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Dine al fresco with a view
Enjoy a sunset from your balcony
Beautifully furnished lounge area with breathtaking sea views
Cosy up in front of the wood burner after a long day of exploring
Cosy lounge area with wood burner, TV and blu-ray player
View over the enclosed garden area from the balcony
Enjoy cooking up a storm with a view
The open-plan kitchen/diner
The remarkable view from the landing
The master bedroom with double bed
The spacious twin bedroom
Enjoy the view whilst you soak in the bath
The bathroom
Watch the boats go to and fro
The externally accessed wet room
Delightful sea views from the first tiered area of the back garden
A view towards the cottage (the cottage is second in from the left)
The coastal path is located next to your allocated parking space
Spectacular view from the balcony
Spectacular view from the balcony of this remarkable cottage
1 / 20  Dine al fresco with a view
2 / 20  Enjoy a sunset from your balcony
3 / 20  Beautifully furnished lounge area with breathtaking sea views
4 / 20  Cosy up in front of the wood burner after a long day of exploring
5 / 20  Cosy lounge area with wood burner, TV and blu-ray player
6 / 20  View over the enclosed garden area from the balcony
7 / 20  Enjoy cooking up a storm with a view
8 / 20  The open-plan kitchen/diner
9 / 20  The remarkable view from the landing
10 / 20  The master bedroom with double bed
11 / 20  The spacious twin bedroom
12 / 20  Enjoy the view whilst you soak in the bath
13 / 20  The bathroom
14 / 20  Watch the boats go to and fro
15 / 20  The externally accessed wet room
16 / 20  Delightful sea views from the first tiered area of the back garden
17 / 20  A view towards the cottage (the cottage is second in from the left)
18 / 20  The coastal path is located next to your allocated parking space
19 / 20  Spectacular view from the balcony
20 / 20  Spectacular view from the balcony of this remarkable cottage

Coastguard Cottages

Ilfracombe (2mls NE), Devon
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Enjoy uninterrupted breath-taking sea views from the balcony, or end the day watching the sunset from your balcony.
  • Just 50 yards from direct access on to the South West Coast Path which totalling 630 miles follows the Devon and Cornwall coastline from Minehead to Poole Harbour
  • Enviable raised location yet a short drive from the harbour at Ilfracombe with its choice of pubs, shops, restaurants and boat trips
Property code: 55862

The harbour, beach, restaurants and shops are situated within a short car journey or a walk along the coastal path, making this property perfect for enjoying the many facilities the seaside town has to offer. Or, just relax whilst gazing out to sea and watching the boats go to and from. Further afield you have local attractions including the picturesque coastal village of Woolacombe which boast a three mile long golden sandy beach, pubs, restaurants and shops. As well as The National Trust's Arlington Court, Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park.

Entering this remarkable coastal retreat into the porch area, which is a perfect place for leaving your coats and boots behind. To the left is the light and airy lounge area, which boasts dazzling views of the sea through the french doors which lead out onto the balcony area. It has been stylishly furnished offering the perfect space to relax after a long day at the beach and includes a wood burner, TV and Blu-ray and stereo player which allows you to plug in your iPod. Following on through the property you enter the kitchen/diner, which is equipped with an electric oven and hob and dishwasher. To the rear of the kitchen is a small utility area offering a fridge with ice compartment, microwave and washing machine. From the kitchen area you can access the rear garden via a set of concrete steps. Heading up the stairs, you will find three bedrooms, a kingsize, a twin and a single. You will also find the bathroom with hand-held shower over the bath and WC, on this floor.

The balcony area is a truly great spot for enjoying your morning coffee whilst watching as the boats come to and from, as well as offering spectacular views out to sea and towards Ilfracombe itself. Venturing outside to the beautiful tiered rear garden, which can be accessed via the kitchen or shared access. The first tier offers a small lawn area great for your four-legged friend. You will also find a very handy wet room with shower and WC, great for those days when you come straight off the beach. The second tier offers garden furniture and beautiful sea views whilst you dine al fresco. There are two off-road parking spaces which are located approximately 50 feet from the property. Please note neighbouring properties have right of way to access their own gardens if required, via a footpath at the back of the garden.

  • 3 Bedrooms – 1 king, 1 twin and 1 single 
  • 1 Bathroom and 1 garden wet room
  • Electric oven and hob and dish washer
  • Utility area with microwave, fridge with ice compartment and washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Off-road parking available for 2 cars, 50 meters away
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Beach, shop (garage) and pubs 1 mile
  • TV and Blu-ray player in the lounge area
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 37 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Audra 24th February 2024

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Beautiful little cottage, very cosy and comfortable, it had everything you would need for a cosy week away, the view was absolutely stunning and the shower in the wet room was the best shower weve ever had. We will certainly be booking again.

Reviewed by Sarah 10th February 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 13th October 2023

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A peaceful holiday in a great location. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and really well equipped, with great views of the sea and coast from every rear window and the garden. Although the front aspect faces the nearby road, the traffic was not at all intrusive and the property and gardens felt quiet and private. The coastal path was acceRead moressible from the adjacent shared car park area . Overall it was really good holiday cottage in a great location. I would certainly return again. Hide

Reviewed by Shirley 29th September 2023

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Cannot fault this fantastic cottage. It is a pleasure to stay there, especially being allowed to bring our fur baby.

Reviewed by Leonilda 15th September 2023

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Beautiful location very relaxing the views were spectacular even when the weather was bad costpath right on your door step we enjoyed it very much

Reviewed by Theresa 1st September 2023

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A lovely sized cottage in a large terraced garden with fantastic views. The balcony off the lounge is an added bonus and great for watching the sunset. Fabulous location where you can follow the coastal path into Ilfracombe. Hele Bay is a short walk with a great pub, a lovely cafe and fantastic beach for swimming.

Reviewed by Dean 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by J 21st July 2023

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The cottage was absolutely immaculate. We were all set for a lovely time. Unfortunately became ill and had to go home on the 4th day.

Reviewed by Suvira 25th June 2023

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Reviewed by Gina 16th June 2023

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Fabulous coastguard cottage high on a hill overlooking the sea with lovely views. We enjoyed bbq's down on the terrace and sitting out on the balcony watching the sunsets. The cottage is well equipped with good quality items, the beds were comfortable and the shower room on the lower ground level is fantastic. This is our second visit which demonstRead morerates how much we love this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Aimee 26th May 2023

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Just fabulous!

Reviewed by Jane 12th May 2023

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Another lovely holiday at Captains Cottage. Came last year, and everything was just as good. Lovely location, enclosed garden and cottage layout is perfect. Coming back again next year.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 7th April 2023

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The view is amazing from the cottage and the steps up from the garden to the road are steep so wouldn't recommend if you have mobility issues. Everything we needed was supplied. Parking was convenient but did worry about getting out onto the road, especially the cars coming up from Hele difficult to see then and pull out, but the walk down to Hele Read morewas nice. Sad we had such awful weather. Hide

Reviewed by Bridget 31st March 2023

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A beautiful holiday home with excellent views of the sea and surrounding cliffs. The interior was tastefully decorated for a beach home and was very clean. Outdoors there was a lovely secure garden for our two spaniels to run around. A short drive to Ilfracombe but also a lovely walk on a clear day. We will definitely book this cottage again.

Reviewed by Malaika 3rd March 2023

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Totally ideal location! Nice walk into Ilfracombe (45 mins) or a longer walk to Combe Martin (1.5 hrs). We had such a relaxing stay. Views of the ocean all over the place and feels very secluded.

Reviewed by Pia 3rd February 2023

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great place very well equipped, cosy and warm. logs for fire. had a wonderful retreat here.

Reviewed by Susie 9th January 2023

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We always look forward to visiting this peaceful, comfortable cottage. Walking miles on the beach at Saunton ( practically deserted at this time of the year) or exploring the Tarka trail with our two dogs,then back to light the log burner, enjoy a meal and watch the waves rolling onto the rocks at the bottom of the garden. A little bit of absolute Read morerelaxation in an otherwise busy life. Sue & Greg Baker with Blue and Bertie. Hide

Reviewed by Matt 27th December 2022

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This is a lovely cottage which is well maintained and equipped. My wife and I hope to make it back! The garden was great for our dog and the views from both the garden and the house are simply amazing. Hele beach is a quick walk away. I can not think of a better locale for those wanting to walk this part of the South West Coast trail. The wood burnRead moreing stove was a real plus in the wet and windy weather! Hide

Reviewed by Gina 20th December 2022

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What a marvellous cottage with lovely views and walks on the coastal path. The cottage was fitted throughout with great quality items, even the individual coat hooks were wrought iron. The quality details made us feel that we were valued guests. The lower shower room is accessed from outside which was a little tricky in winter weather but the lovelRead morey shower facilities far outweighed the mild inconvenience. The wood burner is amazing!! Jeremy the owner was so helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 28th October 2022

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A very comfortable and warm cottage with an incredible view. Very well equipped and furnished with interesting paintings and pottery. Importantly, it was somewhere so inviting to spend rainy afternoons in! Also impressed with the care and attention given by the owners to any queries. Loved being there!

Reviewed by Shirley 14th October 2022

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Reviewed by Sally 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by Stephen 23rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 2nd September 2022

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Location Location Location. Great sea views. A good base for walking the coastal path in both directions. We relaxed as soon as we arrived.

Reviewed by Roeland 26th August 2022

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Well-kept and cozy house. Main advantages: the location with the magnificent view, and the fact that the house was really clean on arrival.

Reviewed by Dave 19th August 2022

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Reviewed by Wendy 12th August 2022

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This cottage is in a wonderful location with beautiful views over the Bristol Channel. Wonderfully equipped & situated right on the coastal path for fantastic walks. As it is on a hill the back steps and garden are fairly steep & holiday guests with mobility issues would struggle.

Reviewed by Geoff ' 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Michael 8th July 2022

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Hidden from the outside world yet not far from civilisation, Coastguard Cottages feels like somebody took the best bits of COVID lockdown and found a safe place to preserve them. The silence of the surrounding area is amazing, most days there's nothing to hear but the birds and the sound of the ocean. This place has all the comforts of home and a wRead moreell kitted out kitchen making it truly a home-from-home. This was our third visit and will likely not be our last. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 24th June 2022

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We just loved this cottage . It fitted in perfectly with its beautifull position .

Reviewed by Elizabeth 17th June 2022

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Very comfortable cottage in a fantastic location: breathtaking panoramic views down the coast and across to Wales. Lovely having a beach, a shop and a pub just a 15 min walk away along the SW Coast Path.

Reviewed by Michael 27th May 2022

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The views from this cottage's balcony and garden are to die for. 180 degree vista of the ocean with clear views of Wales in the distance across the Bristol Channel. A short, 15 minute walk to Hele beach and pubs and a quaint cottage to boot. Definitely recommended.

Reviewed by Jane 20th May 2022

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Absolutely beautiful cottage and location. Everyone throughly enjoyed the cottage. Wonderful views and had everything you need within the home. The dog througherly enjoyed the cottage and garden, with walks right on ur doorstep, literally. Will be booking again for next year. Lovely touch with the welcome gift of wine and crisps.

Reviewed by Trudy 13th May 2022

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This cottage has the most amazing uninterrupted views set as it is on top of a hill The name Coastguard Cottages gives you a good idea what to expect. Very comfortable beds and sofas. Sympathetic decor with some lovely touches. The balcony was a big bonus and the perspex screen was great at shielding from the breeze but didn't obscure the view. SitRead moreuated in Hele away from the crowds and bustle in Ilfracombe but the resort is a very short drive away. Lovely Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 6th May 2022

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Great location, perfect for getting around the local area and within walking distance of beach and great pub.

Reviewed by Jackie 29th April 2022

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Lovely cottage in a perfect spot. Really felt like you were away from it all with the great sea views. The log burner in the lounge was really efficient. It had everything you could want. The only negative would be that if you prefer a shower to a bath you have to access the shower room via the back steps and outside which not so great when it was Read morecold and wet outside. Though I appreciate if the owner had fitted a shower over the bath it would have blocked the gorgeous window views. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 22nd April 2022

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Lovely cottage and a great location, Made full use of the garden and patio area for the sun and high hedges gave protection from the easterly wind. The balcony was great for eating tea outside in the sun. Kitchen was very well equipped and had everything we needed.

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Dine al fresco with a view
Enjoy a sunset from your balcony
Beautifully furnished lounge area with breathtaking sea views
Cosy up in front of the wood burner after a long day of exploring
Cosy lounge area with wood burner, TV and blu-ray player
View over the enclosed garden area from the balcony
Enjoy cooking up a storm with a view
The open-plan kitchen/diner
The remarkable view from the landing
The master bedroom with double bed
The spacious twin bedroom
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