About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Darnley Hotel in Ilfracombe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea or mountain views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, TV, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving European cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections with warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, outdoor seating area, and bar. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and electric vehicle charging station. Prime Location: Located 100 km from Exeter International Airport, the hotel is a 9-minute walk from Ilfracombe. Nearby attractions include Watermouth Castle (2.9 km) and Lundy Island (36 km). Highly rated for room comfort, breakfast, and staff support.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Harding
United Kingdom
“Good location, good breakfast,very comfortable bed” - Nicola
United Kingdom
“The location, delicious breakfasts and very kind knowledgable and helpful owners.” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“We had a great stay at the Darnley - the hosts where very welcoming and helpful and looked after us very well , recommended” - Ryan
United Kingdom
“Lovely friendly people, nice and clean, great breakfast” - The
United Kingdom
“Perfect location - just a short 10 mins walk from the town. Comfortable room with all the facilities we needed. Delicious cooked breakfast.” - Ricky
United Kingdom
“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.” - Stuart
United Kingdom
“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...” - Sidaway
United Kingdom
“The property was lovely and it was very interesting to find out about the history of the property and town” - Mark
United Kingdom
“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...” - Greener
United Kingdom
“Very good visit. Great breakfast very friendly staff”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.







The fine print
Pets are only allowed subject to availability and by prior arrangement.
Please inform the property prior to arrival if you have any dietary requirements.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Darnley Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of £100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.