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The Darnley Hotel

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"The place was clean very comfortable bed the breakfast was fantastic and a very friendly warm welcoming when we arrived"

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8.2 / 10.0

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Hotel in Ilfracombe

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About this hotel

Located in Ilfracombe, a 9-minute walk from Ilfracombe, The Darnley Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Amenities at The Darnley Hotel

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

TV

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Free parking

Map of Ilfracombe

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

National Trust - Baggy Point

North Devon Wake Park

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Top rated by guests

8.2Excellent

(76 Ratings)

"The place was clean very comfortable bed the breakfast was fantastic and a very friendly warm welcoming when we arrived"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(76 Ratings)

Hotel in Ilfracombe

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Ilfracombe

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

National Trust - Baggy Point

North Devon Wake Park

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Located in Ilfracombe, a 9-minute walk from Ilfracombe, The Darnley Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

TV

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Free parking

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(76 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic stay and will definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a place I will definitely be going stay th

The place was clean very comfortable bed the breakfast was fantastic and a very friendly warm welcoming when we arrived

1.0 / 10.0

On return to hotel after attending an event locally we decided not to stay and went home despite having paid.

Location is good for walking into town and seafront however property on arrival did not meet our expectations from photos on website.

The exterior was very rundown and porch area very tatty and dirty. Owner offhand and not friendly and welcoming as described on reviews- door not fully opened during conversation with myself and then again with husband . I had exchanged emails with hotel prior to date explaining we would be arriving at 12.30 for local event so they were expecting us. Husband asked to use facilities inside hotel and was not impressed .

10.0 / 10.0

A brilliant place to have a short break for walking South West Coastal footpaths. The weather was rather blustery and ra

The location, delicious breakfasts and very kind knowledgable and helpful owners.

9.0 / 10.0

Great hosts and a great stay

We had a great stay at the Darnley - the hosts where very welcoming and helpful and looked after us very well , recommended

7.0 / 10.0

It’s was okay

Good breakfast and clean rooms.

The stairs were so difficult for a toddler and the bathroom was separated from the room.

10.0 / 10.0

Ideal base for a break in Ilfracombe

Perfect location - just a short 10 mins walk from the town. Comfortable room with all the facilities we needed. Delicious cooked breakfast.

It was not a problem for us but walking into town may be a challenge for those with mobility issues due to some steep hills.

8.0 / 10.0

Darnley Hotel stay

Great room and bathroom, bed very comfortable and we both slept well. Fridge and tv. Hosts were very welcoming and informative about the town. Free off road parking.

Exceptionally hot day meant that room was very hot. Room gets afternoon sun, it has dark curtains but some sort of fan needed. All 3 rooms went to breakfast together, as we were last through the door we had to wait an hour for our full English to be brought to the table. Hotel advertised a bar, but had it had no stock unfortunately.

10.0 / 10.0

Stress free and good location

Cody and quiet

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10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful 2-night stay and couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the moment we arrived, Lorinda a

The property was lovely and it was very interesting to find out about the history of the property and town

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10.0 / 10.0

A beautiful and welcoming hotel!

Enjoyed a very comfortable stay in this beautiful hotel. The room was clean and spacious. Very convenient for the beach and harbour. The breakfast was amazing! Great quality and super tasty! Lorinda the owner couldn’t do enough to make me feel welcome.

9.0 / 10.0

Relaxing and homely stay in a lovely hotel.

Lovely old building. Set in a quiet area with secure parking.. Very clean hotel and it retains its charm of a bygone era, whilst transcending into the 21st Century. Extremely comfy pillows to sleep on. Welcoming hosts, very friendly and lorinda an excellent cook as I had a Sunday roast one night which was amazing.

Not much to not like. It equals the now shut hotel next door, I stayed at many times as a child.

9.0 / 10.0

Suited us perfectly

Host very welcoming breakfast excellent

7.0 / 10.0

Paul and Loretta are welcoming and friendly. Thay are gradually refurbishing the property and what has been done is appr

Friendly and ideal location in Ilfracombe

could probably benefit from a little more development, but was clean and tidy.

