On the North Devon coast of England lies the beautiful little seaside resort town of Ilfracombe. The town is surrounded by cliffs with the landmark Hillsborough Hill dominating the harbor. It was once the site of a fortified settlement during the Iron Age, an indication of the town’s long and interesting history. The town also witnessed the Roman conquest. William of Normandy was said to have expressed concern that a house in east Ilfracombe could be haunted. Visitors will have a lot to see and do in Ilfracombe, including a tour of 13th-century chapels as well as boating and teeing off in golf clubs. Check out these 10 best Airbnbs in Ilfracombe, Great Britain.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 05, 2024.
1. Cosy private cottage near beach (from USD 113)
If you’re looking for the top hotels in Devon with sea views, why not stay at a beautiful Airbnb instead? This marvelous 18th-century cottage is located just 80 meters from the beach with landscaped gardens and splendid views of the sea. The backyard has a patio and area for barbecuing and lounging on those nice summer days. Some great attractions are nearby like Exmoor national park and some of the best beaches for surfing in the U.K. Towels and linens are included in the Airbnb package. Enjoy all the beautifully decorated rooms!
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the tv had netflix (among other apps) and free wifi which was handygreat cottage cosy and comfortableit is well equipped with labour saving devises and has a very nice bathroomthe house it’s self is beautiful the rooms are cosy and amenities were perfectclean tidy warm comfortable cottage with all amenities you would expectCleanliness:
beautiful clean and cosy cottagevery clean and well equippedgreat cottage very clean and tidyclean comfortable & in a great positionnice and warm very clean and everything there we neededHost:
hosts are very helpful and we felt right at homeexcellent hosts that always try their best for youit was the perfect christmas escape and our hosts made sure we had everyhing we neededthe hosts are very responsive if any assistance is neededchris is a kind communicative host with excellent local knowledgeRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location for walking and exploring the areathe location is perfect with a little cove/beach a minute walk awaypetrol station which is a minutes walk has very good selection of food and drinkscottage in great location beach 2mins walkgreat location to explore gorgeous north devon
2. Harbour view apartment w/ balcony (from USD 85)
This is a spacious Georgian-style apartment that has some beautiful modern decor and stunning views of Ilfracombe harbor. The apartment is a stone’s throw away from the sea. Private parking is available to guests arriving by car. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow warm sunlight to brighten the apartment’s interior during sunny days. The kitchen is well equipped, and the apartment comes with everything you’d need to make you feel like you’re at home, including such facilities as WiFi, smart TV, king-size bed, and private balcony.
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beautiful apartment with stunning views and great amenitiesspacious and elegant apartment with spectacular viewsa great space large living room with good sea viewsa lovely apartment with beautiful views towards the harbourfabulous apartment main living space is huge with lovely sea and harbour viewsCleanliness:
spotlessly clean great kitchenwell furnished clean propertythe place was extremely clean and very stylishit was clean well maintained and comfortableit’s spotlessly clean and tidy and very well equippedHost:
wonderful host and lovely accomerdationcommunicative and helpful hostamazing host very responsive and accommodating to our ever changing needsleila is a great host responded quickly to any queryit is real value for money and hosts have provided everything you may needRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is stunning and everything is a short walk awaya lovely apartment in a good location in ilfracombea great apartment close to the centre of ilfracombegreat location and lovely place to stayfantastic apartment in beautiful location
3. V Large Family Room & Balcony Views (from USD 61)
This large studio is perfect for a small family or group of travelers. This accommodation can accommodate up to four people. There’s a large balcony where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the coast. If they want to see the view up close, the walk to the beach takes only five minutes. The high street and harbor are also just a short walk away. Large bay windows inside the apartment allow for looking out to sea regardless of weather, and the tall ceilings give the house a very airy feeling. TV, WiFi and kitchen amenities are available.
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nice large family room with balcony & fantastic views of the seabig room with lovely view great little balconylovely large room with a stunning ocean view from the balconygreat coffee and delicious breakfastgreat room amazing sea viewsCleanliness:
very clean and tidythe room was very clean and the bedding and towels smelled of fresh linenthe room was clean tidy and still cosythe room was ready and clean and the breakfast was plentifulwini was really welcoming and the room was both clean and comfortableHost:
wini was a great hostwini is a lovely host who made us very welcome and made sure we had everything we neededthank you wini for being such a great hostwini was a wonderful host and made us feel so welcome with lots of lovely little toucheswinie is a perfect host and even provided a self containing breakfast with breadRead more reviewsLocation:
good central accomodation very friendlygreat location and good valueso close to town & easy to findbig room in a fantastic locationso close to everything and children made extremely welcome
4. Lovely Spacious Double Room (from USD 76)
This quaint little Victorian home is close to the local shops, theaters, and the beautiful beach. You have a magnificent view of the harbor, and you’re only just a short walk away to some excellent restaurants and pubs. Have a walk along the shore after taking one of the many coastal paths leading to the sea. You can also just sit in the courtyard and marvel at the views all around you if the weather is nice. WiFi and breakfast are included in the Airbnb package.
