Woolacombe Seaview Apartment is ideally located for exploring Woolacombe Beach, Putsborough Sands, Croyde Bay, Exmoor National Park and the stunning North Devon coastline. Whether you're looking for dog-friendly beaches, coastal walks, surfing holidays or great places to eat, here's our guide to the local area.

The centre of Woolacombe has a few shops, restaurants and pubs.  The Londis in the village stocks pretty much everything and West & Barton delicatessen, has a great range of fresh food. Tesco deliver to the apartment.  The shops sell a range of clothing and everything you could possibly need for the beach.  Surfing and body boarding gear can be bought, or hired.  If you don’t want to, there is absolutely no need to leave Woolacombe during your stay! Everything you need can be found in the village centre.

Cashpoint/Supermarkets

There is a cashpoint located outside Barton Pharmacy, 3 West Rd, Woolacombe EX34 7BW.  The Londis store is on West Road, Woolacombe EX34 7BW.  The nearest major supermarket is LIDL in Ilfracombe (EX34 8BS) or Tesco in Ilfracombe (EX34 8PF).

Restaurants/Cafes/ Pubs

Owners and chefs change all the time, so check TripAdvisor for the latest reviews.  Always book ahead in school holidays and at weekends! 

Top End – in Woolacombe

Watersmeet Hotel

Directly on the coastal road, between Woolacombe and Mortehoe.  Approximately 20-minute walk, or 5-minute drive from the apartment.  They do lovely afternoon tea, lunch, dinner etc.  Book ahead and do request a table with a sea view.

https://www.watersmeethotel.co.uk/ Tel: 01271 870 333

Woolacombe Bay Hotel

In the centre of Woolacombe.  Serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner. Book a table online or call to reserve.  Also has a day spa.

https://www.woolacombe-bay-hotel.co.uk/ Tel: 01271 870388

Mid-Range – in Woolacombe

The Beach House

Bar area and terrace, great for sunset.  Serves lunch and dinner, or just drinks.  Book online or call ahead.

https://www.beachhousewoolacombe.co.uk/ Tel: 01271 871692

Bar Electric

Please note dinning is walk in only.  Open for lunch and dinner.  Great views from sun terrace, lovely for sunset.  (Dog friendly)

https://www.barelectric.co.uk/ Tel: 01271 870429

The Tides Inn

Great views.  Open for lunch and dinner.  Book ahead. (Dog friendly)

https://www.tidesinnwoolacombe.co.uk/ 01271 871420

Local Pubs – Woolacombe

The Jube

Family friendly pub. serves coffee, lunch, dinner. 

https://thejube.co.uk/ Tel: 01271 870487

The Red Barn

Walk in’s only.  Right in the centre of Woolacombe, great sea views. (Dog friendly).

https://theredbarnwoolacombe.co.uk/ Tel: 01271 870264

The Captain’s Table

No advance bookings, walk in only.  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, cream teas.  (Dog friendly)

https://thecaptainstablewoolacombe.co.uk/Tel: 01271 870618                                                                           

Captain Jacks

Live music, beer garden and food. (Dogs allowed in the garden)

https://jackswoolacombe.co.uk/Tel: 01271 871395

Coffee Shops – Woolacombe

 Meraki Coffee Co

Serving breakfast, lunch, brunch (Dog friendly)

The Beachcomber Café

On the right as you walk onto the beach (Dog friendly)

Barricane Beach Café

Barricane is the shingle beach to the right of Woolacombe, on the road to Mortehoe.  Dogs on leads, don’t miss the Sri Lankan curries on the beach, 5pm onwards May-Sept bring your own beer and arrive early as they’re very popular.  At low tide, the beach opens up to reveal a golden sand beach called Combesgate.

Take Aways – Woolacombe

Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co,

Dudley House, South Street

Great pizza, delivery or collection, gets busy so order well ahead of when you want to eat!

https:www.woolacombepizza.co.uk/Tel: 01271 871222 

South Street Food, South Street

Burgers, Fish and Chips

Woolacombe Fryer, 1 Barton Road

Traditional chippie

Other Restaurants and Cafés in the Surrounding Area

• Hobb’s Bistro, Croyde
• Miss Fea’s Café, Mortehoe
• New Coast Kitchen, Croyde, the food definitely has the wow factor, book well in advance if possible
• The Beach Café, Downend Carpark, Croyde. Amazing curries, very reasonably priced, to be eaten on benches overlooking Croyde Bay, or taken away.
• The Chicester Arms, Mortehoe
• The Porthole Café, Marine Drive, Woolacombe (dog friendly)
• The Thatch, Croyde (dog friendly)
• The Rock, Georgeham (dog friendly, great food)
• The King’s Arms, Georgeham (dog friendly, great food)
• The Depot, Mullacott, Ilfracombe
• Lee Meadow Farm & Café, Mullacott