Ilfracombe Travel Guide

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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
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
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Not the biggest beach but it certainly has drama.
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 Rp935.133 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp935.133
Rp1.122.160 total
15 Mar - 16 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! (417 reviews)
Rooms are good and the staff are excellent

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality
The Sawmills

The Sawmills

4 out of 5
Watermouth Ilfracombe England
The price is Rp2.267.476 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp2.267.476
Rp2.720.971 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (224 reviews)
This was an amazing place to stay. The staff were excellent and friendly. Especially the General Manager Ryan who went above and beyond to make my stay special. The room was spotless, comfortable, and a great size. The food in the restaurant was tasty, great choice and huge portions. I would highly ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Sawmills
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Runnacleave Road Ilfracombe England
The price is Rp2.026.975 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
Rp2.026.975
Rp2.432.370 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (362 reviews)
Everything was brilliant

Reviewed on 15 Feb 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
12
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

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