Vintage Furnished Garden Apartment, Pets Welcome! BBQ on Large Patio & Seaviews!
Apartment in Ilfracombe
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
In 1790 Seaview Cottage, was a simple fisherman's residence, and is now a cosy and delightful one bedroom garden apartment with a spacious garden patio offering you superb sea views and alfresco dining. This well maintained and fully equipped property is a short walk to Ilfracombe's busy harbour still with an active fishing community. The Harbour is home to Damien Hirst's famous statue, Verity. A SUPERB piece of Craftsmanship which is a subject of conversation with everyone who has seen her. It is ours for 20 years, loaned by Damien Hirst who has a fondness for this beautiful North Devon area, and who now lives locally. Damien has a harbour side wine bar/restaurant offering great food and the best of views too. Relax with a coffee and watch the activity of the sailing enthusiasts working on their crafts.
Ilfracombe's aquarium is also a unique spot to enjoy a coffee on the balcony and all the comings and goings of The Oldenburg Ship on it's daily trips to Lundy Island. If island life appeals, perhaps you may be tempted too, or take a trip along the stunning coastline in one of the local boats. Don't miss out if you enjoy fishing, you can fish from The Quay or from the well equipped vessels manned by experienced local fishermen. Be sure to take a woolly jumper as it is always cooler on the water.
Seaview Garden Apartment is tucked away in a secret garden away from the main road and yet so very near to everything that will give you access to anything you want to get involved in. For example; The High Street and Fore Street restaurants are just two - three minutes walk away, with interesting shops and art galleries, the Seafront Tea Gardens offer tempting choices for lunch with of course, a scrumptious Devon Cream Tea later on. If you have a very special date to celebrate, Ilfracombe now boasts a new Michelin Star Restaurant in Fore Street, The Olive Room, alongside the other specialised seafood restaurants, but if Italian, Indian, Spanish, Chinese or traditional local food are on your list, this is the town to tempt you to enjoy locally caught fresh fish! The new Black Sands onThe Seafront is so popular that booking is essential. Check it out before you arrive on your break.
Boat trips are available every day to view this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the coastline, and great fishing trips are available daily too. The Catch of The Day is on offer in local pubs and restaurants, and Maddy's is very popular for good old fish and chips.
THE PROPERTY: Newly refurbished and all on one level it has a large patio, a pretty garden, super BBQ, and a selection of garden furniture including a new and inviting garden swing. The spacious patio garden now overlooks our reclaimed orchard with a surviving 100 year old (plus?) apple tree which was exposed when 20 plus years of neglect and overgrown shrubbery was cut away revealing the walls with their Victorian Training Wires still in place.
The pretty double bedroom with vintage furniture, has good storage and a very comfortable bed. All linen is supplied including towels and if you stay more than a week, your linen is changed of course.
The newly decorated lounge has a very comfortable Knowle sofa, cosy leather armchair; and the attractive feature fireplace is useful for cooler evenings; round pine dining table with dining chairs; a large flat screen TV with Freeview and good choice of DVDs; radio and CD's, and a bookcase offering a varied selection of books and novels for whiling away a relaxing afternoon on the garden swing!
Wi-Fi available free.
The kitchen has everything you need for self catering, with a fast Ceramic Hob; fan oven; coffee maker; fridge/freezer; microwave; dishwasher and washing machine. Fully equipped with crockery, pots and pans plus utensils. Should we have missed anything, please do ask.
The Cloakroom and separate Shower Room have heated towel rails.
SEAVIEW is the perfect Winter break accommodation to chase away the cobwebs! ENQUIRIES TO OWNERS )
WE HAVE NOW ACQUIRED A SECURE RENTED GARAGE NEARBY WHICH WE OFFER TO OUR GUESTS FOR A SMALL DAILY CHARGE.
