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St James Villa

Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps 11
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cinema Room
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At a glance

  • Superb holiday home great for large groups of friends or family with cinema room, games room and sociable lounge/kitchen/diner
  • Easy walking distance from the harbour beach, shops, pubs and restaurants and typical seaside amusements
  • Trips to Lundy Island, coastal cruises, fishing, sea-life safaris, and diving are all available along the harbour – try spotting seals, porpoises and sea birds nesting on the cliffs
  • Venture further afield to the spectacular beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton

 

Property code: OC-59752

Stroll down to the beach and explore the colourful seaside town of Ilfracombe from this attractive, Regency-style holiday home. Sleeping up to 11 guests across six bedrooms, the four-storey villa has been carefully designed to provide comfort and beautifully decorated accommodation. Return from fun-filled days in Devon to play in the games room, watch films in the cinema room and enjoy the sea air from the garden.

Arrive at your inviting property to find its high ceilings and large windows reflecting light and space. A wide reception hall leads through to an airy, open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge, where you can cook together, sit down to lively meals or simply relax in front of the Smart TV. Find a useful utility room, a separate WC and a snug, to which you can retreat with your book or watch something different on TV. Head down to the lower ground floor for a movie in the cinema room or to challenge each other to a table football match in the games room. Make your way up to the first floor to find three bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, and up to the second floor for your family bathroom and three more bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room. On summer evenings, light the BBQ and enjoy a cool glass of wine out on the patio.

Wander down to the famous Tunnels Beaches, less than 0.5 miles away. Bring up to two happy hounds with you on your Devon break and take them for walks along the South West Coast Path, which can be accessed directly from the house. Try the 8-mile stretch to Woolacombe, where there is a sandy beach.

  • 6 bedrooms – 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request), 2 king-size (1 can be a twin on request), 1 small double, 1 twin and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom, 3 en-suite shower rooms, 1 shower room, and 1 WC
  • Two electric ovens and induction hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Cinema room
  • Games room with pool table and table football
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Patio area with outside furniture and bbq
  • 2 dogs welcome - please note dogs must be kept on the ground floor
  • Beach, shops, theatre and pubs within walking distance
  • Smart TV
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kate 30th May 2026

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Harbour close,10 mins slow walk. Shale beach with interesting rock pools in other direction 5 mins walk. So house in an easy location for young families. Cafes and bars easily reached. The house itself is vast and an excellent space for rainy days.

Reviewed by Michelle 7th April 2026

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A super house in a perfect location. Ideal for the whole family

Reviewed by David 7th March 2026

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Excellent accommodation for a group. Lots of space with great facilities. The location in the centre of Ilfracombe really suited us with easy access to public transport. The owner obviously takes pride in this lovely property

Reviewed by Gillian 23rd December 2025

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We had a lovely Christmas at the house for the second time. Really nicely decorated and everything we needed was there .the garden upgrade was really great would love to stay in the summer to make more use of it

Reviewed by Lisa 28th November 2025

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St James Villa was a fantastic venue for our pre Christmas friends gathering. Plenty of space, lovely decor, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Host Simon was friendly and welcoming, even putting up the Christmas decorations early for us when we asked! We will be back next year!

Reviewed by Maxine 14th November 2025

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Fantastic house. So many rooms we got lost. Great for get togethers but also lots of space to split into smaller groups. Very comfortable, lots of equipment in the kitchen. Spotlessly clean and fantastic location. Garden looks fantastic too, would love to return in summer to have chance to use it. We loved it!

Reviewed by Peter 24th October 2025

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Great place and location. Ilfracombe itself is a bit tired but this is a great base for other places such as Woolacombe and Combe Martin. The house is amazing and theres plenty of space for large groups. Simon is also a great host and was very helpful in making sure we had a good stay and everything was ready.

Reviewed by Anne 3rd October 2025

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Lovely house, immaculate and had everything we needed. The layout was perfect for our family and everyone enjoyed the cinema room. The location was ideal, so easy to walk everywhere and we didnt need to use the cars at all. A great week in a lovely little town.

Reviewed by Patrina 12th September 2025

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5 stars without a doubt! This impressive house was ideal for our group of 11, offering ample room and more than enough bathrooms! The highlights for us included the fun game room, the open plan kitchen dinning and the direct access to the sea just steps from the back door. Simon's hospitality truly made the stay special; the thoughtful vase of fresRead moreh lilies and tray of snacks were a lovely touch. He is a fantastic host who cares about his guests experience. Thank you for memorable getaway! Hide

Reviewed by S 15th August 2025

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Lovely house, great location liked the garden lots of household equipment

Reviewed by Lisa 1st August 2025

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The house was brilliant. There were 10 of course with ages ranging from 10 to 83 and the house was perfect. Next to a pub and coffee shopand a few minutes walk from the harbour and the shops. The cinema room and games room kept the youngster happy, and the layout of the house meant we all had space to relax.

Reviewed by Rebecca 25th July 2025

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This very well situated house is a fantastic base for an extended family holiday. It is comfortable in every room including the bedrooms and the fittings are of a high standard. The house is very well soundproofed: heavy quality doors allow either late to bed youth to talk loudly or early rising children to sing without disturbing others. It was a Read morejoy to cook in the very nice kitchen and perfectly located to pop across the road for excellent coffee, fresh pasty or art class! Simon was fab! Hide

Reviewed by Brian 18th July 2025

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All loved the house, ages from 3 to 77. Especially appreciated the games and lounge downstairs and the outside area, plus bathrooms for everyone a bonus. Would definitely recommend. Simon and his partner lovely and helpful too.

