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On the north-west coast of Devon, near Ilfracombe and Braunton, lies the tiny seaside village of Woolacombe. Its glorious, sandy beach curves like a scimitar to Putsborough, three miles to the south. Gently sloping, the beach has Blue Flag status and a Premier Seaside Beach award for its cleanliness, quality of water and facilities. The South West Coast Path runs through the village and leads to Morte Point, a wonderful place to sit and watch the sun set.
If you are looking for houses for sale in Woolacombe there is a good mix of period and modern. In the centre of the village are traditional terraced cottages surrounded by larger properties built over the last 100 years, often with spectacular views of the sea. Beyond the village centre there are detached houses and bungalows, offering three or four bedrooms; architect-designed new-build townhouses, and a few stunning mansions with up to seven bedrooms.
If you are looking for flats for sale in Woolacombe they are usually found in large, converted seaside villas and purpose-built apartment houses.
Please contact Woolacombe estate agents for details of flats currently available and for all cottages and houses.
Amenities for property in Woolacombe
To cater for its visitors, Woolacombe has luxury hotels and guest houses, local pubs such as The Fortescue Arms, and restaurants including Westbeach Bar & Restaurant, The Boardwalk, and in the neighbouring village of Mortehoe, a seafood restaurant that specialises in lobster and crab. For a wider choice of shops and services, Ilfracombe is about six miles to the east and Braunton ten miles to the south. Woolacombe has its own primary school, but older children travel to schools in Braunton and Barnstaple.
Transport in Woolacombe
An occasional bus service runs from Woolacombe to Mortehoe, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin. By car, Woolacombe is on the B3343 which joins the A361 Barnstaple road. The railway station in Barnstaple offers a service to Exeter Central with a journey time of a little over an hour.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Woolacombe, which is covered by postcode EX34, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns and villages such as Ilfracombe, Braunton, Barnstaple, Bideford, Lynton, and Lynmouth.