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Holidays Parks near Woolacombe & Mortehoe, Caravan Sites, Lodges & Touring Parks

explore Woolacombe caravan parks

Holidays Parks near Woolacombe & Mortehoe, Caravan Sites, Lodges & Touring Parks

Discover Stunning Parks for Family Holidays in Woolacombe and Mortehoe

Woolacombe beach is a real draw to this area of North Devon, it is an award winning long golden sandy beach with clean water and a bit of a mecca for surfers and water sports enthusiasts. Woolacombe beach has a relatively small village at the north end of the beach, there are a number of surf shops with surf hire, convenience stores, a newsagent, chip shops, pizza stores, pasty and ice-cream shop. Mortehoe is a beautiful village that overlooks the sea and is twinned with Woolacombe, it is beautiful with fantastic walks around Morte Point to Bull Point on the South West Coast Path and great pubs to enjoy like the Ship Aground and The Chichester. Woolacombe has been a holiday resort since the Victorian times and boasts some fantastic large holiday parks a short drive from the village. Mortehoe has one large holiday park and several smaller touring caravan parks and camp sites with exceptional views. If you want a beach family holiday in Devon, Woolacombe is probably top of the list, it is simply stunning, you can view more Woolacombe caravan parks (Devon) here.

Where Can You Explore from Our Woolacombe Caravan Parks?

The beach is the star of the show, Woolacombe beach stretches for 3 miles to Putsborough, clean waters, RNLI lifeguards and great surf. This is one of the best beaches in the UK, easy to access if you are staying in one of the holiday parks and campsites around Woolacombe and Mortehoe. When you see it, you will understand why, Woolacombe is a long beach, it has plenty of parking and it is popular, get down early on a hot day on a summers weekend. Marine Drive which is a car park and runs almost the whole length of the beach and has a wonderful backdrop of rolling green hills and valleys with walks through the sand dunes down to the beach. For families that want a beach holiday in Devon, Woolacombe has everything, easy access, lots of parking, fine sand and they have ice cream vans on the beach in the summer.

Why Visit our Lodge and Caravan Parks in Woolacombe?

There are several holiday parks and campsites in Woolacombe and Mortehoe and the surrounding villages, none of these are very close to the beaches though. The holiday parks around Mortehoe and Wooalcombe include large parks that have their own bars and restaurants, amusement arcades, golf courses on the doorstep and one that even has its own wave machine. There are also quieter campsites with stunning views, especially around Mortehoe, these parks offer camping, motorhome and touring caravan pitches as well as a few with static caravans. Woolacombe has been awarded the best beach in the UK by the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award, the simple reason is that is probably is the best beach in the UK, especially for family holidays.

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Golden Coast Holiday Park

Devon
Woolacombe

Best for: Families wanting a large holiday park close to Woolacombe Beach with plenty to do on site.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, chalets and villas.
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, wave surfer simulator, high ropes course, bowling, adventure golf, bar and restaurant.

Golden Coast Holiday Park is just outside Woolacombe with accommodation spread across the park and facilities including a wave surfer simulator, high ropes course, climbing wall, bowling and indoor and outdoor pools. There is also a bar and restaurant on site so you do not need to leave every day.

Woolacombe Beach is around 2 miles away for a long sandy beach and surf, while Putsborough Sands is about 4 miles. Ilfracombe is roughly 6 miles for the harbour and boat trips, and nearby attractions include Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park around 9 miles and the South West Coast Path along the coastline.

Why it’s a top pick: A large holiday park near Woolacombe with a wide range of activities on site and easy access to Woolacombe Beach, Putsborough Sands and the North Devon coast.

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  • Mullacott holiday park, lodge and caravan park near Woolacombe in Devon
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Mullacott Park

Devon
Woolacombe

Best for: Couples and families wanting a lodge park close to Woolacombe Ilfracombe and the North Devon coast.
Accommodation Types: Lodges and static caravans, many with private hot tubs.
Highlights: Sea views from higher areas, hot tub lodges, bar and restaurant, countryside setting, close to multiple beaches.

Mullacott Park sits above Ilfracombe on elevated ground with lodges and caravans set across the hillside, some with views out towards the coast. The park has an on site bar and restaurant and is well placed between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe rather than being tied to one single location.

Woolacombe Beach is around 3 miles for a wide sandy beach and surf, while Ilfracombe is about 2 miles for the harbour, boat trips and places to eat. Saunton Sands is around 6 miles and Croyde about 5 miles, giving access to several of North Devon’s main beaches. Nearby attractions include Tunnels Beaches in Ilfracombe and coastal walks along the South West Coast Path.

Why it’s a top pick: A hillside park above Ilfracombe with some sea views and easy access to Woolacombe Croyde and the wider North Devon coastline.

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Exploring Woolacombe and the Surrounding Area

Staying at caravan parks in and around Woolacombe places visitors beside one of the longest uninterrupted beaches in north Devon, backed by open downs and exposed headlands rather than towns or estuaries. Woolacombe feels more open and expansive than many neighbouring villages, with wide views across the Atlantic and direct access to high ground walking routes above the bay.

Many visitors choose Woolacombe specifically for its sense of space, strong coastal winds and wide horizons, using nearby caravan parks as a base for beach days combined with elevated walking routes across Woolacombe Down and the surrounding cliffs. The setting suits visitors who prefer open landscapes and natural scenery over built up resort areas.

Beaches, Headlands and Open Coastal Routes

Woolacombe’s landscape is defined by long open sands and steep headlands, offering a different experience to sheltered bays elsewhere along the coast.

Experiences that are particularly local to Woolacombe include:

  • Long distance beach walking along Woolacombe Beach, with uninterrupted views from Putsborough to the north end of the bay
  • Coastal routes from Woolacombe towards Mortehoe, offering elevated clifftop views and exposed walking conditions
  • Access to quieter beaches such as Barricane Beach, often used at low tide and sheltered beneath the cliffs
  • Walking routes across Woolacombe Down, linking the village to inland footpaths and panoramic viewpoints

These environments appeal to walkers, photographers and visitors who enjoy exposed coastal scenery rather than enclosed coves.

Planning a Woolacombe Caravan Holiday by Season

Woolacombe’s exposed position means seasonal conditions can significantly affect how the area feels and how visitors use the landscape.

Seasonal considerations include:

  • Spring for quieter beaches, clear visibility and cooler conditions for headland walking
  • Summer for full use of the beach, longer daylight hours and access to nearby coastal cafés and paths
  • Late summer and early autumn for calmer seas, fewer visitors and extended walking opportunities across the downs

Outside peak school holidays, Woolacombe often feels noticeably quieter than nearby surf villages, particularly in the evenings.

Using Woolacombe as a Base for This Section of the North Coast

Woolacombe works best as a base for exploring a specific stretch of the north Devon coastline rather than covering large distances.

Nearby areas commonly explored from Woolacombe include:

  • Mortehoe village and surrounding headlands, offering shorter coastal loops and quieter paths
  • Baggy Point for dramatic cliff scenery and longer exposed walks
  • Lee Bay for a more enclosed coastal setting and sheltered shoreline
  • Inland routes linking Woolacombe with rural lanes and higher ground above the coast

This makes Woolacombe particularly suitable for visitors planning walking led breaks rather than multi destination touring.

Choosing the Right Caravan Park Near Woolacombe

Caravan parks near Woolacombe suit visitors who value proximity to open coastline, elevated walking routes and expansive beach scenery. Parks closest to the village provide straightforward access to the beach and clifftop paths, while those set slightly inland offer quieter settings with easy access to higher ground and rural footpaths.