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Ilfracombe is a classic Victorian seaside resorts, complete with two beaches and a picturesque harbour. Our self-catering holiday cottages in Ilfracombe are ideal if you're looking to go on vacation to this charming town but also provide easy access to the rest of the stunning North Devon coastline.
Ilfracombe is a charming Victorian seaside Devon resort town nestled into the harbour and surrounding cliffs along the North Devon coastline. The working harbour is always populated with little fishing boats bobbing on the water and larger vessels taking visitors out to Lundy, and the rugged coastline reveals many beautiful sandy beaches and secluded coves perfect for rock pooling and swimming.
The pretty streets are alive with a friendly atmosphere. There is a wealth of bustling independent shops selling everything from clothing to handmade chocolates and quirky American sweets. There are regular Farmer Markets in the town and plenty of choice to spend a day shopping. During the summer, the streets are in bloom with multi-coloured displays of hanging baskets and flowers that the retailers display and adorn their shop fronts with, the town is a gold award-winning ‘South West in Bloom’ winner.
Spend a day along the Quayside and watch the pace of waterside life. Fishermen bring their catch in daily, local rowing groups practise on the water, or lucky locals heading out for a leisurely weekend sail. Along the Quay and up the connecting streets are plenty of cafes and restaurants where you can often try the fresh catch from the harbour.
A welcome and recent attraction on the seafront is the 66 ft bronze statue ‘Verity’ by acclaimed local artist and Turner Prize winner Damien Hirst. The statue stands on the Pier and is a remarkable sight at dusk as the sun is setting. There are many artists who live in the area and there are a number of acclaimed art galleries and exhibitions. Also visit Tunnels Beach, a curio from the Edwardian era.
The South West Coast Path runs through the town and there is a lovely walk you can take from Lee Bay, through the town and finishing in Hele Bay. Lee and Hele are two small villages that lay either side of Ilfracombe. Both sit at the top of lush green coastal cliffs offering beautiful views out to sea and paths down towards secluded hidden gem coves and beaches. The walk from Lee to Hele is about 4 miles and takes in some of the most stunning views out to sea, incorporating parts of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you can look out across to the Verity statue and out to where the bay opens up into the sea, glimpsing the Welsh Coast on a clear day.
We have a lovely collection of holiday lets in Ilfracombe from luxury sea view apartments to gorgeous coastal cottages with hot tubs set atop the cliffs surrounding the village, you can enjoy the very best of the regions Victorian charm in one of our cottages in the heart of the town. Take your hound along to Ilfracombe as we have many dog-friendly cottages for you to choose from. Perfect for long or short breaks in or near Ilfracombe, our cottages to rent are a superb choice for everybody.