Self catering at Whimbrels House Ilfracombe in Devon

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A fabulous holiday home with heated outdoor swimming pool and stunning sea and coastal views from almost every room. If you're planning a special family get together Whimbrels House will be the perfect choice.

Nestling between Berrynarbor and Ilfracombe in one of the most beautiful coastal areas of North Devon Whimbrels House is a truly wonderful home. Set in an enviable location overlooking Watermouth Castle it boasts breathtaking panoramic sea views from almost every room. In a lovely position surrounded by gardens, this spacious detached home has its own heated outdoor swimming pool in an enclosed setting enjoying splendid views over the coastline, perfect for long leisurely summer days and the stylish interior design allows space for everyone to relax and feel at home. The comfortable sitting/dining room with wrap around balcony terrace and open fireplace, has an expanse of picture windows taking full advantage of the stunning sea views. An attractive well equipped kitchen/diner with range style cooker and granite style worktops is perfect for breakfast or casual meals. A second sitting room on the lower floor leading through to a pretty conservatory, again with sea views, provides additional space to spread out, and a fabulous games room with pool table will bring out the competitive streak in all the family! With two bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the lower ground floor Whimbrels House is ideal for extended families or two families holidaying together. On the ground floor is a twin bedroom and a double bedroom with a gorgeous ensuite bathroom with shower cubicle and a separate dressing room. On the lower ground floor a stylish double bedroom with French doors opening out on to the terrace and additional day bed for flexible sleeping arrangements is served by a lovely family bathroom, while the twin bedroom on this floor benefits from its own ensuite shower room. If you can tear yourself away from this wonderful home there is so much to explore nearby. Enchanting Watermouth Cove is within a short stroll, with its gently sloping shoreline and abundance of rock pools, this naturally sheltered harbour is a popular mooring for colourful boats of all shapes and sizes. Watermouth Castle is one of North Devon’s premier attractions and offers something for all the family, while the nearby Dinosaur and Wildlife Park is a favourite with children. The Sawmill Inn, a character pub and restaurant is within walking distance and there is a wide choice of pubs, restaurants and shops in Ilfracombe and Combe Martin just a few minutes' drive away. With Exmoor National Park to the East, a choice of golden sandy blue flag beaches to the West and with miles of stunning coastal and countryside scenery to enjoy all around, Whimbrels House will help create wonderful holiday memories for years to come.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living/dining room with open fire, TV with Freeview, DVD and radio. Side Porch. Kitchen/dining room with range style gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Bedroom 1 with Double and TV with Freeview and ensuite bathroom with bath, double shower cubicle, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Lower ground floor: Bedroom 3 with Double and day bed. Bedroom 4 with Twin which can be converted to Super King on request and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bathroom with bath, WC and basin. Utility room with sink unit, washing machine and tumble dryer. Games room with pool table. Second sitting room with TV with Freeview. Conservatory.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. W-Fi Broadband. Outdoor swimming pool (available 1st May - 29th September, the pool is heated free of charge in June, July and August. In May and September there is an additional charge of £60 if you would like to have it heated BBQ. Table Tennis. Garden furniture. Complimentary basket of logs. A selection of books and games. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only. No smoking. Regret no pets. Ample private parking. 4pm Arrival. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Accommodation features

3 star rating

Ideal for families

Short breaks available

Accommodation is detached

It has a garden

4 bedrooms

Sleeps up to a maximum of 8

An open fire or woodburner for those cosy nights in

Has Internet access (this may be WiFi or Broadband, please confirm with operator)

Has parking

Has a washing machine

Towels are included

Information for young families

Whimbrels House is family friendly self catering.

Has a washing machine

Accessibility

We have the following details listed regarding Whimbrels House accommodation accessibility but we would recommend that you always confirm these prior to booking with the owner or operator.

This property is not listed as wheelchair accessible

Close to Whimbrels House

Whimbrels House is a great base to explore the wonders of Devon and you will find plenty of activities near by.

Near to the coast and beach

If you just want to chill out, enjoy the local hospitality at the local pub which is close by

Finding Whimbrels House

Whimbrels House is at Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9SJ. Check out the map below for directions, use the controls to zoom in.

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Find Cottage Holidays works closely with independent cottage owners and leading holiday travel operators to provide you the widest choice of self catering accommodation across England. Whimbrels House in Devon is available through: Marsdens Cottage Holidays.

A family-run business which started in the 1970's, Marsdens are the area's leading independent holiday home lettings agency. All Marsdens holiday cottages are VisitEngland graded, assuring you of clearly defined standards of cleanliness, comfort and furnishings. And now the high levels of customer service and peace of mind Marsdens offer are further recognised by the presentation of a VisitBritain Quality Accredited Agency award, given after an assessment of their office policies, practices and procedures.