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

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Outdoor dining
Kitchen diner
Kitchen diner
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Bedroom 1. View from the window
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9.9Outstanding
(170 Ratings)
The property offers comfortable and quirky accommodation with amazing views of the harbour. The balcony is perfect for relaxing and people-watching. Great communication with the host and excellent location for exploring and enjoying Ilfracombe.
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(170 Ratings)

Cottage in Ilfracombe

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

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.

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

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Ilfracombe


Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(170 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The property offers comfortable and quirky accommodation with amazing views of the harbour. The balcony is perfect for relaxing and people-watching. Great communication with the host and excellent location for exploring and enjoying Ilfracombe.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
The property is in an ideal location with easy access to town and also for starting a countryside walk. Inside was lovely with a small cottage feel, nice kitchen area, very comfortable lounge and comfortable bedrooms and a great walk-in shower. The garage was great to have and we easily got our Honda HRV in. Thurs evening is RNLI practice night and we had a great viewpoint.Host was very responsive to messages but we had no issues at all.Would recommend staying here and it is on our list for another visit.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Very charming place, close to everything yet quiet!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Perfect location, very quirky accommodation
6.0 / 10.0Average·Oct 2022
Excellent location and place just as advertised. Only Let down by 2 things. It could have been cleaner - Toilets we bleached to make clean and cushions on sofa needed hoovering especially underneath. Finally, parking a problem as street full and had to pay for 2 days parking out of 3 day stay. Next door might not need to keep parking posts up any longer that restricts access to garage, so worth a follow up

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Harbourside 19th Century Cottage. Amazing Sea Views, Terrace and Garage Parking?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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