Croyde Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Croyde featuring a beach and landscape views
Croyde featuring a beach as well as a large group of people
Croyde showing tranquil scenes
Croyde featuring tranquil scenes, a beach and a coastal town
Croyde which includes a coastal town and a beach as well as a large group of people

Combining old-world charm with modern surf chic, this unspoiled village is hugely popular with tourists, from watersports enthusiasts to walkers.

Relax on one of Croyde’s three beaches or grab a board and hit the waves. Head out into the countryside on foot or on horseback. Choose from a huge number of establishments to eat in, from thatched inns to fashionable tea shops.

Walk down to the beaches, which are some of the most popular surfing spots in Devon. Surf Woolacombe and Putsborough Beach end to end or just enjoy the scenery. Relax on golden sand at Croyde Beach, which is sheltered between two headlands. Walk the 2 miles (3 kilometres) across Saunton Beach to Crow Point and then back across the nature reserve for beautiful scenic views.

Visit the Museum of British Surfing to learn more about Croyde’s most popular pastime. See vintage wetsuits and surfboards and discover the history of the sport, from 18th-century British sailors riding Hawaiian waves to the 1920s pioneers who popularized it here.

Explore the countryside around the village. Head to Baggy Point for dramatic views of the waves crashing into the cliffs. Use it as a starting point to explore the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile (1,010-kilometre) footpath and the longest in England. Wander Braunton Burrows, the U.K.’s largest network of dunes. Try to find the mock landing craft, which commemorate when the dunes were used to train American troops prior to D-Day.

Croyde is at its most popular in the summer, when tourists and surfers flock to the beaches. Visit off-season when beaches and roads are less crowded. Reach Croyde by taking a bus to Barnstaple and a bus from there to the village. Parking in the village can be expensive, but nearby Woolacombe and Staunton have cheaper parking lots only a short distance away. Off-season these prices are much less expensive.

Croyde Bay Holiday Resort

Croyde Bay Holiday Resort

4 out of 5
Unison, Braunton, England
The price is AU$194 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$194
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Braunton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Woolacombe Beach and North Devon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (177 reviews)
"Our first visit and we will definitely be back! The lodge was clean and comfortable. Very impressed at the kitchen facilities with hob, cooker, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and microwave. Good selection of pans and utensils. Great for self catering! TVs in 2 of the bedrooms."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Croyde Bay Holiday Resort
Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel, Holsworthy, England
The price is AU$161 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$161
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Holsworthy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Has a lovely stay with my girls and staff very helpful with accessibility etc."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Woodford Bridge Country Club
The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale, Barnstaple, England
The price is AU$215 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$215
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barnstaple. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (453 reviews)
Great stay
"A great welcome after a long delayed trip. Our room was excellent, clean tidy with comfortable beds & quality bedding. Super large walk in shower room. Breakfast was superb. Staff very helpful & friendly. The location is perfect for a 10 minute walk into Barnstaple town centre along the promenade ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

The Park Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sea Dunes - a Croyde bungalow with sea views & easy walk to the beach or village

Sea Dunes - a Croyde bungalow with sea views & easy walk to the beach or village

Croyde
Stay at this vacation home in Braunton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Woolacombe Beach and North Devon Coast are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Lovely few days in Croyde, bungalow was centrally located, very homely feel and an enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Sea Dunes - a Croyde bungalow with sea views & easy walk to the beach or village
Croyde cottage with direct access to beach path, close to pubs and shops.

Croyde cottage with direct access to beach path, close to pubs and shops.

CROYDE
Stay at this cottage in Braunton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Woolacombe Beach and North Devon Coast are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Overall photo of cottage is Bobby’s house, so confused at start was looking for thatched cottage. Turns out it’s the garage conversion attached. Not a problem as nicely done inside. Bobby very nice person and very helpful. Patio area photo must be old as there’s now a tree and large bush on it. Still ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Croyde cottage with direct access to beach path, close to pubs and shops.
NDR Residencies

NDR Residencies

3.5 out of 5
Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe, England
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Ilfracombe. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Ilfracombe Harbour ...
7.6/10 Good! (92 reviews)
"The hotel had spacious rooms and a good restaurant. Did not use the pool but it was a confortable place to stay."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

NDR Residencies
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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