Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home

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Thorpe enjoys amazing views of Woolacombe beach. VRBO Holiday home of 2023!

Open plan living with a view. Private deck with hot tub, sofas & loungers.

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Woolacombe, North Devon

Woolacombe Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Barricane Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Croyde Bay Beach
‪23 min drive‬
Swansea (SWS)
‪204 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom & En-suite

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom Super King 6’

1 King Bed

Upstairs King 5’ with extra single bed, en-suite shower room, loo & basin.

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Shower room 3

Shower only

Shower room 4

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Thorpe is a detached, contemporary, 5 bedroom coastal house with stunning views to the sea and a short walk to the beach and town. This 1930's house was extensively modernized in 2008 (as featured on BBC1 Homes programme) to provide luxury accommodation throughout. A sunken hot tub in the front decking enjoys the best views of Woolacombe beach. Thorpe is a family home, maintained to a high standard throughout. We enjoy fabulous guest reviews which are really important to us.
We now offer shorter bookings for 4 days + out of school holidays.

Property manager

Chris and Liz Jones

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Rear view of house showing sun terrace and sunken garden

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Supervised kids do stay at Thorpe! Garden slopes!

Events

No events allowed

Thorpe is NOT a party venue.

Pets

No pets allowed

Sorry, no pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Thorpe is not a party venue so please, No Hen / Stag / music events please.

Kids - please take a close look at Thorpe’s light furnishings. It’s not really designed for under 12s unless carefully supervised.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Thorpe is NOT a party venue.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Woolacombe

Located in Woolacombe, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach. Marwood Hill Gardens and Watermouth Castle are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Woolacombe, North Devon

What's nearby

Woolacombe Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Barricane Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Croyde Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 8.5 km
Sandy Cove Beach - 26 min drive - 8.9 km
Putsborough Sands - 26 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

Chapelton Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Atlantic Blue - ‬13 min drive
‪The fortescue - ‬4 min drive
‪The Rock Inn - ‬7 min drive
‪The Red Barn - ‬3 min walk
‪Kings Arms - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Stunning Sea Views From A Detached Contemporary Coastal Holiday Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Woolacombe Beach, Combesgate Beach and Barricane Beach. Grunta Beach and Rockham Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Thorpe

Stunning views of Woolacombe beach. Although the garden doesn’t back directly onto the beach, there is a cut-through with some steps which takes you to the sand on no time. A beautiful property and the hot tub is a real bonus!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi G.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

The house and location were both amazing

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian P., Readin, Berkshire

29 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and house

Perfect house

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply perfect

8 Mums escaping from husbands and kids for a weekend, and we couldnt have stayed in a more perfect home. It's so close to the beach, it was great to be able to go for a sea swim, followed by an outdoor shower and then in to the hot tub. The beds were all comfy, the entire house was clean and the layout so thoughtfully planned. Already considering it for our weekend next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

Wonderful stay at this gorgeous property with a group of 8 friends. Incredible views over the beach and very thoughtfully laid out home. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend family get together

Weather was not good but views were fantastic and house provided everything we needed. Perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

My second visit to Thorpe and loved it

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful visit

We cannot say enough about this property! It is the third time we have stayed. The location is ideal. The accommodation is fabulous, in all ways. The house owners really look after Thorpe and it shows, immensely. Highly, highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful house in an amazing location.

We’ll be back! Woolacoombe is a lovely place, the house is fabulous and we had a great weekend. 😃

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

5 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Pictures don’t do it justice. Very comfortable, spacious and well-appointed, perfect for our two families. Owners were very good to deal with. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A truly lovely property in a delightful village in North Devon

Enjoyable from the moment we stepped into the property. Everything well appointed — very nice without being stuffy, ie incredibly comfortable while also truly lovely. The view from the house is superb. Well cared for properly. Couldn’t have asked for a finer stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabena T.

26 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

View

We went with a group of eight friends, what a beautiful house, the photos don’t do it justice, we could have sat and looked at the view all day, breathtaking ❤️ we didn’t want to leave.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

15 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house in a stunning location

Thorpe is a large light house with an uninterrupted view of Woolacombe Beach. It is extremely well appointed but is very much a family home. Three of the bedrooms have stunning views. We were a party of 8 with 2 extra guests for a couple of nights and the house accommodated well. We cooked in a few nights and found the kitchen had every convenience. We used the hot tub which was ready to go and clean as was the BBQ. The hosts were generous sharing their own belongings including beach gear and record collection. All in all a brilliant stay we would rent this house again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

25 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic holiday and accommodation

We had a fabulous time at Thorpe. It was a great location. The accommodation was lovely, clean and with everything one could need. The only minor thing was the recycling and bins. It was very confusing. We put the black bin out on Thursday morning. Lucky we did as they emptied it Thursday lunchtime rather than the Friday which it said in the kitchen although I then subsequently noticed it was listed as Thursday in the accommodation book.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid property in a lovely town

We were looking forward to our visit to Woolacombe and our stay at Thorpe. We’d discovered the property on VRBO as one does and it seemed attractive, well appointed, well situated. We were not disappointed! Nothing fell short of expectations. Stef, who manages the property, welcomed us and was available for any questions we had during our visit. Chris, the owner, communicated any details before and during our stay. It was a sublime stay, and we highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

From the minute we pulled up outside the property there were words like "amazing"..."wow"..."fabulous". We were a family of 9 and the property met everyone's expectations (and more). The view was awesome, and waking up to that every day was a highlight. The house layout is outstanding, plenty of space for everyone, with all the amenities you could ask for. The juke box was a brilliant add and was very much enjoyed by us all. We were all very sad to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week 1 of our 2 week stay at Thorpe.

