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A terrace with a table set for two, overlooking a coastal landscape with rocky shores and a sunset view.

A person serving drinks at a table with a glass view of the ocean and hills.

A coastal town with white buildings, a parking area, and a view of the sea and hills.

A coastal residential area with houses on a hillside, a beach, and a rocky coastline.

1. Watersmeet Hotel

3 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Daniel

SAR 847

SAR 1,017 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A beach with a fenced area containing a play structure and a thatched-roof building.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A view from a window overlooking a coastal landscape with rolling hills, a beach, and a small village.

A living room with a sofa and a table, a kitchen in the background, and a staircase.

2. 5 Seymour Villas

2.7 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Katy

SAR 1,889

SAR 2,267 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A beach with a fenced area containing a small amusement park, including a carousel and a play structure.

A long dining table set for a meal with chairs, large windows, and a view of the countryside.

A building with a white exterior, a large windowed section, and a stone structure in the foreground.

A skylight with a view of rolling hills and a distant coastline.

3. Surf View

3.2 km from Sandy Cove Beach

SAR 7,569

SAR 9,083 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by plants and modern decor.

A large stone building with arched windows and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and grazing cattle.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy areas, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel lobby with a pool view, white sofas, and a glass coffee table.

4. The Barnstaple Hotel

14.7 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Anita

SAR 257

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands with lamps, a wicker chair, and a view of the beach through the window.

A bar area with a pool table, wooden chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign reading "Welcome to The Waterfront Inn."

A waterfront hotel with a blue facade, outdoor seating, and green umbrellas.

5. The Waterfront Inn

17.9 km from Sandy Cove Beach

SAR 428

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bench, and framed pictures on the walls.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a plaid armchair, and a wooden table.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, menus, and wine glasses set up for dining.

A bar with multiple beer taps, glasses, and bottles.

6. The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns

15.6 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Clare

SAR 290

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A courtyard with wicker furniture and a stone building with a tower.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, white chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A rustic stone wall with a wooden trellis supporting climbing roses. A green door is partially obscured by foliage.

A window with a view of a garden and a stone building.

7. Instow Barton

15.7 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Alan

SAR 472

SAR 567 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A dining area with wooden furniture, large windows with house-patterned curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A two-story house with a bay window, stone facade, and a small garden with a wooden table.

A residential area with various houses, including a prominent white house with a large front porch and a gabled roof.

A window with a view of a residential area, a tennis court, and a building with a green roof.

8. Cairn House

4.1 km from Sandy Cove Beach

brian

SAR 321

SAR 385 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A stone house with a sloped roof and a covered entryway.

A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by a garden with pink flowers.

A restaurant with blue velvet seating, wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

A deck with wicker furniture overlooking a lake, surrounded by greenery and a row of houses.

9. Kentisbury Grange

15.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Nick

SAR 628

SAR 754 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a grey sofa, a wooden table, and two windows with views of a body of water and a bridge.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the water.

A view of a coastal town from a window overlooking a body of water, with a grassy hill in the background and a string of lights along the water's edge.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the sea through the windows.

10. Seagate

16.3 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Paul

SAR 447

SAR 537 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A landscaped garden with a red and white lighthouse, a small pond, and a building with a sloped roof in the background.

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets.

A coastal beach with a sandy shore, grassy dunes, and a small settlement with houses.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a small table with a basket labeled 'Woof'.

11. Croyde Bay Holiday Resort

8.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

David

SAR 497

SAR 597 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A breakfast setup with various food items and beverages on a table, overlooking a beach with the ocean in the background.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery and buildings, and a counter with various items.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves of bottles.

12. Avoncourt Lodge

3.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Roy

SAR 369

SAR 443 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A coastal town with houses on a hillside, a beach, and rocky terrain.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses.

A bedroom with a brick-patterned wall, a bed with floral bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a nightstand with a vase.

A backyard with a wooden deck, outdoor furniture, a tree, and a swimming pool.

