Few of us can spare long holidays, yet research and experience agree: even a short break — a weekend or a couple of days away — can do what weeks of trying never do. Stepping out of routine gives your mind “incubation” time: the unconscious rearranges information, mental fixation loosens, and fresh insight arrives. On the Devon coast this effect feels amplified. Salt air, wide horizons and the rhythm of waves help slow the mind and create space for new connections. Often the answer you’ve been chasing turns up exactly when you stop chasing it.
The rugged, untamed stretch of North Devon—holds a legendary status. It is a landscape of golden
sands, rolling Atlantic swells, and dramatic biosphere reserves that consistently deliver some of Europe’s
most exhilarating breaks.
But what is it that turns casual holidaymakers into devoted wave chasers, and how can you immerse
yourself in this celebrated surf culture without missing a beat?
Here is why Devon remains an international draw, and why Southover Beach Apartments is the ultimate
home base for your oceanic adventure.
When you picture Woolacombe, it’s usually the same stunning image: three miles of golden sand, rolling Atlantic surf, and dramatic green cliffs. It’s the jewel of North Devon’s coast, famous for its water sports and family fun. But if you look past the dunes and the surfboards, you’ll discover that Woolacombe Bay has a past as wild and rugged as its scenery. From shipwrecks and smugglers to Iron Age forts and D-Day heroics, here is your guide to the history and natural beauty waiting just off the sand.
The Dark Legend of the "Mortemen"
For decades, the allure of foreign shores—with their guaranteed sunshine, olive groves, and cheap euros—has tempted British holidaymakers away from the domestic coastline. However, as we navigate the current travel landscape, the calculus has shifted dramatically. With geopolitical instability in the Middle East causing a ripple effect of skyrocketing flight prices, increased fuel surcharges, and airport chaos, the quintessential British holiday is no longer just a nostalgic option; it is the smartest, most financially prudent, and often most rewarding choice.
What our customers say...
We have stayed at Southover Beach Apartments many times in the last two years, and I have to say they are by far the Self Catering apartment of choice in Woolacombe. We have stayed in at least two of the apartments ('Garden' - nice open plan, but only apart. with no sea views, and 'Honeymoon' - fantastic upstairs/downstairs style with a spiral staircase). The front patios/balconies give unrivalled views along the beach to Putsbrough and Baggy Point - what better way to start the day looking down the beach whilst still in bed. The Steam Room is awesome after a days surfing/swimmimg, and the overal decor and layout of the accommodation is just stunning. The couple who run Southover are extremely friendly and willing to either give as much advice and help as you wish, or respect your privacy if you do not! Last time we stayed, we arrived late, and as Food is hard to come by in Woolacombe after 9pm, they even offered us some much needed supplies to see us through until the morning (not including the bottle of wine greeting us on arrival!). So popular is this accommodation, we tried to book to come down in September out of season, and can't get in! If anyone has any doubts about staying in this accommodation, then rest assured, you will not find a better mix of luxury, location and comfort in Woolacombe, or Devon or even the South West for that matter.
Your own Holiday Home with repeat rental income…………..
As we are often asked if we have an apartment in North Devon for sale?
We will soon be offering the opportunity of owning a one or two bedroom unit.
The apartments come with a full management package, which includes rental income and your own holiday use.
For more information,
call Tom on 07967 125297.
