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The Albatross 12

Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Spa facilities
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At a glance

  • Relax and unwind in the hot tub, or summon your courage for a refreshing dip in the icy plunge pool
  • Pop a bottle and soak up the golden glow of the setting sun from the wooden deck—pure bliss at the end of the day.
  • Wonderfully spacious design with multiple areas to relax and enjoy time with friends and family
  • Beautiful picture-postcard views across the award-winning golden sands of Woolacombe Beach
Property code: OC-ALBA12

In a prime location with sweeping views across Woolacombe Bay, this expansive retreat hosts guests in the lap of coastal luxury. Sleeping 12 in an impressive main house and modern annexe, it has a hot tub, sauna and cold plunge pool – two pups can stay too, so everyone can join in the holiday fun.

Gather your nearest, dearest and doggy companions for a holiday to remember. Colourful, contemporary and full of bespoke design features, this fantastic property welcomes you into a light-flooded lounge where you can stretch out on plush sofas, unwind with a movie and throw open the patio doors for a breath of sea air. A family room full of toys and a football table will keep younger guests busy while would-be chefs whip up dinner in the well-equipped kitchen. A wood burner sits between here and the dining room – sure to be the setting for good food and conversations – while a handy utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor comfort. After a busy day, four peaceful rooms await on the first floor. Choose from an en-suite double, a super-king-size room with a private balcony, a twin room, and another twin with an additional bunk bed. The family bathroom is close by. A further two guests are accommodated in a contemporary wooden annexe, perfect for those who prefer pet-free or single-storey living or want time away from the main group. Cleverly engineered with a planted rooftop, underfloor heating and smart design features flowing throughout, the open-plan living space includes a comfortable sofa, wood burner and kitchen/dining area alongside a king-size bedroom and large shower room. Bi-fold doors open onto a patio surrounded by wildflowers and shrubbery. All guests will lap up the glorious views afforded by various outdoor spaces here, including an upper deck with outdoor furniture, a swing seat, and a bench. A lower glass-panelled sun deck prioritises together-time, with seating, a hot tub, plunge pool, sauna and outdoor showers.

Stroll 200 metres to the sandy shores of Woolacombe Beach where there’s plenty of space for games of fetch. Located on the South West Coast Path, Woolacombe is just 5.5 miles from the dramatic clifftop views at Baggy Point.

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size (annexe), 1 double, 1 twin zip-and-link (can be made into a king-size on request), 1 twin zip-and-link (can be made into a king-size on request) with an additional full-size bunk bed
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC (annexe), plus 1 separate WC
  • Gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee maker in main house, plus electric oven, induction hob, fridge, microwave in annexe
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • Bed configurations must be noted at time of booking, this cannot be amended on arrival.
  • Open fire in main house and wood burner in annexe (first basket of logs included)
  • Underfloor heating (annexe only)
  • Smart TV, streaming services, DVD, surround sound, multi-room music system
  • Books, toys, table football, keyboard
  • Upper deck with dining area, swing seat and bench with steps down to the enclosed glass-screened sun deck with seating and gas BBQ
  • Private hot tub (no bubbles), sauna, cold plunge pool, standing shower, foot shower
  • Private parking for 3 cars (sloped driveway with turning area), plus on-street parking for 3 cars
  • Beach, pub, and shop 300 metres
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Dogs are allowed downstairs only (no pets in the annexe)
  • This property sleeps a maximum of 12 adults
  • The property is meant to be used for the purposes of a holiday, and certain group bookings, including for stag and hen do's, may not be allowed unless special arrangements (including the possible requirement for a safety deposit) are made with the owner
  • Out of the main season, the main house can still be let as a sleep 10, with the annexe sleeping 2 let separately. Please enquire for details.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Julie Marwood-Jones

This property is personally managed by Julie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lorraine 1st June 2026

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... absolutely amazing - we are a three generation family so the layout of the home and the bonus of the 'nest' was spot on for us; all spotlessly clean and furnished to a high standard, the beds were very comfy too - honestly felt like being from home to home with the addition of the hot-tub and sauna, you really don't need to bring any extras asRead more it's all available and very well thought out. Of course due to the wonderful weather we were on the beach (is literally 200 yds away from house) every day and sometimes twice dependent on where we were eating in the evening, although you could easily self-cater. The children visited the 'Milky Way' theme park and had a great time, we also went back to visit Ilfracombe and the two Mums went for a long and 'kid-free' walk all the way along the bay and back (counted 20,000 steps) - the views and sunsets were amazing; we were lucky to also have an almost full moon over the bay which was magical to see. To sum up, we didn't want to leave and will certainly be returning next year if possible. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 18th May 2026

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Fantastic location and ideal property for a large family group.

