The Earlsdale Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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 an outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Additional facilities include a bar, electric vehicle charging station, and bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialties, fresh pastries, and warm dishes enhance the morning experience. Nearby Attractions: Ilfracombe is a 16-minute walk away, with Lundy Island 22 mi and Royal North Devon Golf Club 22 mi distant. Exeter International Airport is 63 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • 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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Guest reviews

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Emily
United States United States
“Beautiful home full of art and fun touches like a bar.”
Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The accommodation was lovely, and the host was incredibly helpful and welcoming from the moment we arrived at the bed and breakfast. The rooms were clean, modern, and beautifully decorated with great attention to detail. Breakfast was amazing...”
Becky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast are incredible and not your standard B&B version”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was good, great to have parking. We loved that character of the decor. The house is beautiful. We didn't use the bar facilities but we thought this was a great touch. We really used this as a base so sadly we didn't get to enjoy the...”
Dawn
United States United States
“If the little things and details are important to you when you travel, The Earlsdale hits it out of the park. The proprietors warm welcome, the beauty of the "home", the cleanliness and comfort and the food...OH THE FOOD! The location is perfect...”
Carol
United States United States
“Excellent, freshly made breakfast with a variety choices to select from. The owners were very courteous and helpful, both before and during our stay. The inside was beautifully decorated, peaceful and serene. Our room had plenty of space and the...”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully decorated. Really fantastic hosts. Superb Good especially homemade bread, cakes and marmalade.”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was located in a great area, walking distance to the main town and harbour. The room we stayed in was great, decor was lovely, nice and spacious and we slept very well. The rest of the property was just as lovely. The breakfast was...”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The decor is fantastic with many original features and a beautiful garden. The hosts are so welcoming and can’t do enough for you. The quality of produce is excellent with so much choice for breakfast and home cooked cakes, breads and marmelade...”
Sophie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was only a short 15 minutes into the town centre and 20 minutes to the harbour, the property itself is beautiful. The staff were amazing very friendly and also happy to help. The room was lovely and bed was so comfy, very highly...”

Managed by James and Lewis

Company review score: 10Based on 254 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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

Property info

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,

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of The Earlsdale Bed and Breakfast

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-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 canceled.

Child Policy:

The property cannot accommodate children or babies.

Please inform The Earlsdale Bed and Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

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