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Beacon House

Bideford, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside Views
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Spacious and grand period property with stylish contemporary interior
  • Peacefully located with a large south-facing garden with private and secluded hot tub
  • Just a 5-minute drive from the golden sandy beach at Westward Ho! and its many attractions
  • Close to the South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail, perfect for walkers and cyclists alike
Overview
Property code: OC-BEAHO

Spacious and grand, this four-storey townhouse could be the picture-perfect setting for your next big family holiday or group getaway. Featuring a private hot tub, indoor cinema room and games room, including a pool table and table tennis, there’s plenty to keep you entertained on those occasional rainy days. And for the days when you do want to travel a little further afield, there are golden sandy beaches, traditional market towns and gorgeous woodland trails close by - perfect for walkies with your lucky-pups.

This sizable property can be found on a peaceful residential road just outside of the ‘little white town’ of Bideford. Stylish and comfortable, the large living spaces offer the perfect place to stretch out, relax and watch the world go, whether from one of the bay windows or the sumptuous sofa. Gather your group together in the evenings and sit around the huge 12-place dining table, a wonderful social space where you can share your day's adventures and plan the following day's itineraries. The six restful bedrooms are arranged over the top two floors and offer flexible sleeping options that should keep everyone in your group happy.

Grab your lead and take the pleasant 1-mile riverside stroll into Bideford town centre where you’ll find a selection of pubs, restaurants, cafes and independent shops. Or travel 2.5 miles into the quaint fishing village of Appledore where you’ll find a quay and narrow streets lined with small shops and Georgian cottages, perfect for wandering around during a sunny afternoon. Just over 9 miles away you find RHS Rosemoor, a stunning 65-acre garden run by the Royal Horticultural Society.

  • 6 bedrooms – 1 king; 2 doubles; 3 twins
  • 7 bathrooms - 4 en-suite shower rooms with WC; 1 en-suite bathroom with roll top bath, separate shower and WC; 1 shower room with WC on the lower ground floor
  • Electric double oven, gas hob, dishwasher, American fridge/freezer with ice/water dispenser, Tassimo coffee machine and integrated microwave
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in separate utility room on the lower ground floor
  • TV in each of the bedrooms
  • Lounge with cinema 90” screen and true surround sound
  • Games room in basement with pool table, table tennis, football table and darts board
  • Private hot tub
  • Garden with fenced pond, furniture and BBQ area
  • Decking area in the bottom left of the garden equipped with rattan garden furniture
  • This property should not be used as a party house, this includes stag and hen parties
  • Dogs are not permitted upstairs, fixed stairgates on each floor are provided
  • Off-road parking for up to 6 cars
  • Beach 2 miles, shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christopher 6th June 2026

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The house is clean and well equipped. The stairs are steep and not really suitable for people with mobility issues. It's in a good position and the owner who lives in an adjoining house was very helpful with getting the recycling right. The house instructions are out of date when it comes to dealing with rubbish. A good place for a group or familyRead more reunion. Hide

Reviewed by Auriol 17th May 2026

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Cleanliness was good and the owner was very quick in responding to any problems. Beautiful area for walking and exploring. Pleasant sitting-out and play area for children in the garden. We felt the house would be more suitable for a family than for older people.

Reviewed by Enid 6th May 2026

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A really lovely clean homely house. We had a wonderful family holiday.

Reviewed by Sheryl 14th February 2026

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There was 12 of us in the house & we had an amazing week. The house & kitchen is well equipped & you want for nothing. The house was spotless with loads of room. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Christine 23rd December 2025

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There are a few issues for a five star property stair gates are a trip hazzard you need to take hand soap as none are provided also the showers are deadly as there are no rubber mats provided hot tub was ideal as we were 12 of us also the games room came into its own

Reviewed by Ann 3rd October 2025

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Reviewed by Gina 29th August 2025

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Had a wonderful weekend here celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary with family! Lovely house and Geoff was very helpful and the scones were greatly appreciated by everyone thank you

Reviewed by Jeanette 22nd August 2025

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Such accommodating hosts. Friendly, clear communication throughout. Went the extra mile to make our family stay the best it could be. Gorgeous house, so much room for us as a family of eight. Tonnes of outdoor space for the kids.

Reviewed by Lesley 1st August 2025

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Lovely spacious house, great location, (just note that there is no games chest or Wii). We had a great time, the kids loved The Milky Way, The Big Sheep and Watermouth Castle and Monster Slip and Slide in Barnstaple. Maurice was charming and very helpful. Lovely surprise of scones, jam and cream on arrival. Few issues which we have raised privatelyRead more with the owner so hopefully they can be addressed for the benefit of other holidaymakers. Hide

Reviewed by Pam 4th July 2025

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Great house for a large number of guests - lots of space and very well appointed. Benefits from a large sociable lounge area, games room basement and an outside hot tub. Lovely quiet road but Bideford town within walking distance. Great base for exploring the local area.

Reviewed by Steven 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Roanne 16th May 2025

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Reviewed by Howard 18th April 2025

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A family group of 10 of us and 2 dogs visited over Easter weekend and had a super stay. The house is very well set up, with large bedrooms throughout, all mod cons, huge TV, great games rooms in the basement and hot tub in the lovely garden. Very well located to walk into Bideford and not far to the beach. Highly recommended and we would definitelyRead more return! Hide

Reviewed by Julie 21st March 2025

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Reviewed by Pam 14th February 2025

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Perfect for a multi family/ multi generational holiday! Spacious, very well equipped and comfortable. Adults and children loved the hot tub, games rooms and the massive TV! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely house.

Reviewed by Gemma 27th December 2024

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Brilliant house to stay in for a big family, the games room was perfect and great that it had so much space and nearly every room has its own bathroom which is really handy when there is a lot of you. Brilliant location and super friendly hosts. We will definitely be back. Thank you

Reviewed by Angela 21st December 2024

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We loved spending Christmas at Beacon Cottage. It was a wonderful place to get the extended family together, and an easy walk into Bideford as an added bonus! We enjoyed walks down to the waterfront and stunning views from the house. I would definitely recommend it and would love to return with a group again. It's fantastic for family holidays

Reviewed by Ann 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Sue 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Geraldine 26th July 2024

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Its a great property if travelling as a large group or with several families. Having as many bathrooms meant we had our own spaces. We used the large dining table for many meals and the games room was well used plus we watched the massive TV. The big garden was great for the two dogs and the hot tub, although very hot, was also used a few times. TaRead moreke towels if intend to use the hot tub as not enough were provided although theres a washing machine and take soap for the bathrooms. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 21st June 2024

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We had a lovely holiday at Beacon house. It was clean and tidy and fairly well equipped. My only criticism is the design of the 4 stair gates, which. are a serious trip hazard whilst going up and down the stairs.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.