Panoramic view of the entrance to Ilfracombe Harbour, guarded by a giant statue of a woman waving a sword.

Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Ilfracombe

Culture, crabbing and crazy golf - Ilfracombe has it all. This Victorian Devon seaside resort is simply bursting with character and charm. Its inspiring views of the sea from the harbour and the cliffs are just the beginning for visitors choosing to enjoy a self-catering holiday cottage in this pretty North Devon seaside town. Take a look through the telescope at the edge of the lovely fishing harbour out to the secretive isle of Lundy or take a charming day trip over to the island itself and experience Britain’s tenth natural wonder. Stroll to the tip-top of Capstone Hill to view the stone memorial, visit the tiny sailors’ chapel and enjoy ocean views across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast. With little beaches such as the famous Tunnels Beach, Wildersmouth, Rapparree Cove and Hele Bay, it has much to offer those who like a traditional bucket and spade seaside holidays.

Interior of a spacious lounge with large roof lights in a Woolacombe holiday cottage.
Loft House
Woolacombe
Devon
England
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Experience Loft House, a charming coastal cottage located in Woolacombe, North Devon. This pet-friendly retreat can accommodate up to 6 guests and offers modern amenities, a private hot tub, and comfortable accommodation. With an open-plan layout, private decking area, and close proximity to Woolacombe's beaches and attractions, booking a stay here guarantees a memorable beach holiday with your family or friends. Don't wait, book now and get ready for a fantastic vacation in North Devon!

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A double-fronted, white rendered Ilfracombe cottage with traditional sash windows
Partridge Holiday Cottage, Ilfracombe
Devon
England
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Partridge Cottage welcomes families and their pets to this charming and beautiful coastal corner of Devon. This rural holiday cottage near Ilfracombe sleeps six on a farm where children are welcome to help feed the lambs, pigs, goats and ducks.

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Lake View Cottage
West Down
Devon
England
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Lake View Cottage is a rural holiday home in North Devona just outside the pretty North Devon coastal village of West Down' It lies within the grounds of Lower Aylescott Farm. One of 6 cottages, it shares lovely grounds, a fishing lake and a play area. The beaches at Woolacombe are only 5 miles away, and Exmoor is a 20-minute drive.

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Blare Cottage, Ilfracombe
West Down
Devon
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott Farm stands amidst glorious North Devon countryside a few miles from the fabulous Woolacombe Beach. Guests can roam the grounds and fish the well-stocked lakes while children will enjoy the onsite children's play area. This lovely two-bedroom holiday home in West Down sleeps 4.

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A barn conversion overlooks a calm lake.
Smithy Cottage @ Lower Aylescott Farm
West Down
Devon
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

This North Devon holiday cottage with on-site fishing and a children's play area is at Lower Aylescott. Smithy Cottage accommodates up to four guests in two bedrooms. It is situated in West Down, a pretty village outside Ilfracombe in the glorious North Devon countryside, just a handful of miles from the beach at Woolacombe.

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Many of Ilfracombe's holiday cottages are ocean-facing, with outstanding sea views for miles and miles out. Your Devon holiday cottage in Ilfracombe will be a beautifully rural one with some of the best of the country's views.

The Landmark Theatre presents popular shows, from musicals and comedians to dramas, films, and live screenings from The National Theatre and The Royal Opera House. The Landmark overlooks the small Wildersmouth Beach, beyond which are scenic walks around Capstone Hill, at the top of which is an ancient Fishermen's Chapel well worth the climb. To the West are the famous Tunnels Beaches, small private beaches with rock pools reached through tunnels carved into the rock in Victorian times. They are much sought after for wedding destinations and popular with families.

Ilfracombe Harbour (embarkation point for sea trips to Lundy Island or coastal cruises), you can find the fantastic work of resident Damien Hirst.' Verity' is an impressive sixty-six-foot bronze statue of a woman forever staring out to sea at the edge of the pier alongside the harbour. Visit the Ilfracombe Aquarium or join a mackerel fishing tip to bring some fish home to BBQ at your holiday cottage.

Further inland, you can find delicious restaurants, wonderfully charismatic bistros, and cafes filled with mouth-watering recipes and concoctions for all the family. Splash out on a memorable lunch in Damian Hirst's harbourside Bistro or try a melted cheese and lava (seaweed) sandwich! Indulge in Ilfracombe's finest freshly caught mussels and scallops, or enjoy a traditional fish and chips from Maddie's. You can also relax with a film at the local Embassy Cinema.

Further afield, holiday cottage and apartment residents in Ilfracombe enjoy easy access to a host of award-winning sandy beaches such as Woolacombe, Croyde, Saunton Sands, or little rocky coves such as Rockham Bay, Lee Bay, Combe Martin (great rock pooling) and Barricane Beach. Walk the South West Coast Path, which offers stunning views across The Bristol Channel to Wales. The path runs across the top of the highest cliffs in Europe at Great Hangman, just East of Combe Martin, and along the coast at Trentishoe to Woody Bay, where (should you fancy a ride) the Lynton Barnstaple Narrow Gauge railway has its station.