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Farthings Nest

Ilfracombe, Devon
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Welcoming, ground-floor apartment in Ilfracombe, with views out towards the Torrs
  • Private patio and shared use of a beautiful garden
  • Perfect location for the beach, South West Coast Path, shops and eateries

Property code: OC-FNEST

Situated along the idyllic coastline of North Devon, this charming one-bedroom holiday apartment provides the perfect getaway for two. With its ground-floor location, the apartment offers stunning views of the town of Ilfracombe, the Torrs and a shared mature garden. Step out onto your own private patio and enjoy the fresh sea air.

The open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room is the heart of the property; the perfect spot to cosy up together and watch films on the Smart TV and Blu-ray player, or to cook up a romantic meal in the kitchen area and dine together at the table. For added convenience, there is a sofa bed in here which can be made up for alternative sleeping arrangements, for an extra charge if discussed at the time of booking. The bedroom offers a comfortable king-size bed and a TV, and there is also a family bathroom and handy storage cupboard, complete with a washing machine and tumble dryer. When the sun is shining, you can soak up the glorious views from your private patio, or take a stroll through the shared, well-maintained gardens.

Explore the town of Ilfracombe and its colourful shops and restaurants with ease from the doorstep of this apartment. There's also the stunning harbour, home to the famous Damien Hirst sculpture, and the Tunnels Beaches, accessible through hand-carved tunnels. Pick up the South West Coast Path and head along the clifftops, and don't miss the local museum and aquarium.

  • 1 king-size bedroom (sofa bed in the lounge can be made up on request for an additional charge)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric ceramic hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and slimline dishwasher
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Welcome pack
  • Smart TV and Blu-ray player in lounge, TV in bedroom
  • Private patio with garden furniture, and shared garden
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub 0.5 miles
  • Beach 1 mile
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 8 guests. Please contact us for details.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Katie Ellis

This property is personally managed by Katie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Matt 4th February 2024

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Great well equipped apartment, very homely in good location. Hope to stay there again.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st November 2023

All areas are a 5 Excellent apartment with great views, lovely hosts, steph and mick, amazing welcome hamper!! Eat your cream tea watching the ever changing weather over Ilfracombe. Great location to explore North Devon. Plenty of crockery, cutlery, glasses, cooking equipment. Dishwasher tablets, cleaning products, comfy bed! Would definitely recoRead moremmend Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 30th October 2023

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Fantastic property with great views over part of Ilfracombe and the sea. Sit on the patio and admire the view with the cream tea supplied by the hosts, lots of goodies in a lovely wicker basket which was above and beyond! Plenty of crockery, cutlery, glasses and cooking equipment. Large fridge freezer, washer, dryer and dishwasher. We found the bedRead more very comfortable, not hard or too soft. Property was well cared for and clean. The owners were fab hosts, welcoming but unobtrusive, available if needed. Great location to travel around North Devon. The walk into town is downhill, return very steep, suggest a taxi! Super week! Hide

Reviewed by Jane 22nd October 2023

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Excellent property. Very clean and well equipped. Sea views wonderful. Owners very kind and helpful. Welcome hamper was really lovely. Heating was on and the property was very warm and cosy. Easy to walk to the harbour. Very steep hill back up to the property, but taxis are available. Harbour car park was free after 6pm when we stayed. LovelRead morey theatre near the harbour. Hide

Reviewed by Trevor 17th October 2023

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Reviewed by Frankie 11th October 2023

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We had a lovely stay at Farthings Nest. The property is very welcoming, well decorated, clean and so well equipped with everything you could need. The bed is especially comfy and the shower is great! Steph the owner was very friendly and made us welcome, the little hamper on arrival was a brilliant touch. Steph really helped us out providing a travRead moreel cot and highchair too! We really enjoyed exploring the local area and would definitely return to Farthings Nest. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 3rd October 2023

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Dear Steph, thank you for making our holiday so enjoyable. For the lovely hamper and cream tea, to your care and consideration over our every need. The holiday apartment was first class, more than we expected. Most enjoyable.

Reviewed by Celia 17th September 2023

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Very clean comfortable cottage the sea views are wonderful. The owners are so kind I always feel safe there. Can't wait for next year, thank you so much!

