Woolacombe Bay Hotel feels like home. Not of course that my home can rival the grand luxury of the interior design, has a beautiful heated swimming pool for a calm swim or a family splash about, or has cheerful staff magically on hand whenever you need anything, but there's a feeling of friendliness and welcome that I haven't experienced at any other hotel. We have returned countless times and each time we dream of returning before we've even packed to leave. This is the only place I relax in. I love to sit and gaze out of the window in the drawing room. To watch the children playing on the lush green lawns stretching to the seaviews. I look forward to quietly reading a book and sipping a coffee in the Bay Brasserie whilst the children play golf. The beach is only a stroll away and I find the walk along the 'secret' sandy path past the play-area to the small wooden gate enchanting. The Woolacombe Bay Hotel is perfect in any weather. Summer days lazing around the outdoor pool, or winter walks along the never-ending beach. New Year's fireworks are fantastic and the May weekend when the beach huts go up is full of anticipation of the holiday buzz.

We love the magic of Woolacombe.

Pippa Cribben