Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views
House in Ilfracombe
16 guests · 7 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
This large Victorian terrace sleeps 16 people in 7 beautifully decorated bedrooms and includes a ballroom, large comfortable lounge and kitchen, ideal for a big group get together. It is located above the working harbour of this fishing town and panoramic ocean views greet the occupants from every floor of the property. There is an outside terraced area with outside seating and dining furniture and breathtaking views.
Exceptional space and facilities create the perfect destination for large groups. The bedrooms are individually decorated, the living areas are comfortable and modern while respecting the property's Victorian heritage. The ballroom is the perfect setting for that special occasion such as a birthday party or anniversary meal. In the summer months the terrace provides an alternative location to sit down for a special meal, with a large built in BBQ and breathtaking ocean views. Light the chiminea in the evening and sit round the fire watching the ships sail by.
The property has 3 TVs (2 SKY digital boxes with Sports, Movies and Kids). Also I-pod docking station with speakers for 'party' use.
Exceptional space and facilities create the perfect destination for large groups. The bedrooms are individually decorated, the living areas are comfortable and modern while respecting the property's Victorian heritage. The ballroom is the perfect setting for that special occasion such as a birthday party or anniversary meal. In the summer months the terrace provides an alternative location to sit down for a special meal, with a large built in BBQ and breathtaking ocean views. Light the chiminea in the evening and sit round the fire watching the ships sail by.
The property has 3 TVs (2 SKY digital boxes with Sports, Movies and Kids). Also I-pod docking station with speakers for 'party' use.
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ilfracombe
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Reviews
4.0
Great location near beaches & town.
3.0
Spacious and well equipped.Needs some tlc in places . Fabulous views.kids had a wonderful time.The outdoor area needs some serious attention.The BBQ in particular inpar
4.0
Amazing location and views, huge house with plenty of room for a family get together. Nice, well equipped kitchen. I would only say that for the price charged the property could do with a refresh; the furniture and decoration was quite worn, carpet threadbare in places, the beds were rather small and hard, one bedroom door would not shut, one oven not working. Table footy so old it had pegs sellotaped on for missing players. We were fortunate to have a sunny week but the upstairs bedrooms got hot and were uncomfortable at night - would expect aircon at this price. Instructions for parking and recycling were confusing. Overall a reasonably pleasant stay but not perfect.
5.0
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Big Sea House. The location & views were excellent, the property had the space & facilities that we needed and so we were able to enjoy our week in Ilfracombe. The property decor could be updated & there are a few things that need fixing but these did not detract from our enjoyable experience.
5.0
This was an amazing stay, the property was beautiful. The views were amazing and the beds were so comfy. There was 16 of us in total and there was more than enough room for all of us. The children loved running around the rooms and we all enjoyed playing the games that were there when the weather wasnt good. We will be back next year as i dont think we could find anywhere better.
3.0
Some are only very slight issues, but add up to quite a few.
Long walk to car park, made worse in the rain.
Appreciate piano is old, but some of family looked forward to providing musical entertainment. Very disappointed as too many non functioning keys to play anything. Ballroom smelled musty and dank. Football table had many broken pieces.
Outside wicker seating tacky and with holes. Cushions in need of a very good clean. Plants growing over eating area.
Some missing sink plugs. Hard to wash up in kitchen sinks as plugs don't hold water. Very high pressure in some cold taps. Some, especially children soaked as water quickly splashed out of sinks. Empty soap/body wash containers.
Nowhere to dry clothes either inside or out - some form of drying airer needed. Rubbish/recycling not very clear. No instructions in kitchen as mentioned.
Requested to put rubbish in large blue gull proof bags in courtyard. These bags were wet & filthy. Would be better to simply leave full bin bags in utility room.
On a positive note kitchen and lounge area very well appointed. Sky sports channel very much appreciated.
4.0
Beautiful location, fabulous views.
4.0
Group of friends came together to stay here to celebrate a 50th birthday.
Great space for all to stay without being on top of one another and be able to cook and eat comfortably.
Amazing views and not too far away from the harbour for a stroll for an ice cream!
Would definitely book again!
5.0
Lovely house with an amazing outlook, wonderful time had by my whole family of 12 . The parking arrangement is really necessary and worked well for us. Hope to return in the future.
