Woolacombe Cottages

With its stunning beach, coastal walks, hidden coves, and outdoor activities, Woolacombe, on the North Devon coast, offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. A perfect English holiday destination. Venture into the North Devon countryside with our self-catering accommodation. From affordable to luxurious, from dog-friendly to child-friendly for large families and groups of friends wanting to celebrate to cosy hideaways perfect for two. Whether you're after a family-friendly beach holiday, an active outdoor getaway, or a serene coastal retreat with spectacular views, Woolacombe has something for everyone. Its award-winning beach; 3 miles of golden sands and clean seawater is amongst some of the best in the world. With Lifeguards present in the summer months, this is a great year-round destination. From surfing and building sandcastles in the summer to bracing coastal walks in the Autumn and winter. So, if you are after some much-needed me time, search our selection of Woolacombe cottages for the perfect staycation.

Woolacombe beach

Popular holiday cottages in Woolacombe

Exterior | Grandma’s Stick House, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Grandma’s Stick House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Hot tub | Beachbreak - Crows Nest, Mortehoe, near Woolacombe

Mortehoe, near Woolacombe, Devon

Crows Nest - Beachbreak

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,065
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Exterior | Pine Lodge, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Pine Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Living room/dining room | Sunset Beach - Crows Nest, Mortehoe, near Woolacombe

Mortehoe, near Woolacombe, Devon

Crows Nest - Sunset Beach

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,069
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Balcony | No. 2 Sunnyside Apartments, Woolacombe
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£695
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Living area | The Byre - Barn Escapes, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

The Byre

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
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Exterior | Dolphin Cottage, Braunton

Braunton, Devon

Dolphin Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Exterior | Meadow View 64, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Meadow View 64

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Exterior | Chuckle Cottage, Braunton

Braunton, Devon

Chuckle Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£589
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Private roof terrace  | 5 Devon Beach Court, Woolacombe

Woolacombe, Devon

5 Devon Beach Court

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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View | The Penthouse, Woolacombe

Woolacombe, Devon

The Penthouse

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£875
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Dog friendly holiday cottages in Woolacombe

Exterior | Olive Tree House, Illfracombe

Illfracombe, Devon

Olive Tree House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£659
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Hot tub | Beachbreak - Crows Nest, Mortehoe, near Woolacombe

Mortehoe, near Woolacombe, Devon

Crows Nest - Beachbreak

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,065
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Exterior | Pine Lodge, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Pine Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Exterior | Rivers View, Braunton

Braunton, Devon

Rivers View

Coastal
Wifi
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£599
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Living room/dining room | Sunset Beach - Crows Nest, Mortehoe, near Woolacombe

Mortehoe, near Woolacombe, Devon

Crows Nest - Sunset Beach

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,069
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Living area | The Byre - Barn Escapes, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

The Byre

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
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Exterior | Dolphin Cottage, Braunton

Braunton, Devon

Dolphin Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Exterior | Meadow View 64, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Meadow View 64

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Living room/dining room | Pump Cottage, Woolacombe

Woolacombe, Devon

Pump Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£685
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Exterior | Chuckle Cottage, Braunton

Braunton, Devon

Chuckle Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£589
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Coastal holiday cottages in Woolacombe

Exterior | Grandma’s Stick House, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Grandma’s Stick House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | Olive Tree House, Illfracombe

Illfracombe, Devon

Olive Tree House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£659
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Hot tub | Beachbreak - Crows Nest, Mortehoe, near Woolacombe

Mortehoe, near Woolacombe, Devon

Crows Nest - Beachbreak

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,065
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Exterior | Pine Lodge, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Pine Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Exterior | Rivers View, Braunton

Braunton, Devon

Rivers View

Coastal
Wifi
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£599
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Living room/dining room | Sunset Beach - Crows Nest, Mortehoe, near Woolacombe

Mortehoe, near Woolacombe, Devon

Crows Nest - Sunset Beach

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,069
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Balcony | No. 2 Sunnyside Apartments, Woolacombe
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£695
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Shared indoor swimming pool | Trimstone Manor Cottages, Trimstone, near Woolacombe

Trimstone, near Woolacombe, Devon

Trimstone Manor Cottages - Croyde

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£795
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Living area | The Byre - Barn Escapes, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

The Byre

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
View
Exterior | Dolphin Cottage, Braunton

