Title: Croyde Bay Travel Guide: Best of Croyde Bay, Braunton Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Croyde Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Croyde-Bay-Hotels.d553248634834708925.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Croyde Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Croyde-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634834708925.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Croyde Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Croyde-Bay.d553248634834708925.Car-Hire-Guide)[Croyde Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Croyde-Bay.d553248634834708925.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Croyde Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Great waves at Croyde Bay. Taken November 2018 from Down End side of Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/26df916e-1aa1-4b79-8e31-865aa68fe377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great waves at Croyde Bay. Taken November 2018 from Down End side of Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/26df916e-1aa1-4b79-8e31-865aa68fe377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Croyde Bay is one of my favourite beaches in Devon, great for walking along, watching surfers and catching the afternoon sun. An award winning beach with toilet facilities, cafe, surf hire, car park and bus stop! #GoldenHour #Waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/b30c6175-a405-442c-af4f-2609b08f2595.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Extraordinary rock formations surrounding a vast sandy beach extremely popular with surfers.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/daa3b2b0-209d-45eb-ba61-4dfec7ed58f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quiet day at the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4630/4580ef08-5dc8-4361-a33b-8a35a1600869.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Croyde Bay Things to do - Top hotels in Croyde Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Croyde Bay ![The Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1723800/1723704/689db78b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Hotel Taw Vale Barnstaple England £75 28 Feb - 1 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (475 reviews) Staff very friendly and helpful Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=1723704&PinnedHotelID=1723704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834708925) ![Woodford Bridge Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1928800/1928707/4c6417b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Woodford Bridge Country Club Milton Damerel Holsworthy England £69 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Holsworthy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews) Amazing staff amaizng room Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1928707&PinnedHotelID=1928707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834708925) ![The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3560000/3551700/3551639/75c86c7f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms Chittlehamholt Umberleigh England £94 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Umberleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (385 reviews) Room very clean and comfy bed Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=3551639&PinnedHotelID=3551639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834708925) [See all 2,533 properties in Croyde Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634834708925) 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. ![Westbeach Holiday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50730000/50729400/50729318/9ed6672a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Westbeach Holiday Apartments Nelson Rd Bideford England Stay at this beach apartment in Bideford. Enjoy free parking, balconies and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and Royal North Devon ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (135 reviews) Brilliant Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Westbeach-Holiday-Apartments.h50729318.Hotel-Information) ![The Mole Resort - Lodges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87363100/87363007/c6179648_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mole Resort - Lodges 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews) Very friendly staff, hot tub wasn’t up to temp on our arrival but staff were very apologetic and we were not charged for it that evening. The Lodge was very clean, good quality bedding and toiletries. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Umberleigh-Hotels-The-Mole-Resort.h87363007.Hotel-Information) ![House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33747800/33747730/78396790_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking Mortehoe Stay at this holiday home in Woolacombe. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 10/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews) Very clean and cosy Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Woolacombe-Hotels-House-Above-The-Beach-Sleeps-4-With-Private-Parking.h33747730.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Croyde Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634834708925&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Croyde Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834708925&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834708925&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834708925&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834708925&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834708925&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834708925&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Beautiful, huge expanse of sand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069887/707fa980-ff92-4b52-9d53-58b3a9e76862.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saunton Sands Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Saunton Sands during your travels in Braunton? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saunton-Sands-Braunton.d6094357.Attraction) ![Croyde Devon UK beach in summer with blue sky panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094355/48fb9447-2f88-40ed-8e2f-4c27b0f5af5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Croyde Bay Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Croyde Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Georgeham. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Croyde-Bay-Beach-Braunton.d6094355.Attraction) ![An empty Putsborough Beach, North Devon. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/5f3fd9f6-5fe1-4f0b-9596-f8921ab4ac05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Putsborough Sands If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Putsborough Sands might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Braunton. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Putsborough-Sands-Braunton.d6094353.Attraction) ![The beach at Crow Point at Braunton Burrows near Barnstaple on the Devon coastline, Shutterstock ID 493329103, Purchase Order: SP-1394 HA Batch 3 Part 1, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: HomeAway, Oth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975930703/62dc4eb1-1949-44d0-b61e-76ac8b7d8906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Braunton Burrows Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Braunton Burrows during your travels in Braunton. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Braunton-Burrows-Braunton.d553248635975930703.Attraction) #### South West Coast Path Section 5 Trailhead You can take time to visit South West Coast Path Section 5 Trailhead during your travels to Braunton. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-West-Coast-Path-Section-5-Trailhead-Braunton.d644090085863092224.Attraction) #### North Tail Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Tail during your trip to Braunton? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Tail-Braunton.d553248635977467729.Attraction) ## Cities near Croyde Bay ![Croyde showing a sandy beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/dc65ef4f-6c98-4ebf-815f-f8a65f53dd47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Croyde ![Saunton showing rugged coastline and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182635/ced63e17-8856-4136-ab51-db2decd944f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saunton ![The beach at Crow Point at Braunton Burrows near Barnstaple on the Devon coastline; Shutterstock ID 493329103; Purchase Order: SP-1394 HA Batch 3 Part 1; Order Number: ; Client/Licensee: HomeAway; Oth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069887/59a8b4a6-4d5f-4dd4-8556-304f7907dc31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Braunton ![Great waves at Croyde Bay. Taken November 2018 from Down End side of Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/26df916e-1aa1-4b79-8e31-865aa68fe377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Georgeham - Cities near Croyde Bay - Places of interest [Croyde](https://expedia.co.uk/Croyde.dx182503)[Saunton](https://expedia.co.uk/Saunton.dx182635)[Braunton](https://expedia.co.uk/Braunton.dx6069887)[Georgeham](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgeham.dx3000403642) - [Exmoor National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exmoor-National-Park-Devon.d6050529.Attraction) - [North Devon Coast ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Devon-Coast-Devon.d6049389.Attraction) - [Woolacombe Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Woolacombe-Beach-Devon.d6094349.Attraction) - [Saunton Sands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Saunton-Sands-Braunton.d6094357.Attraction) - [Ilfracombe Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Harbour-Ilfracombe.d6094347.Attraction) - [Croyde Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Croyde-Bay-Beach-Braunton.d6094355.Attraction) - [Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lynton-And-Lymouth-Cliff-Railway-Lynmouth.d6160810.Attraction) - [RHS Garden Rosemoor ](https://expedia.co.uk/RHS-Garden-Rosemoor-Torrington.d6263420.Attraction) - [Sandy Cove Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandy-Cove-Beach-Ilfracombe.d553248635978488701.Attraction) - [Clovelly Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clovelly-Village-Bideford.d553248621561939275.Attraction) - [Exmoor Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exmoor-Zoo-Barnstaple.d678203698122801152.Attraction) - [Putsborough Sands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Putsborough-Sands-Braunton.d6094353.Attraction) - [Instow Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Instow-Beach-Bideford.d553248635977468360.Attraction) - [Clovelly Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clovelly-Harbour-Bideford.d6094359.Attraction) - [Hele Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hele-Bay-Beach-Ilfracombe.d553248635978488303.Attraction) - [Barricane Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Barricane-Beach-Woolacombe.d6094351.Attraction) - [Hartland Point ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartland-Point-Bideford.d6094363.Attraction) - [Combe Martin Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Combe-Martin-Beach-Ilfracombe.d553248635977471479.Attraction) - [Arlington Court ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arlington-Court-Barnstaple.d6263415.Attraction) - [Queen's Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Queens-Theatre-Barnstaple.d553248621532490229.Attraction) - [Verity Statue ](https://expedia.co.uk/Verity-Statue-Ilfracombe.d553248622852657690.Attraction) - [Ilfracombe Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Beach-Ilfracombe.d553248635978488702.Attraction) - [Hartland Quay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartland-Quay-Bideford.d553248635975977724.Attraction) - [Braunton Burrows ](https://expedia.co.uk/Braunton-Burrows-Braunton.d553248635975930703.Attraction) - [Heddon's Mouth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Heddons-Mouth-Beach-Barnstaple.d553248635978488705.Attraction) - [Clovelly Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clovelly-Beach-Bideford.d553248635977993897.Attraction) - [The Big Sheep ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Big-Sheep-Bideford.d553248621533024251.Attraction) - [The Milky Way Adventure Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Milky-Way-Adventure-Park-Bideford.d553248621532490101.Attraction) - [Fisherman's Cottage ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fishermans-Cottage-Bideford.d553248621533023868.Attraction) - [Newberry Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Newberry-Beach-Ilfracombe.d553248635978488704.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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