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Dine al fresco with a view
Enjoy a sunset from your balcony
Beautifully furnished lounge area with breathtaking sea views
Cosy up in front of the wood burner after a long day of exploring
Cosy lounge area with wood burner, TV and blu-ray player
View over the enclosed garden area from the balcony
Enjoy cooking up a storm with a view
The open-plan kitchen/diner
The remarkable view from the landing
The master bedroom with double bed
The spacious twin bedroom
Enjoy the view whilst you soak in the bath
The bathroom
Watch the boats go to and fro
The externally accessed wet room
Delightful sea views from the first tiered area of the back garden
A view towards the cottage (the cottage is second in from the left)
The coastal path is located next to your allocated parking space
Spectacular view from the balcony
Spectacular view from the balcony of this remarkable cottage
1 / 20  Dine al fresco with a view
2 / 20  Enjoy a sunset from your balcony
3 / 20  Beautifully furnished lounge area with breathtaking sea views
4 / 20  Cosy up in front of the wood burner after a long day of exploring
5 / 20  Cosy lounge area with wood burner, TV and blu-ray player
6 / 20  View over the enclosed garden area from the balcony
7 / 20  Enjoy cooking up a storm with a view
8 / 20  The open-plan kitchen/diner
9 / 20  The remarkable view from the landing
10 / 20  The master bedroom with double bed
11 / 20  The spacious twin bedroom
12 / 20  Enjoy the view whilst you soak in the bath
13 / 20  The bathroom
14 / 20  Watch the boats go to and fro
15 / 20  The externally accessed wet room
16 / 20  Delightful sea views from the first tiered area of the back garden
17 / 20  A view towards the cottage (the cottage is second in from the left)
18 / 20  The coastal path is located next to your allocated parking space
19 / 20  Spectacular view from the balcony
20 / 20  Spectacular view from the balcony of this remarkable cottage

Coastguard Cottages

Ilfracombe (2mls NE), Devon
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Enjoy uninterrupted breath-taking sea views from the balcony, or end the day watching the sunset from your balcony.
  • Just 50 yards from direct access on to the South West Coast Path which totalling 630 miles follows the Devon and Cornwall coastline from Minehead to Poole Harbour
  • Enviable raised location yet a short drive from the harbour at Ilfracombe with its choice of pubs, shops, restaurants and boat trips
Property code: 55862

Guests staying at this cottage wake up to breathtaking views of the sea, in fact they can even lie in the bath and gaze out across the waves. A balcony and tiered garden are wonderful places to enjoy those spectacular views over al fresco drinks in the evenings, or perhaps you’ll choose to enjoy dining in one of Ilfracombe’s sea-front restaurants, just 2.5 miles around the coast from the property.

Beautiful sea light pours in through the windows of this cottage, giving the whole property a wonderfully light and airy feel. This is particularly true in the lounge, thanks to the large French windows at one end of the room which open onto a fantastic balcony offering uninterrupted sea views. Moving through to the kitchen/diner even doing the washing up becomes a pleasure when you can stand at the sink and watch the boats go by. An external wet room can be found outside in the terraced garden, excellent for washing off sand after a day at the beach. (Please note that the neighbouring properties have access through the garden).

Keen walkers, or those who simply want to explore a little further around the coast, will love the fact that this property is situated right on the South West Coast Path. Following the path eastwards for 1.5 miles brings visitors to Watermouth Castle and its fun family-friendly theme park. To the west of the property, meanwhile, the harbour town of Ilfracombe is just 2.5 miles away on foot or by car and offers a fantastic range of shops and restaurants, as well as two beaches, including the picturesque Tunnels Beach which visitors reach through a network of hand-carved Victorian tunnels.

  • 3 Bedrooms – 1 king, 1 twin and 1 single 
  • 1 Bathroom and 1 garden wet room
  • Electric oven and hob and dish washer
  • Utility area with microwave, fridge with ice compartment and washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Off-road parking available for 2 cars, 50 meters away
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Beach, shop (garage) and pubs 1 mile
  • TV and Blu-ray player in the lounge area
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gary 20th September 2024

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Nice location

Reviewed by Emily 9th August 2024

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We had a lovely stay at this cottage. The location is amazing, right on top of the cliffs - the view out from the balcony was absolutely breath-taking and we enjoyed many hours out there when the weather was nice. The cottage was clean and cosy with all the equipment we could need. The steps down to the wet room were steep which could cause issues Read morefor people with poor mobility but that was our only (slight) negative. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 26th July 2024

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A really wonderful holiday home. The views are utterly stunning. The house is lovely and clean, and well equipped - thoughtfully put together. The gardens (front and rear) were secure for our medium sized dog. The neighbours (very occasionally) pass through the garden to access their back door, so it's good to keep a check that the gates are shut, Read morebut they usually will be. The road outside, while an A road, is very quiet - so it really does feel peaceful. Lovely! Hide

Reviewed by Julie 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Emma 28th June 2024

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What an amazing place. The cottage is homely with a wonderful woodburning stove, the sea views are spectacular, even better than the photos and the patio provides complete peace. We absolutely loved our week here, thank you for providing the opportunity to stay in such a fantastic place.

Reviewed by Nick 3rd May 2024

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Had a great experience, the owners left a welcome pack and information on the cottage and things to do in the area. The kitchen has everything you could need and shower room with its rain full shower was brilliant.

