Waterfront holiday rentals in Ilfracombe

We had a wonderful stay is the clean, comfortable, well furnished apartment. The standout feature of this property are the incredible views from two sides of the living area and the balcony to sit watching over the almost private beach as the sunsets. A wonderful place!

Stunning apartment, immaculate throughout. Great attention to detail, beautiful view and great location. Worth every penny, will definitely return. Would highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed. 😃

I had a wonderful stay. This gem of a property boasts a stunning location overlooking the entire town, offering breathtaking views that made every morning and evening truly special. The dedicated private parking space behind a secure gate was a fantastic bonus, providing peace of mind and convenience. The location is perfect—just a short walk to the heart of Ilfracombe’s charming town center, with its array of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The nearby Lidl supermarket was incredibly handy for stocking up on essentials, and the proximity to the beautiful beaches and local sightseeing spots made exploring a breeze. The property itself was immaculate, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with everything needed for a relaxing stay. I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone looking to explore Ilfracombe and soak in the beauty of North Devon. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.

Brilliant place to stay. Michelle was very welcoming and the apartment was fabulous. Great location and sea view very soothing. Would definitely stay there again and certainly highly recommend to others.

We had a lovely few days break at Sounds of the sea.Everything we needed was all within walking distance. The view when we walked in is something that will stay with me.Just stunning! Michelle left us tea,coffee,milk & sugar and also a bottle of processo which was really thoughtful.Early check in was great too. we hope to be back soon. xxx

Such a lovely weekend stay, the snug is a great little family get away, Robert was very helpful and had the high chair and cot already set up for us on arrival. Great local food recommendations and great communication too. Would highly recommend!

Beautiful apartment with the most extraordinary views and within walking distance of the stunning beach. Great car parking space too. We did have some issues whilst staying but these were sorted out whilst we were there following some great communication. Enjoyed the memory foam pillows and Emma Bridgwater crockery making it feel like a home from home

This accommodation exceeded our expectations, my son has visited 2 years ago with his family and said it was good however it was absolutely fabulous. We arrived 2 hours early and were allowed in. The apartment was immaculately clean. It has lovely furnishings, and very well equipped kitchen and living space. The host had left available an array of beach equipment, local information and books. 2 large TV sets and plenty of good quality towels. Excellent value for money and a place we will come again to.

The host was very responsive when we had questions and gave clear instructions on how to get in.The place itself is super quirky, decorated to a high standard & absolutely spotless. The super king sized beds are so so comfy. Best part is that it is a 2 minute walk from the beach! Would definitely recommend for a weekend away

A lovely short break away. The lodge was superb - clean, modern and bright. The hot tub was a key feature for us. Clean, hot and ready to go.

Owlscombe exceeded our expectations. The setting, views & garden are stunning. The property is extremely well equipped & had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. There's a large paved patio overlooking the sea, lawned area perfect for garden games & an enchanting 'woodland' style garden. There is a plentiful supply of crockery, glassware & cutlery so we didn't run out of anything before the dishwasher was full (there are two - which helps keep the kitchen free of dirty dishes). We especially appreciated the generous supply of mugs & that there were large mugs (my partner always takes his own when we go away as so many places only have small ones!). The stairgates & high chair we requested were set up ready for our arrival. Our party included a young baby & an 87 year old, so it was important to us to stay somewhere it was a pleasure to spend time rather than just use as a base. Owlscombe was perfect & Stuart couldn't have been more helpful. We wouldn't hesitate to return.

We came as a party of 8 with 2 dogs to celebrate a significant (60th) birthday. Loved the location and breathtaking views. The property contained everything that we needed and was clean and tidy. Sally was a prompt and responsive host with any questions quickly answered. Those with mobility issues may struggle with the location, but it was perfect for us with some great walks nearby and wonderful pubs and restaurants. We would recommend this property.

Lovely cottage set in a beautiful peaceful location. Really great spot to take the dog. Lots of walks and beach just down the very steep hill. A short drive to a lot of great north Devon attractions. Clear instructions given by the host and very clean inside the house. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a quiet north Devon getaway

Edd and Andrea were wonderful hosts, and we enjoyed a fantastic stay at their beautiful holiday cottage. My wife, Emma and I have stayed in many holiday homes over the years, but I feel I can confidently say I never stayed in any that were so thoughtfully decorated and such care given to everything you might need to make the stay special. There were so many extra personal touches that you really see in don't see in other holiday cottages. There are so many to list, but some include a great DVD collection, games, quality soaps, a range of speciality teas and coffees and some lovely welcome gifts. Then, there is the stunning locations and views from every floor over the estuary and Crow Point. Each night, we were treated to an amazing sunset, viewed from the lounge or directly outside the house on the grassy verge. We were just disappointed that work meant we could not stay longer, but we will hopefully return soon. I can wholeheartedly recommend this cottage and the great hosts.

