The Earlsdale Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 9.6
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 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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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • 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

Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed at The Earlsdale Bed & Breakfast for 2 nights and I can't recommend it highly enough. The proprietors, Lewis and Graham, were the perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble for them. The accommodation itself was beautifully...”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very stylish, immaculate and very clean. Lovely guys, and a fantastic breakfast. Highly recommended.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great welcome, fantastic decor and amazing breakfast.”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good clean well decorated room and a great breakfast.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning property, immaculately clean, expertly decorated and presented, the service from Lewis and James was 1st class, would highly recommend the Earlsdale”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An individually styled accommodation which was very warm and welcoming.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was ideal for attending an event at the Tunnels. The owners are very helpful. Breakfast was excellent.loved the decor and garden up the hill.”
Christina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“From the moment we walked in it was Wow! Wonderful welcome by Lewis, stunning interior, spacious and beautiful room, outstanding breakfast.”
Ann-marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A really, lovely, genuine and honest place to stay. Lewis and Jamie obviously love running their bnb and this conveys through the beautiful decor, attention to detail and amazing food and service, absolutely faultless. It was a pleasure staying at...”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exquisitely decorated. Very comfy room. Lovely food. Very friendly and helpful hosts”

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 251 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

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with all options.
  • Served daily
    07:30 to 09:00
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Pancakes • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Fruit juice
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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
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
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.