Harbour Cottage

ID: S517324

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 1

Guests say

Harbour Cottage in Ilfracombe is praised for its perfect location, well-equipped kitchen, and charming period features. Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable accommodation, with thoughtful touches like tea, coffee, and milk provided. The property is ideal for couples and those looking to explore the local area, with easy access to shops, pubs, and the harbour.

Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, though there were a few concerns about floors and a full vacuum cleaner. Regular cleaning to a high standard is noted, with period property charm.

The cottage's location is highly praised for its proximity to the harbour, local shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it an ideal base for exploring Ilfracombe and the surrounding areas.

The cottage is generally considered comfortable, with good beds and a sunny garden. However, some guests noted issues with the layout and size of rooms, particularly the twin room and the ground floor bathroom.

Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and extras like games, DVDs, and an Xbox. Some minor maintenance issues were reported, such as window operation and a broken bottle opener.

Guests mentioned thoughtful gestures like leaving milk, tea, coffee, and jam, which were much appreciated, especially after long journeys. While these gifts add to the experience, they are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Enjoying a prime position on the famous Fore Street in the seaside town of Ilfracombe is this pretty blue mid-terrace property, Harbour Cottage. A small family or a couple can settle in this classic three-storey terrace cottage and be within strolling distance of Ilfracombe's beaches, shops and pubs providing a perfect holiday setting in Devon. Enter straight into the entertaining games room and find the perfect spot for the kids to enjoy a game on the Xbox with a sofa to relax on too. From here you can find the ground-floor bathroom, home to a corner bath and shower attachment for a calming soak after a day of walking. Head upstairs to the heart of the home on the first floor, gather in the evening to watch a DVD in the sitting area after a sit-down meal at the dining table, amidst the many period features retained. An ample-sized kitchen hosting all you need for a self-catered stay, including a gas hob and electric oven and even a handy dishwasher, leads to the outdoor patio area, with further steps leading to a larger decking, an ideal spot to enjoy the afternoon sun and take in the views of Hillsborough. Discover the lovely two bedrooms on the second floor, composing of twin beds that can be set as a king size bed on request, and a generous double bedroom, along with a shower room on this floor too. Throughout you will find artwork displayed, the majority of which is from local artists and has been bought from the many art and craft shops and small galleries dotted around Ilfracombe. You can step out onto Fore Street and be spoilt for choice with what to do in this delightful town; grab a drink in the popular George and Dragon pub just a few doors down, browse the independent shops for some souvenirs or head down to the beach. Begin exploring at the harbour and catch sight of the boats coming and going, maybe even booking a wildlife cruise or a fishing trip for a day. Visit the Ilfracombe Aquarium which offers local fish exhibits, feeding demonstrations and has a café and gift shop. Sink your toes in the sand on Cheyne Beach, a small stretch of sands between the headlands, before heading to Capstone Hill where beautiful views of the surrounding coastline can be enjoyed as well as panoramic views of the town. A must-visit is the famous Tunnels Beaches; four tunnels hand-carved in the 1820s leading to a beach and Victorian tidal bathing pool. Only a little further out you can find more wonderful coastal spots like Woolacombe, Saunton Sands, and Combe Martin. Enjoy a relaxing break in Ilfracombe at Harbour Cottage.

Ilfracombe is a lively coastal town on a lovely stretch of North Devon coastline with five beaches, the most of which is held by the National Trust. Exmoor National Park, with its undulating scenery and picturesque settlements, is only a ten-minute drive from Ilfracombe. The ancient harbour and quay in Ilfracombe are stunning, with numerous bars, shops, and restaurants, as well as frequent live music, creating a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Take a wildlife cruise, fishing trip, or boat tour from here to picturesque Lundy Island, a natural wonderland that will give you with a unique experience. Ilfracombe is the starting point for several of England's best walking trails.

Accommodation

Set over three floors.

Two bedrooms on the second floor, composed of twin beds that can be set as a king size bed on request, and a generous double bedroom.1 x double.

Ground-floor bathroom with corner bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC natural ventilation (a window).

Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

First-floor Kitchen.

First-floor living room/diner.

Ground-floor games room

Gas central heating.

Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.

2 x TV, DVD, Xbox 360, selection of games and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Rear patio with bistro set, steps leading to decking and furniture.

Parking available at local public car park.

One small well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.2 miles

Nearby points of interest

  • Woolacombe Beach
  • Putsborough Beach
  • Saunton Sands
  • Exmoor Zoo
  • Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Reviews (12)

  • Gareth

    Nice and quiet and just minutes away from the harbour.

  • Deborah

    Well placed for harbour, pubs and restaurants, everything walkable. Only criticism was the garden was unusable as it was very overgrown, we tried to cut back a little bit of the buddlejia and grasses, but too much to do. Would definitely come again thanks.

  • Karen

    Went to open a bottle of wine and the bottle opener is broken ( wine denied), otherwise it is lovely and sympathetically decorated cottage and the little extras like the different dried herbs and oil, dishwasher tablets etc were a nice touch. We will book again.

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