13. Saffron House Hotel

10.5 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Emily

SAR 349

SAR 418 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern bar area with a green-lit bar counter, various liquor bottles, and a chandelier.

A cobblestone street in a coastal town with white buildings, a view of the sea, and hanging flower baskets.

A spacious living area with a white sofa, grey and white armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a piano. There is a staircase leading to another level, and a reception desk is visible in the background.

14. The Park Hotel

16.5 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Julie

SAR 296

SAR 355 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A dining area with tables and chairs, a fire extinguisher, and a window with a view of the outside.

A sunset over a rocky coastline with the sun low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the scene.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A room with two white chairs and a small round table, large windows with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

15. The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

4.7 km from Sandy Cove Beach

cathie

SAR 394

SAR 394 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A room with a dark grey sofa, a white armchair, and a small table with a drink and a plate of food. Large windows provide a view of buildings and greenery outside.

A multi-story hotel with a bay window and flower boxes.

A spacious lounge area with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables set for dining, featuring a menu stand and a view of the outdoors.

16. The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

4.3 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Lucy

SAR 219

SAR 263 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A waterfront building named "Royal George" with a stone wall and a dock extending into the water.

A view through a window of a coastal area with a rocky shoreline, a lamp post, and a distant beach with buildings.

A dining area with a view of the beach, large windows, and a table set for two.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a TV, and a window with a view.

17. The Royal George

15.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Lucie

SAR 539

SAR 646 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A room with a large window offering a view of the sea and buildings. There is a round table with two chairs.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, a counter with a person behind it, and a decorative wall with a clock.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table with a bowl of apples, and a patterned rug.

18. The Harbour Lights

4.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Debra

SAR 290

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A room with large windows, a wooden bench, and various potted plants.

A coastal town with boats anchored in the water, a sandy beach, and houses in the background.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a central column, and a flagpole.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter, and a clock. There are tables and chairs arranged for dining.

19. Durrant House Hotel

18.7 km from Sandy Cove Beach

michelle

SAR 485

SAR 582 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a black countertop.

A restaurant with wooden walls, green chairs, and tables.

A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a wooden wardrobe.

20. North Devon Resort

4.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

ALLAN

SAR 412

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Top Sandy Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

Dog friendly, two bedroom holiday apartment with balcony in Mortehoe, North Devon.

8/10 Good

"A very enjoyable stay in Mortehoe thank you. I did send an email on 23/9 which was acknowledged and I hope that it has been looked into to help the customer experience of future users."

House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking

10/10 Excellent

"I was contacted by Helen early on my arrival day to say that the property was available and not to wait for the 4pm earliest check in. The House at Pebbles was exactly as described, with stunning views, especially the sunsets over Lundy Island. Lots of interesting walks from the house and nearby National Trust properties and land.Arlington House, the National Carriage Museum were very interesting and the grounds provided good walking opportunities."

Watersmeet Hotel

8/10 Good

"This hotel is in a fantastic location with beautiful walks along the shore. The hotel is clean, sophisticated and comfortable. The staff were almost all very friendly, kind and helpful. The food was very nice - excellent breakfasts especially. The only downsides are that the pool is freezing. Also information on the room specification was misleading ‘shower/bathtub combination’ logically made me think we would have a bathtub with a shower over the top. As a part of an expensive seaview room, I really wanted a bath and the information given made me believe this is what we would have instead of the shower which I found in our room. Otherwise I would not have booked that room. I was told on arrival by the hotel manager that I should have made a special request for this before arriving (which made it seem like this was my fault). She told me that there was nothing she could do about it because they were fully booked and that next time, I needed to request this to avoid being disappointed. No other attempts to make up for this or to at least accept that the information given had been misleading were made. The rest of the kind and welcoming staff and our stay there made up for this rude and unkind interaction and we had a nice time but this did taint the trip for us and better customer service could have avoided us feeling disappointed and told off."

