Ilfracombe

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The seaside town of Ilfracombe on the north coast of Devon; Shutterstock ID 509466868; purchase_order: SP-1332 HA Batch 2 August 2018; Order: ; client: HomeAway; other: To be paid with HA budget
MR4Y2F Sunny evening at Ilfracombe harbour in Devon
Adobe
Not the biggest beach but it certainly has drama.
The day after the big storm, it was so peaceful at the beach (2nd November 2019).  The geology of this area was stunning, particularly with the slate formations.
The Sawmills

The Sawmills

4 out of 5
Watermouth Ilfracombe England
The price is RM521 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
RM521
RM625 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Ilfracombe. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
There is nothing you could complain about. The beds are lovely, nice pillows and very cloud like duvet. Perfectly clean and comfortable room. Our dogs were welcome in their pet-friendly rooms and even given a sausage breakfast to their delight. We’ve eaten here many times. The roast is one of the ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Sawmills
The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.5 out of 5
Wilder road Ilfracombe England
The price is RM215 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
RM215
RM257 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ilfracombe. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (418 reviews)
The staff were very friendly, polite, and very helpful. The room was clean enough, but lots of the bathroom features didn't work very well, such as just about no water coming out of the taps. Overall, low cost and enjoyable.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Runnacleave Road Ilfracombe England
Stay at this hotel in Ilfracombe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews)
Easy to park, very attentive staff and excellent food.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
North Devon Resort

North Devon Resort

3 out of 5
Marlborough Road Ilfracombe England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Ilfracombe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ilfracombe Harbour and Verity Statue are ...
7.2/10 Good! (19 reviews)
Near faultless but non evening entertainment lovely place staff ace plus food wow!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

North Devon Resort
NDR Residencies

NDR Residencies

3.5 out of 5
Marlborough Rd Ilfracombe England
Stay at this beach apartment in Ilfracombe. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Ilfracombe Harbour and Verity ...
NDR Residencies
NDR Residences

NDR Residences

5 out of 5
Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ilfracombe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Ilfracombe Harbour and Verity Statue ...
5.4/10 (6 reviews)
Total chaos
We arrived on Thursday afternoon and the pool was closed. We only booked this Resort in order to have a pool for our young four-year-old. The pool was closed again the following morning when it reopened, it closed for lunch for two hours, and then when we were swimming, we were asked to get out of ...

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

NDR Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ilfracombe

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
52
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
48
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It is our first visit and we shall be back. Had excellent meal in an Iralian restaurant near sea front. Also in a family cafe near the front. We walked a couple of hills but need to come back to take on Hillsborough the statue on the harbour is ama

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Ilfracombe generally somewhat run down but plenty of other things within North Devon, that are easily within reach in a car, more than compensate. Exmoor and many of the beaches are a delight.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Ilfracombe seemed a bit tired but the Damien Hirst artwork ‘Verity’ was very striking standing on the pier.

3/5 - Okay

Terry

Ilfracombe is a nice place to visit, shame the people in the nice place are miserable buggers

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Was a village steeped in history St Nicholas chapel was well worth the walk

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely coves scenic views