Beaches

Discover the stunning beaches of North Devon, just a short drive from our holiday cottages. Known for their golden sands, award-winning quality, and excellent surfing conditions, these beaches are perfect for families, walkers, and sun-seekers alike.

Dog owners will love the many dog-friendly beaches nearby, including Woolacombe, Saunton, Instow, Crow Point, and Putsborough. Some beaches have summer restrictions, so check before visiting.

Croyde Beach is a hotspot for surfers, offering waves for beginners and experienced riders alike, while nearby Putsborough and Woolacombe also provide fantastic surfing opportunities. Thanks to the exposed coastline, south-westerly winds often create ideal surf conditions.

Whether you're looking to relax on golden sands, explore coastal walks, or catch some of the best surf in North Devon, our holiday cottages put you close to everything.

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Croyde Bay Beach

Croyde Beach is one of the Premier surfing breaks in the UK. A great short Boarders wave and best surfed at low tide, Croyde's surfing conditions produces a very fast wave. On a good day the waves barrel at low tide gives the rider a great thrill ride. Croyde rests on the North Devon coast and the Atlantic swell drives in great waves nearly all year. Croyde is a ¾ mile long and stretches between Down End and Baggy Point. Some serious Rips run here so it is not for the faint hearted. The RNLI patrol the beach Easter to October. Producing such a World Class wave it is no wonder that Croyde attracts many competitions for surf in Croyde which are held annually. The Saltrock Open, Jesus Surf Classic and The Goldcoast Oceanfest.

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Saunton Sands Beach

Saunton Beach is a Premier Longboarders wave. The two miles of flat golden sand produces a long slow steady wave. Saunton beach is best surfed 'On the push' and a couple of hours after High tide. It produces a good solid beginners wave and holds the longest ride! Many Longboarding competitions are held here including the Hotdoggers Longboarders championship and the BigBoy Paddle in June. International wave riders flock here to complete. Saunton has NO lifeguard on Patrol.

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Putsborough Beach

Putsborough Beach is sheltered from the wind when Croyde is 'Blown Out'. Both beaches are excellent beginners waves, and Woolacombe is patrolled by the RLNI Easter to October. These two beaches work well when Croyde is 3 or 4 foot and a bit too big for a novice, this is an ideal choice. picture paradise beach offering breathtaking views, beautiful soft sands and inviting clean water conditions. Putsborough beach is an ideal beach for any beginner surfer as well as those with a little more experience as this beach has been regarded as one of the safest beaches in North Devon. Putsborough has also achieved the award for the 7th best beach in the U.K.

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Crow Point Beach

Crow Point / Broadsands Beach lies on the furthest edge of Braunton Burrows, marking the uniion between the sea and the river edge. The best swell conditions for great surf are from the west. View our holiday cottages near Crow point beach.

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Woolacombe Beach

Woolacombe Beach is more than two miles of golden sand backed by sandy hills and the Woolacombe Downs. It joins Putsborough Beach at the opposite end giving the surfer 3 miles of waves. Best surf is 'on the push', around High tide and a few hours after high tide. View our holiday cottages near Woolacombe beach.

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Tunnels and Wildesmouth

Tunnels Beach, Ilfracombe The beach is an unusual throwback to Victorian times when Ilfracombe was at the height of its popularity and sea-water bathing was considered a cure to all ailments. There are four man-made tunnels which provide access to the privately owned cove. On the beach is a large tidal pool which is very popular with the children of today, who can enjoy inflatables and snorkeling in safety. There is also Wildesmouth beach on the seafront to explore which is dog friendly. View our holiday cottages near Ilfracombe beach.

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Barricane Beach

Barricane Beach is located between Woolacombe beach and Mortehoe, Barricane is made up of shingle and shells - this beach is best surfed around low or mid tide. View our holiday cottages near Barricane beach.

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Combe Martin Beach

Combe Martin Beach lies a beautiful little rocky bay with stepped levels of sand and pebble shingles, which shows picturesque character when the tide is low. At low tide Combe Martins beach exposes an array of rock pools with various smaller wildlife. View our holiday cottages near Combe Martin beach.

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Instow Beach

Instow Beach is located on the edge of the Torridge estuary, the beach is blessed with fine, soft sand. The beach is sheltered from the surf but it is a fantastic spot for kite surfing and wind surfing. View our holiday cottages near Instow beach.

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