Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club
Exeter
Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club offers 27 holes of golf amid the rolling countryside of East Devon, combining the championship Oaks Course with the shorter nine-hole Acorns Course. With mature woodland, lakes and significant changes in elevation shaping the landscape, it provides plenty of visual interest as well as a varied challenge for golfers visiting on a Devon golf break.
The main attraction is the 18-hole, par-73 Oaks Course, which stretches to 7,314 yards from the back tees. Rolling fairways, mature trees and substantial water hazards place a premium on both accurate driving and sensible course management. Although its championship length can provide a stern test for stronger players, different teeing options allow visiting golfers to choose a more manageable challenge.
Two holes particularly capture the character of the course. The 562-yard par-five 2nd asks golfers to negotiate a pronounced slope from the tee before considering an attacking second shot, while the 18th provides a memorable risk-and-reward finish across the lake, with the clubhouse overlooking the action. It is exactly the sort of closing hole that can quickly settle a close match or society competition.
For additional golf, the nine-hole, par-32 Acorns Course measures 3,202 yards and offers a more relaxed parkland experience while retaining enough bunkering, rolling greens and strategic interest to make it worthwhile for experienced players. It is particularly useful for an extra nine on arrival day or during a longer stay.
Practice facilities are another strength. The Strike Shack driving range features 16 Toptracer-powered bays, while PGA professionals provide individual, group and junior coaching. Golf societies can also arrange dedicated golf days with buggy hire, range access, competitions and prizes.
With accommodation, restaurants, spa and leisure facilities directly on site, Woodbury Park is especially well suited to a stay-and-play golf break in Devon, offering enough golf and resort facilities to keep everything conveniently within one location.
Exeter Airport
10km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
£ (British Pound)
Temperature:
1°C - 22°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£65
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About The Area
Braunton is one of England’s strongest bases for a traditional links golf holiday, combining two outstanding courses with wide beaches, protected dunes and the relaxed character of North Devon. The village sits between Barnstaple and the Atlantic coast, placing golfers close to Saunton, Croyde and several of the region’s best outdoor attractions. Exeter Airport is approximately 82 kilometres away by road, while those driving from elsewhere in the UK can reach Braunton via the M5 and North Devon Link Road.
The main attraction is Saunton Golf Club, whose East and West courses are laid out among the dunes of Braunton Burrows. The East Course was created by Herbert Fowler during the 1920s and has hosted numerous major amateur championships, including the R&A Women’s and Men’s Senior Amateur Championship in 2024. It provides a demanding championship test shaped by natural dunes, firm-running ground and the changing coastal wind.
The West Course shares the East’s classic links character but offers a distinctly different round. Accurate positioning from the tee is essential for finding the best angles into its greens, while subtle slopes and tightly defended putting surfaces reward thoughtful course management. With both courses based at the same club, Braunton is ideal for a two- or three-night break without lengthy daily transfers.
Golfers staying longer can add a round at Royal North Devon Golf Club in Westward Ho!, where the historic course crosses the open common land of Northam Burrows. The exposed terrain, natural hazards and coastal conditions provide another memorable example of traditional North Devon links golf.
Away from the fairways, Saunton Sands offers a long stretch of golden beach backed by Braunton Burrows, England’s largest sand-dune system and the core of the North Devon Biosphere Reserve. Nearby Croyde is famous for surfing, while Braunton itself has independent shops, welcoming pubs and the Museum of British Surfing.
We particularly recommend Braunton during late spring and early autumn, when the coast is generally quieter and conditions are well suited to combining links golf with walking, beaches and traditional Devon food.
