Woolacombe Beaches
The coastline around Woolacombe is home to some of the best beaches in the UK. Woolacombe beach itself stretches for 3 miles to meet up with Putsborough beach sheltered by Baggy Point. This stretch of golden sand and perfect waves is famous for great surfing but is also popular with families which benefit from a Lifeguard Service.
There are several smaller beaches nearby, Barricane beach, famous for its rare cowrie shells that travel all the way from the Caribbean and a great Shri Lankan curry shack on the beach. Combesgate beach is just along the coast towards Mortehoe and provides a lovely sandy cove at low tide but like Barricaine is engulfed by the sea at high tide. Finally, Grunta and Rockham beaches can be found below the cliffs at Mortehoe, they are both lovely family beaches but not easy to get to from the cliffs above.
The coastline around Woolacombe is blessed with some of the best beaches in the UK, and if you are looking for somewhere to stay there are loads of lovely holiday cottages in Woolacombe. The glorious sandy beaches can best be enjoyed by staying in self-catering accommodation where you get your privacy and home comforts entwined with a stunning setting and luxury amenities. Renting a holiday cottage in Woolacombe is easy as there are loads to choose from, large, luxury self-catered houses or charming self-catered apartments.