Reviewed by Julie 26th October 2025

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A large, generally comfortable house with great outdoor space. The sea views are amazing, the location being exceptional. The sauna, hot tub and plunge pool excellent. Nice furniture and lovely large family table, kitchen generally well equipped, with modern bathroom. Annex very modern and comfortable. However, we found the house has an unusRead moreual smell, a bit like a church, old and rather damp. The main staircase is very noisy proving impossible to walk around the house without waking sleeping children up . The kitchen units have seen better days and some areas didnt feel very clean, for example black mould in the icemaker. The floorboards are marked and have ingrained dirt. Overall the place has such great potential, but has clearly seen better days, and apart from the stunning location, didnt quite hit the mark expected of a 5 star property. Hide

Reviewed by Lynne 29th September 2025

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The views from the house are some of the best in Woolacombe. The house is very well equipped, clean, cozy and comfortable. We really enjoyed using the well thought out outside areas, especially the Sauna and Jacuzzi.

Reviewed by Deirdre 22nd September 2025

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The Albatross 12 is a perfect solution for a multi generational holiday. Us grandparents had the real benefit of The Nest; a great slice of peace after the mayhem of toddling grandchildren! The views ( particularly from the big house) are simply spectacular and the electronic system amazing !! Having the use of a hot tub and sauna gave a real senseRead more of luxury. I can see why many families return year after year. Hide

Reviewed by Felicity 24th August 2025

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Great holiday home for large groups. The location coupled with the hot tub and sauna were perfect.

Reviewed by Toni 27th July 2025

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Absolutely perfect location for a big family holiday. Fantastic views, clean and comfortable accommodation, very well equipped. A short walk to the beaches and village centre, or to Morthoe where there are a couple of nice pubs. A short drive to Tesco in Ilfracombe.

Reviewed by Andrea 20th July 2025

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A delightful home. Always something fresh. We have enjoyed many holidays here including a Christmas and a New Year and ar3 always sad to leave it.

Reviewed by Geoff 13th July 2025

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The house is in a wonderful location and it is comfortable, well-equipped and spacious. If the weather is good (which it was for us) it makes for an unbeatable seaside holiday home for a large family group. We loved it.

Reviewed by Melanie 12th July 2025

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Would highly recommend this property four couples two children, two babies using it and it suited everybody. We really appreciated the variety of equipment there for use e.g. bodyboards wetsuits and obviously all the kitchen equipment which meant that we wanted for nothing. Plenty of space in the garden areas, including in the garden attached to Read morethe annex which had a large climbing frame and slide area. Hide

Reviewed by John 23rd June 2025

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We had an excellent holiday at Albatross 12. Perfect location with superb views. The house has everything you need and is very spacious. Would come back again.

Reviewed by Eileen 26th April 2025

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Amazing location and the hot tub and sauna are a real bonus

Reviewed by Mike 22nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Felicity 1st September 2024

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A wonderful location and second to none views! The house was comfortable, well equipped and spacious. The sauna and hot tub were simply divine and we felt very lucky to have such facilities!

Reviewed by Anthony 27th August 2024

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This property was perfect for our family group of 7 adults and two young children. Great location with outstanding views and everything we needed and more!

Reviewed by Andrea 11th August 2024

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A lovely family home. Well equipped. Lovely collection of toys and games. Well set up electronically. Good wi-fi and for those that like it Alexa has been added this year. My grandchildren loved that. Several beaches close by, but steep hill might put some people off. Good walking in the area too. Sea perfect for surfing and body boarding as well aRead mores swimming. Good sand for cricket and sandcastles etc. we have used this property for a number of years and have already booked for 2025. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 4th August 2024

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We have visited this property over the last 6 years and suits our lifestyle as we visit with our children and grandchildren

Reviewed by Rachel 24th July 2024

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We had an amazing time at Albatross 12. There were 9 of us staying and 1 dog. The location was perfect; close to the beach, shops and pubs. The views from the house were gorgeous. There was everything we needed, and things we didnt know we needed, in the house, and the owners had thoughtfully left ingredients for a cream tea for our arrival. Lots Read moreof room for us all to spread out and chill out, lots of board games that we played on the one rainy day we had. The kitchen was very well equipped and we managed to cook a roast dinner for 9 one day, as well as a bbq another day. We had the best holiday and would love to go back one day. Highly recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 16th June 2024

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.