Where to stay in North Devon
Compare practical beach, village, estuary and town bases around the North Devon coast.
Choosing a base
Match the location to the surf trip.
North Devon includes direct beach bases, quieter villages and practical inland or estuary towns. The right choice depends on whether one beach or several will shape the trip.
Accommodation places across North Devon
Westward Ho!
North DevonStay close to the beach, surf schools, cafés and a lively seafront.
Northam
North DevonA quieter base beside Northam Burrows, with more space and easy beach access.
Instow
North DevonAn estuary-front village for relaxed stays, family beach walks and excellent local food.
Appledore
North DevonA characterful fishing village with independent places to eat, pubs and a slower coastal feel.
Bideford
North DevonA practical, better-value base with more shops, services and easy access to the wider North Devon coast.
Croyde
North DevonA North Devon village base beside Croyde Bay and its surf beach.
Woolacombe
North DevonA coastal village base beside Woolacombe’s long sandy beach.
Saunton
North DevonA beach-focused North Devon base near Saunton Sands.
Putsborough
North DevonA quieter coastal base near Putsborough Sands.
Lynmouth
North DevonA harbour village base on the Exmoor coast in North Devon.
Braunton
North DevonA practical inland base for several North Devon surf beaches.
Mortehoe
North DevonA quieter village base close to Woolacombe and the North Devon coast.
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