Seaview offers good access to local Blue Flag beaches, with Woolacombe Beach just 4 miles away and voted Best Beach in the whole of Europe in 2016. The Tunnels Beach in Ilfracombe offers safe sea bathing with a great cafe for coffee, snacks and ice cream. With good Coastal Walks and Exmoor on the doorstep you will be spoiled for choice. A day spent in the lovely soft, North Devon sea air, rated among the best in England, is often claimed by our guests as the answer to a restful night's sleep! The lovely comfortable bed helps too we often hear!
Pay a visit to our local theatre on the seafront, The Landmark, with full entertaining programmes of Summer shows, and with the multi screen cinema on the High Street offering all the very latest movies there is entertainment for all tastes.
Enjoy a day out sightseeing and return to Seaview for that BBQ, a glass or two on the patio and the beautiful sunsets we are blessed with here in North Devon, end your day perfectly.
Seaview Garden Apartment is available all year round for those hardy folk seeking fresh invigorating walks on Exmoor and the lovely coastal walks around here!! Of course there is always the opportunity to snuggle up after that walk, catch up on your reading,and just relax. (or chill and watch our collection of DVDs!) Don't forget this is a COSY cottage with efficient gas central and a feature fireplace for cooler evenings.
WE ARE A PET FRIENDLY RESIDENCE WITH OUTSIDE SPACE FOR YOUR DOG TO ROAM IN THE ORCHARD TOO!
Ilfracombe's aquarium is also a unique spot to enjoy a coffee on the balcony and all the comings and goings of The Oldenburg Ship on it's daily trips to Lundy Island. If island life appeals, perhaps you may be tempted too, or take a trip along the stunning coastline in one of the local boats. Don't miss out if you enjoy fishing, you can fish from The Quay or from the well equipped vessels manned by experienced local fishermen. Be sure to take a woolly jumper as it is always cooler on the water.
Seaview Garden Apartment is tucked away in a secret garden away from the main road and yet so very near to everything that will give you access to anything you want to get involved in. For example; The High Street and Fore Street restaurants are just two - three minutes walk away, with interesting shops and art galleries, the Seafront Tea Gardens offer tempting choices for lunch with of course, a scrumptious Devon Cream Tea later on. If you have a very special date to celebrate, Ilfracombe now boasts a new Michelin Star Restaurant in Fore Street, The Olive Room, alongside the other specialised seafood restaurants, but if Italian, Indian, Spanish, Chinese or traditional local food are on your list, this is the town to tempt you to enjoy locally caught fresh fish! The new Black Sands onThe Seafront is so popular that booking is essential. Check it out before you arrive on your break.
Boat trips are available every day to view this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the coastline, and great fishing trips are available daily too. The Catch of The Day is on offer in local pubs and restaurants, and Maddy's is very popular for good old fish and chips.
THE PROPERTY: Newly refurbished and all on one level it has a large patio, a pretty garden, super BBQ, and a selection of garden furniture including a new and inviting garden swing. The spacious patio garden now overlooks our reclaimed orchard with a surviving 100 year old (plus?) apple tree which was exposed when 20 plus years of neglect and overgrown shrubbery was cut away revealing the walls with their Victorian Training Wires still in place.
The pretty double bedroom with vintage furniture, has good storage and a very comfortable bed. All linen is supplied including towels and if you stay more than a week, your linen is changed of course.
The newly decorated lounge has a very comfortable Knowle sofa, cosy leather armchair; and the attractive feature fireplace is useful for cooler evenings; round pine dining table with dining chairs; a large flat screen TV with Freeview and good choice of DVDs; radio and CD's, and a bookcase offering a varied selection of books and novels for whiling away a relaxing afternoon on the garden swing!
Wi-Fi available free.
The kitchen has everything you need for self catering, with a fast Ceramic Hob; fan oven; coffee maker; fridge/freezer; microwave; dishwasher and washing machine. Fully equipped with crockery, pots and pans plus utensils. Should we have missed anything, please do ask.
The Cloakroom and separate Shower Room have heated towel rails.
SEAVIEW is the perfect Winter break accommodation to chase away the cobwebs! ENQUIRIES TO OWNERS )
WE HAVE NOW ACQUIRED A SECURE RENTED GARAGE NEARBY WHICH WE OFFER TO OUR GUESTS FOR A SMALL DAILY CHARGE.
