Bed And Breakfasts With Hot Tubs In Westward Ho!

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Frankie - Verified booking

  Overall a very lovely holiday but there were a few issues I’d like to share with you: Firstly, the parking is very tight and the lane the house is on makes it even harder to park in your spaces.

  You can get 3 cars in, but it’s very snug. However it was nice to go out and know you had a parking space to return to so it relieved a lot of stress. The double bedroom on the middle floor that shares the main bathroom did not have a wardrobe? It had drawers but no hanging space which is a little strange for a double bedroom. The amenities were good; a little disappointing there’s nothing in the information book on how the cooker (induction top) works as it’s all digital and there were no hoover attachments so cleaning wasn’t the easiest task! There was ample cutlery, glasses, crockery but there were 2 Pyrex dishes and 2 baking trays provided - this is definitely not enough when cooking for 12 people. Luckily I brought my own stuff, large oven dishes, baking trays, roasting dishes, saucepans (must be induction this) and frying pans and we’d have been in trouble without them! And the island in the kitchen makes the working space very limited so only 2-3 People can be in the kitchen at one time. There is a large pantry/larder which you can store all your dry goods in, which was ideal but the fridge is very small for a house that sleeps 12 people. Seating is also abit of an issue as 12 cannot fit around the dining table easily, 10 is a squeeze. There isn’t enough seats in the lounge if you all want to sit together, nor outside. We tried to contact the number provided on the email confirmation as instructed for preferences (zip linked beds) on a number of occasions and simply got no response so that didn’t give us a lot of confidence for emergencies? The bathrooms were very modern and plenty of hot water which was brilliant as after the beach or a coastal walk everyone could have a shower without any worries! The location of the house was good and was only a short walk to the camp site shop, pubs and local shops which were ideal. The Chichester arms did lovely food, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal there. The house is positioned well for coastal walks, but the steps to rockham beach have been eroded by the sea so it’s not reachable, but woolacombe is a 30-40 min stroll away (abit tougher on the way back!!) so not too bad! There are beaches closer but we had dogs with us so had to choose the dog friendly ones. As I said, overall a lovely stay with brilliant company and the house was ideal for what we wanted and for the price we paid for it in September. Personally I don’t think it meets expectations for the mid-summer months prices being asked for it, but that’s my opinion.

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• Laura - Verified booking

  Oh my goodness, where to begin.

  We booked to stay at the Little Silver Owl for our 10 year anniversary (and to get away from the madness that is 2020) and we couldn’t have picked a more perfect place. The hut itself is immaculate and has everything you could possibly need...and more! The quality of everything is insane, from the Eve mattress, to the comfiest pillows I’ve ever slept on (I really need to find out what brand they were) the Nespresso machine and the shower!!! We couldn’t understand how a little hut in the middle of Devon has better heat and water pressure than our flat in London. The views, I haven’t seen anything quite like it, even on a rainy November day they were beautiful. The highlight of our trip was certainly sitting in the hot tub, looking at the stars and hearing the owls hoot to each other, there’s nothing quite like it. Peter and Lisa and the most amazing hosts, even before we arrived we had arranged a little celebration package to be waiting for us. When we arrived Peter told us “we like to leave you alone and give you your space, but if you need anything please give us a text or call”, which is just what we wanted. Peter and Lisa are so welcoming and friendly and as we were leaving we stopped to chat to a woman who worked there (sorry we didn’t manage to catch he name) and she was also so lovely, friendly and wished us a safe journey home. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left it was honestly perfection, I couldn’t fault a single thing. Thank you so much for our incredible stay, we can’t recommend the Little Silver Owl enough and we can’t wait to return!

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  The cottage was lovely, great location and really nicely finished.

  We did have a couple of minor niggles which could easily be sorted out. These were: (1) The pillows were really uncomfortable - they were lumpy!! A few decent pillows would have made all the difference (2) There were no trivets or mats to place hot items from the oven on - the work surfaces in the kitchen were lovely and you wouldn’t want them to be ruined - we resorted to using several tea towels to put hot things on. (3) As the house can accommodate up to 12 and with the current lockdown restrictions there really was not sufficient kitchen equipment to cook for multiple people - there needs to be larger pans and more baking trays as an absolute minimum. Having read a similar review I took a couple of my own large pans. (4) the small garden area was lovely but the garden table and chairs only sits 6 - again not practical for a larger group to be able to eat / socialise outside. A BBQ would also have been really nice. (5) The parking is extremely tight - it would be easier to park if a part of the wall was taken down so that it was easier to get in and out of the parking . We were also very lucky that the other parking spots were not occupied - if everyone was there you just would not be able to park. All in all though a lovely place to stay and I would recommend it.

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• Marie - Verified booking

  From the minute you walk in, this cottage oozes charm and is very welcoming.

  There is everything you need (and more) for a perfect holiday. Our group of adults ranged from 20 through to 80 and the accommodation suited all. Travelling with two dogs, means the list of boxes we need to tick is quite long and this cottage fulfilled all our requirements. The tiled floors, doggie extras and the totally enclosed garden made it the best dog friendly cottage we’ve ever stayed in. The location is idyllic - so peaceful with stunning views out to sea from the 1st/2nd floor bedrooms even though you are on the main strip for camp sites etc. The garden is lovely to sit in and soak up the tranquility that surrounds you along with the hot tub which made a lovely evening watching the sun go down....bliss! This is the place to stay if you want total rest and relaxation it is relatively close to beaches, just a bit of a trek down/up hill not for the oldies but plenty of places to park at the beach too, places of interest and amenities, making it an ideal property for everyone. Would return with no hesitation. We all had a fabulous stay - the weather helped with top temperatures of 25 degrees. You forget how nice it is to stay in the UK for a vacation and how beautiful it all is. Must remember that once we all go back to some kind of normal in the future.

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• Mrs Adnams - Verified booking

  We were absolutely blown away by Driftwood when we visited for New Year. The property is modern and bright, with so many little extras to make the stay feel special. We were greeted by beautiful Christmas lights and decor and a surprise hamper, which was so thoughtful. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and the living area is second to none we have stayed in. The bedrooms are comfortable and the property was spotlessly clean. The games room and hot tub kept our children entertained, as well as the ability to watch films on the large tv using our own streaming accounts. The property location is ideally situated a short and pleasant walk from Instow beach, which we visited most days, and we had a lovely meal at the Instow arms which had been recommended. The property is also a great base to explore the local area, which has so much to offer. Some of our party went out for long runs, and enjoyed the various route options and scenery. All in all we would thoroughly recommend Driftwood, and hosts Charlotte and Mark. We are already looking to book again! Thank you!

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