Arrival ~ Westward Ho!

Westward Ho! - Saturday 27th August 2011

Arrived in Westward Ho! for the commencement of Leg 3 about 5pm. There is a great road that opens up views of the sea as you come down the hill into the town. At the sea front the tide was in. There was big sky, strong wind, epic waves and great views across the bay to coast path past and future.

Met Andy at the B&B & we went out for some pre-walk food and and liquid refreshments (primarily to support the local economy and all that).

I'm not sure what it is about Westward Ho! as on paper it doesn't sound like the most salubrious location but the beach is great and even the typical seaside town tacky gift shops & cafes have a certain something about them.

The Pier House which is a bar/diner heading West out of town wasn't quite our kind of thing but there is a glass screened patio which gave good views off towards the the flashing lights of Hartland Quay, our destination in a day and a bit. There is also The Village Inn which was a decent pub just across the road from the B&B. See pic below for the optimumousness of the strategic location - B&B on left, pub on right, sea straight in front!


Info: 
Accommodation – Brockenhurst

Location ***** Excellent. See photo
Room ****
Facilities ****
Noise **** quiet
Food **** good breakfast
Ambience ****
Price *** £70 for the room

http://www.brockenhurstindevon.co.uk/

Food

I had chips in Bideford which left Andy to sample the delights of the renowned “Gordon Fly” chip emporium. No expense spared on culinary delights.

Beer

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