Seaview offers good access to local Blue Flag beaches, with Woolacombe Beach just 4 miles away and voted Best Beach in the whole of Europe in 2016. The Tunnels Beach in Ilfracombe offers safe sea bathing with a great cafe for coffee, snacks and ice cream. With good Coastal Walks and Exmoor on the doorstep you will be spoiled for choice. A day spent in the lovely soft, North Devon sea air, rated among the best in England, is often claimed by our guests as the answer to a restful night's sleep! The lovely comfortable bed helps too we often hear!
Pay a visit to our local theatre on the seafront, The Landmark, with full entertaining programmes of Summer shows, and with the multi screen cinema on the High Street offering all the very latest movies there is entertainment for all tastes.
Enjoy a day out sightseeing and return to Seaview for that BBQ, a glass or two on the patio and the beautiful sunsets we are blessed with here in North Devon, end your day perfectly.
Seaview Garden Apartment is available all year round for those hardy folk seeking fresh invigorating walks on Exmoor and the lovely coastal walks around here!! Of course there is always the opportunity to snuggle up after that walk, catch up on your reading,and just relax. (or chill and watch our collection of DVDs!) Don't forget this is a COSY cottage with efficient gas central and a feature fireplace for cooler evenings.
WE ARE A PET FRIENDLY RESIDENCE WITH OUTSIDE SPACE FOR YOUR DOG TO ROAM IN THE ORCHARD TOO!
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Ilfracombe
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We especially liked being so close to all the amenities of Ilfracombe, finding our way through shortcuts and pathways to arrive wherever we needed to be. Shops, eating places,beaches, harbour all close at hand.
5.0 / 5.0
Seaview apartment was ideal for us & our little dog. Couldn’t fault anything, everything had been thought off. Private, brilliant outdoor space. Exceptionally clean & comfy bed.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic stay, the property is gorgeous and just as described. The Orchard is a beautiful (huge) add on if you have dogs, an absolute gem!!
Loo roll, tea bags, coffee, cooking pans etc..
It's all there. We will definately be returning!
4.0 / 5.0
Fabulous property, just what we needed and so dog friendly. Terrific patio and orchard garden with great views. Would highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely apartment with everything we needed , lovely views from patio area . No problems everything excellent.😀
5.0 / 5.0
From the time we arrived till the time we left we had a great time. Two dogs had a safe and secure are to run around. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
One of the nicest holiday accoms we've stayed in. Small, as you would expect for a two person property but cosy, comfortable and beautifully furnished. Terrace, view and orchard were the real highlight. Enjoyed alfresco breakfast, afternoon snoozies, drinkies and sunsets out there. Great location for accessing all that Ifracombe and north Devon have to offer.
Really warm welcome from hosts. Our dog also welcomed and loved it. We had the most wonderful, relaxing holiday.
5.0 / 5.0
Every where lovely little details and clean with comfy bed - dog enjoyed running around the orchard
5.0 / 5.0
The property is great for a couple. Home from home, with everything you need. The bed especially is very comfy.
The garden sells this property with its amazing views stunning on a summers day.
A little akward to find at first, however once sourced its a great find.
Parking on the main road no car access but less than a minute walk so really not a problem.
Great 3 day stay we had, And very dog friendly.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great holiday despite the weather.
Lovely cottage with great garden and views
Anne was very helpful and friendly
Would thoroughly recommend this cottage
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely homely, well equipped cottage, with nice views from the big patio, which had plenty of seating, table and umbrella.Anne and Graham were lovely hosts. Great place as a base for The lovely coast line
5.0 / 5.0
We are just back from a wonderful stay at Seaview , all the better for such glorious weather - summer at long last.
Seaview is a delightful place to stay, a real home from home with all you could need & im.sure if there was something you really required Anne & Graham would do their best to provide it.
The apartment is clean & beautifully decorated in keeping with the age of the building & the view from the kitchen window is lovely, wish my own kitchen view at home was just as fabulous.
