About this property

Historic Setting: The Earlsdale Bed and Breakfast in Ilfracombe is housed in a historic building, offering garden and mountain views. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and modern amenities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including continental, buffet, Ã la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten parking. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and warm dishes enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Located 101 km from Exeter International Airport, the property is a 16-minute walk from Ilfracombe. Nearby attractions include Watermouth Castle (3 km) and Lundy Island (35 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exquisitely decorated. Very comfy room. Lovely food. Very friendly and helpful hosts
  • Ray
    Australia Australia
    The place was 10 minute walk to the beach, Lewis was very friendly, helpful and accommodating and James is a really good cook. The apartment was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was amazing.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated rooms, warm hosts and a fantastic breakfast with lots of Vegan homemade options.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent B&B. Great hosts, Lewis and James, nice property. Brilliant breakfasts with Banana Bread 'to die for'. Handy base for walking the SW Path.
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely b and b in a nice location the hosts were lovely and helpful. Our room was decorated nicely. The honesty bar downstairs was a nice addition. The bed was comfy and room clean. Breakfast was particularly amazing thanks James and Lewis we...
  • Woodsy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel really is 100%. we booked off reviews and it was excellent. Owners very nice and helpful people. You can see just how much effort they have put in with this hotel as soon as you walk in front door.
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was located well just a short drive to the front. Clean and tidy and very comfortable. We was made to feel at home which is a special feeling when your away. As for James and Lewis they where brilliant hosts and I thank them for there...
  • Max
    Australia Australia
    The property was fabulous, our room was very stylish with modern fittings while keeping the old world charm. They were well equipped and very clean. The included breakfast was exceptional with a home cooked meal from James each morning. Also...
  • Abbey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very welcoming.Beautiful breakfasts and home made bread,the banana bread was out of this world.Loved the garden.We couldn't fault our stay.
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated, comfy, even in the hot weather, breakfast was lovely. Very friendly staff, we felt very welcome.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by James and Lewis

Company review score: 10Based on 250 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We enjoy taking care of people and helping them make the most of their visit to Ilfracombe and the beautiful North Devon coast.

Property information

James and Lewis look forward to offering you a very warm welcome at The Earlsdale Bed and Breakfast. Our grand Victorian villa located at the gateway to Ilfracombe provides a comfortable and convenient base to explore everything that North Devon has to offer. Boasting original features, stylish and modern decor our premium Bed and Breakfast offers 7 en-suite rooms, a large breakfast room, free parking (we have 5 car parking spaces available on a first come, first served basis. If you cannot get parked onsite, please park just opposite on Bicclescombe Park Road - free on-street parking all year round), a honesty bar (open until 9pm every evening) - and our famous hospitality,

Neighbourhood information

Ilfracombe is a lovely coastal town in North Devon with a wealth of attractions. The coastline is stunning with an infinite network of footpaths and walks to explore and the town itself offers a wide array of attractions and places to eat and drink. We are also home to Damien Hirst's controversial 'Verity' statue in Ilfracombe Harbour.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Earlsdale Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment Information:

If the card details provided at booking are incorrect or have been declined at the time of booking, your reservation will be cancelled.

Child Policy:

The property cannot accommodate children or babies.

Please inform The Earlsdale Bed and Breakfast 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.