5.0
Ideal location to explore the area, great views of the harbour and plenty big enough to swallow 16 people. Would definitely recommend, only thing that let us down was the weather!
5.0
Perfect accomodation for our three families and friends.
Spacious, great views of the harbour and facilities to keep both children and adults entertained in several living areas.
5.0
We had 14 of us staying over the week including 12 20 to 22 year olds who loved the house not just for its space and views but also its proximity to swimming beaches, Wetherspoons pub, crazy golf, and the bigger beach for beach cricket at Woollacombe. Another wonderful week in Ilfracombe
3.0
The setting and views from this property are great as is the communal space available. The kitchen area is similarly spacious and very well equipped. The property manager was very helpful and responsive and happily arranged an earlier check in time for our group.
That all said, for the price paid the property is very tired and desperately needs some urgent TLC. The carpets and furniture need replacing, the walls and woodwork redecorating and new curtains are a must (they do not cut out the daylight and in several bedrooms are held up by sticky tape.
For the price paid we have stayed in similarly impressive locations with much superior quality.
We did enjoy the break but it was only a short break. Any longer the property would have felt a compromise.
5.0
Absolutely loved staying at the Big Sea House! Hugely accommodating for such a large group with amazing views. The only downside is that there weren't any cleaning supplies to help us stay on top of tidying. Aside from this, it was the perfect property for a large group and we all had a fun and relaxing time! Thank you :)
5.0
This is the perfect place to stay for a big family group -- we were 15. The location is spectacular (at least for us townies!) with view across the harbour. The 'ballroom' is huge. The kitchen is the best equipped we have come across, with plenty of space for us all to pitch in with preparations. Easy communication with Mike (manager). No hesitation in recommending!
5.0
Great house and fantastic location. Perfect for our family gathering of 17. The kids loved all the toys and games. We used the ballroom for a big catered meal one night and it was ideal.
5.0
This was our 2nd trip here and we loved it! Those views are just wonderful! It's perfect for us with that big lounge overlooking the sea!
5.0
Fantastic house with great amenities
Great communication from owners, they provided lots of information on things to do around the local area. Would stay again. We all had a fabulous time. Thank you!
5.0
Perfect house for family and friends
Absolutely stunning views and location and the house suited us so well with the amount of space and separate zones to keep kids of all ages happy! Highly recommend and such a friendly and helpful owner and caretaker to communicate with. Parking permits also provided to numerous car parks in the area which was a bonus. Will definitely stay here again.
5.0
70th birthday celebrations
3 generations stayed for a weekend to celebrate my mum's 70th birthday, the property was perfect for us, lots of space, stunning views, huge TV for watching the football! The ballroom was a perfect location for our own church service, especially with the piano too. Lots of wonderful memories made here. Well equipped kitchen. Perhaps worth being aware that the 2 ensuite bedrooms are on the top floor so up 2 flights of stairs in case of any mobility issues. We'd love to return some day.
4.0
Great weekend with friends
Big Sea House was perfect for our large group, the property was homely and spacious!
5.0
Large family xmas
We had a lovely large family xmas at the house. The views where amazing and the house was really nice and spacious. The kids absolutely loved having a disco downstairs in the ballroom.
5.0
Comfy large home in great location
Stayed here over New Years 2021/2022. Nine adults/six kids and dogs! House had plenty of room for us all and was comfy and warm. Excellent location for short walk to shops in the bay and short drive to some lovely beaches!
4.0
Great holiday home with stunning sea views
Just had a great week at the Big Sea House. Plenty of room for 3 generations. Bedrooms clean and nicely decorated, living area and ballroom a little tired but that didn't stop us having a great time. We were very lucky with the weather. Only problem was the recycling but a quick trip to the local recycling centre sorted that. We will hopefully be back again.
5.0
Week at the big sea house ilfracombe
Amazing views- lovely house - perfect for celebrating four 60th and one 85th birthdays- perfect for dogs and us
5.0
Wonderful!
What a fabulous stay we had! The host replied straight away, the property manager was brilliant and oh that view!!! A fabulous place for a large group. So many memories were made and we’ll be back!
4.0
Perfect for big group
We loved the property and spaciousness! The rooms are all lovely and comfortable and the common rooms have everything you could need!