Reviewed by Helen 10th September 2023

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Farthings Nest is a lovely clean, comfortable well equipped apartment with a lovely sea view. Very quiet and peaceful, a bonus. Steph, the owner is friendly and helpful and left us a welcome hamper. Look forward to our next stay.

Reviewed by Adrienne 3rd September 2023

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Farthings Nest has wonderful sea views being so high above sea level and a lovely enclosed garden. The property was really spacious, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. There was a hamper waiting for us on arrival, milk and even a cream tea in the fridge! Such a thoughtful welcome surprise. We met the owner who is lovely. Just be aware the waRead morelk up from the town is very steep. Hide

Reviewed by Isabel 7th August 2023

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The property was excellent it was the best kept property we have been to in the last 10 years, very clean well equipped and the welcome pack was excellent we were delighted with the property thank you Steph.

Reviewed by Isabel 10th July 2023

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Everything was perfect the owners made a good effort to make the place homely

Reviewed by Vivien 2nd July 2023

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An amazing place to stay with wonderful sunsets and sunrises. The facilities were excellent and the hamper was a lovely treat. You can feel the love that has gone into the presentation and I would definitely recommend a stay here. The hosts were very kind and helpful too.

Reviewed by Carol 24th June 2023

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Farthings Nest is a lovely property with all the amenities needed for a very comfortable stay. The property is in a good location for the town centre of Ilfracombe and also visiting the local area. The views of the sea from the garden can not be beaten!

Reviewed by David 21st June 2023

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Location was on top of a rather steep hill so not perhaps suitable for those with any mobility issues. Walking into town was also very steep . After eating out we took taxis back, rather than face the hill! Property very good and you could eat meals in the garden overlooking the sea. Everything else very good.

Reviewed by Colin 21st June 2023

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The friendly and helpful welcome we received from Steph and Mick was a good start to our visit. The apartment was exceptional, everything was to a very high standard and contained everything needed, including a generous hamper and cream tea! The patio with seating and views out to sea, made it tempting to spend the week there! No hesitation in recoRead moremmending Farthings Nest. Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 18th June 2023

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A beautiful property in a stunning location with magnificent views across llfracombe and the open ocean. Very tastefully furnished and equipped, a perfect base for a holiday in Devon! Thanks to Steph and Mike, extremely friendly and helpful owners, we will definitely use 'Farthings Nest' again in the future!!

Reviewed by Joy 3rd June 2023

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As soon as we walked in the door we knew that we were going to have a lovely holiday. Everything looked clean, comfortable and inviting. There was also a thoughtful welcome hamper which we really enjoyed. The sea views from our patio were a wonderful bonus. Steph and Mick were lovely hosts. We can genuinely recommend this property.

Reviewed by Tony 16th May 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 9th May 2023

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We enjoyed our stay at Farthings Nest. Steph and Mick were welcoming and helpful. The property was clean, well-equipped, warm, spacious and very quiet. The sunsets from the lounge were spectacular!

Reviewed by Alan 30th April 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 22nd April 2023

Very nice property, all very clean. The bed was very comfortable and sea view was lovely.

Reviewed by Alan 14th April 2023

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We stayed at the property in late March. The annexe contained everything we needed and is ideally located for exploring Ilfracombe and the surrounding area. We would recommend a stay at Farthings Nest for a quiet, peaceful relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Peter 2nd April 2023

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Our second time at Farthings nest and as usual up to our high expectations. So relaxing with the sea view from the living area and the bedroom, anyone who stays here won't be disappointed, already looking forward to visit 3. Mr P

Reviewed by Adrian 6th November 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 2nd November 2022

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Wow what a fantastic property. Steph and Mick left us the most wonderful hamper, exactly what we needed after a long journey. Farthings Nest was most welcoming and very homely with lots of lovely extra touches. It was in a great location for visiting the north of Devon and we were very lucky with the weather, so we had a great holiday.

Reviewed by Anonymous 29th October 2022

This property is as good as it gets. Fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It was very well decorated and fitted out and everything was spotlessly clean. Steph was very welcoming and keen to ensure we had a very enjoyable holiday.

