About this property

Historic Setting: The Devonshire Villa in Ilfracombe offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast. Housed in a historic building, the property features garden and city views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms, free WiFi, streaming services, and modern amenities such as a refrigerator and electric kettle. Guests enjoy free on-site private parking and a daily housekeeping service. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Guests appreciate the quality and variety of the breakfast provided by the property. Prime Location: Located a 16-minute walk from Ilfracombe, the property is 22 mi from Lundy Island and Royal North Devon Golf Club. Exeter International Airport is 63 mi away. Nearby attractions include Watermouth Castle at 3.7 mi and Westward Ho! at 23 mi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

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

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely old property kept in traditions style. Immaculate, cosy and lovely room. Enjoyed the home made cookies. Great hosts. Amazing breakfast 👌.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Warm welcome, small room and en suite but very quaint. No wardrobe due to room size but perfect for one night stay. Breakfast wonderful and location 25. minute walk to the harbor. Lots of options for eating out.
Gibson
Very friendly staff, excellent food and extremely comfortable bed. I would recommend this place
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was beautiful and the breakfast was delicious and the perfect start to the day. Hosts were lovely and so welcoming!
Klara
Slovenia Slovenia
The hosts are absolutely the sweetest. Had a wonderful time. Breakfast was amazing. The room was nicely decorated, the details were lovely, the bed was super comfy. Truly a 10/10 stay.
Lynda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very welcoming when we arrived. Shown room & explanation of how everything worked. Comfy beds & lovely breakfast, lots of choice & good quality. Would stay again if we return to Ilfracombe.
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely house which has been lovingly refurbished by the owners. Kept the old features with all the modern comforts.
Viviani
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Matt and Amanda were warm and welcoming. Our room was spotless and there were some great touches like the homemade cookies, water, milk and mini fridge in the room. The place is tastefully decorated in modern hotel style decor. The breakfast...
Caitie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Exceptional value for money, owners were lovely and breakfast was delicious!
Georgia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Owners were very friendly and approachable, breakfast was lovely, and the room was just what we wanted. Homemade cookies upon check-in were a thoughtful touch and were delicious!!! Great location and very clean property!

Hosted by Amanda & Matt

9.9
Host Review Score
Amanda & Matt
The Devonshire Villa b&b is a beautifully renovated, adult-only Victorian bed & breakfast located in the charming coastal town of Ilfracombe in North Devon. Housed in a grand villa with contemporary interiors and stylish decor, the property offers a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere for couples and solo travellers alike. Each of our en-suite rooms is tastefully furnished with modern comforts, including free high-speed Wi-Fi, fresh linens, private bathroom facilities, a flat-screen TV with streaming options, and tea & coffee-making amenities — perfect for unwinding after exploring the local area. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning featuring a choice of Full English, Continental options, with Vegan, Vegetarian, gluten-free and special selected dishes available, prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Set just a short walk from Ilfracombe’s town centre, harbour and beaches, The Devonshire Villa b&b provides an ideal base to discover North Devon’s scenic coastal walks, nearby attractions and excellent eateries. Free private parking is available onsite. Our warm, personal service and attention to detail come highly praised by guests, making The Devonshire Villa b&b a memorable and comfortable stay on every visit.
Your hosts at The Devonshire Villa b&b, Amanda & Matt, are passionate about making every guest’s stay in North Devon warm, welcoming and memorable. They live on-site and bring friendly, personalised service to every visit — from a warm greeting on arrival to helpful local recommendations for things to see and do around Ilfracombe and the wider North Devon coast. With a “can-do” attitude and genuine hospitality at heart, they take pride in creating a comfortable, inviting atmosphere for all guests. You’ll often find them ensuring breakfast is fresh and full of local flavour, sharing insights into the best beaches, pubs and walks, or simply offering that extra little touch that makes your stay feel special. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re returning to explore more of this beautiful part of the UK, Amanda & Matt look forward to welcoming you to The Devonshire Villa b&b — where personal attention, local knowledge, and friendliness are part of the experience.
lfracombe is a lovely Coastal town with many footpaths to tempt you into taking some beautiful walks around the coastline and streets. The town also offers a wide range of attractions like the unique stainless steel and bronze statue, Verity, created by Damien Hirst. The 20.25-metre tall sculpture stands on the pier at the entrance to the harbour, looking out over the Bristol Channel towards South Wales. It has been loaned to the town for 20 years in 2012. There are also lots of stunning places to rest-up, have lunch/evening meals and enjoy a drink of your choice. At Ilfracombe Harbour, you can jump on a boat to Lundy Island; this island is about 3 miles long and 5/8ths of a mile wide and has had a long and turbulent history! You can also choose from many other boats trips too. Bicclescombe Park is also close by and a “must do” visit; there are tennis courts at the park, as well as a lovely Café, serving the most amazing cakes. Within a 10-20 minute drive, you can also be on the renowned Woolcombe, Saunton or Croyde beaches.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Devonshire Villa

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
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

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

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

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