EXCLUSIVE: A "broken housing market" has put businesses in a beautiful Devon seaside village on the brink of collapse as it's left near empty every winter. A beautiful seaside village on the coast of ...

When you think of Woolacombe, you might think of summer holidays, buckets and spades, ice creams and splashing in the sea. The award-winning beach, with its three mile expanse of golden sand, ...

It’s the first morning of our holiday in Devon and it strikes me, as I do the dishes and gaze out of the window of our luxury caravan, that I have one of the finest washing up views in England. In ...

14:42, Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Updated: 13:36, Thu, Jul 17, 2025 Tucked away off the A361 in North Devon lies the hidden gem of Woolacombe, a destination that requires a patient approach, navigating long ...

Woolacombe, located off the A316 in North Devon, isn't the most straightforward destination to reach. It requires careful navigation along narrow, winding country lanes bordered by towering hedges, ...

Woolacombe, off the A316 in North Devon, isn’t the easiest to find. It takes patient driving down long, windy lanes with high hedges and traffic coming from both ways can be tricky. But the trip is ...

With an award-winning beach, a cosy village and abundant nature trails, Woolacombe is the perfect autumnal escape, says Radhika Aligh The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you ...

Jonathan Fairhurst, head ranger: "Woolacombe, North Devon, is famous for its beach but if you want to try something a bit different take on the challenge of the mini-mountain walk up Potters Hill and ...