Reviewed by Muriel 17th October 2022

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Farthings Nest - a beautiful location overlooking the Bristol Channel. A vehicle is very necessary as the property lies on a steep roadway. The accommodation was A1. Spotlessly clean. Quiet & peaceful. The welcome pack was full goodies as well as milk & clotted cream in the fridge. Very welcome after a long drive. Anyone using this accommodaRead moretion will not be disappointed. We certainly could not have wished or asked for more. We really have enjoyed our weeks break & the weather was kind too. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 2nd October 2022

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Lovely property. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Definitely would stay here again when visiting this beautiful part of North Devon.

Reviewed by Jean 25th September 2022

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You have thought of everything the decor is beautiful, the views and sunset from the garden are stunning. The welcome on arrival and welcome pack was much appreciated after our journey down. It is centrally situated for sightseeing around the area. We had a great holiday and hopefully will return in the future.

Reviewed by Celia 21st September 2022

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Reviewed by Anonymous 21st September 2022

This is our eighth visit to this lovely cottage x Love the sea views, love the owners. It is a delightful place and really hope to come back again next year. Travel is a bit of a job for us but is well worth it. See you soon.

Reviewed by Fiona 12th September 2022

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Reviewed by Anonymous 10th September 2022

More than happy with the property

Reviewed by Peter & Helen 29th June 2022

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Farthings Nest is a gorgeous property with fabulous views over the sea. The sunsets can be spectacular. Its located on the edge of Ilfracombe so makes a good base for exploring the area. Its a ground floor flat, rather than a cottage, with a secluded garden. Its very well appointed & decorated, comfortable and quiet. We had everything we needed forRead more our holiday. The walk up from the town is steep in places but worth it for the views. The owners live next door; they are very friendly & welcoming. They gave us some good ideas of places to visit & things to do locally which we appreciated. They provided a useful welcome hamper with tea, coffee & milk plus scones, cream & jam which was well received after our journey. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property. Hide

Reviewed by Antony 14th June 2022

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Reviewed by Antony 11th June 2022

This is the first time I have booked a cottage with marsdens ,and I wouldn't hesitate to book again, we stayed at farthings nest in ilfracombe and it was everything it said on the website and more from the lovely welcome pack to the lovely annexe of the owners house ,it was spotlessly clean very quiet location and the view over ilfracombe into the Read moresea was fantastic ,it was very comfortable and we had a lovely stay Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 10th June 2022

"We stayed at Farthings Nest for a week on 28/5/22. The Ground floor apartment is in an elevated position with lovely sea view of Ilfracombe. Its in a quiet residential area, 2mins drive from the centre of Ilfracombe. The apartment is light airy and spacious, with views to the sea from the bedroom and lounge. The apartment had everything we needed,Read more and the outside space had a garden, 2 sun loungers, table and chairs, great for watching sunsets. It was a beautiful apartment and we felt totally at home and relaxed for the whole of our stay." Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 3rd June 2022

My husband and I enjoyed an extremely comfortable week in The Farthings Nest in May 2022. The property is very spacious with large rooms and was spotlessly clean. Great view of the sea from both the sitting room and bedroom. Furniture and fittings are of a high standard with very comfortable sofas and bed. Towels and bedding are of a high quality Read morewith plenty of cushions and homely touches. The welcome hamper containing afternoon tea was a well appreciated added touch after our journey. I can honestly say it was the best place we have stayed in out of the many UK trips we have made since coming out of Covid lockdown and neither Mick or I wanted to come home! Warmest thanks to Steph and Mick for making our stay such a treat. Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 31st May 2022

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Excellent accommodation. Extremely well equipped and tastefully decorated. Owners were very welcoming and we would have no hesitation in recommending it to others.

Reviewed by Anthony 15th May 2022

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Really well equipped, clean and comfortable property. Ilfracombe and the surrounding area were a delight to explore. A very enjoyable week.

Reviewed by Anonymous 14th May 2022

We had a super week thank you and the accommodation was perfect.

Reviewed by Liz 20th April 2022

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Communications were excellent from booking to arrival. The location of the property provides for fantastic views across to Wales and down to the town. The property lives up to it's description and the owners were available and happy to provide tips on places to visit. The welcome pack and flowers were a great touch. Plenty of great walks in the areRead morea and some lovely places to visit. Fathings Nest is in a lovely quiet spot, and provides everything you need to enjoy your holiday in Ilfracombe. The walk down to the harbour is quite steep - a taxi back may be needed if you find hills a problem! Hide

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