The lovely patio has several choices of places to sit all with lovely views. We sat & ate out most evenings & on several mornings for breakfast too enjoying watching what was happening down on the harbour & general comings & goings. The orchard area is a lovely green space again with seating & views & when Graham completes his summer house project there will be another delightful place to sit on cooler days.
Its well worth booking the garage Graham rents out as though there is some parking near by ( you have to pay ) its not guaranteed, garage isnt far just a few minuets walk.
We enjoyed our stay & hope to return to stay again so thank you again Anne & Graham for letting us stay in your lovely apartment,
we want an invite to the opening ceremony of the summer house Graham 😂
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely break at Seaview with the weather improving each day. We visited the harbour most days and enjoyed some lovely lunches out and about. The apartment had everything we and Bella our dog needed, she loved the orchard and we loved relaxing on the patio. Would love to return. Thank you very much Anne & Graham 😊
5.0 / 5.0
A lovely cottage with stunning views to the sea and the town, easy walking distance to everything, the cottage has everything you need for your stay, its so cosy and we felt relaxed as soon as we got there. The hosts were lovely and welcoming. Our dog absolutely loved the gardens to run around. A little gem of a place if you want to explore North Devon. Thank you.
5.0 / 5.0
What a fantastic little gem of a place it is so peaceful and quiet, with stunning views. It is so well maintained and so comfy and cosy. Will definitely go back again.
3.0 / 5.0
Lovely location dissapointed of th
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great enjoyfull and pleasent time with Liz an Graham as extremly friendly landlords. best Greetings Birgit and Hans
Keep save and healthy
5.0 / 5.0
5 stars definitely staying again. Already planning next year
5.0 / 5.0
A beautiful apartment with stunning views. The hosts were very helpful, and friendly, definately a place to go back too, it's like home from home.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovelly property well positioned for exploring Ilfracombe, Lovelly owners and bus stops handy if you want to get around via busses, day rider tickets are quite reasonable.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location with fabulous patio and garden to relax in. Property has well stocked kitchen and inviting interior decor. Super helpful owners on site and garage avail for car.
5.0 / 5.0
Grahame and Anne were the perfect hosts checked to make sure all was okay when we arrived and were on hand if we needed them.
The patio is a delight and our two dogs had a great time in the little apple orchard which is secure and attached to the patio.
I would recommend using the garage they offer as parking is limited.
This apartment has a great location with shops bars and restaurants a small walk away, sandy beaches a small ride away, great for our furry friends.
Thanks Grahame and Anne, we look forward to coming back
Tracy , Grahame, Scrappy and Crumble
5.0 / 5.0
Ideal base to explore Devon.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location, beautiful garden, absolute gem tucked away. Parking excellent, hosts were lovely ... highly recommended
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely apartment with superb view of Ilfracombe, harbour & sea below.
Apartment beautifully decorated & comfortable. Everything you need.
Lovely patio with that view. Recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
A lovely property, very homely and comfortable, garden was beautiful with a fantastic sea view.
5.0 / 5.0
We had an amazing week was so relaxing .
Would highly recommend this property .
5.0 / 5.0
cottage
Excellent little cottage, very clean and set out well, ideal location for walking into the town and beaches etc
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely
This was our second stay at the property and it didn't disappoint, again.
We were lucky enough to have very hot weather and spent a lot of time outside. The orchard and patio are the perfect spots to just sit and enjoy the amazing view. The recently planted wild flower garden is beautiful.
Inside, the apartment has everything you need and is very clean and comfortable.
A short but steep walk takes you to the harbour, where there's great places to eat and drink, and coast path walks.
Another great time was had, and we certainly didn't want to come home!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay
A brilliant location with sea views. Very comfortable with pretty much everything you could need for a home from home break. Dog friendly with secure garden.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing little gem 💎, The views are absolutely stunning the pictures don’t do it justice at all so.
We are definitely going back, The owners were lovely and friendly, The cottage was so clean and everything you need for a perfect holiday.
