43 St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, Ilfracombe, EX34 8EH, United Kingdom
#7 of 21 B&Bs and Inns in Ilfracombe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 566 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 April 2024
Neil
United KingdomAll ok for my needs!! Very impressed…
Clean comfortable and a great breakfast! Parking on site and location near the town.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Sandy
South AfricaReally very friendly staff. Awesome cooked breakfast!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Solomon
United KingdomHaving to leave!
Very clean, friendly welcome. Great view from front of property. 15 minute walk into town for evening meal. Breakfast freshly cooked promptly on arrival at dining room in morning. Superb!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Sean
United KingdomGreat commncation Very accomodating
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Atton
United KingdomGreeted with a big smile when we first walked in. Very friendly and happy to help us with directions and things to do in the local area. Homely throughout but also very clean. Rooms are very spacious, and we couldn't have asked for anything else. Instant hot water in the shower. Pressure 10/10. Breakfast, again 10/10! Spot on! Needless to say, when we return to Ilfracombe, we wont be needing to look anywhere else for a place to stay. Many thanks!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Susan
United KingdomJust a bit too far for us to walk into town but glorious view from our window.
Exceptionally clean and well decorated.Comfortable beds and a lovely breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Rosalie
United KingdomNothing
Large airy house, free off-road parking. Comfortable warm bedroom. Heated towel rail and large efficient shower. Lovely and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Emma
United KingdomWe had no issues during our stay.
Amazing breakfast with plenty of choices. Clean and spacious room, although bed was a bit hard. Friendly staff and quiet location within 20 minutes walk of the town centre/beach. We would highly recommend Carin House if you are taking a short break in Ilfracombe.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomN/a
Very friendly helpful staff. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Katherine
United KingdomThe room was quite small but it was what I paid for.
The host was very amenable. Let me have breakfast 10 min early as I had to leave early.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Ferrier
United KingdomFriendly host, welcoming all the way through our stay. Was able to get restaurants and local advice. Very clean B&B, great size room, we had a family room. Breakfast and the choice was lovely and generous. Great location of North Devon with Ilfracombe just down the road.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Jhonatan
United KingdomN/A
The room was clean, comfortable. The breakfast was amazing. The staff was so kind, really great customer service and an overall positive experience for our family
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Helen
United KingdomGreat hosts - very friendly with clean and comfortable rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Tracey
United KingdomHaving to leave!
Just such a lovely place to stay. Very quiet hotel conveniently located for visitors exploring North Devon, it's also near Exmoor, horse riding up the road. Bus stop a few yards away if you don't drive. . Within walking distance to Ilfracombe town. Ample free hotel parking. Clean, warm hotel, fresh decor, plenty of towels etc. Nice crisp bedding. On my booking breakfast was included which featured the works! Was delicious. Great service. Free WiFi which was a good connection. Hosts were lovely and friendly. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Rachel
United KingdomN/A
It was great being upgraded to a king room which was really spacious, bed was really comfortable and breakfast was superb! Hosts were great, made to feel very welcome.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Quentin
United KingdomWhat a beautiful stay. One of our best holidays, stays and breakfasts.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Tracy
United KingdomThe welcome and staff were amazing. The room was big and to the front with a lovely view. Breakfast first class. Would highly recommend. We will return there. Thankyou x
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Denise
United KingdomComfy bed, relaxing bath and friendly hosts
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Stuart
United KingdomPrefer a shower only and not a shower over bath…. But that is totally personal
Clean, tidy, friendly
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Alex
United Kingdom10/10 again. Everything needed for a short stay. Excellent value for money.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Juliet
United KingdomNothing
I liked everything. I arrived a bit later at night than previously arranged and the owners were very welcoming. The house was lovely and very clean and comfortable. I'd just booked a single room but, when I arrived, it had been upgraded to a double bed (very comfortable). The breakfast was delicious and gluten-free (I'd only booked the stay the afternoon before I arrived). I would definitely recommend this guesthouse very highly and it was good value for money.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Owen
United KingdomEverything was good.
Hosts were very friendly and the stay was very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. I will definitely like to stay again.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Vibeke
NorwayHave nothing negative to say.
A very nice Bed & Breakfast. The family room was great with a little living room. Breakfast was great and location very good. Very friendly staff, would highly recommend.
Stayed in September 2023
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