Sat right on the seafront overlooking Ilfracombe harbour, this cottage provides an unforgettable stay to its guests. Bright and airy in an open-plan style, this pretty three-storey property has been decorated to reflect its desirable harbour-side location. Located in a spectacular position just 115 metres from the beach and a range of restaurants and cafes, you’ll have no trouble relaxing here. After a day’s paddling, return to the house for an al fresco meal while sitting out on the terrace on a sunny afternoon.
Whether you’re out exploring the harbour or snuggled up on the sofa in the first-floor lounge enjoying the view, you’re never far from the sea here. The interiors embrace the calming blue and white tones of the ocean and remind you of what’s just outside your door. The kitchen-diner has a distinctly nautical theme, and even has comfortable seating in front of the electric fire for you to retire to after a fulfilling meal. After a long day of exploring, head to the four-poster bed with rustic furniture and fall into a peaceful slumber, ready for the next day of activities that lies ahead.
Walk just 160 metres to visit Verity, Damien Hirst’s iconic sculpture, at the end of the harbour before taking a boat trip to wildlife-rich Lundy Island to spot its colonies of puffins and seals. If you’d rather stay on land, the Chapel of St Nicholas just metres from the property is steeped in history, while children will love the aquarium (130 metres) and Watermouth Castle (3 miles). For a larger beach, make sure you visit Woolacombe (8 miles), or visit the National Trust’s Arlington Court (11 miles) for a peaceful walk around the grounds.