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When most people think of Ilfracombe, they picture a charming Victorian harbour, fresh seafood and dramatic coastal views. But beyond the picturesque streets lies one of the UK’s most exciting adventure playgrounds. With the spectacular North Devon coastline on your doorstep and the wildlife-rich waters surrounding Lundy Island just offshore, Ilfracombe is the perfect base…
We are well into the events for 2026 and below you will find highlights of recent events and details of those planned over the summer: Ilfracombe Art Trail Ilfracombe has become quite a destination for artists and art lovers, with so many new galleries opening up we are starting to rival the likes of St…
Fancy learning a new skill whilst you are staying: Many local places offer workshops, so if you fancy learning how to make chocolate, paint a masterpiece or learn a new cookery skill, Ilfracombe has something for you. ILFRACOMBE CHOCOLATE EMPORIUM Our wonderful Chocolate Emporium on the High Street offers mouth watering chocolates all of which…
There’s something special about standing on the harbour at Ilfracombe watching the boats come and go while the sea air rolls in from the Bristol Channel. Over the years I’ve been lucky enough to experience a few incredible trips, including the famous MS Oldenburg, thrilling sea safaris, and relaxing coastal cruises aboard the Ilfracombe Princess.…
As we say in our logo … we are just Minutes to the Moors 😊 Exmoor National Park is just 10 miles East of Ilfracombe with its beautiful landscape of rolling hills, moors and woodlands. Exmoor is the only moor in the country that goes right up to the sea and there are magnificent views…
These are indeed very strange times that we find ourselves in. For us it is sad that we cannot welcome any of our lovely guests into our home due to the current restrictions and that this may be the case for quite some time. But we all need to do our bit to stay at…
We have been busy bees over the winter doing various refurbishments, some of which were necessary, like a new flat roof on the kitchen in which we have also included a roof light .. which apart from giving us more light in the kitchen will be a godsend in the summer when Daryl is cooking…
With the summer season upon us, Ilfracombe North Devon is the perfect base from which to visit some of the most stunning beaches in the South West and indeed the UK. There are a few coves and beaches in Ilfracombe itself for all the family to enjoy bathing and rockpooling. With Larkstone and Raporee Cove…
If you love gardens then we have plenty on offer in North Devon for you to explore : RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington I was lucky enough to be invited to the Grand Opening by Sue Biggs CBE, Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society of The Garden Room at RHS Rosemoor at Torrington yesterday and…
We are so lucky to be situated on the South West Coast Path in North Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have walkers stay all the time who have set the challenge to do the whole of the path over a few years and gradually complete the whole 630 Miles from Minehead to Poole. …