10.0 / 10.0

Happy.

Large comfortable room, good beds, really good night’s sleep. Clean. Friendly.

All good.

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

Knowledgeable host's and spacious rooms grand setting, excellent breakfast. Very clean and most comfortable bed.

8.0 / 10.0

Hosts made us feel welcome nothing was to much bother g0od location

Breakfast was really good cooked to order

1.0 / 10.0

very poor considering the hosts seem to be well off.

The only thing good about this hotel is that it has a car park and short cut walk into the town. I must have drawn the short straw with my room like going back in time, old wood furniture, the bathroom cold tap was loose the sink plug rusty and the shower condiments tray was rusty. To top of all this, the fridge in the wardrobe kept me awake vibrating on and off all night long, the vegetarian breakfast was average and to my horror dogs in the dining room while guests are eating, very unhygienic.

Kept awake with a fridge in the wardrobe vibrating all night and dogs in the dining room when guests are eating.

7.0 / 10.0

Freindly hosts. Enjoyed breakfast.

The room was clean, plenty of room for chest of drawers and hanging clothes. Easy access to centre of town.

8.0 / 10.0

We were made very welcomed for our stay. The sun shone through our stay which was a fab bonus.

Breakfast was offered as full English & a choice of other variations. Although on second day we were happy for a more continental.

No complaints.

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

We were happy with our room and food.We found Paul & Lorinda very polite & helpful nothing was too much trouble.It was very quiet and relaxing which we enjoyed.

Steep Hill to the Hotel as we both have arthritus in our knees.We were hoping to get a bus for some of our trips but used the car anyway

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect break with lovely hosts.

Style and comfort.

Hills but that can’t be helped and was nice and quiet and in someways more pleasant than main town.

10.0 / 10.0

owners were very friendly nice stay fair price good breakfast would go back

placed near the town. nice it had a bar

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8.0 / 10.0

Brilliant and just what I need.

Staff are lovely, look forward to seeing them again in the future. The whole area had such lovely walks. Theres some great places to visit, the hotel will recommend them them to you.

Weather could of been better.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

The room was lovely and comfortable, the hosts were very welcoming and friendly and the breakfast was delicious!

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely hotel to explore the region

A lovely old house , converted into a charming hotel that is conveniently situated for the town centre and the sea front. We had a large comfortable bedroom and there was a good choice for breakfast. It is beautifully decorated which is an ongoing project. The bus stops are close by if you want to explore further afield.

Only minor dislikes. The sink in our room was in the bedroom which is not ideal . There was plenty room to extend the shower room to incorporate it, so hopefully this may be part of the renovation plan. The entrance to the hotel is very narrow, especially with a large car so great care is needed. Ilfracombe is a hilly town and the last approach to the hotel is very steep. Obviously not the hotels fault but worth noting.

6.0 / 10.0

last minute booking, not ideal for knees , but for weekend only

clean and tidy

very hilly , breakfast adequate only

9.0 / 10.0

Restful, relaxing break in great accomodation.

Warm welcome, close to town centre but quiet. Lovely breakfast. Spacious room and en suite. Decor, great the owners have retained the beautiful tiles on the ground floor and the 'lincrusta' panels below the dado.

8.0 / 10.0

Small and friendly.

Friendly and attentive owners. Small, but adequate and comfortable room. Handily situated, with short walk to High Street and Seafront. Nice breakfast.

Off street parking, but a bit tight.

8.0 / 10.0

just what we needed

good location. lovely breakfast. good hosts

room looked tired( but we know this is in hand )

10.0 / 10.0

So obliging and such a relaxing place.

I really liked the room, owner and awesome breakfast. They were so helpful and engaging at every turn. Thanks

Turn into drive tight but that is my poor driving 😂

8.0 / 10.0

Relaxing

Narrow archway to driveway and on a steep hill

10.0 / 10.0

Great base not far from town.

Excellent freshly prepared Breakfast, Clean, quiet and comfortable room.

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10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

The hosts were amazing and a great source of local information. Breakfast was also great and the bar/dining area and gardens were all really nice to relax in. Can't recommend the place enough.

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