Reviewed by Audra 24th February 2024

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Beautiful little cottage, very cosy and comfortable, it had everything you would need for a cosy week away, the view was absolutely stunning and the shower in the wet room was the best shower weve ever had. We will certainly be booking again.

Reviewed by Sarah 10th February 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 13th October 2023

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A peaceful holiday in a great location. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and really well equipped, with great views of the sea and coast from every rear window and the garden. Although the front aspect faces the nearby road, the traffic was not at all intrusive and the property and gardens felt quiet and private. The coastal path was acceRead moressible from the adjacent shared car park area . Overall it was really good holiday cottage in a great location. I would certainly return again. Hide

Reviewed by Shirley 29th September 2023

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Cannot fault this fantastic cottage. It is a pleasure to stay there, especially being allowed to bring our fur baby.

Reviewed by Leonilda 15th September 2023

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Beautiful location very relaxing the views were spectacular even when the weather was bad costpath right on your door step we enjoyed it very much

Reviewed by Theresa 1st September 2023

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A lovely sized cottage in a large terraced garden with fantastic views. The balcony off the lounge is an added bonus and great for watching the sunset. Fabulous location where you can follow the coastal path into Ilfracombe. Hele Bay is a short walk with a great pub, a lovely cafe and fantastic beach for swimming.

Reviewed by Dean 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by J 21st July 2023

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The cottage was absolutely immaculate. We were all set for a lovely time. Unfortunately became ill and had to go home on the 4th day.

Reviewed by Suvira 25th June 2023

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Reviewed by Gina 16th June 2023

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Fabulous coastguard cottage high on a hill overlooking the sea with lovely views. We enjoyed bbq's down on the terrace and sitting out on the balcony watching the sunsets. The cottage is well equipped with good quality items, the beds were comfortable and the shower room on the lower ground level is fantastic. This is our second visit which demonstRead morerates how much we love this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Aimee 26th May 2023

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Just fabulous!

Reviewed by Jane 12th May 2023

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Another lovely holiday at Captains Cottage. Came last year, and everything was just as good. Lovely location, enclosed garden and cottage layout is perfect. Coming back again next year.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 7th April 2023

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The view is amazing from the cottage and the steps up from the garden to the road are steep so wouldn't recommend if you have mobility issues. Everything we needed was supplied. Parking was convenient but did worry about getting out onto the road, especially the cars coming up from Hele difficult to see then and pull out, but the walk down to Hele Read morewas nice. Sad we had such awful weather. Hide

Reviewed by Bridget 31st March 2023

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A beautiful holiday home with excellent views of the sea and surrounding cliffs. The interior was tastefully decorated for a beach home and was very clean. Outdoors there was a lovely secure garden for our two spaniels to run around. A short drive to Ilfracombe but also a lovely walk on a clear day. We will definitely book this cottage again.

Reviewed by Malaika 3rd March 2023

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Totally ideal location! Nice walk into Ilfracombe (45 mins) or a longer walk to Combe Martin (1.5 hrs). We had such a relaxing stay. Views of the ocean all over the place and feels very secluded.

Reviewed by Pia 3rd February 2023

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great place very well equipped, cosy and warm. logs for fire. had a wonderful retreat here.

Reviewed by Susan 9th January 2023

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We always look forward to visiting this peaceful, comfortable cottage. Walking miles on the beach at Saunton ( practically deserted at this time of the year) or exploring the Tarka trail with our two dogs,then back to light the log burner, enjoy a meal and watch the waves rolling onto the rocks at the bottom of the garden. A little bit of absolute Read morerelaxation in an otherwise busy life. Sue & Greg Baker with Blue and Bertie. Hide

Reviewed by Matt 27th December 2022

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This is a lovely cottage which is well maintained and equipped. My wife and I hope to make it back! The garden was great for our dog and the views from both the garden and the house are simply amazing. Hele beach is a quick walk away. I can not think of a better locale for those wanting to walk this part of the South West Coast trail. The wood burnRead moreing stove was a real plus in the wet and windy weather! Hide

Reviewed by Gina 20th December 2022

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What a marvellous cottage with lovely views and walks on the coastal path. The cottage was fitted throughout with great quality items, even the individual coat hooks were wrought iron. The quality details made us feel that we were valued guests. The lower shower room is accessed from outside which was a little tricky in winter weather but the lovelRead morey shower facilities far outweighed the mild inconvenience. The wood burner is amazing!! Jeremy the owner was so helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 28th October 2022

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A very comfortable and warm cottage with an incredible view. Very well equipped and furnished with interesting paintings and pottery. Importantly, it was somewhere so inviting to spend rainy afternoons in! Also impressed with the care and attention given by the owners to any queries. Loved being there!

Reviewed by Shirley 14th October 2022

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Dine al fresco with a view
Enjoy a sunset from your balcony
Beautifully furnished lounge area with breathtaking sea views
Cosy up in front of the wood burner after a long day of exploring
Cosy lounge area with wood burner, TV and blu-ray player
View over the enclosed garden area from the balcony
Enjoy cooking up a storm with a view
The open-plan kitchen/diner
The remarkable view from the landing
The master bedroom with double bed
The spacious twin bedroom
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Location

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