Discover a range of holiday cottages, farmhouses, barn conversions, and lodges, set on working farms near Woolacombe ideal for families, groups of friends, or couples looking for an unforgettable getaway. A farm stay is a wonderful way to experience rural life first hand, meet friendly animals, and experience the fresh, local produce Devon is renowned for.
Woolacombe is an award-wining seaside resort with an excellent range of beaches. The main beach is a stunning 3 mile stretch of golden sand with clean water and lifeguard patrols over the summer. Part of the North Devon Coast National Landscape it’s popular with families, surfers, and paddleboarders.
Nearby, Barricane beach is a picturesque cove tucked between rocky outcrops that’s famous for the Caribbean shells dotted along its shore, and its laid back vibe. Just north of the main beach is the secluded Combesgate with plenty of rock pools for poking about in.
The South West Coast Path runs directly through Woolacombe with walks to Braunton to the south and Ilfracombe to the north. From Ilfracombe, boats depart to Lundy Island, an unspoilt granite outcrop with stunning views, historic buildings and monuments, and an abundance of wildlife such puffins, feral goats, and rare plants including the endemic Lundy cabbage.
Inland, the market town of Barnstaple can be reached in half an hour with a variety of shops, historic markets, restaurants, and attractions. The Tarka Trail, a 180 mile figure-of-eight loop is centred around the town, which offers traffic-free walking and cycling through the beautiful North Devon countryside.
Exmoor National Park is also within easy reach of Woolacombe, with its open heather moorland, wooded combes, dramatic sea cliffs, picture-postcard villages, herds of red deer, and iconic free-roaming Exmoor ponies.
Whether you’re looking for a working livestock farm or smallholding with sheep, cows, pigs, goats, chickens, and horses, or a quiet arable farm surrounded by fields of crops, there are plenty of options to choose from. Enjoy a relaxing rural escape and experience the charm of farm life on your next holiday near Woolacombe.
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