Braunton, Devon

Dolphin Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
View
Modern open plan living space | Apartment 1 Barton Court, Woolacombe

Woolacombe, Devon

Apartment 1 Barton Court

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Luxury holiday cottages in Woolacombe

Exterior | Olive Tree House, Illfracombe

Illfracombe, Devon

Olive Tree House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£659
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Hot tub | Beachbreak - Crows Nest, Mortehoe, near Woolacombe

Mortehoe, near Woolacombe, Devon

Crows Nest - Beachbreak

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,065
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Living room/dining room | Sunset Beach - Crows Nest, Mortehoe, near Woolacombe

Mortehoe, near Woolacombe, Devon

Crows Nest - Sunset Beach

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,069
View
Balcony | No. 2 Sunnyside Apartments, Woolacombe
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£695
View
Living area | The Byre - Barn Escapes, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

The Byre

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
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Private roof terrace  | 5 Devon Beach Court, Woolacombe

Woolacombe, Devon

5 Devon Beach Court

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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View | The Penthouse, Woolacombe

Woolacombe, Devon

The Penthouse

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£875
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Stunning holiday homes | 12 Ocean Point Penthouse - Ocean Point, Saunton
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£919
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Exterior | The Shippon - Barn Escapes, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

The Shippon

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,426
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View | 5 Ocean Point - Ocean Point, Saunton

Saunton, Devon

5 Ocean Point

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£799
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Terrace | Soft Sands, Woolacombe

Woolacombe, Devon

Soft Sands

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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Living area | 4 Ocean Point - Ocean Point, Saunton

Saunton, Devon

4 Ocean Point

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Discover the extraordinary side of Woolacombe

Woolacombe, a coastal gem in North Devon, boasts not only stunning beaches but also a range of quirky attractions and activities. Embark on a unique adventure at the Museum of British Surfing, tracing the history of this exhilarating sport through vintage boards and memorabilia. For a touch of the bizarre, head to Chambercombe Manor, a haunted house steeped in legend and history, offering ghost tours and tales of its mysterious past.

Delve into the eccentric at the Verity Statue, a controversial Damien Hirst creation standing tall on the Ilfracombe harbour, sparking both awe and debate with its striking appearance. Seek out the Tunnels Beaches, not just for their scenic beauty, but also for the intriguing network of hand-carved tunnels leading to secluded coves.

To add a touch of whimsy to your visit, explore the Woolacombe area on a Land Rover safari, traversing rugged terrains and uncovering hidden gems off the beaten path. For those with a taste for the unusual, seeking out these quirky sights and experiences in Woolacombe ensures an adventure that goes beyond the sun, sand, and sea, offering a delightful blend of offbeat attractions and coastal charm.

Woolacombe beach

Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Woolacombe

Woolacombe, a picturesque seaside village located on the English coast is renowned for its stunning sandy beach and natural beauty. With the largest collection of Devon holiday cottages, we have the perfect home away from home for you.

Here are the top 5 places to visit from our cottages in Woolacombe:

Relax on Woolacombe Beach

The crown jewel of Woolacombe is its award-winning beach. Stretching over two miles, it boasts soft golden sand, clear waters, and fantastic surfing conditions. Whether you want to swim, sunbathe, build sandcastles, or catch some waves, Woolacombe Beach is a must-visit destination.

The Iconic South West Coast Path

Explore the stunning coastal scenery by walking a section of the South West Coast Path. The path offers breathtaking views of rugged cliffs, hidden coves, and rolling countryside. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the fresh sea air.

Discover Barricane Beach

A short walk from Woolacombe Beach is Barricane Beach, a hidden gem known for its exotic beauty. With its unique shell-strewn shoreline, crystal-clear waters, and rock pools, Barricane Beach is a peaceful haven where you can relax and admire the coastal landscape.

Escape the crowds at Combesgate Beach

Discover the serene beauty of Combesgate Beach, a quieter and more secluded spot compared to Woolacombe Beach. Surrounded by cliffs and lush greenery, this tranquil beach is perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape.

Explore Mortehoe

Just a short distance from Woolacombe, the charming village of Mortehoe is worth a visit. Explore its narrow streets, visit the Mortehoe Heritage Centre to learn about local history, and enjoy panoramic views of the coast from the nearby headland.

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