies 14 kilometres away, where the ancient Pannier Market has traded continuously since Saxon times, offering everything from fresh local produce to artisan crafts beneath its Victorian glass roof. Meanwhile, Tavistock is 55 kilometres from the house. This ancient stannary town is reputed to be birthplace of the cream tea. It combines World Heritage mining landscapes with contemporary food culture, independent shops, and regular farmers' markets celebrating Devon's finest produce beneath the shadow of Dartmoor's dramatic tors.
