Ilfracombe is the nearest town with a scheduled bus service throughout the day. Barnstaple is served by rail and the National Express Coach Service. A regular bus service connects Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. Both Ilfracombe and Barnstaple are accessed via Junction 27 of the M5 and then the A361 to Barnstaple and on towards Ilfracombe. Leave A361 at Mullacott Cross roundabout and turn left on the A3343 for Woolacombe.
Woolacombe Tourist Information Centre
The Esplanade
Woolacombe
Tel: 0 1271 870553
Email: Contact via email
Woolacombe Village Beach, Woolacombe, Devon |
Saunton Sands Hotel
Overlooking Saunton Sands Beach, we are one of the Country’s finest family hotels
Farm & Cottage Holidays
A true quality home from home family holiday.
Northcote Manor Farm
The place your children would choose.
Arlington Court
An Aladdin's cave of fascinating collections in this peaceful country house
The Big Sheep
Fun on the farm, newborn animals, tractors, indoor play – great fun!
The Milky Way Adventure Park
The day in the country that's out of this world!
Two miles of magnificent golden sand backed by sandy hills
The vibrant beach is a favourite with families and has a broad expanse of golden sand and offers reasonably safe swimming. Activities on the water include surfing, windsurfing and canoeing and zoning is used to increase safety.
Beach facilities include disabled access, toilets (including disabled), refreshments and lifeguard cover during the summer months.
What's on offer...
- Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
- Sandy
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Cafe / Shop
- Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
- Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
- Dunes
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Disabled Visitor Facilities
Beach awards...
- Blue Flag Award [more info]
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Parkins Estates Ltd
Woolacombe
Devon
Tel: 01271 870234/870553
