A sandy beach at low tide with a pine tree-clad rocky promontory in the background at Lee Bay in North DEvon..

Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Lee Bay

Framed by acres of rolling Devon hills, the tiny village of Lee Bay on the North Devon coast is bursting with beauty and charm. The village lies in a secluded valley between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe and possesses a choice of quaint self-catering holiday cottages; many recently restored to high standards. It also boasts a fine pub, The Grampus, which welcomes all visitors, including children and dogs. Lee Bay has a delightful Victorian village hall and grounds with parking payable through an honesty box. At low tide, The Bay itself has a sandy beach for swimming or paddling and some of the best rock pools in Devon. Lee Bay is home to some lovely, picturesque holiday cottages, including Old Maids Cottage, a recently restored chocolate box thatched holiday home with a colourful history that included being the subject of a popular song sung in the trenches in World War One.

Exterior of a luxury thatched coastal cottage in with porch and low stone wall.
Old Maids Cottage, Lee Bay
Lee Bay
Devon
England
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Old Maids Cottage is a luxury holiday cottage on the spectacular North Devon coast. It has been fully restored as an open-plan holiday home for six people, with three double bedrooms (two en-suite). You’ll enjoy this picture-perfect thatched cottage, which oozes the holiday feeling from the moment you arrive.

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Once named ‘Fuchsia Valley’ because of the still-to-be-seen hedges blooming with scarlet flowers in the spring and summer months – Lee is a blissful sight. It comprises a quiet lane, overlooked by ancient dwellings, that gently winds its way down the valley to the rocky shore, which, at low tide, has a small beach and is a Mecca for rock poolers.

Lee Bay is just two miles from Ilfracombe, a picturesque town with much to offer. Outstanding restaurants (one with coveted Egon Ronay stars) and pubs line the streets of Ilfracombe, which face the sea and the pretty little harbour, which hosts the Damien Hurst landmark – the enormous bronze statue, Verity. And around the corner from Ilfracombe is Woolacombe, regularly voted as one of the best beaches in the world. (and probably the best holiday cottages too!)

All these attractions are just a few minutes from Lee and Lee Bay. You can walk from the Bay up around the coast using the South West Coastal Footpath to the impressive and awesome sight of Valley of the Rocks near Lynton and Lynmouth. These Jurassic rock formations produce an awe-inspiring setting, providing the best views in the area of the panoramic ocean. Spend the day following the mountain goats up and over the craggy countryside back to your base in beautiful Lee.