Located on the North Devon coast between Ilfracombe and Braunton, Woolacombe is an award-winning family resort with plenty of activities. It holds the "England for Excellence Gold Award" and its gorgeous three-mile beach was voted "Best British Beach" by the Mail on Sunday. It has blue flag waters and trained lifeguards to ensure safe family fun throughout the summer season. Adventure sports such as surfing, paragliding, horse riding, mackerel fishing, coasteering and kayaking are all available.
Set back from the beach, the village of Woolacombe is lively with some excellent pubs, restaurants, local shops and activities. Morthoe is just up the hill and has a dramatic smuggling history.
Throughout the summer there are events and activities in the area including sheepdog and falconry displays, a scarecrow festival, carnivals, organized rambles with National Trust rangers, and arts and crafts exhibitions. Within easy reach of Woolacombe, visitors can ride the 19-mile Lynton to Barnstaple narrow gauge railway, walk the South West Coast Path, visit the Arlington Court Estate or take surfing lessons with a local pro.
Here is our selection of the very best holiday homes in & around Woolacombe...
7 The Vista, Willingcott, Woolacombe is a luxurious 4-bedroom house with stunning views, perfect for families seeking a seaside escape. A stunning eco-home, it boasts a unique design and comfort, ensuring a perfect base for your North Devon holiday.
A serene family getaway nestled in the Devon hills, offering easy access to the sandy beaches
9 The Vista, Willingcott, Woolacombe is a luxurious 4-bedroom home with stunning countryside views, seamlessly blending coastal and countryside living. Offering easy access to the Tarka Trail, it's conveniently close to Woolacombe town's amenities.
A serene family retreat nestled in the Devonshire countryside, offering easy access to Woolacombe Beach
Surf View, Woolacombe is a spectacular 7-bedroom holiday home, boasting panoramic sea views, a large garden with a built-in BBQ & games room. Ideally located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it's the perfect base for a memorable holiday.
Large house with spectacular views over the fields and out to sea
Stones Throw is a spacious and airy house close to the centre of Mortehoe. This beautifully finished property has two ground-floor living areas, a sea-view front garden, a rear courtyard, four generous bedrooms, three bathrooms and ample parking.
Pines, Mortehoe is a spacious, airy, beautifully finished apartment with sea views. This three-bedroom property has two bathrooms, an elegant lounge, a modern kitchen dining room, a surfboard storage area, and a communal and private garden.
Airy, spacious, three-bedroom apartment with sea views
Sandy Meadows, Woolacombe is a luxury two bedroom, two bathroom beach house with pretty garden, terraces & stunning sea / coastal views. Bright open living room, fully equipped kitchen, parking & bike / surfboard storage two minutes from Woolacombe Beach.
Breathtaking coastal and sea views from a series of terraces at this luxury beach house
The Albatross, Woolacombe is a four bedroom two bathroom coastal holiday cottage for ten with superb beach / sea views. Relax in the garden & games room. Ideal for families & groups with contemporary kitchen, dining room & cosy sitting room.
Spacious beach house with games room and garden, steps from Woolacombe Beach
Flat 8 Clifton Court, Putsborough is a three bedroom, three bathroom apartment for five with interrupted sea views across award-winning Woolacombe Beach. Beautifully furnished with outdoor terrace. Private sauna & jacuzzi for unwinding, plus shared lawn & indoor pool.
Stunning sea views from this clifftop apartment with sauna, jacuzzi & shared pool
The Early Risers, Woolacombe is a contemporary designer beach house with four ensuite bedrooms for ten. Filled with contemporary furnishings & artworks it has stunning sea views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Terrace with hot tub. Walk to pub, shops & beach.
Modern clifftop home with terrace hot tub & breathtaking sea / coastal views
Hazelmere House, Woolacombe is a spacious four bedroom country house in a prime location with rural / sea views five minutes from award-winning beach. Furnished to a high standard it has a luxury kitchen, lounge with log burner, balconies & gardens.
Bright well-appointed country house with far-reaching rural and sea views!
Beach Lodge, Woolacombe is a modern detached house with three ensuite bedrooms overlooking the awardwinning beach. Ideal for six, it has a first floor open-plan living room with balcony, private deck, parking & stunning sea views. Close to Exmoor.
Modern beach house with upside-down accommodation and stunning beach views
Rosebank Cottage, Mortehoe is a comfortable six bedroom cottage close to beaches with sea views. It has four bathrooms (three ensuite), games room/snug, modern kitchen, dining room & sitting room with woodburner. Off-road parking & garden with terrace.
Spacious six bedroom cottage with sea views in idyllic coastal village
Warden, Bull Point Lighthouse, Mortehoe is a one bedroom apartment in a former lighthouse keeper's cottage at Bull Point. Sitting room with electric woodburner, dining room, kitchen & modern bathroom. Sit out on the patio & enjoy stunning sea views. Walk to beach & pub.
Triton, Mortehoe is a three bedroom former lighthouse keeper's cottage, now fully modernised for four guests with kitchen, dining & sitting room. Ideal for walkers & birdwatchers it has a shared clifftop garden & parking. Close to beaches, pubs & village store.
Former lighthouse keeper's cottage near beaches and village pubs
Sherrin, Bull Point Lighthouse, Mortehoe is a modern three bedroom bungalow for five surrounded by panoramic coastal views. Spacious accommodation is modern and comfortable with a cosy electric woodburner. Ample parking and walks to beaches on the doorstep.
Modern bungalow in a landmark location with stellar sea views
Siren, Bull Point Lighthouse, Mortehoe is a three bedroom former lighthouse keepers cottage with stunning sea views. The modern accommodation is tastefully furnished to a high standard and includes a living room, dining room and kitchen. Private parking & walks to pub & beach.
Stunning sea views from this former lighthouse keepers cottage
Seal Cottage, Mortehoe is a modern three bedroom, three bathroom home with sea views from the living room bay window. Enjoy the log burner, modern kitchen, private rear garden and sunset views from the front garden. Parking spaces nearby. Walk to beaches.
A modern house with logburner and superb sea views
Fairways is a modern three bedroom, two bathroom bungalow near Woolacombe's golden sandy beach. It has a spacious kitchen, dining / living room with fireplace and a conservatory for cooler days. It has lawned gardens with chimnea BBQ & off-road parking.
