Area recommendations

One of North Devon’s best little gems, it’s only 240 steps down (and back up) the rock face to get to a beach that is surely taken straight out of Thailand or Greece! Definitely a must visit in the afternoon at low tide when it’s best for sun and exploring.

Park at Marine Drive car park close to the Porthole Cafe and drop down the dunes. Low tide is best. Walk to Putsborough and back.

When the wind is down, hire a kayak or a paddleboard and cruise around the coast, it’s so relaxing. A perfect beach if you’re into floating.

A protected sandy beach just next to Woolacombe, we recommend going there at low tide and late afternoon just when the Barricane Beach Cafe is opening for a particularly good curry. Take drinks, blankets and cash and you’re in for a real treat.

Our family choice given that it is down the road and simply excellent award-winning food and ambiance. A terrific well run family pub open Wed-Sun. Book as early as you can.

Also exceptionally good food, particularly for Sunday roasts. Another favourite of ours right next door, particularly for finer dining.

A quaint little tapas restaurant with just a few tables, another award-winner, terrific service, and the food…oh the food is, well, mouthwateringly 10/10. What more can we say.

The perfect pit stop on the top of Woolacombe beach overlooking the entirety of it. 180 degree views. The coffee is artisan, and ale, ice cream, their food cannot be missed, all laid out beautifully, you just cannot say no.