Reviewed by Lakshrinee 4th July 2025

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Great vacation home for family/friends get together more than enough space without feeling too crowded. Plenty of rooms if you want to watch TV or read a book. Good number of bathrooms. Also very nice secluded outdoor area. Ilfracombe is interesting town, great view just few steps from the house. Adequate parking, we all enjoyed our stay here.

Reviewed by Michelle 20th June 2025

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Everything about the villa was absolutely amazing. We cant fault it at all. The layout and the location is ideal and everything is within walking distance.

Reviewed by Mark 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Elaine 30th May 2025

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This was a great house for a family holiday. It is well laid out and very well equipped. We enjoyed the space and the pool table was a great addition. Simon called the day we arrived to check we were ok and was easy to contact if we needed anything. Definitely recommended

Reviewed by Lorraine 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Verity 11th April 2025

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Had an absolutely fantastic time at this property. House is amazing and very clean. The games and play room went down very well. The pool table was in great condition and plenty of room to cue round the table. Was a great addition to the house for keen pool players. Nice to have the sofa in the games room too. Lovely open plan kitchen and living arRead moreea which was great for family games and meals. kitchen was very well equipped and plenty of storage. Have already rebooked. Great location Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 4th April 2025

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Excellent property, right in the middle of Ilfracombe. Great for families with a games room, cinema room and playroom so all age groups covered for a good holiday. Bedrooms nice and airy and kitchen excellently equipped, beautiful patio with a gas BBQ and car parking for 4 cars which is great bonus. Couldn't fault this property at all and Simon is Read morea fab host and always there if you need anything. Hide

Reviewed by Lauren 28th March 2025

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We had a great stay at St James Villa!! The house is light and bright and all the rooms are a great size. It was super clean and had everything you needed. Simon was great at the check in process and made sure we were settled in. The house itself is in a perfect location- its an easy walk to shops, bars and restaurants (we would recommend the DolphRead morein for fish and chips and the Lime Kiln for a drink!) I would not hesitate to book again. Hide

Reviewed by Diana 21st March 2025

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Reviewed by Simon 7th March 2025

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This property is superb. Great facilities - comfortable beds + en suites. Great lounge and games room. There were 9 of us and we all loved the weekend.

Reviewed by Bruce 28th February 2025

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Reviewed by Richard 6th December 2024

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Recommended to us personally and it didn't disappoint. A lovely house from top to bottom, in beautiful condition throughout. The host is local, on hand, and could not have been more helpful. A great basement too, with room to cue round all 4 sides of the pool table! Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Alan 30th November 2024

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Fantastic house in a fantastic location, close to all amenities. Stayed in December with friends, the pool table etc is great for keeping all ages amused. Maddy's chippy down the road was really good for take away and we all had really good food beer and atmosphere in the George and Dragon, a couple of streets over. On a personal note we wouldn't rRead moreecommend the Bamboo Palace just down the road. would happily recommend to anyone, would stay again if needing a house that big. Hide

Reviewed by Anne 22nd November 2024

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Beautiful property, with plenty of space for our party of 10. Very comfortable furniture and lovely quality beds and linen. No shortage of towels. Very well equipped kitchen with stacks of crockery, pans and glasses. Simon was a friendly and most helpful host, calling round to see that we had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Celia 25th October 2024

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A really good holiday home for a large family group, plenty of space, including a play room, games room and cinema room. Bedrooms are very comfortable and each double room has an associated bathroom. Kitchen is well equipped and adjoins eating and living areas. Locations is good for harbour and coastal path.

Reviewed by Leza 11th October 2024

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The house was amazing. It was extremely comfortable, clean and spacious. It is in the perfect location for exploring Ilfracombe and all it has to offer. Parking for 3 cars was brilliant, a real bonus.

Reviewed by Lianne 4th October 2024

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Amazing stay Great communication with the owners Clean Well equipped Excellent location Easy parking Fab for large groups Games room a huge hit! Thank you

Reviewed by Lisa 20th September 2024

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Excellent property! Celebrating an 80th Birthday with our family was perfect for doing this without being overcrowded, plenty of space especially the fully equipped kitchen/dining area. Fantastic back garden all very modern and clean! Would highly recommend this property. Thank you.

Reviewed by Andrea 13th September 2024

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Fabulous place, great location. Well equipped and super patio for chilling. The games room was enjoyed by all. Contact with Simon was easy. Property itself is lovely with huge rooms and plenty of seating. Had a fab week thank you

Reviewed by Frances 9th August 2024

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A beautiful house in a great location. The back garden was fabulous and sheltered on a windy day. The teenagers loved the downstairs cinema and games rooms and the 4 and 1 year old lived their ground floor playroom. Worked really well for 6 adults and 4 kids. There was plenty of space In the house and everything you need within 5 minute walk. We loRead moreved it! Hide

Reviewed by Sam 2nd August 2024

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For a three generation family of 12 people this was a fantastic cottage with plenty of room for everyone to share time together and have their own space. With two 14 month old twins it was great to have the extra children's playroom - and everyone appreciated the Games Room! We spent a lot of time outside and the garden is brilliantly set up for alRead more-fresco dining and relaxing. The location is perfect for easy access to everything you need on your doorstep so that you can potter about locally. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 19th July 2024

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An incredible house in a fabulous location. Perfectly central to all that ilfracombe has to offer. A wonderful stay had by all, thanks Simon!

Reviewed by Pamela 12th July 2024

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Clean, comfortable and great location. Highly recommend.

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