Woolacombe much of which is owned by the National Trust is a top favourite in North Devon for surfers, and is enjoyed by visitors simply wanting to enjoy the beach and its some 3 miles of long uninteruptted walks, and is also heavily steeped in history. The villages of Mortehoe, Georgeham and Croyde nearby are only a short drive away and provide for some of the most stunning country and coastal scenery anywhere in Devon and give rise to quaint local village pubs serving delicious food and beverages!
Woolacombe lies at the mouth of a valley or combe in the parish of Mortehoe. The beach which has Blue Flag and Premier Seaside Beach awards for its cleanliness, water quality and facilities, is 3 miles (4.8 km) long, sandy, gently sloping and faces the Atlantic near the western limit of the Bristol Channel.It is a popular destination for tourists and is part of the North Devon coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) The beach is owned and run by Parkin Estates Ltd.
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The winter population is very small (around 1000), but during the summer large numbers of people come to the village for a holiday. Many are motivated to visit because of the excellent surfing conditions found locally. There are many hotels, holiday apartments and bed and breakfast establishments, and most of the entertainment opportunities are aimed at tourists. A long-established attraction in the centre of the village was a crazy golf course which featured North Devon landmarks for the holes, the unique model buildings being constructed from the various types of stone found in the local area. This attraction was demolished and rebuilt as a pirate themed crazy golf course in 2010.
Wollacombe itself is a lively little village with loads of charm and atmosphere and of course we at http://www.devoncottagerental.co.uk/ hope to be able to provide you with that idyllic picturesque Devon cottage a home from home to unwind and enjoy all that North Devon has to offer!
The main way to get to Woolacombe is by road. During the summer the roads, which are largely very rural and quite narrow, can become very congested as people queue up to get into one of the two large car parks which are situated close to the beach.
Abus service runs from the village to Barnstable (303), Ilfracombe, Combe Martin and Morthoe. The village had a joint railway station with Mortehoe on the Ilfracombe Branch Line which closed in 1970.
The South West Coast Path runs through the village, and gives access to the spectacular North Devon coast, with the walk out to and around Morte Point being particularly popular. There are several establishments in the area that provide opportunities for pony trekking.Some offer experienced riders the chance to ride along Woolacombe Sands.
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