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Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with water park
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
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Ilfracombe, ENG
- Place, Ilfracombe Harbour3 min walk
- Place, Verity Statue6 min walk
- Place, Ilfracombe Beach9 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
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 away.
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.'
North Devon has a wealth of simply stunning golden sand beaches and has long been a mecca for British surfers. The area has recently been declared a ‘world surfing reserve’, one of just 12 places on the planet along with Australia’s Golden Coast and Malibu in California.
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.
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 away.
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.'
North Devon has a wealth of simply stunning golden sand beaches and has long been a mecca for British surfers. The area has recently been declared a ‘world surfing reserve’, one of just 12 places on the planet along with Australia’s Golden Coast and Malibu in California.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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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
Important information
You need to know
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. 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.

Ilfracombe, ENG
What's nearby
- Ilfracombe Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Verity Statue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Wildersmouth Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Ilfracombe Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Hele Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - 4 min walk
- The Dolphin - 4 min walk
- Royal Britannia - 3 min walk
- Dolly's Cafe - 6 min walk
- Ilfracombe Aquarium - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Liz
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.
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