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Located in Ilfracombe, in a historic building, 1.5 km from Ilfracombe, Cairn House is a bed and breakfast with a garden and bar. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, all units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Wildersmouth beach is 1.7 km from the bed and breakfast, while Lundy Island is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 101 km from Cairn House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • S
    Sandy
    South Africa South Africa
    Really very friendly staff. Awesome cooked breakfast!!
  • Solomon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, friendly welcome. Great view from front of property. 15 minute walk into town for evening meal. Breakfast freshly cooked promptly on arrival at dining room in morning. Superb!
  • Atton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Greeted with a big smile when we first walked in. Very friendly and happy to help us with directions and things to do in the local area. Homely throughout but also very clean. Rooms are very spacious, and we couldn't have asked for anything...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 591 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Cairn House is located on the main road into Ilfracombe and has great views over the town. We offer free onsite parking. All bedrooms are ensuite and are comfortably furnished. Free Wifi is available throughout the building and there is also an honesty bar located in our new conservatory for you to relax and enjoy a drink while taking in the views. We provide a full cooked breakfast served to your table as well as a selection of cereals, yogurts, preserves, juices and freshly brewed tea and coffee. We are well located for exploring all North Devon has to offer, a 5 minute drive will take you to Woolacombe and it's fanatastic beach (recently voted best beach in England) The south West Coastal path and national cycle network are also close by. Exmoor national park is also within easy travelling distance which is great for walks and rambling.

Neighbourhood information

The seaside resort of Ilfracombe is located on the scenic North Devon coast with many beaches, country walks and seaside towns and villages to explore. The Cairn House is located on the main road into the town set back up a sweeping driveway with fantastic views across the town and towards the sea. Cairn House also overlooks Bicclescombe Park and Gardens which is only a minutes walk away. We back onto the Cairn nature reserve.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cairn House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Cairn House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Cairn House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

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

    FAQs about Cairn House

    • Room options at Cairn House include:

      • Double
      • Quadruple
      • Triple
      • Single

    • Guests staying at Cairn House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free

    • Cairn House is 0.6 miles from the centre of Ilfracombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Check-in at Cairn House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • The prices at Cairn House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.