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Cycling in North Devon

CYCLING FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS

Explore the winding roads of North Devon

Woolacombe is the perfect location to start your cycling holiday from. The mix of quiet country roads, spectacular scenery and daunting hill climbs make for some truly stunning cycling routes - so good that even the Tour of Britain rode right past our doorstep! 

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CHOOSE WOOLACOMBE BEACH RETREATS

for the perfect cycling holiday

The Woolacombe Beach Retreats are a collection of self-catering holiday apartments in North Devon. Spacious, well-equipped, and within cycling distance of some of the best routes in North Devon, they are perfect after long days exploring the coast and the countryside.

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3 NIGHT CYCLING BREAKS
FROM £255

All cycling breaks include:

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TWO BEDROOMS

Beach Retreats Flats and Apartments each have two bedrooms comprising of double and twin. Flats have one bathroom, where Apartments have a bathroom and a separate shower room as well. First-floor Beach Retreats have an additional bunk bed in the master bedroom.

sleeping four to six

All Beach Retreats have an open plan living area complete with dining table, sitting chairs and SMART TV. Your kitchen is equipped with all the basics you will need; fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, washing machine, microwave, cutlery & crockery.

SPACIOUS LIVING

put your feet up

All Flats and Apartments have enclosed outdoor space - a patio or a balcony where it would be possible to store your bikes, or they can be stored inside your accommodation.

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From June - September the Mini Lido is heated - perfect for a post-cycling dip.

OUTDOOR SPACE

with room for bikes
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Private off-road parking is provided free of charge for one car per Beach Retreat

PARKING

for your convenience
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WIFI

We have recently upgraded the WiFi in all the Beach Retreats. Free WiFi is included with your stay. Perfect for planning your cycle routes!

free & unlimited

We've made checking in contactless so there's no hanging around. Your Beach Retreat will be available from 4pm, and your key can be collected from a lockbox. Simply return your key to the lockbox location by 9am on checkout day.

SELF CHECK-IN

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CHALLENGING  CYCLING ROUTES

SOME OF THE BEST CYCLING IN THE UK

 

There’s a good reason why there are so many cyclists in North Devon all year round. In the summer it’s hard to find a coffee shop without a couple of road bikes parked outside, and in the winter you won’t find a bridleway without some mountain bike tracks left in the mud.

 

If you’re a hill loving cyclist then you’re in luck. As soon as you leave your self-catering apartment you’re faced with leaving Woolacombe - and the only way is up! The main road out is easy-going but also the busiest, for a more challenging start to a ride you can head up the famous Challacombe Hill, possibly the steepest hill in the local area, it featured as the main climb in the 2018 Tour of Britain...it’s not for the faint-hearted!

 

Once you’ve left Woolacombe your choices are endless. Head in the direction of Exmoor via Ilfracombe & Combe Martin for some more challenging climbs, ride towards Croyde & Saunton for more beach action, or join the Tarka Trail for a slower-paced but traffic-free ride into Barnstaple. North Devon has more open road than most of the UK, so the options are endless.

Male Cyclist

Featured in the Tour of Britain as the main hill climb, Challacombe Hill will be sure to test your legs! If you’re looking for a serious challenge then this is the perfect spot.

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From Woolacombe, if you decide to head towards Exmoor then you can make your way through Combe Martin on the way. Being on the edge of Exmoor, it’s a great gateway onto the national park, passing the local beach and through one of the longest village high streets in England!

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Flat and traffic-free, there's 32 miles of cycling trail so you can do as much or as little as you like. Passing through Barnstaple, Instow, and Landcross there is beautiful countryside and plenty of stopping points along the route.

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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

We know all of the hidden spots in and around Woolacombe. Whether you’re after a road with a view, a local coffee shop, or some route advice - we’re happy to help. Just get in touch with our team and we’ll do our best to answer your questions!

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3-NIGHT AUTUMN
CYCLING BREAK

Discover North Devon

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Book a Beach Retreat self-catering home from £240 for a three-night cycling break

Stay from £80 per night, min. 3-night stay.

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  • Based on up to 6 guests sharing a Beach Retreat Apartment: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroomss

  • Additional nights can be booked

  • Excludes school holidays and summer months (7-night minimum stay applies June - December)

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STAY 3 NIGHTS FROM £240

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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  • A minimum three-night stay applies, extra nights available, six nights maximum at this price

  • Payment in full is required at the time of booking, this is non-refundable but transferable to another booking if required

  • A charge of £10 per night for up to two dogs applies, pre-booking dog-friendly accommodation is essential

  • Ground floor accommodation sleeps up to 4, first-floor accommodation sleep 4/6

  • Applies to new bookings only, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer 

  • Please note: We do not have separate board and/or bike storage available but you are welcome to leave items in your accommodation; we cannot accept any liability for items left unattended 

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