Thank tou
2.0
DISAPPOINTED
This is a beautiful property , but needs updating and is very tired, its was not cleaned to high standard at all , it was cleaner when we left it as we bought lots of products etc and cleaned it ourselves !! bbq and terrace area had been left from last client. One settee in ballroom had no cover on and was filthy and stained , there were hair balls all over this property our 13 month old kept picking them up. also dining room chairs and outside cushions were stained and also dirty.
Bedding and towels were clean , but plug holes in bathrooms were disgusting , we paid a lot of money for this property and certainly was not happy that we had to clean it before we used it , I didn't contact owners until we were leaving because because thought it would have been checked before our arrival , I did contact them on last day , they sent there apologies ??????? but that's it ! to be fair they have had 18 months to clean and freshen up this beautiful house , looks like they have just left it . we will not be returning .
5.0
Great house, with a beautiful view
Great location and very homely. The ideal place for a group of friends to celebrate in North Devon. We had a brilliant stay
5.0
Gorgeous views and great location
We had a great stay at Big Sea House. We were a large group with a toddler and pre schooler. The views from the house were absolutely stunning, the photos don’t do it justice. The kitchen/ living room and the ballroom downstairs were ideal for socialising as was the lovely terrace overlooking the sea. The parking is a little bit tricky but didn’t cause a huge problem and the permits were very useful. Jeremy gave us some great recommendations and we found plenty to do in the local area. Really recommend Tunnels beaches, kayaking and the sea safari. Watermouth Castle is brilliant for small children and there are lots of lovely local walks. We had a couple of issues with cleaning which were sorted out by Mike quickly. Our only real difficulty was the bins, we couldn’t find any gull bags so despite getting up at 6.30am to get the rubbish out (not ideal on holiday) the gulls pecked at the bags and the bin men wouldn’t take them which meant we had to lug all the rubbish (from our stay and the last people who had been there) back into the house and down to the courtyard. Other than that it was a great stay and we had a lovely time so thanks Jeremy and family!
5.0
Great
Perfect for 3 families
5.0
Great Stay
Stayed here with a group of friends. Great property with a great location. Highly reccomend
4.0
Great Property
Had a great time very comfortable property fantastic position and views.
5.0
Perfect ‘party’ house for a mixed generational 70th birthday party. Wonderful views of harbour.
Owners easy to engage with and all as expected as per photos and descriptions. Perfect large family ‘party’ house with views over the sea.
4.0
Big sea house August 2020
Huge property with amazing sea views and we had a lovely week despite covid 19! Property is a little tired in decor. Both property owners and manager easy to contact and helpful during process and stay.
4.0
Big Sea House Ilfracombe
Mixed but generally good. Superb location
5.0
Wonderful stay
We had a great stay at Big Sea House with a large group of four families, we had loads of space, the house was extremely comfortable, the views of the harbour were beautiful and there's loads for everybody to do in and around Ilfracombe. We would certainly come back!
5.0
Big Sea House
Lovely big house over 4 floors. Stunning views over the harbour, the hills, and out to sea. You can’t fully appreciate the views from the advert, but they are amazing.
Plenty of toys and games to keep the kids occupied. Great outdoor area to BBQ and sit to eat and drink and take in the views. Parking outside isn’t easy but you get provided a free permit for very nearby car parks which is valid for other towns too.
Thanks to Jeremy for all the local tips and recommendations.
Highly recommend this place to anyone with a big family or group of friends
5.0
fantastic venue for a family/friend's holiday
Wonderful space and location for 15 of us ranging from 5-80 years and 2 dogs. Very comfortable and spacious. Excellent kitchen, very well equipped . Property manager very helpful. Would return. Catering by Seadog catering on the Saturday night- delicious food and they were great.
5.0
Wonderful property
3 families rented this beautiful home over the New Year period. It was absolutely perfect; plenty of rooms, plenty of bathrooms, big squishy sofas to relax on, huge games room for all the kids, fantastic views and perfectly placed for beach walks & exploring - couldn’t ask for more!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ilfracombe?
The average price for a rental in Ilfracombe is $190 per night. This rental is $722 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views. Enjoy the water!
Is Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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