Awesome slidehouse close to pubs,beaches, coastpath sleeps 12-14

10/10 Excellent

"We had a brilliant time and the kids absolutely enjoyed this property. My 5 year old son still keeps talking about it. Hidden gem in a beautiful location. Paula (the host) was incredibly helpful and even posted an item we had left behind. Thank you"

Detached Cottage Overlooking The Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious house in stunning location looking down onto Lee beach. Well equipped large kitchen diner with comfortable living room, sun attracting conservatory and four bedrooms."

Gorgeous 3 bed cottage in Mortehoe with fantastic roof terrace seaviews!

10/10 Excellent

"Old Bakery Cottage is a fantastic holiday location for all ages. With views over the sea from the dining area and sun terrace, a lovely big living area, and within minutes of the stunning Mortehoe headland it cannot be beaten. The delightful village itself with its museum and a number of eateries has all that you could want. If your party contains youngies, then the beautiful sands of Woolacombe are only minutes away. Exmoor walks, gems such as Lynton and Lynemouth and RHS Rosemoor are all within easy striking range. We shall be returning."

3 Bed in Mortehoe (oc-pines)

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful property in a lovely area of Devon. Perfect for our family and Labrador, large enclosed communal garden as well as a small private garden which was a real bonus. Amazing welcome hamper, thank you! we’ve enjoyed our week so much we have booked to return next year already!"

4 Bed in Mortehoe (oc-dillyd)

10/10 Excellent

"Great for pets. Good space for 2 families. We like Mortehoe and find it better than Woolacombe with nucer pubs and better walks"

Other attractions near Sandy Cove Beach

Lee Beach

7.6/10 (11 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lee Beach during your trip to Lee?

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Rockham Beach

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rockham Beach during your trip to Mortehoe? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Grunta Beach

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Grunta Beach during your trip to Mortehoe? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Combesgate Beach

9.4/10 (11 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Combesgate Beach during your trip to Mortehoe? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Barricane Beach

9.0/10 (21 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Barricane Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Mortehoe. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Holy Trinity Church Ilfracombe

After visiting Holy Trinity Church Ilfracombe, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ilfracombe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Ilfracombe Beach

8.4/10 (62 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ilfracombe Beach during your trip to Ilfracombe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Ilfracombe Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ilfracombe Museum during your trip to Ilfracombe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sandy Cove Beach?

Sandy Cove Beach is located in Ilfracombe. Travelers like the surrounding area for its waterfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sandy Cove Beach?

The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sandy Cove Beach. Another good choice is Watersmeet Hotel, located 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Sandy Cove Beach?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sandy Cove Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sandy Cove Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Sandy Cove Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sandy Cove Beach?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Sandy Cove Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Sandy Cove Beach?

Barricane Beach, Woolacombe Beach, and Putsborough Sands are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. At Hele Bay Beach, Lee Beach, and Combesgate Beach, you can surround yourself with nature. Ilfracombe Harbour and Ilfracombe Beach are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Sandy Cove Beach hotels

1. Watersmeet Hotel

2. 5 Seymour Villas

3. Surf View

4. The Barnstaple Hotel

5. The Waterfront Inn

6. The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns

7. Instow Barton

8. Cairn House

9. Kentisbury Grange

10. Seagate

11. Croyde Bay Holiday Resort

12. Avoncourt Lodge

13. Saffron House Hotel

14. The Park Hotel

15. The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

16. The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

17. The Royal George

18. The Harbour Lights

19. Durrant House Hotel

20. North Devon Resort

Top Sandy Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

Dog friendly, two bedroom holiday apartment with balcony in Mortehoe, North Devon.

House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking

Watersmeet Hotel

Awesome slidehouse close to pubs,beaches, coastpath sleeps 12-14

Detached Cottage Overlooking The Sea

Gorgeous 3 bed cottage in Mortehoe with fantastic roof terrace seaviews!

3 Bed in Mortehoe (oc-pines)

4 Bed in Mortehoe (oc-dillyd)

Other attractions near Sandy Cove Beach

Lee Beach

Rockham Beach

Grunta Beach

Combesgate Beach

Barricane Beach

Holy Trinity Church Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe Beach

Ilfracombe Museum

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