5.0 / 5.0
Just what we wanted
We were looking for a comfortable, well equipped place to stay with somewhere to sit outside for drinks & this apartment met all requirements perfectly.
The accommodation was clean and certainly comfortable and we'll equipped and the patio was better than anything we expected - it was terrific to sit & have a drink looking at the views and watching the sunset.
It was helpful to have the use of the garage, under 5 minutes walk from the apartment, secure & cheaper than local car parks.
Thanks to Graham and Anne for use of their property and we will certainly look to stay again when we visit Ilfracombe.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Property
Must be one of the best locations for everything in Ilfracombe
Outside space is unbelievable very pet safe
5.0 / 5.0
A very special place
The flat itself is clean, attractive, and well-maintained, with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. The garage available to rent up a nearby lane, makes parking easy and worry-free. The owners Graham and Anne were extremely helpful, in advance of our stay and during, and were lovely to chat with. They even provided a laptop desk so I could do some work, after I had explained I would be doing some WFH during our holiday. Wi-Fi was very good. The location is ideal for the town centre shops and restaurants/cafes, and for lovely hilly walks around the town, harbour, and coastal areas. Both the flat and the town are dog-friendly.
But what really makes this property so very special is the terrace and orchard, with amazing views over Ilfracombe and down to the harbour. The space you have to relax and enjoy is amazing, with so many options for where to sit and what view to appreciate next. We have stayed in many MANY UK holiday properties, and this outside space is beyond unique, a real oasis in the middle of the town. I don't think the pictures fully capture how truly lovely the expansive terrace and orchard are.
We only ventured to Ilfracombe because of our friends' wedding, as we have several 'favourite' seaside places we usually visit. But we now definitely plan to visit Ilfracombe in the future, to stay in this wonderful flat again and enjoy 'our' terrace and orchard!
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous little cottage with amazing garden & sea views!
Great stay for my husband & I and our cocker spaniel Cody. The cottage was cozy and the outside area and view exceeded our expectations. It was lovely to sit and contemplate with a glass of something after spending the day exploring. We would recommend Woolacombe beach and Marwood Hill Garden for day visits. Also The Dolphin Fish & Chip Restaurant, The Hip & Pistol and The George & Dragon pub in Ilfracombe all welcomed dogs and were fab. We had a lovely holiday, Anne & Graham were great hosts thank you.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely Cottage
A lovely well presented and equipped cottage in a very quiet area of Ilfracombe. Owners next door and very friendly but not intrusive.
Only downside is Ilfracombe is all HILLS!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely little getaway with stunning views
Ideally located with a lot of outside space and great views. Property was exactly as described, parking space was greatly appreciated and the property manager was available and helpful if we had any issues. Which we didn't.
5.0 / 5.0
Break in seaview
Could not fault it ,fantastic location ,gorgeous views ,cottage home from home ,clean ,comfortable and warm ,superb hosts ,highly recommend
5.0 / 5.0
Delightful cottage
The booking procedure for this cottage was very easy via Vrbo. Once we had paid the balance we were given contact details for the property owners plus check in details and directions.
The property owners met us on arrival and walked us through the property giving instruction on how to use the shower, wifi etc.
A really clean cottage which we loved. Great shower with constant hot water, very comfy bed, full access to TV, Netflix etc, heating throughout.
The patio had plenty of chairs and a table for outside dining. The reclaimed orchard was also ideal to sit in and a safe space for the dog to run around in.
The owners are very friendly and on hand to resolve any issues.
This was an ideal location for our honeymoon and we hope to return in future years.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous break
Just lovely a beautiful cottage clean and well equipped very comfortable. Anne was the perfect host and we had a lovely break, a little gem !
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Ilfracombe?
The average price for a rental in Ilfracombe is £93 per night. This rental is £4 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vintage Furnished Garden Apartment, Pets Welcome! BBQ on Large Patio & Seaviews!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Vintage Furnished Garden Apartment, Pets Welcome! BBQ on Large Patio & Seaviews! pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Vintage Furnished Garden Apartment, Pets Welcome! BBQ on Large Patio & Seaviews!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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