Hidden Valley

Welcome to Hidden Valley, an award-winning campsite and touring caravan park in the rolling hills…

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park is a premium seaside Park with the beach on its doorstep and…

Woolacombe

This charming area of North Devon is a popular holiday resort thanks to its award-winning beach and the various water sport opportunities that can be had there. Set along the stunning North Devon coastline, the beach at Woolacombe frequently tops “Best Beaches” lists, not just in the UK, but also in Europe.

The Beaches

Woolacombe beach stretches for three miles encompassing golden sands with sand dunes and views across the ocean towards Lundy Island. The main beach area rests between the headlands of Baggy Point and Mort Point and has won numerous awards including the Blue Flag and Premier Seaside Beach Award for its cleanliness, water quality and facilities. It regularly features in Europe’s Best Beaches lists and has also won an accolade for being Britain’s best surfing beach.

The beach and water are what makes Woolcombe such a prime spot for holiday makers, particularly those with young families and those that enjoy water sports, with surfing being the most popular. The water quality and the current make it a great place for the UK’s surf scene and this is well catered for. Whether you are a novice or someone that is well versed in the ways of the water, Woolacombe’s sea front is full of organisations offering equipment for hire as well as instructors and companies running surfing sessions with qualified instructors. Other popular activities at the beach include paddleboarding and hang gliding.

In addition to the sporting opportunities on the beach there are also plenty of beautiful spots that are perfect for relaxing, as well as swimming and enjoying the traditional beach activities. During the summer there are lifeguards on site making it a safe and relaxing place to indulge in swimming and being such a large beach, no matter how busy it gets, there are always plenty of quiet and secluded spots for you to claim as your own during the day.

For those of you who like to bring your dogs on holiday, Woolacombe is an ideal destination. Many of the attractions and accommodation providers have dog-friendly rooms and dogs are welcome on the beach all year around with restrictions in the summer.

Aside from Woolacombe beach, you’ll also find Barricane Beach, a designated site of Scientific Interest, Combesgate Beach which is ideal for swimmers and surfers, as well as Grunta, a smaller beach. These are perfect for rockpooling as the tide goes out and walks and relaxing rests the rest of the time. At the far end of Woolacombe Beach is Putsborough Beach which is also ideal for those who love surfing.

The Village

There are a huge range of activities, attractions and accommodation options for those wishing to stay in Woolacombe and with easy access to the south west coast path as well as the neighbouring areas of Puttsborough and Morthoe, you have plenty of chances to get out and about and explore this beautiful area of Devon. Much of the surrounding countryside is managed by the National Trust and remains unspoilt, not surprisingly, Woolacombe falls within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village has plenty of places to eat, stay and visit with a wide range of pubs, cafes and restaurants offering a friendly and lively atmosphere as well as traditional fish and chip shops serving freshly caught local produce. One of the village’s attractions is the Pirate themed crazy golf course which can be found in the centre of the village.

Being such a popular holiday resort, there are a number of holiday parks, hotels and B&Bs in and around the town which have a number of facilities perfect for family holidays.

Wildlife

Being in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you can expect to find a wide variety of bird and animal life in and around Woolacombe. Lundy Island which can be seen across the ocean from Woolacombe Beach is a protected marine site with a range of more unusual and rare species including puffins and seals. At certain times of the year it is also possible to spot dolphins and smaller sharks as well as various sea birds.

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Hidden Valley

Woolacombe

Welcome to Hidden Valley, an award-winning campsite and touring caravan park in the rolling hills of north Devon. This site is open all year and Hidden Valley Touring Caravan…
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Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel

Nr Woolacombe, Ilfracombe

Tucked away in rural North Devon is Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel. It is conveniently located 1/3 mile off the busy A361 however, once you arrive at the Hotel, you feel…
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park

Woolacombe

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park is a premium seaside Park with the beach on its doorstep and spectacular sea views, boasting a lively atmosphere with a superb selection of…
Byron at Woolacombe Bay

Woolacombe

Luxury Apartments | Byron at Woolacombe Bay, North Devon
The Atlantic Gem of The North Devon Coastline. From Bed to Beach in 4 Minutes!
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Lower Campscott Farm Holiday Cottages

Nr Woolacombe, Ilfracombe

Escape to the peace and tranquillity of a farm stay overlooking the Devon coast and relax in 4-star holiday cottages and lodges.
Golden Coast Holiday Park

Woolacombe

Golden Coast Holiday Park is an all action Park with lots going on all day and night. It’s home to an exhilarating Surfing Simulator and an all-weather Sports Complex,…
Pickwell Barton Cottage

Woolacombe

A friendly Devon welcome awaits you at this stunning location. Nestled majestically above the beaches of Putsborough and Woolacombe, in North Devon. Within a stone’s throw of…
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Twitchen House Holiday Park

Woolacombe

Twitchen House Holiday Park is hidden away in the trees with an historic Edwardian manor house. A woodland footpath leads to the sea, connecting to the South West Coastal…
Trimstone Manor Country Cottages

Nr Woolacombe, Ilfracombe

Tucked away in rural North Devon are Trimstone Manor Cottages. The cottages are conveniently located 1/3 mile off the busy A361 however, once you arrive at your…
Barricane Beach

Woolacombe

Barricane is a picturesque cove tucked in between the rocks, famous for cowries and other exotic sea shells.
Willingcott Valley Holiday Village

Woolacombe

Willingcott Valley Holiday Village offers outstanding self-catering accommodation on the outskirts of Woolacombe. There are a range of high-quality cottages to choose from…
Pickwell Manor

Braunton

Pickwell Manor is set in a beautiful countryside location within six acres of garden and grounds. The grounds offer glorious views over the surrounding Devon countryside to…
Cheglinch Farm Glamping & Wild Camping

Ilfracombe

Cheglinch Farm Glamping offers luxury farmstay glamping near the North Devon Coast. It provides the perfect opportunity to get back to nature in a picturesque rural location…
Woolacombe Beach

Woolacombe

Woolacombe is one of the finest beaches in the West Country, and it is easy to see why it has won numerous awards.
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Damage Barton

Woolacombe

Damage Barton is a 16-acre campsite set on a 600-acre beef and sheep farm in an AONB. It has been with Lethbridge family since 1962 and there are now three generations of the…
Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park

Woolacombe

The Perfect Park for Families
In a relaxed, tranquil and stunning beach & countryside setting, Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park is an independent family business, with the…
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Mullacott Farm

Ilfracombe

Stay on a family-run working farm with many animals. Stay in the recently converted barn adjacent to the farmhouse. This an ideal base for the beach walking and riding being…
EasiGlide North Devon Segway Experience

Ilfracombe

EasiGlide North Devon Segway Experience is a great fun family activity where you get to try your skills on the very latest EasiGlide Segways whilst taking in the beautiful…
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The Captain's Table

Woolacombe

The Captain’s Table is a family and dog friendly restaurant on the North Devon coast. We are fully licensed and open from March through to the end of October for breakfast,…
Combesgate Beach

Woolacombe

Combesgate is a lovely secluded beach located approximately 600 metres north of Woolacombe beach with some attractive rock pools ideal for children to explore.

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