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 January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Woolacombe in January
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 65 km from Woolacombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus 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 286 km from Woolacombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Woolacombe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Woolacombe takes 209 km and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 346 km.

Plane

Although Woolacombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 65 km from Woolacombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus 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 286 km from Woolacombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Woolacombe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Woolacombe takes 209 km and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Woolacombe

Airlines serving Woolacombe

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,411 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (803 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Woolacombe

Average rates range from around £152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £168 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Woolacombe

Most booked hotels in Woolacombe

High Ways House
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Watersmeet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£259+
The Woolacombe Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£197+
Croyde Bay Hotel or Self Catering
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa And Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£248+
The Grand Harbour Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£71+

Hiring a car in Woolacombe

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Woolacombe is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Woolacombe is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.