FAMILY BREAKS
Discover family holidays in North Devon
We are proud to say that the Beach Retreats are one of the best places for family holidays in Devon. Offering flexible self-catering accommodation in Woolacombe is our passion.
We all remember childhood holidays to the seaside and we understand your wish to create the same sense of special for your little ones. Every element of your family break at the Beach Retreats is designed around you so you can make a happy home-from-home in our family holiday apartments.
Come, make our place your place. Feel the warmth of the sand and the cool rush of the Atlantic between your toes...
FAMILY HOLIDAY APARTMENTS
Self-catering in Woolacombe
When you want to book a seaside adventure for your family there's a lot to think about to make sure you choose the perfect family holiday apartment in North Devon. After all, this is where you'll all rest after fun days poking around in rockpools, exploring Exmoor and discovering the best of the coast. It's also where you'll enjoy some downtime when you want a chilled day by the outdoor swimming pool with the chance to put your feet up.
Privately-managed, the Beach Retreats are a little cluster of self-catering apartments, specially designed for family holidays in North Devon. Sleeping 4-6 guests, they have 2 bedrooms and either a family bathroom (Beach Retreat Flats) or a family bathroom plus an extra shower room (Beach Retreat Apartments). They each have a spacious open-plan family lounge-diner and kitchen as well as either a large balcony or spacious patio. Layouts vary - some of our self-catering accommodation has bunks in the Master Bedroom enabling these homes to sleep up to 6 guests.
Here are some sample floor plans...
Beach Retreat Apartment
Beach Retreat Flat
FAMILY HOLIDAY FACILITIES
Perfect for little legs (and short attention spans!) all our family holiday apartments and flats are less than 5 minutes' walk from Woolacombe beach. When you stay with us your family break in the Beach Retreats will include:
All the essentials
Every Beach Retreat has a kitchen/dining area equipped with all the basics you will need; fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, cutlery & crockery
KITCHEN
Open plan living
All Beach Retreats have an open plan living area complete with dining table, sitting chairs and basic television with DVD player
LOUNGE
Space to relax
Beach Retreats flats each have two bedrooms comprising of double and twin with one bathroom (first-floor have an additional bunk bed in the master bedroom).
Linen & towels are included (not beach towels).
TWO BEDROOMS
Stretch out
Ground-floor Beach Retreats have a patio area with picnic table whilst all first-floor homes have a large balcony space
OUTSIDE SPACE
Chill out by the pool
During the summer months (May - September), you'll enjoy unlimited access to the Mini Lido, our outdoor heated pool
MINI LIDO
For your convenience
Private off-road parking is provided free of charge for one car per Beach Retreat
PARKING
We provide all bedding and bed linen, one bath towel per person, tea towels and a dishcloth. A hairdryer, small iron and ironing board are also provided. All kitchens consist of a kettle, microwave, toaster, electric hob & oven. Up to two pups can stay with you in selected apartments and flats - find out more.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Things to do in North Devon
The beauty of family holidays in North Devon is the mind-boggling array of things to do. For all ages and interests there is something they will love. Just a flip and a flop from your family holiday apartment is Woolacombe Beach. Home to three miles of sandy goodness, it has surf-perfect waves, cute beach huts and lifeguards from mid-June to the end of November. You can leave your car at your apartment, so there's no need to worry about parking or sandy car syndrome!
Spend days enjoying sandy scavenger hunts, foraging for shells and hunting for rockpool treasures. On rainy days, hit the waves - you're going to get wet anyway, so why not? Woolacombe has a thriving surf community so it's not unusual to follow a pod of surfers as they plod barefoot back from the beach, boards tucked under their arms, reminiscing about the ones that got away! For when you want a bit of adventure, there's...
Buggy-friendly
North Devon is famous for its incredible landscapes – from its stunning coast to its hidden woodlands but it's still easy to escape the crowds and go off-road, even with a buggy on board.
WALKING ROUTES
Off the beaten track
You have beautiful Woolacombe right on your doorstep but if you'd like to make a day of it and go an an adventure, the rewards are heady. Pack a picnic - these secret coves are worth the extra effort
SECRET COVES
Family-friendly
Bring your own bikes - we have amazing trails and tracks! From ‘lovely and level’ to ‘wild and wicked’ there are so many ‘wheely great’ routes to be explored. Flat and family-friendly, the Tarka Trail is our favourite for family days out.
CYCLE ROUTES
Fun for all ages
Great for when the younger ones get restless or for when it just isn’t a beach day, we've put together a collection of the best places to visit when you stay with us here in Woolacombe.
DAYS OUT
Hit the waves
North Devon, and particularly Woolacombe, has some of the finest surfing in the UK. Strong westerly swells from the Atlantic Ocean roll in to our long, gently shelving sandy beaches. Lessons and board hire are available.
SURFING
Go puffin spotting
Lundy Island lies 15 miles off the coast. Leaving by boat, this is a full family day out. The best months to spot puffins are April – July. Definitely one for the bucketlist!
LUNDY ISLAND
THE MINI LIDO
Open May _ September
Family holidays in Devon are not complete without a heated pool! The Mini Lido is a little haven exclusively for guests and families staying in the Beach Retreats. The swimming pool with its sun-bleached decking and comfy loungers is at the heart of the Beach Retreat village.
The Beach Retreat Flats are just around the corner, whilst the Beach Retreat Apartments offer direct access and poolside views, so you can easily pop inside for a bite to eat or a siesta.
