At Westward Living we want to make everyone's stay as enjoyable as possible and are committed to providing suitable access to all our guests, whatever their individual access needs. We are proud to offer an inclusive holiday experience as much as we possibly can. We aim to accurately describe our facilities and services to give you the confidence to select the right self-catering cottage to suite your specific requirements. If you have any specific requirements that will make your holiday even more special, please speak to us and we will be delighted to help.
Tailored Stays for Complete Comfort
We’ve thought of everything to help you feel at ease during your stay. Upon request, we can provide:
Hypoallergenic pillows and bedding
Properties with colour-contrasting interiors
Cottages with wider doors and step-free thresholds
Options with minimal tech or non-WiFi environments for guests with electro-sensitivity
Ground-floor wet rooms with non-slip flooring and easy-access showers
If you have any specific accessibility needs, please let us know when booking—we’ll be happy to talk you through our cottage options and help you choose the best match.
Trained Staff and Personal Support
All members of the Westward Living team have received Tourism for All and Purple Angel dementia awareness training, so whether you’re calling to book or need help during your stay, you can speak to someone who understands. If we don’t immediately know the answer to your question, we’ll find it out and follow up with the correct information.
Explore Accessible Attractions Nearby
Our location is close to a variety of wheelchair-accessible attractions in North Devon, including level-access coastal footpaths and dog-friendly beaches. We’re always happy to recommend local restaurants, attractions, and things to do that cater to all ages and access needs.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all of our self-catering cottages, and our team can advise on which properties will best suit you and your canine companion.
This fully equipped, 4-bedroomed cottage with hot tub is the perfect base for a five-star coastal holiday.
The Farriers offers coastal and countryside sunset views and has three en suite bedrooms sleeping up to 6 guests & 1 dog
With incredible coastal views and private hot tub, this four-bedroom luxury cottage provides a unique luxury self catering holiday.
The versatile accommodation of our fully accessible Smiley Cottage is a perfect base for an idyllic North Devon break.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all our cottages. We provide complimentary bowls, beds and welcome gifts. We have plenty of coastal grounds for them to explore. We also have a selection of dog friendly properties where non-registered assistance dogs are welcome at a small surcharge.
There is no need to pack the kitchen sink when visiting us, there are many local specialist companies who are able to hire mobility aids such as scooters, wheelchairs, hoists and recliners. Contact us for more details.
We are spoilt for choice with great places to explore. Many local beaches have accessible WC facilities and ramp access. Check out our beach page for more information or contact us.
Having an allergy does not mean you have to miss out on our delicious Westward Living Strawberries and cream cookies. Just let us know before your arrival and we'll take care of the rest. We can also advise on local suppliers if you have a specific allergy to be catered for.
