Woolacombe 

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Woolacombe is one of England’s top holiday destinations, it was awarded the 'England for Excellence Gold Award' for best family resort 1999 and was voted the Best British Beach in the Mail On Sunday - October 2000.

Woolacombe beach is three miles long and consists of fine golden sand; it has won the ‘Premier Seaside Beach’ award for it’s outstanding cleanliness and water quality. Lifeguards ensure safe family swimming during the summer and surfers come from all over the country to enjoy the great waves and clean water.

• The village has many friendly pubs, restaurants and numerous places to stay that will suit all ages. When visiting bear in mind the village comes alive in the summertime with surfers coming from all over and families racing for the glorious blue flag beaches.