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the breakfast was also a really nice touch we had a great staythe room is very light and airy and had a lovely comfortable bedit has a lovely large window and is very spacious with an amazingly comfortable bedthe beautiful house in the centre of ilfracombe has a double bedroom and a private bathroomthe little breakfast spread and friendly cats are an added bonusCleanliness:
comfortable clean room with private bathroomlovely house very clean and comfortablewe recieved a warm welcome communication was excellent and the house was clean and comfortablefabulous house immaculately clean and sheila is super friendly and hospitablethe room was very clean and we had our own bathroom for the stayHost:
host was very helpful & accommodatingsheila is a nice hostshelia was a lovely host who able to help us at very short noticesheila is a welcoming hostsheila is an amazing hostRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location for visiting ilfracombegood location into the towngreat location and beautiful propertyhouse is in a lovely location in ilfracombelocation for wedding was brilliant
5. Harbour and Verity Views (from USD 62)
This amazing rental offers magnificent views of the harbor and the sea. Guests can watch the boats and if they’re lucky, they may even catch a dolphin or two! Ilfracombe’s best restaurants and bars are only a five-minute walk away. If you don’t feel like venturing out, you can enjoy a glass of wine or two on the balcony. The apartment is completely private and comes with many amenities like kitchen utensils, TV, and WiFi. The accommodation also comes with some puzzles and books as well as yoga mats for people looking to stretch a little in the morning,
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wonderful apartment with stunning viewsbeautiful apartment with stunning viewsthe wifi was good and there was access to netflix freeview and now tvbeautiful apartment with an incredible viewthe view from the balcony/kitchen and living room is absolutely stunning and really makes this flat specialCleanliness:
beautifully clean and everything you needvery clean and pleasant to stay invery clean and the perfect place to unwindthe whole place is clean bright and freshly decoratedthe apartment was beautiful and clean throughoutHost:
thank you lindsay for being such a lovely hostlindsay is also very responsive to questionslindsey was an amazing host who was easy to contact throughoutlindsey was very friendly and happy to talk & share advice about the local arealindsey was very accommodating for our visit to ilfracombe a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and comfortable accommodationgreat location for walkers as it’s near the coastal paththe location is fantastic to walk into town and the george and dragon pub was brilliantlovely location beautiful apartment and an excellent hostgood location for exploring devon and great for walks
6. Central Ilfracombe near Harbour
This double or twin room is available in the center of the town. From this rental, guests can take a short walk to the harbor, explore the beach or taste the delicious dishes in some of Ilfracombe’s finest restaurants. Guests are free to use the tea and coffee-making appliance and the mini-fridge in the room. Free WiFi and some toiletries are also included in the Airbnb package.
Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
473 meters (0.3 ft) from Ilfracombe HarbourTop guest reviews
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tea and coffee in room which was lovelythe tea coffee snacks and wifi facilities were greatly appreciated we wouldn't hesitate stay at debbie's house againthe room was very comfortable and the coffee tea and snacks in the room were greatly appreciatedhouse is lovely and room and bathroom spotless with tea and coffee facilities and a few breakfast nibblessuperb location near ilfracombe amenities with a neat bedroom and bathroom setupCleanliness:
really clean room and bathroomspotless & beautifully presentedthe room is clean and comfortable bathroom also very clean and spaciousthe house was spotlessly clean modern and airyas on the profile - clean central and friendlyHost:
she was a welcoming and friendly hostdebbie is a lovely hostdebbie was a great hostwe had enough privacy as well as great chat with the hostdebbie was a very nice host flexible and availableRead more reviewsLocation:
good location very central in ilfracombethe location is brilliantlocated on a quiet street in a great locationlocation is really good only a minutes walk from the sea frontthe whole location of the place was perfect very central
7. Sunny, relaxed North Devon retreat
This is a nice and quiet bungalow on the east side of Ilfracombe located right by the sea. This is one of the best rental properties in Ilfracombe for a solo traveler, a couple or people looking to spend some time by the sea. The double room comes with a TV and beverage bar with private access to a bathroom, showers, and a toilet. Parking is free and breakfast is included in the price. The lounge has amazing views of the hills, valleys, and the sea. The hosts are long-time residents of the place and are more than willing to help travelers, offering suggestions on how best they can spend their holiday.
Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
1.01 km (0.7 mi) from Ilfracombe HarbourTop guest reviews
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the room itself has a nice large bed closet space wifi a mini fridge electric kettle and tea/coffeethe view is stunning and the bed comfortablethe view from the breakfast table was breathtakingthe views for breakfast were outstandingon the bed was a personalized letter in a binder filled with valuable local informationCleanliness:
sparkling clean and very comfortablevery clean friendly and comfortablefantastic communication spotlessly clean and very friendly deffo 5 star recommendedvery clean and local to all the walksthe room was clean and comfortableHost:
lovely host and very welcominghillary is an amazing hostfriendly caring and very professional servicehilary was the perfect hosthilary was an amazing hostRead more reviewsLocation:
it is a stunning location and extremely good valuegreat value for money lovely locationaccommodation was a perfect location for visiting lundy islanda convenient location also for the stunning woolacombe beach and the national trust's arlington courtgreat place comfortable and in a great location with a lovely owner
8. A room with a view!
Located in a detached house just off a private road, this rental comes with free parking, a king-size bed, private bathroom and – best of all – panoramic views of the sea from its windows that face the harbor. There’s a sofa and mini fridge for sitting and enjoying a cup of tea and storing food. Breakfast is served in the dining room where guests can enjoy their morning meal and enjoy the view of the ocean.
Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
478 meters (0.3 ft) from Ilfracombe HarbourTop guest reviews
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a room with a view has a wonderful view of the bristol channelfantastic room and the sea view is unbeatablethe room was exactly as described with a stunning view of the seathe room had a nice view on the town and seathe photos do not do the room justice it was much better than the photos showCleanliness:
the room was exactly as advertised and was clean and comfortableeverything was very clean and the breakfast was lovelyroom was very modern and cleanthe bathroom is nice and cleanclean modern house with good size roomHost:
diana was a wonderful hostdiana was curteous and kinddiana is a very gracious hostvery friendly hosts most helpfulfantastic hosts made us feel really welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
great location to wander into townbetter near the high streetdefinitely recommend plus parking a huge plus in this townlarge pleasant room lovely location 10 minutes walk from the harbourlocation: the house is located at a very nice spot with a great view to the sea
9. Cosy 2BD with parking included
If you are a small group of travelers and looking for houses to rent in Ilfracombe, then this cozy two-bedroom property is perfect for you. It’s only a five-minute walk to the picturesque Ilfracombe harbor. There are tons to see and do here and plenty of places where you can grab a bite to eat or have a pint. The cottage has an outdoor patio – a nice place to hang out while having a cup of tea. You can also stay by the pond with a glass of wine. The cottage itself is tucked behind the main house, giving private access to guests and allowing them to come and go as they please.
Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
588 meters (0.4 ft) from Ilfracombe HarbourSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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lovely secluded cottage with excellent amenities and comfortable beds and chairswell furnished living room with very comfortable leather sofa and chairsi enjoyed seeing the chickens out the kitchen window every morninglovely well equipped cottage large downstairs shower cubiclethe kitchen is very good and functional with plenty of necessary items and even moreCleanliness:
very clean and tidyeverything function perfectly and its very clean and comfortablethe place was very clean and host helpfulvery clean charming period building with high ceilings & steep stairs to the upstairsvery accommodating host very clean accommodation and well located for ilfracombeHost:
andrea was a very friendly hostandrea and stuart were lovely hostsandrea is a great hostwonderful hosts who made us feel very welcomeandrea is a very welcoming host and accommodated some extras that we requestedRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for the main streets in the townright in the centre was ideal close to everything yet peacefulexcellent location and very good valuegreat location minutes from the high streetit is in a great location too
10. Cosy apartment in the heart of town
This bright, beautiful, and fully equipped apartment is perfect for a solo traveler or a couple enjoying a vacation. Located in Ilfracombe’s oldest street and close to the harbor, this rental is in the center of everything you’d want to see in Ilfracombe. There’s a wide variety of shops and restaurants just outside the doorstep as well as beautiful art galleries. Pastries and breakfast are included for guests during the first day of their stay. The hosts live nearby and can be approached should guests have any questions or concerns.
Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
382 meters (0.3 ft) from Ilfracombe HarbourAccommodates: 2
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milk tea coffee provided the croissants and juice for breakfast was a lovely toucha lovely well equipped apartment in the centre of ilfracombewas even given croissants for breakfast which was a welcome surpriseCleanliness:
everything spotlessly clean and well thought-outclean and comfortable with everything you needsuper clean pet friendly and consideratenice and clean and easy to findeverywhere was clean and the apartment had everything we neededHost:
jenny was a really responsive hostjenny was a wonderful hostjenny was an amazing hosthost was very helpful prior to visit and prompt at replyingour hosts went beyond the call of duty to make us comfortable and we loved the apartmentRead more reviewsLocation:
very central and great valuea perfect location in the heart of the towngreat location very nice flatgreat location everything you need and great restaurants nearbygreat location in centre of town
Beautiful town on the seaside
The town of Ilfracombe has some great beaches and exploring the harbor front is a must for any visitor. Ilfracombe has tons of history, things to see and plenty of accommodation options. From the most amazing yurts for rent in the county of Devon to quaint cottages and private rooms with sea views, Airbnb has you covered! So book a stay at one of these great spots and explore North Devon’s amazing coast.
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