Guests say
Guests consistently praise the 'At the Bay Apartment' for its stunning ocean views, spacious and well-furnished interiors, and prime location next to a peaceful beach. The attached cafe, offering a discount to guests, adds to the charm without disturbing the peace. The property's cleanliness and thoughtful touches, including entertainment options, are frequently highlighted, making it a highly recommended stay in Ilfracombe.
Reviewers unanimously mention the immaculate condition of the apartment, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The apartment's location is lauded for its outstanding views over Hele Bay, proximity to a quiet beach, and convenient access to local amenities and coastal trails.
The comfort of the apartment is well-regarded, with guests finding the furnishings of high quality and the space very comfortable for relaxation and enjoyment.
Facilities are appreciated, with mentions of a well-equipped apartment and a cafe offering good food. However, a suggestion for a dryer indicates room for improvement in this category.
While guests appreciate the detail-oriented approach of the owner and the provision of board games and books, there are no specific mentions of gifts, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Nestled into Hele Bay and directly on the South West Coastal Path, At The Bay Apartment is a charming first-floor apartment with sea views, ideal for a family or a group of friends looking to explore the coast of Devon. Ascend to the first floor and follow the tiled stairs to this wonderful property, where an open-plan living space boasts stunning sea views through large windows, creating a light and airy atmosphere. Here guests can make the most of the fantastic contemporary kitchen, outfitted with stylish grey tiles and a selection of amenities to cater to your culinary needs, and here there is a dining table for guests to enjoy a heart-warming meal. As the evening wears on, settle into the sitting area and enjoy a glass of your favourite beverage with a view across the beautiful local bay, reflecting on the days adventures. Freshen up in the contemporary shower room before catching your rest in one of the three well-presented bedrooms, including a double with large windows and sea views, a second double with storage and a handy en-suite and a twin room. Hele Bay is a lovely area just outside of Ilfracombe, offering a delightful beach, links to coastal walks through Forthglade and Hillsborough local nature reserve, Ilfracombe golf course, a local shop, café and pub, The Hele Bay Pub. From here, head into Ilfracombe, where there is fantastic harbour with Damiens Hirst's 'Verity' golf course, aquarium, theatre, beaches and coastal walks, a local museum and a great selection of eateries and shops for guests to enjoy. Hele Bay's clean water attracts many local swimming clubs and is great for water sport activities, as well as being very family friendly with sand and rock pools to investigate. There are also opportunities for an action packed afternoon with further watersports and excursions available in Ilfracombe. There are many more fantastic beaches to visit, including Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, as well as coastal walks and birdwatching on Exmoor in the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. All of this and so much more with a stay at At the Bay Apartment.
Perched on the scenic North Devon Coast is the small village of Hele Bay, settled just a short distance from the bustling coastal town of Ilfracombe. Offering delightful selection of amenities, including two pubs, the Madrigal Brewery Shop & Tap Room and The Hele Bay Pub, where you can sample the local ales, as well as a charming tearoom and a beautiful cove beach speckled with rock pools, which wouldn’t look out of place abroad. Venture into Ilfracombe where you will find the Ilfracombe Museum for brushing up on the town’s history, a harbour which offers charter fishing trips, Capstone Hill for some of the best views in the area and a superb selection of sandy beaches with hidden coves to be explored. Resting just on the edges of the Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve, there are a plethora of scenic walks and cycling trails to be discovered, as well as the hidden delights of Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, Barle Valley and Heddon’s Mouth.
Accommodation
First-floor apartment.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice-box, slimline dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi (with 4G back-up).
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on a first-come-first-served basis plus public car park 30 yards away.
Space to unload / load directly outside the property if roadside full.
Directly in front of beach.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop, pub, and beach 0.1 miles.
Note: Property is located above a cafe which offers guests 10% discount open 9:30 - 5:30 most days.
Reviews (9)
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Bonnita
We love it as a base to explore Devon or just stay at the bay and enjoy the beach. You can spend hours beach combing and enjoying the view. They have all the facilities you would need, my only recommendation would be a dryer, if you are staying in the off season drying swimming stuff can take a bit longer but they have a washing machine, 2 bathrooms and al the comforts. I highly recommend a stay here! The cafe is yummy too!
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Jane
Lovely clean, comfortable apartment. Would happily return & recommend
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E H
2 double bedrooms, a twin, 2 bathrooms, above a really sweet cafe that will do you an excellent meal for 4 for under £40 (10% discount if you are staying at the flat) epic views across the bay so my kids could go and play on the beach in the evenings, supervised from the sofa with wine. Pub 3 mins walk up the road, Spar 5 mins walk, excellent cream tea 7 mins walk. Ilfracombe a quick and steep trot on the south west Coastal path. Owned by people who are genuinely lovely and helpful. I honestly couldn't recommend it more and we will certainly be back. I already miss curling up on the big green velvety chair to watch the sea.