Woolacombe is a seaside resort of rapidly-growing importance, reached by way of Mortehoe station 1 ½ miles distant, with which, as with Ilfracombe, it is connected by motor-bus. An excellent water supply is obtained by arrangement with the Ilfracombe Urban District Council, and there is a good gas supply. It is necessary to write some time ahead of accommodation both at Woolacombe and Mortehoe, which are now separated only by a short distance of a cliff road.

Parents find Woolacombe a paradise for children who have for their enjoyment a fine stretch of sands, perfectly safe, about three miles in length. Such a superb stretch is in delightful contrast to the severity of the surrounding rock and cliff. Several charming drives can be taken, including that by the Marine Drive, running parallel with the sands and commanding extensive views.

Woolacombe prides itself upon its equable climate, the advantages of which are being discovered by increasing numbers each year, as is evidenced by the many pretty villas which have been erected on the high ground. Taking Torquay as the best example on the South Coast for comparison with regard to bright sunshine, the official records give Woolacombe a decided advantage in the five dullest months of the year of nearly 107 hours. It is claimed that Woolacombe, being sheltered from the north, east, and the south-east, facing due west, and overlooking the open Atlantic, has a far more bracing air than any place on the South Coast.

The attractive Woolacombe Bay Hotel is surrounded by extensive pleasure grounds. Close to the hotel are the Golf Links, a sporting 18-hole course nearly two miles in length. The hazards are formidable sand hills, some 60ft in height, loose and sand bunkers, a road with open ditch and other obstacles. The greens are well maintained and the lies are good. There are good public Tennis Court in addition to those at the hotel. There is a Church, consecrated in 1012, and dedicated to St Sabinus, who came over from Ireland to preach Christianity and was wrecked at Woolacombe. The place includes several boarding houses, a chapel, post and telegraph office and a convalescent home.