Westward Ho! is a seaside village situated in North Devon, England, unique for being the only place in the British Isles with an exclamation mark in its name. The village was named after the novel "Westward Ho!" written by Charles Kingsley, and it is the only town in the UK named after a book. Known for its long sandy beach and the adjoining Northam Burrows Country Park, it's a popular spot for surfing, kite flying, and coastal walking. The village itself is a lively spot with a range of shops, restaurants, hotels, and holiday accommodations.
The location of Westward Ho! allows for easy access to a number of notable places in the surrounding area. To the east, you can explore the historic market town of Bideford, with its impressive long bridge and bustling quayside. Further east, the charming village of Instow offers stunning estuary views and sandy beaches. A short drive again further east, you'll find the beauty of the Exmoor National Park, offering ample opportunities for hiking and wildlife spotting. Heading west along the coast, you encounter the towns of Clovelly, Hartland, and Bude, each offering its own unique blend of history, coastal beauty, and local culture. Lastly, Lundy Island, a granite outcrop in the Bristol Channel known for its puffin population and marine conservation area, is accessible via regular boat services from Bideford and Ilfracombe, making Westward Ho! an ideal base to explore North Devon and beyond.
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1.13 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Bed and breakfast 19 Bude StBidefordEX39 1PS1.22 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Inn The QuayAppledoreEX39 1QS1.28 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Guest house 20 The QuayAppledoreEX39 1QSLocated on the quay side in Appledore, overlooking the river Torridge, ideal for the beach at Westward ho!, a short drive away. Easy access to the towns, shops and facilities .
1.32 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Hotel Irsha StreetAppledoreEX39 1RY1.34 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Guest house Corner House Guest HouseBidefordEX39 2ND1.45 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Apartment .InstowEX39 4RN1.61 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Hotel Marine ParadeInstowEX39 4JN1.65 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Hotel Barnstaple StreetBidefordEX39 4AE1.76 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Bed and breakfast Springfield HouseInstowEX39 4LN1.76 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Inn Lane EndBidefordEX39 4LB1.79 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Bed and breakfast Abbotsham RoadBidefordEX39 3QP1.94 miles from your hotels search - Westward Ho!Bed and breakfast Rectory LaneBidefordEX39 4LULocated in the coastal village of Instow on the rivers Taw and Torridge estuary. The Tarka trail to Bideford and Barnstaple as close by.
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