
Donnington House
Westward Ho!
A popular and professionally well known residential care home overlooking the North Devon Coast. With its many prestigious, up-to-date, rooms overlooking Bideford Bay and Lundy island; and its separate specialist high-needs 17 roomed Primrose Unit for high-needs dementia sufferers.
This substantial 1930’s building with purpose-built care facilities enjoys a prominent position overlooking Bideford Bay and Lundy Island, and the Tor Estuary. Local shops are within walking distance, with Bideford’s excellent shopping just a short ride away.
We welcome your enquiry whether you or your loved one is looking for:
- A home from home
- 24 hour care, 7 days a week, long or short term
- Specialist Dementia Care
- Day or respite care
- A change of care home
Features of the home include:
- 24 hour a day care
- 26 single and 5 double rooms
- Primrose Unit dementia facility
- Sea views
- 3 communal sitting and 2 dining rooms
- Visiting hairdresser, chiropodist, dentist, optician
- Library
- Arts & crafts
- Music
- Gardening
Donnington House welcomes both private and local authority funded residents.
Care Fees
Care Fees are dependent on care needs and room choice, so will be calculated following a pre-admission assessment. For more information about these fees and what they include, click here.
Contact Details
Home Manager: Mary Horsfield
Address: 47 Atlantic Way Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1JD
Tel: 01237 475001
Fax: 01237 424540
View our most recent Care Quality Commission.
Testimonials:
“I have felt at home at Donnington from the first day I arrived and that is due to the kindness of the great people who work here”
“There is always a very warm and happy atmosphere whenever I visit Dad”
“The food is excellent!”
“I would like to thank you and your staff for your wonderful support and kindness shown to my mother over the last five years. I know that she is always grateful and I want you to know how much we all appreciate it as well”


