Watermouth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The South West Coast Path is one of the great walks of the UK. Stretching for 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset. Each day provides you with beautiful views of the Cornish coast. Few people can give up enough time to walk the whole thing, but a weekend on any section is well worth the hassle of making it to the South West. #lifeatexpedia #thegreatoutdoors
#beach Access by boat or by steep steps down the cliff, from the coast path. Near Combe Martin. Very peaceful late afternoon as the tide went out. At high tide the little island at the centre of the picture is separated from the cliffs by a narrow channel of water that's passable in kayaks. At low tide a sandbank/beach is revealed giving great views of Little Hangman.
View of Little Hangman from sandbank at low tide at Broadsands Beach.
Watermouth Castle More a modern folly than ancient castle, with private apartments to let at the rear, and a children's funpark.
Photo by Dave Skinner (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Widmouth Head and Watermouth Bay Widmouth Head is the mound just to the left of the image. The promontory at the centre is The Warren, with Sexton's Burrow at the left of this. The coastal path runs along the end of this field, where the fence is.
The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale Barnstaple England
The price is NZ$194 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$194
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barnstaple. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews)
Beautifully clean and well appointed room. Excellent breakfast in lovely dining room and staff were all friendly and efficient.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Park Hotel
The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

4 out of 5
Chittlehamholt Umberleigh England
The price is NZ$213 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$213
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Umberleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms
The Barnstaple Hotel

The Barnstaple Hotel

3 out of 5
Braunton Road Barnstaple England
The price is NZ$158 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$158
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barnstaple. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (400 reviews)
Only had time for the gym and sauna- both very clean. My room was spotless. This is a really good hotel

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Barnstaple Hotel
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Westbeach Holiday Apartments

Westbeach Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
Nelson Rd Bideford England
Stay at this beach apartment in Bideford. Enjoy free parking, rainfall showerheads and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and Royal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
Check in instructions were great and What 3 Words took me right to the door. Apartment was warm, spacious and clean, with a great shower and everything you need for a comfortable stay. It’s super handy for the beach. There are some unfinished apartments nextdoor which are unsightly. However, they ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Westbeach Holiday Apartments
The Mole Resort - Lodges

The Mole Resort - Lodges

4 out of 5
The Lodges at The Mole Umberleigh England
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Umberleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
Really great standard of accomodation, beautiful lodge & spotlessly clean. Great hot tub

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Mole Resort - Lodges
18th Century Cottage On Waterfront, Panoramic Sea Views, Courtyard Garden

18th Century Cottage On Waterfront, Panoramic Sea Views, Courtyard Garden

Appledore, nr Bideford North Devon
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Bideford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and West Appledore ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
A charming cottage with a superb view of the estuary. We enjoyed sitting in the garden watching the boats go back and forth. The cottage had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable.

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

18th Century Cottage On Waterfront, Panoramic Sea Views, Courtyard Garden
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Popular places to visit

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Ilfracombe Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Ilfracombe with a trip to Ilfracombe Harbour. Discover the cafes in this relaxing area or seek out the surfing spots.

Ilfracombe Harbour

Sandy Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sandy Cove Beach during your trip to Ilfracombe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Sandy Cove Beach

Hele Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hele Bay Beach during your trip to Ilfracombe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Hele Bay Beach

Ilfracombe Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ilfracombe Beach during your trip to Ilfracombe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Ilfracombe Beach

Combe Martin Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Combe Martin Beach during your trip to Combe Martin? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Combe Martin Beach

Verity Statue

Find out about the history of Ilfracombe when you take a trip to Verity Statue. You can seek out the surfing spots in this relaxing area.

Verity Statue

Activities

The Devonian

The Devonian's Haunted Heritage Paranormal night event

NZ$80
per adult
The Devonian's Haunted Heritage Paranormal night event
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