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

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

A spacious dining area with large windows offering ocean views, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating arrangements.

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

1. Watersmeet Hotel

3 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Daniel

￥36,666

￥43,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchair, and wooden coffee table.

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a distant mountain range.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains.

2. Bay

2.6 km from Sandy Cove Beach

"A beautifully maintained and owner-cherished lodge in a peaceful surroundings away from the hubbub of normal life. A lovely relaxing place to spend time and to use as a base when enjoying the breathtaking views and experiences in the local area. The beds were comfy, the showers were powerful, and there’s every utensil you need for a group of 6 in the kitchen to cook and eat together. The little welcome pack was a lovely touch."

Sandra

￥81,817

￥98,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A balcony with wicker furniture and a bottle of champagne.

A living room with a wooden coffee table, a TV, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with white chairs and a vase of yellow flowers.

A dining table set with plates, a glass, and a vase with yellow flowers.

3. Hazelmere House

3.1 km from Sandy Cove Beach

￥91,314

￥109,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal landscape with hills and a beach.

4. 5 Seymour Villas

2.7 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Katy

￥79,161

￥94,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and a beach.

A deck with a hot tub, wooden furniture, and a view of a white building with a sloped roof.

A harbor with multiple boats docked, a prominent hill with a building on top, and a pier extending into the water.

A cozy dining area with wooden chairs and a table, a stone fireplace, and a wooden staircase.

5. Valley View

3.2 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Joanne

￥281,579

￥337,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view through a glass door.

6. Surf View

3.2 km from Sandy Cove Beach

￥317,175

￥380,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

7. Cairn House

4.1 km from Sandy Cove Beach

brian

￥14,542

￥17,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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 coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline and clear blue sea.

8. Avoncourt Lodge

3.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Lynn

￥17,189

￥20,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A harbor at dusk with boats docked, buildings along the waterfront, and a prominent hill with a tower.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

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

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

9. The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

4.7 km from Sandy Cove Beach

cathie

￥17,051

￥17,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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."

10. The Waterfront Inn

17.9 km from Sandy Cove Beach

￥22,685

￥27,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A white building with "The Imperial" sign, stone wall, and flower boxes.

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa set, a desk, and a TV.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a red carpeted floor leading to a room with a large window and a chandelier.

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

11. The Imperial Hotel

16.2 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Angela

￥19,161

￥22,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A modern room with a wooden bench, a mounted TV, and a door leading to a bathroom with a sink and towel rack.

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

12. The Royal George

15.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Lucie

￥26,043

￥31,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A cozy room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, a television, and a cabinet.

13. Seagate

16.3 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Paul

￥21,730

￥26,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a floral-patterned wallpaper, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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

14. The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns

15.6 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Clare

￥12,693

￥15,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A single-story mobile home with a white exterior, a fenced front yard, and a small garden area.

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

15. Croyde Bay Holiday Resort

8.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

David

￥20,835

￥25,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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.

16. Kentisbury Grange

15.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Nick

￥34,151

￥40,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A white house with a red door, surrounded by a garden with various flowers and a stone wall.

A round dining table set for a meal with white tablecloth, candles, and floral centerpieces.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a stone wall, and a pathway leading to a building.

A dining room with a stone fireplace, a table set for a meal, and a portrait on the wall.

17. Hollamoor Farm B&B

18.2 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Luke

￥19,779

￥23,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

18. The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

4.3 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Lucy

￥10,626

￥12,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden tables and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.

19. The Wayfarer Inn

16 km from Sandy Cove Beach

Barrie

￥12,292

￥14,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern outdoor deck with a wooden sauna, a brick wall, and a hot tub.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a shower area.

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

A modern living room with a glass cabinet, a blue sofa, and a wooden wall decor.

20. Hot Tub Haven with Dreamy Sea Vista!

4.8 km from Sandy Cove Beach

David

￥32,294

￥38,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Top Sandy Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

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"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent apartment. Quiet location, facilities and accommodation Excellent. Wonderful walks. Beautiful village with home cooked takeaway and fish and chips 5 minute walk away. There is a shop just up the road on a camp site if you need groceries bread etc., Walks outstanding. Sea views, and grass paths on cliffs around Mortehoe great. More challenging coastal path walks to Woolacombe but still really beautiful, take sturdy shoes and go slow. Wonderful holiday. Colin and Val"

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, Ilfracombe Beach, and Woolacombe Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. At Putsborough Sands, Hele Bay Beach, and Lee Beach, you can surround yourself with nature. Ilfracombe Harbour and Combesgate 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. Bay

3. Hazelmere House

4. 5 Seymour Villas

5. Valley View

6. Surf View

7. Cairn House

8. Avoncourt Lodge

9. The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

10. The Waterfront Inn

11. The Imperial Hotel

12. The Royal George

13. Seagate

14. The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns

15. Croyde Bay Holiday Resort

16. Kentisbury Grange

17. Hollamoor Farm B&B

18. The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

19. The Wayfarer Inn

20. Hot Tub Haven with Dreamy Sea Vista!

Top Sandy Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

Watersmeet Hotel

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

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

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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