Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Woolacombe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Woolacombe

With a population of 840, Woolacombe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Woolacombe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Woolacombe

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Red Barn (Barton Road) and Watersmeet Hotel Rocks Restaurant (Watersmeet Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Woolacombe

Woolacombe in October
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Woolacombe in October
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Woolacombe

Plane

Although Woolacombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 40 miles from Woolacombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Woolacombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Woolacombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 miles from Woolacombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Woolacombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Woolacombe takes 225 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 263 miles.

Plane

Although Woolacombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 40 miles from Woolacombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Woolacombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Woolacombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 miles from Woolacombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Woolacombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Woolacombe takes 225 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 263 miles.

Airports near Woolacombe

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Woolacombe

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Woolacombe

Average rates range from around £303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £244 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Woolacombe

Most booked hotels in Woolacombe

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High Ways House
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Mullacott Farm
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Watersmeet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£216+
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Croyde Bay Hotel or Self Catering
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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The Woolacombe Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£198+
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Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa And Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Hiring a car in Woolacombe

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Woolacombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Woolacombe is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Woolacombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Woolacombe is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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