The 37-room Woolacombe Bay Hotel is an upscale, family-run property dating back to the mid-19th century that retains plenty of its dashing period charm. Its setting is superb too -- on a sloping hillside overlooking three miles of gorgeous beach -- and many rooms have lovely sea views. Facilities are particularly impressive, with both indoor and outdoor pools, a top-notch spa and health club with squash courts, as well as excellent dining. Inviting rooms are spacious and homey, with nice touches including electric kettles and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs; some rooms also have balconies and soaking tubs plus separate walk-in showers. With plenty to do for the little ones, it really has the whole package -- though those wanting to get away from kids might have more luck at the cliff-top Watersmeet Hotel nearby.
The 37-room Woolacombe Bay Hotel is an upscale, family-run property dating back to the mid-19th century that retains plenty of its dashing period charm. Its setting is superb too -- on a sloping hillside overlooking three miles of gorgeous beach -- and many rooms have lovely sea views. Facilities are particularly impressive, with both indoor and outdoor pools, a top-notch spa and health club with squash courts, as well as excellent dining. Inviting rooms are spacious and homey, with nice touches including electric kettles and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs; some rooms also have balconies and soaking tubs plus separate walk-in showers. With plenty to do for the little ones, it really has the whole package -- though those wanting to get away from kids might have more luck at the cliff-top Watersmeet Hotel nearby.
The 25-room, four-pearl Watersmeet Hotel is housed in an ever-expanding Edwardian property perched on a cliff top overlooking Woolacombe Beach -- considered to be one of the finest beaches in the U.K. The vast majority of the rooms are freshly decorated and homey with lovely sea views (some from furnished balconies) as well as electric kettles and flat-screen TVs. The restaurant offers superb sunset panoramas while impressive leisure facilities include two pools (indoors and outdoors), a steam bath, and sauna. While the spa area could use a makeover in parts and those booking the (much cheaper) windowless Sun Pipe Rooms are likely to be disappointed, the hotel features some of the finest vistas you'll find in the country plus a peaceful environment. Both parking and Wi-Fi are free. In the area, only The Woolacombe Bay Hotel compares.
The 25-room, four-pearl Watersmeet Hotel is housed in an ever-expanding Edwardian property perched on a cliff top overlooking Woolacombe Beach -- considered to be one of the finest beaches in the U.K. The vast majority of the rooms are freshly decorated and homey with lovely sea views (some from furnished balconies) as well as electric kettles and flat-screen TVs. The restaurant offers superb sunset panoramas while impressive leisure facilities include two pools (indoors and outdoors), a steam bath, and sauna. While the spa area could use a makeover in parts and those booking the (much cheaper) windowless Sun Pipe Rooms are likely to be disappointed, the hotel features some of the finest vistas you'll find in the country plus a peaceful environment. Both parking and Wi-Fi are free. In the area, only The Woolacombe Bay Hotel compares.