The Black Horse
15 September 2025
Centrally located in the heart of the village of Braunton, this traditional pub offers hearty meals and Open Cask Ales. Child and dog friendly, there is outside seating available.
Things to do near Westward Ho!
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The Black Horse
Centrally located in the heart of the village of Braunton, this traditional pub offers hearty meals and Open Cask Ales. Child and dog friendly, there is outside seating available.
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The Seagate
Situated on the quayside, this tradtional bar and restaurant enjoys lovely views over the Torridge estuary. Sit outside on summer days and dine al fresco, or snuggle up in front of the cosy open fires in winter. Dogs are welcome.
3
The Hoops Inn
A traditional part thatched pub set in eight acres of landscaped grounds. You'll find cozy inglenooks and a blazing fire in winter and out door seating for al fresco dining in summer. The menu is created using local, seasonal produce.
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The Royal George
With stunning estuary views, this waterside pub/restaurant offers a seasonally changing menu using the best local ingredients. Open for breakfast (book in advance), lunch, dinner and all day for drinks, this is the perfect spot for dining out. Children are welcome, as are dogs on the ground floor.
5
Westward Ho! Beach
Two miles of sand stretching into the distance backed by a pebble ridge which divides the beach from Northam Burrows Country Park, a magnificent stretch of salt marsh, grassland and dunes.
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Tea on the Green
A retro delight, to take tea back in the forties and fifties close to the seafront at Westward Ho!. A traditional tearoom with cakes and light bites to be washed down with a variety of teas and coffee.
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The Williams Arms
Classic pub food created with excellent ingredients and served with real attention to detail.
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Instow Beach
A great beach for children with acres of sand at low tide, shallow waters and usually calm seas. There are plenty of facilities nearby in the village. Dog restrictions apply so please check locally.
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Appledore Instow Ferry
There has been a ferry here for many centuries, always providing a well used service. The ferry that runs today is community run and offers the chance to nip across theTaw and Torridge Estuary and explore both sides!
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Appledore
A lovely little seaside village with quintessential narrow streets, houses in pastel hues and a Quay to sit and eat your local fish and chips on. Tea shops and bistros, small boutiques and fishermen's fare - take delight in everything Devonshire as you breathe in the clean, fresh sea air. There's even the Appledore Book Festival thanks to the association with A. A. Milne.
Things to do near Westward Ho!
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The Seagate
7 July 2025
Situated on the quayside, this tradtional bar and restaurant enjoys lovely views over the Torridge estuary. Sit outside on summer days and dine al fresco, or snuggle up in front of the cosy open fires in winter. Dogs are welcome.
The Hoops Inn
21 May 2025
A traditional part thatched pub set in eight acres of landscaped grounds. You'll find cozy inglenooks and a blazing fire in winter and out door seating for al fresco dining in summer. The menu is created using local, seasonal produce.
The Royal George
19 October 2024
With stunning estuary views, this waterside pub/restaurant offers a seasonally changing menu using the best local ingredients. Open for breakfast (book in advance), lunch, dinner and all day for drinks, this is the perfect spot for dining out. Children are welcome, as are dogs on the ground floor.
Westward Ho! Beach
5 October 2024
Two miles of sand stretching into the distance backed by a pebble ridge which divides the beach from Northam Burrows Country Park, a magnificent stretch of salt marsh, grassland and dunes.
Tea on the Green
29 September 2024
A retro delight, to take tea back in the forties and fifties close to the seafront at Westward Ho!. A traditional tearoom with cakes and light bites to be washed down with a variety of teas and coffee.
The Williams Arms
13 May 2024
Classic pub food created with excellent ingredients and served with real attention to detail.
Instow Beach
17 October 2022
A great beach for children with acres of sand at low tide, shallow waters and usually calm seas. There are plenty of facilities nearby in the village. Dog restrictions apply so please check locally.
Appledore Instow Ferry
17 August 2022
There has been a ferry here for many centuries, always providing a well used service. The ferry that runs today is community run and offers the chance to nip across theTaw and Torridge Estuary and explore both sides!
Appledore
17 August 2022
A lovely little seaside village with quintessential narrow streets, houses in pastel hues and a Quay to sit and eat your local fish and chips on. Tea shops and bistros, small boutiques and fishermen's fare - take delight in everything Devonshire as you breathe in the clean, fresh sea air. There's even the Appledore Book Festival thanks to the association with A. A. Milne.