Ilfracombe cottages

Located on the stunning North Devon coast Ilfracombe is the perfect destination for a family-friendly seaside holiday. Grab your buckets and spades and head off to build some award-winning sand castles! Apart from its wide sandy beaches and mild climate, this destination offers plenty of activities for those that want to explore further afield. From the town's aquarium, wildlife cruises and ‘Tunnels’ Beaches to corn mills, haunted manors and a chocolate emporium, which will help keep little ones entertained if the weather is not being kind. For those wanting to explore the surrounding countryside, there are plenty of well-marked trails for those on foot or bike. Sample some of the mouthwatering eateries that serve locally sourced produce, or pick up some at the markets and head back to your Ilfracombe cottage to celebrate with loved ones.

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Popular cottages in Ilfracombe

Living room | Saltwater Pearl, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Saltwater Pearl

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

8 nights

From

£941
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Detached holiday cottage | Brooke Cottage, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Brooke Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

2 nights

From

£545
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Exterior | Brookdown, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Brookdown

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

4 nights

From

£395
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View | Capstone View, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Capstone View

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

8 nights

From

£389
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Living room | The Combe, West Down, Woolacombe near Ilfracombe

West Down, Woolacombe near Ilfracombe, Devon

The Combe

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

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Open plan living space | Just For Two, Ilfracombe
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Ilfracombe, Devon

Just For Two

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

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Exterior | Skybells, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Skybells

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

4 nights

From

£409
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Exterior | The Shippon,  Ilfracombe
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Ilfracombe, Devon

The Shippon

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

8 nights

From

£1,109
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Hot tub | Harbour Hideaway, Ilfracombe
Customers' Choice

Ilfracombe, Devon

Harbour Hideaway

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

£785
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Outdoor area | Puffins Cottage, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Puffins Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

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Living room | Magnolia Cottage - Darnley Holiday Cottages, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Magnolia Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

4 nights

From

£259
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Exterior | Houndsfield, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Houndsfield

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 20
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

20 nights

From

£1,165
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Dog friendly cottages in Ilfracombe

Exterior | Brent House, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Brent House

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

8 nights

From

£655
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Detached holiday cottage | Brooke Cottage, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Brooke Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

2 nights

From

£545
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Exterior | Brookdown, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Brookdown

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

4 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | Middle Lee Farm- The Harrow - Middle Lee Farm, Berrynarbor, near Combe Martin

Berrynarbor, near Combe Martin, Devon

Middle Lee Farm- The Harrow

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4 nights

From

£645
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Exterior | The Shippon,  Ilfracombe
Customers' Choice

Ilfracombe, Devon

The Shippon

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

8 nights

From

£1,109
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Outdoor area | Puffins Cottage, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Puffins Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

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Living room | Magnolia Cottage - Darnley Holiday Cottages, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Magnolia Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

4 nights

From

£259
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Exterior | Houndsfield, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Houndsfield

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 20
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

20 nights

From

£1,165
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Ilfracombe, Devon

The Old Byre

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4 nights

From

£735
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Exterior | Berkeley Cottage, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Berkeley Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.1

out of 5

4 nights

From

£315
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Coastal cottages in Ilfracombe

Living room | Saltwater Pearl, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Saltwater Pearl

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

8 nights

From

£941
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Exterior | Brent House, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Brent House

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

8 nights

From

£655
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Detached holiday cottage | Brooke Cottage, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Brooke Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

2 nights

From

£545
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Exterior | Brookdown, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Brookdown

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

4 nights

From

£395
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View | Capstone View, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Capstone View

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

8 nights

From

£389
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Living room | The Combe, West Down, Woolacombe near Ilfracombe

West Down, Woolacombe near Ilfracombe, Devon

The Combe

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

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Exterior | Middle Lee Farm- The Harrow - Middle Lee Farm, Berrynarbor, near Combe Martin

Berrynarbor, near Combe Martin, Devon

Middle Lee Farm- The Harrow

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4 nights

From

£645
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Open plan living space | Just For Two, Ilfracombe
Customers' Choice

Ilfracombe, Devon

Just For Two

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

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Exterior | Skybells, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Skybells

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

4 nights

From

£409
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Cottages close to a pub in Ilfracombe

Living room | Saltwater Pearl, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Saltwater Pearl

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

8 nights

From

£941
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Exterior | Middle Lee Farm- The Harrow - Middle Lee Farm, Berrynarbor, near Combe Martin

Berrynarbor, near Combe Martin, Devon

Middle Lee Farm- The Harrow

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4 nights

From

£645
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Exterior | Skybells, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Skybells

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

4 nights

From

£409
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Hot tub | Harbour Hideaway, Ilfracombe
Customers' Choice

Ilfracombe, Devon

Harbour Hideaway

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

£785
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Living room | Magnolia Cottage - Darnley Holiday Cottages, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Magnolia Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

4 nights

From

£259
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Exterior | Elm Lodge, Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe, Devon

Elm Lodge

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

4 nights

From

£515
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Veranda | Chalky Blue, Ilfracombe
Customers' Choice

Ilfracombe, Devon

Chalky Blue

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

4 nights

From

£569
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Ilfracombe

This coastal town in North Devon offers a mix of natural beauty, artistic attractions, and outdoor activities. Here are the top five things to see and do in Ilfracombe:

  1. Ilfracombe Harbour: Explore Ilfracombe Harbour, a bustling waterfront area with fishing boats, pleasure cruises, and waterfront restaurants. Take a stroll along the quayside and enjoy the sea views.

  2. Verity Sculpture: Admire the Verity sculpture by Damien Hirst, a striking and controversial artwork located on the pier. This towering statue depicts a pregnant woman holding a sword and scales.

  3. Tunnels Beaches: Visit Tunnels Beaches, a unique network of hand-carved tunnels leading to secluded beaches. Enjoy rock pools, tidal pools, and stunning coastal views.

  4. Ilfracombe Aquarium: Discover marine life at Ilfracombe Aquarium, featuring local species and interactive exhibits. Learn about the diverse marine ecosystems of the North Devon coast.

  5. South West Coast Path: Hike a section of the South West Coast Path, which passes through Ilfracombe. Enjoy breathtaking coastal vistas, rugged cliffs, and opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Bonus: Take a boat trip to Lundy Island, a designated Marine Conservation Zone; explore the historic Chambercombe Manor; or enjoy traditional cream teas and fresh seafood at local eateries.