Hannah and Heath were absolute stars! Can you imagine our embarrassment at turning up a day earlier than we had booked for?! Hannah and Heath came down to their lovely cottage and got it all prepared at speed for us! So kind and incredibly generous considering our blunder. The cottage was well furnished, very clean, and had all mod cons. There were very thoughtful additions of fresh flowers, a bottle of wine and some yummy chocolate treats. We were very comfortable there. The setting is absolutley beautiful and we were told that we could exercise our dog in the field behind the cottage. That was set out with a very large Children's Activity Centre that you might find in a play park. You could access the Tarka Trail via their land, which was great as we did some long walks along it, and stopped for refreshments at the Puffing Billy Cafe. We loved the cottage, it was everything and more! We would certainly like to return again for another stay and explore the area in more depth.

Lovely home, well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Great for 4 legged friends with a secure garden and suitable furnishings etc. The home is in a lovely area , with great views over the estuary from the rear of the house, particularly the main bedroom. Bideford itself is very pretty and a good base for exploring North Devon as it is close to the A39 / Atlantic Highway.

What a special place this is. Me and my sister wanted to stay near the harbour as we know the area well, and Julie's apartment was perfect. It has the most wonderful views of the sea from the lounge and kitchen, plus the spectacular coastline from the balcony. As an added bonus the bedrooms look out over the town and harbour. We felt right at home as soon as we walked in and the apartment has everything you need - and some! It's warm, cosy and very clean; also so peaceful and relaxing to be able to sit and just watch the sea. Even though it wasn't warm enough for us to sit out on the balcony, we could still enjoy the amazing views. On the first night we enjoyed our fish and chips from nearby Maddy's and had a lovely meal in Santiago's the second night, which is also close by. It was very difficult to tear ourselves away after our long weekend!

the apartment was exactly as described. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything you could possibly need. sitting in the lounge looking out to the infinity view of the sea was just stunning. we were fortunate to have the sun setting into the sea every evening. the apartment is located in a great place for exploring Ilfracombe and the wider sites to see around nothing Devon. Marcus was a please to deal with. with great communication. we would highly recommend the Oceanside.

very large apartment with great views and fantastic sunsets. I would happily recommend staying here. Chris.

Hosts were really responsive and helped out with changes to dates. House was incredible and location was stunning. Really quite location and easy reach of all amenities. Highly recommend and will definitely stay again. Thanks to John and his team

We spent a week in this very pleasant and comfortable apartment. It is well equipped with everything needed to make our stay enjoyable. It has a superb view of the bay and is a short walk to the shops and restaurants.

Tom and Nicki's apartment was fabulous, well equipped and with the most fantastic view. Tom and Nicki were easy to contact and made sure we had everything we could possibly want for a relaxing stress free stay. We would love to come back again.

Andrew was very helpful and his home was beautifully presented. Parking is super easy, it's clean, the balcony is great and what I also loved was the equipment for families. I didn't need them as I wasn't with my children. But there was a highchair, kids crockery and cutlery and buckets and spades. The rooms are very spacious, the kitchen appliances work great and the welcome package was really appreciated. I would very much recommend Andrew's home for any trip to Bude. it has lovely views of the beach, golf club and cricket ground. you're away from the hussle and bussle, although a five minute walk away from it. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.

This property is exactly as described, in a position of fairly easy access to two lovely coves and a short twenty minute walk to Woolacombe's sandy main beach. On the edge of National Trust land with plenty of walks. The property is well equipped and to a high standard. While we were there we bumped into the owner Stephen who was very friendly and informative directing us to various local restaurants/pubs and places of interest. A must is the Sri lankan curry on Barricane beach, don't forget to take your bottle of wine. Julia the co-host ensured we were kept informed of the check in procedure and that we were happy with our accommodation. This premises fitted out requirements to a T, relaxing location, quiet and good value, we will definitely be recommending it to family and friends.