What can we say but WOW!!!! As soon as you walk into the lobby and through to the lounge a light ,spacious room greets you with phenomenal views across Woolacombe Bay. Many an evening was spent relaxing on the terrace absorbing beautiful sunsets. The kitchen was really well equipped in all areas, better than any other holiday home we have stayed in before, in the UK and abroad. The quality of everything was excellent. We were so looking forwards to our second week.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration weekend

Wow! What an amazing find! Great location, beautifully decorated and a very well equipped kitchen. We booked this house for a 50th birthday celebration and it did not disappoint. Everything was in perfect condition and the house was spotless on our arrival. The welcome basket was a kind gesture, stacked full of goodies. A big house with a relaxed cosy feel. Thank you for your prompt response when messaging. Would definitely recommend 100% 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andries v., Amsterdam

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent 10+

Wow. House, view, beds, terrace, view, kitchen, atmosphere, view and view and view. And everything. Photo's exactly how it is. You can rent luxury and comfort, this is just that and atmosphere. We felt at home instantly and more. And the view ooohhhhh ;-). We could check in early and check out late - no prob. So go here, buy a Pinot Grizio Rose Italia in de local supermarket, sit down and look, drink, watch and enjoy. Our lady friend gave her stay a 10+. Thank you Liz and Chris

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farhana J.

27 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Staying at Thorpe, Woolacombe was an amazing experience. The house was beautiful, clean, and cosy for this time of year. Thank you to Chris and Liz for being exceptional hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

22 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for winter weekend by the sea

Excellent property which was very well appointed with great views overlooking the bay and the sea. The bedrooms and bathrooms were amazing and the ground floor accommodation worked for us as a group of four couples away for winter weekend. We catered for ourselves and it was fab having a kitchen with everything that we needed. Would thoroughly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week 2 of our stay at Thorpe.

Well, the WOW factor continues. The property is so well located for easy access to the beach, town and coastal walks. There are so many positives about Thorpe; such as the hot outdoor shower after a day on the beach, the terrace to relax on after a fun day surfing or walking, the snug for a family games evening, and even the lovely large dining table where we would catch up on everybody's adventures of the day over a family dinner. Thorpe really does feel like a family home rather than just another holiday let.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

This was our second stay at this property. The property is superb, very well equipped and an ideal location. We stayed with friends and family and the property is ideal for this purpose with separate lounges and spaces where different groups could be without ever feeling you were on top of each other. At the same time the kitchen and wider facilities were such that it easily coped with our large group. Contact with the owner Chris is great and most critically when we had an electrical fault one night following a storm he was extremely responsive and the issue was resolved with no impact upon our holiday and enjoyment. Cannot recommend highly enough and can’t wait to return.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thorpe

Beautiful property with stunning views across the bay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view ever!

Beautiful house, stunning location and views to die for. What more could you want?

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris and Liz Jones

Chris & Liz.
We live in the Cotswolds in England, have two kids now in their 20s, ran a Telecoms business for 25 years (now sold), met in 1980 and realised our dream of a fabulous coastal holiday home to enjoy in Woolacombe England (called Thorpe) and a Villa in Crete (called Caliz) and more recently a converted 17th Century barn & Annex in the Cotswolds (called Mulberry Barn) .
We enjoy running our small holiday lettings business ~ it really matters to us that guests have a great holiday experience.

Why they chose this property

Detached houses rarely come on the market in Woolacombe so when Thorpe appeared we snapped it up!

The location and views were the primary reasons for our decision. Thorpe had only been owned by two families since it was built in the late 1920's. Although rather tired we felt it had great potential so set about a complete redevelopment of the property. BBC1 featured Thorpe in their TV series about redeveloping houses.

What makes this property unique

Thorpe ticks all the boxes for us! Stunning views over Woolacombe's 3Km blue flag golden sandy beach yet only a short walk to the town centre.

A real family home that accommodates up to 10 people (sorry, no pets & non-smoking!) Thorpe is a great place to unwind and relax. Amazing walks from your door step, pubs and restaurants nearby, a few minutes stroll to the beach and even the UKs oldest nightclub (The Marisco 1967) in walking distance! A fabulous place to enjoy all year round.
We maintain Thorpe to a high level of decor and are delighted that our guests respect and enjoy it as a family home. It is not a party venue as the maximum occupancy is for 10 people. It is not suitable for under 5's (except babies) as there are many steps and a high level of decor maintained.

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English

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom & En-suite

Middle Bedroom Super King 6’

Upstairs King 5’ with extra single bed, en-suite shower room, loo & basin.

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower room 1

Shower room 2

Shower room 3

Shower room 4

Toilet 1

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