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The Woolacombe Bay Hotel

South Street
Rated 8.9 in 146 reviews

The Woolacombe Bay Hotel, located in the picturesque coastal village of Woolacombe in North Devon, United Kingdom, offers a quintessential seaside retreat with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. This esteemed hotel embraces the natural beauty of its surroundings, providing guests with a serene escape while maintaining a commitment to modern luxury.

The hotel is situated just a stone’s throw from Woolacombe's award-winning, three-mile stretch of golden beach, making it an ideal destination for beach lovers and those seeking relaxation. Inside, The Woolacombe Bay Hotel balances timeless elegance with contemporary comforts. Guests are welcomed into thoughtfully designed rooms, each providing a restful haven after a day of exploring the coast.

Dining at the hotel is a highlight, with a range of culinary experiences to suit diverse tastes. The hotel’s restaurants prioritize fresh, locally sourced ingredients, offering menus that celebrate the flavors of the region. Whether enjoying a casual meal or a more indulgent dining experience, guests will find dishes that reflect both the bounty of the sea and the richness of the local countryside.

For wellness and relaxation, the hotel features a full-service spa, complete with an array of treatments aimed at rejuvenating body and mind. Those looking for more active pursuits can take advantage of the leisure facilities, including a well-equipped gym, indoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts.

The Woolacombe Bay Hotel also serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, with opportunities for surfing, hiking, and cycling. Its location in a vibrant village provides access to local shops, cafes, and attractions, ensuring a rich and varied experience for all visitors.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 9°
 3°
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Sun hours / day
 8
Rain free days
February
 9°
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 3
Sun hours / day
 10
Rain free days
March
 11°
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 9°
 4
Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
April
 13°
 6°
 10°
 6
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
May
 15°
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 12°
 7
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
June
 18°
 11°
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 8
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 20
Rain free days
July
 20°
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 9
Sun hours / day
 21
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August
 20°
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Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
September
 18°
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Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
October
 15°
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 13
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November
 12°
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Woolacombe and near The Woolacombe Bay Hotel

Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Grade I listed church in Mortehoe, Devon, England, UK
1.5km / 0.95mi
Mortehoe Museum
Museum in Mortehoe, England, UK
1.5km / 0.95mi
Church of St Sabinus (Woolacombe Church)
Church of St Sabinus (Woolacombe Church)
Church in Woolacombe, Devon, England, UK
270m / 300yd
Church of St George
Church of St George
Grade I listed church in Georgeham, Devon, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Matthew
Church of St Matthew
Church building in Ilfracombe, North Devon, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Saunton Golf Club
Golf club in Devon, England
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Calixtus
Church of St Calixtus
Grade I listed church in West Down, Devon, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
St Anne's Chapel
Church in Saunton, Devon
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church in Croyde, Devon, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Verity
Verity
Sculpture by Damien Hirst
7.9km / 4.9mi
Saunton Sands
Saunton Sands
Beach in the English village of Saunton on the North Devon coast
6.1km / 3.8mi
Parish Church of Holy Trinity
Parish Church of Holy Trinity
Church in Ilfracombe, Devon, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Museum of British Surfing
Museum of British Surfing
Museum in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
7.7km / 4.8mi
St Brannock's Church, Braunton
St Brannock's Church, Braunton
Church in Braunton, Devon, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse
St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Devon, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Parish Church of Saint Philip and St James
Parish Church of Saint Philip and St James
Church in Ilfracombe, Devon, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St Peter Including Gate Piers,Gates And Retaining Wall At East And West Ends
Church of St Peter Including Gate Piers,Gates And Retaining Wall At East And West Ends
Church building in Ilfracombe, North Devon, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church
Church building in Ilfracombe, North Devon, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Knowle Hill Castle
Hillfort in Braunton, Devon, England, UK
6km / 3.8mi
Braunton and District Museum
Museum in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
7.6km / 4.7mi
Ilfracombe Museum
Local museum in United Kingdom
7.2km / 4.5mi
Hele Bay
Bay in the United Kingdom
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Bittadon, Devon, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
Church of St Augustine
Church of St Augustine
Church in Heanton Punchardon, Devon, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
Royal North Devon Golf Club
Royal North Devon Golf Club
Golf course in Devon, England
11.9km / 7.4mi
Broadsands Beach
Beach and cove in Devon, England, UK
11.2km / 6.9mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Berrynarbor, Devon, England, UK
10.6km / 6.6mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church in Marwood, Devon, England, UK
10.5km / 6.5mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Ashford, North Devon, England, UK
11.2km / 6.9mi
Watermouth Castle
Watermouth Castle
Castle in Berrynarbor, North Devon, England, UK
10.6km / 6.6mi
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, England, UK
13.6km / 8.5mi
Church of St Peter Ad Vincula
Church of St Peter Ad Vincula
Church in Combe Martin, Devon, England, UK
13km / 8.1mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Fremington, Devon, England, UK
12.3km / 7.6mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Parish church of Appledore
13km / 8.1mi
North Devon Maritime Museum
North Devon Maritime Museum
Museum in Devon, England, United Kingdom
13.3km / 8.2mi
All Saints Chapel, Instow
All Saints Chapel, Instow
Church in Instow, Devon
13.2km / 8.2mi
Fremington Local Nature Reserve
Local nature reserve in North Devon, England
12.4km / 7.7mi
Combe Martin Museum
Museum in Combe Martin, England, United Kingdom
12.4km / 7.7mi
Combe Martin War Memorial
Combe Martin War Memorial
War memorial in Combe Martin, North Devon, England, UK
13.1km / 8.1mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Grade I listed church in Instow, Devon, England, UK
12.8km / 8mi
Arlington Court
Arlington Court
Country house in Devon, England, UK
15.5km / 9.6mi
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Church in Barnstaple, Devon, England, UK
14.4km / 9mi
Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
History museum in Devon, England, United Kingdom
14.6km / 9.1mi
Albert Clock
Albert Clock
Clocktower memorial to Prince Albert in Barnstaple, Devon, England, UK
14.7km / 9.1mi
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret
Church in Northam, Devon, England, UK
14.6km / 9.1mi

