Guests say
Hillsview Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, is praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and stunning views. Guests feel at home with its comfortable furnishings and appreciate the welcome touches. While there are some concerns about slippery floors and tricky doors, the property's quiet location and provision of children's toys are well-regarded. It serves as a good base for exploring the surrounding areas.
Guests consistently note the property's cleanliness, with multiple reviews highlighting its tidy and well-kept condition.
The property's elevated position offers spectacular views, and its quiet, private road location is appreciated. It is within easy reach of North Devon towns, making it a good base for exploration.
The property is generally found to be comfortable with spacious bedrooms and a homely feel. However, some guests mention slippery floors and stairs, which could affect comfort and safety.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and toys for children. However, issues with door and window operation, and a difficult key safe, suggest some maintenance concerns.
The welcome pack with bread, milk, and jam is frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Settled in the charming seaside resort of Combe Martin, Devon, is this fantastic holiday home, Hillsview. Enjoying a superb location within the Exmoor National Park and just moment’s away from the beach, Hillsview is a wonderful choice for a group or family of eight. The property benefits from off-road parking for up to three cars, a lovely front garden with furniture and stunning views, and a rear garden with sun trap seating area, BBQ and a lawn ideal for the little ones to play! On the ground floor, you will find a light and airy kitchen/diner, where you can whip up family favourites, ready to enjoy at the dining table for eight, the breakfast bar for two, or for a more formal affair at the dining table for six in the dining room. After dinner, make your way through to the inviting sitting room where you can relax on the generous corner sofa with your favourite tipple as you select a film on the TV. Completing the ground floor is a handy boot room with tumble dryer and a sleek shower room for freshening up. Head up to the first floor, where a beautiful bathroom awaits, complete with bath and overhead shower, along with four well-appointed bedrooms, a king-size, two doubles, and a lovely twin, ideal for the children to snuggle up in. Explore the village, where you can dine at the welcoming eateries of The Castle Inn, The Pack O’Cards, and The Bakers Bistro; stock up on essentials at the local Co-Op supermarket; tour the Combe Martin Museum, embark on the West Country Walks route, visit Watermouth Castle and Theme Park, or spend a day on the golden sands of one of three gorgeous beaches, Combe Martin, Broad Sands, and Wild Pear. Walk or hike up Great Hangman, the highest sea cliff in England and the highest point on the South West Coast Path in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Continue onto Ilfracombe, where you’ll find further attractions including The Ilfracombe Aquarium, Chambercombe Manor, Ilfracombe Museum, Capstone Hill, Bluefin Charter Fishing, Tunnels Beaches, and Ilfracombe Beach. Further afield, you’ll find Woolacombe, home to The Beachcomber Café, Funder Island, the stunning Woolacombe Beach, The Tides Inn, and an outdoor swimming pool. All this and more awaits at Hillsview.
Combe Martin sits at the confluence of Exmoor National Park and the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town's highly popular beach and its very own Dinosaur Park make this modest seaside resort a major draw for both locals and tourists. The town of Combe Martin hosts the annual Earl of Rone festival in May and a carnival every August. Lynton and Lynmouth, Woolacombe, Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands, Ilfracombe, and Barnstaple are all within driving distance, making this a fantastic home base for exploring North Devon. Numerous gardens and properties owned by the National Trust can also be visited. Woolacombe has some of the greatest surfing in the region, and it's conveniently located within a mile of the South West Coastal Path. If you're planning a trip to the coast, Combe Martin makes for a fantastic home base because it has activities for all ages.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x double, 1 x twin (can be made up as double bed) Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Boot room
Gas central heating.
Gas range with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for up to 3 cars.
Front garden with decking and furniture, rear garden with lawn, decking and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 1.1 miles.
Note: One of the double bedrooms has low head height and the bed is accessed from one side.
Note: The property is accessed via steps and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: The twin bedroom has lower head height at one end and may be more suitable for children; the beds in this room can be arranged as a double.
Reviews (5)
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James
.clean.tidy with everything you need ..like home from home...beds are very comfy,view from front is super across hills.The house is up a quiet private road which is quite steep among several other residences..but so quiet.good place to stay for exploring east and west areas..from minehead (30 miles)through some lovely bays (lynton /lynmouth) and west to clovelly (ilfracombe/woolacombe/barnstable/cloyde/bideford ) max of 30 miles that way.good food in coombe martin..try pack o cards for meals and barrrys bakes cafe for a flappery !!.overall a goos week there
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Sheila
Elevated position looking out over Combe Martin and within easy reach of other North Devon towns. Highly recommended
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Gillian
We found all the external doors hard to open plus some windows. The key safe was very difficult to use. The wooden floors were slippery and our four year old grandchild slipped and cut her lip. The stairs were slippery too. I would definitely recommend taking good slippers to wear. There were no bin bags - luckily we had something suitable for the kitchen bin but not the food bin, which we put out on the correct day but it wasnât emptied - there was another there with flies so obviously that hadnât been emptied for a while. There were lots of toys for the children to play with which was good. The kitchen was nice and well equipped We left on the Wednesday morning - two days early.