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Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking

Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking

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Outdoor dining
Bedroom 1. Double bed with built in wardrobe and fantastic views of the harbour.
Kitchen diner
Room
Bedroom 1. Alternative view.

Overview of Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Sea view

Explore the area

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Ilfracombe, ENG
  • Popular LocationIlfracombe Harbour3 min walk
  • Popular LocationVerity Statue6 min walk
  • Popular LocationIlfracombe Beach14 min walk
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking

Manor Cottage is a grade two listed building, built in the 1820s.

Sitting in prime position on the coastal path, in a conservation area on the quiet side of the harbour, the cottage overlooks the beach and lifeboat station.

Boasting a large terrace, it’s a great spot to watch the world go by and, if you’re lucky, a lifeboat launch.

Manor Cottage is a traditional home with modern features and a very well equipped kitchen.

Garage parking included.

The space
3 good sized bedrooms

1 double bedroom downstairs with direct access to a toilet and large walk in wet room/shower. A great self contained space for older teenagers or grandparents.
Excellent views of the harbour from the French doors.

1 double bedroom upstairs next to the family bathroom and bunk bed room.
Superb views across the harbour.

1 bunk bed room at the rear of the building with adult sized single beds.

Kitchen diner on a mezzanine level overlooking the lounge. Access to small back yard.

Lounge with smart TV, two 3 seater sofas and an arm chair. French doors opening out on to the terrace.

Terrace with fantastic views across the harbour and coast. Outdoor furniture with table and seating for 6 people.

Utility area with sink, washing machine and dryer. Accessible from the garage. Good for getting muddy dogs in from outside.

Garage with space for one medium sized car.

Guest access
Access to whole house and use of attached garage.

Other things to note
Harbour beach is only a 2 minute stroll from the cottage.

The cottage overlooks the lifeboat station. Practice nights are usually Thursdays from 6pm. A real treat to see the lifeboat crew launch the lifeboat and carry out practice drills. A great view of this from the terrace.

Ilfracombe is a very relaxed, friendly town with many independent shops, cafes, pubs, ice cream parlours, pasty shops, chip shops and restaurants, as well as a Lidl! Most of which can be reached within a 2-10 minute stroll from the cottage. There is also a large Tesco superstore a 5 minute drive from the cottage.

The cottage is situated right on the coastal path. You can take a beautiful walk around the coast to Lee Bay to the West and stop for lunch in the very old and quaint Grampus Inn which has a consistently good contemporary menu (1hr 30mins walk - Grampus will order you a taxi back!). Or an easier Easterly walk to Hele Bay. You can also walk to the top of Hillsborough in around 20 minutes - the hill to the right as you look out from the terrace known locally as 'The Elephant'

During Easter and throughout the summer, you can take boat rides right from the harbour. Lots of different trips available including dolphin and seal watching. Trips are also available to Lundy Island.

There is a lovely swimming pool only a 10 minute walk along the coast.

Pets are very welcome.

Property manager

Liz
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Languages

English, Italian
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Sea view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ilfracombe

Located in Ilfracombe, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ilfracombe, ENG

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 3 min walk
  • Verity Statue - 6 min walk
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 14 min walk
  • Hele Bay Beach - 19 min walk
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Admiral Collingwood - 4 min walk
  • Dolphin Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Dolly's Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Hip & Pistol - 4 min walk
  • Sandpiper Inn - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking located?

This family-friendly Ilfracombe cottage is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ilfracombe Harbour and North Devon Coast. Wildersmouth Beach and Verity Statue are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
Great location with a terrace overlooking the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful town
We had a wonderful stay. The property was quirky and charming and town is beautiful. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Perfect property for us in great location. Lot of steps might not suit some
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This has to be my new favourite house! Its wonderfully quirky with amazing views over the harbour. Close enough to get to the beach and shops in minutes but out of thr way enough to enjoy the quiet. The cottage was very clean and comfortable, I've not slept that well in a longtime! The kitchen had everything we needed and the information books were a huge help. The balcony overlooking the harbour is fantastic, I spent so long enjoying the view (and the breeze), people watching and the Lifeboat practice on Thursday (at 6pm) was really good, such a great view. I very highly recommended Manor Cottage and Liz (the host) is an absolute pleasure to deal with. I would (and will) be back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent holiday in a fantastic harbourside property
We had a really relaxing stay in a fantastic property, in an amazing location in the heart of Ilfracombe overlooking the harbour. Even the weather in November was kind to us and didn’t stop us exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Liz

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As a family with two young children, we like to spend as much time near to the sea as we can. We always enjoy the time that we spend at Manor Cottage and have made every effort to make it feel like home. We are interested in good design and skilled craft, and feel that the Cottage reflects something of that, and as a result it feels like a good place to be, even on those rainy days we all have.

Why they chose this property

We have spent many happy holidays on the North Devon coast over the years and have long had an affection for Ilfracombe. A bustling town with its own beaches and close proximity to fantastic coastline and countryside, it still has the feel of a traditional Victorian seaside resort. With a range of local independent shops, restaurants and galleries, as well as the cinema and much loved museum for the children, we have often spent a week here with no need to leave the town.

What makes this property unique

Manor Cottage has given us the opportunity to swim before breakfast and dine on the beach. We have eaten fish caught that morning while watching the fishermen unload their boats on the quay below. We have discovered the joy of returning to a place that we and our children are familiar and comfortable with, where we know that we will be welcome. We hope that you will find the same and once you have visited, decide to do so again.

Languages:

English, Italian

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