What to do in Woolacombe and near The Woolacombe Bay Hotel

Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Grade I listed church in Mortehoe, Devon, England, UK
1.5km / 0.95mi
Mortehoe Museum
Museum in Mortehoe, England, UK
1.5km / 0.95mi
Church of St Sabinus (Woolacombe Church)
Church of St Sabinus (Woolacombe Church)
Church in Woolacombe, Devon, England, UK
270m / 300yd
Church of St George
Church of St George
Grade I listed church in Georgeham, Devon, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Matthew
Church of St Matthew
Church building in Ilfracombe, North Devon, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Saunton Golf Club
Golf club in Devon, England
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Calixtus
Church of St Calixtus
Grade I listed church in West Down, Devon, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
St Anne's Chapel
Church in Saunton, Devon
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church in Croyde, Devon, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Verity
Verity
Sculpture by Damien Hirst
7.9km / 4.9mi
Saunton Sands
Saunton Sands
Beach in the English village of Saunton on the North Devon coast
6.1km / 3.8mi
Parish Church of Holy Trinity
Parish Church of Holy Trinity
Church in Ilfracombe, Devon, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Museum of British Surfing
Museum of British Surfing
Museum in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
7.7km / 4.8mi
St Brannock's Church, Braunton
St Brannock's Church, Braunton
Church in Braunton, Devon, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse
St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Devon, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Parish Church of Saint Philip and St James
Parish Church of Saint Philip and St James
Church in Ilfracombe, Devon, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St Peter Including Gate Piers,Gates And Retaining Wall At East And West Ends
Church of St Peter Including Gate Piers,Gates And Retaining Wall At East And West Ends
Church building in Ilfracombe, North Devon, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church
Church building in Ilfracombe, North Devon, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Knowle Hill Castle
Hillfort in Braunton, Devon, England, UK
6km / 3.8mi
Braunton and District Museum
Museum in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
7.6km / 4.7mi
Ilfracombe Museum
Local museum in United Kingdom
7.2km / 4.5mi
Hele Bay
Bay in the United Kingdom
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Bittadon, Devon, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
Church of St Augustine
Church of St Augustine
Church in Heanton Punchardon, Devon, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
Royal North Devon Golf Club
Royal North Devon Golf Club
Golf course in Devon, England
11.9km / 7.4mi
Broadsands Beach
Beach and cove in Devon, England, UK
11.2km / 6.9mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Berrynarbor, Devon, England, UK
10.6km / 6.6mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church in Marwood, Devon, England, UK
10.5km / 6.5mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Ashford, North Devon, England, UK
11.2km / 6.9mi
Watermouth Castle
Watermouth Castle
Castle in Berrynarbor, North Devon, England, UK
10.6km / 6.6mi

About Woolacombe

Woolacombe, located on the North Devon coast, is known for its stunning beach and scenic surroundings. Enjoying the Beach is a primary attraction, as Woolacombe Beach is renowned for its golden sands and excellent surf conditions. It is ideal for sunbathing, beach games, and water sports like surfing and paddleboarding.

For those interested in Outdoor Activities, the nearby coastline offers opportunities for walking and hiking. The South West Coast Path runs through the area, providing picturesque views of the cliffs and sea. Exploring the local nature reserves can also be rewarding, with a chance to observe diverse wildlife.

The village itself has a quaint charm, with various Cafés and Restaurants offering local food. Sampling Devonshire cream tea is a must, as well as trying some fresh seafood from local establishments.

Visiting Nearby Attractions can add variety to your stay. The historic village of Croyde is a short distance away and features charming shops and additional surfing spots. The scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside, such as the Exmoor National Park, is also worth exploring for those who enjoy nature and wildlife.

If you are interested in Family Activities, there are opportunities for rock pooling and exploring the tide pools along the shore, which can be educational and entertaining for children.

Overall, Woolacombe provides a blend of beach leisure, outdoor adventure, and local culture, making it a pleasant destination for various interests.




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