Wildercombe House offers bed and breakfast accommodations, located in the coastal town of Ilfracombe, North Devon, with sea views, free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking on site. Wildercombe Houses’s spacious, wooden-floored dining room has views of the Welsh coastline. Breakfast is served each morning and includes full English options, and lighter continental choices, with meals made from local ingredients. Guest bedrooms are light and airy with oak furniture and a HD TV with private bathrooms providing towels and free toiletries. Within easy reach of The Tunnels Beach and Ilfracombe Harbor, Barnstaple is only a 25-minute drive from the building, and the edge of Exmoor National Park can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Ilfracombe Golf Club is 3 miles from Wildercombe House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

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 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Ilfracombe
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was amazingly spacious, loved the bathroom and was so clean. Breakfast was also great, we particularly loved the dining room. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
  • Jeff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good choice of breakfast, spacious well equipped room
  • Magda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wildercombe House definitely has the Wow factor and is very unique,.. the property, views and location are amazing and the host Anne-Marie was too, excellent value for the money, our room was huge, very accomadating and comfortable. We had a...

Managed by Anne-Marie Marsh

Company review score: 9.9Based on 741 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Wildercombe House is a family-run business, owned by Anne-Marie and Barry Marsh. We, and our staff, will ensure that your stay with us is as perfect as can be, enabling you to rest, relax, and enjoy all that North Devon has to offer. We pride ourselves on offering a professional and friendly service, quality food, and personal attention to your needs if required.

Property info

Wildercombe House is a Victorian former Gentleman's residence built in 1885, located in an elevated position with views towards Ilfracombe, the sea, and surrounding countryside. Fully renovated, retaining original features, Wildercombe House offers guest accommodation with 12 en-suite rooms, decorated with a modern, contemporary, twist. All rooms have complimentary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, and a fridge. The lift provides access to all floors, and we have free on-site parking and Wi-Fi throughout. Our large breakfast room has views towards the Welsh coastline and countryside, where you can enjoy a full English breakfast or other cooked options, with vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free alternatives, along with a full complement of continental choices too.

Neighborhood info

Wildercombe House is an ideal base for exploring the North Devon countryside, its beautiful coastline, local beaches, historic sites and Exmoor National Park. You will have the opportunity to swim, surf or sunbathe, take beautiful walks and bicycle rides, or perhaps experience a fishing trip from Ilfracombe harbour or a visit to Lundy Island. Ilfracombe has a wonderful variety of restaurants, offering local cuisine, including fresh fish brought in to the harbour, and Exmoor beef.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

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Amenities of Wildercombe House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 14 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Children can only be accommodated in the following bedrooms subject to availability and by prior arrangement: Double Room - Disability Access - Room 1, Superior Triple Room - Room 2.

Please inform Wildercombe House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Wildercombe House

  • Check-in at Wildercombe House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Wildercombe House is 0.8 miles from the center of Ilfracombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Wildercombe House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Wildercombe House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
  • Guests staying at Wildercombe House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Room options at Wildercombe House include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite