Guesthouse Ilfracombe House
9-13 Wilson Rd, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1HG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 624 reviews)
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Nice friendly staff and excellent breakfast with loads of choice even activa yogurt, my favorite..
United KingdomVery clean, comfortable accommodation with friendly, helpful staff. Close to the Cliffs Pavillion, which was the reason for our stay. There are also a few good restaurants closeby. Mr Bojangles, close to the Pavilion, has great food... Would definitely recommend this small, family run hotel, & would stay here again if in the area in the future.
United KingdomThe location is perfect. A short walk and you are into town. Walk the other way and lovely views of the beach front and fair. Breakfast was perfect for of our family met all our needs and we didn’t have to ask for anything apart how you like your eggs cooked. All staff were friendly. Places was perfectly clean
United KingdomThe breakfast was excellent with a good choice of food, rooms were very comfortable and staff friendly and helpful.
United KingdomThe hotel was very clean and appeared to have been completely refurbished. The staff were friendly and location excellent for the Cliff Pavillion.
United KingdomNice and clean recently renovated little hotel. We had a nice big room with seating area and two beds. One single and one double. Great breakfast included and friendly morning staff. Errol’s, the young man who checked us in was very charming and helpful and friendly.
United States of AmericaLocation was good also sea view from our Room 21. Friendly Staff, Good Breakfast
United KingdomAltough we had to checkout before breakfast time, staff prepared breakfast for us and it was very good.
MaltaVery friendly employees and guests. The breakfast was very good. The hotel is beautifully decorated for the festive season. The en-suite bathroom in Room 11 is new and very clean. The room itself needs an upgrade but is well equipped with fridge, TV, coffee and tea making facilities, space heater and the bed is comfortable and I slept soundly. I arrived by air at Southend Airport and was glad I booked this hotel as no trains were running into central London on 26 December ( a holiday in the UK).
United States of AmericaRooms were very comfortable, facilities very good, would stay here again
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Ilfracombe House
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Ian
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Evelyn
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John
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Simon
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Linda
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Just yards from the Southend seafront, Illfracombe House is set in central Southend, offering free car parking and free Wi-Fi. Rooms come with a flat screen TV with digital channels and there is an all-you-can-eat hot buffet breakfast.
Featuring a mini fridge and free tea and coffee, each well-equipped room at the guest house also has a tiled private bathroom. Some rooms have a separate seating area, and a large bay window.
Along with the hot breakfast buffet, a variety of cereals, fruits, breads and mixed jams are also on offer. Guests can also choose from fresh coffee, a selection of teas and hot chocolate.
With crystal chandelier lighting and Sky HD TV, guests can relax in the spacious Chesterfield-style lounge. A full evening menu is available from 18:00 until 21:00.
Guests can purchase Adventure Island Wristbands at a reduced rate from the reception desk.
The Cliffs Pavilion Theater is just a 2-minute walk away. Southend Airport is 2.5 miles from Illfracombe House and there are several golf courses within a 10-minute drive.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Three Shells
Swimming, Food & Drink
2,050 feet from property
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- Guests liked the breakfast
See what guests loved the most:
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Chris
United Kingdom“Nice friendly staff and excellent breakfast with loads of choice even activa yogurt, my favorite..”
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Annette
United Kingdom
“Very clean, comfortable accommodation with friendly, helpful staff. Close to the Cliffs Pavillion, which was the reason for our stay. There are also a few good restaurants closeby. Mr Bojangles, close to the Pavilion, has great food... Would definitely recommend this small, family run hotel, & would stay here again if in the area in the future.” Read more
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Ian
United Kingdom
“The location is perfect. A short walk and you are into town. Walk the other way and lovely views of the beach front and fair. Breakfast was perfect for of our family met all our needs and we didn’t have to ask for anything apart how you like your eggs cooked. All staff were friendly. Places was perfectly clean” Read more
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Evelyn
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was excellent with a good choice of food, rooms were very comfortable and staff friendly and helpful.”
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Pauline
United Kingdom
“The hotel was very clean and appeared to have been completely refurbished. The staff were friendly and location excellent for the Cliff Pavillion.”
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John
United States of America“Nice and clean recently renovated little hotel. We had a nice big room with seating area and two beds. One single and one double. Great breakfast included and friendly morning staff. Errol’s, the young man who checked us in was very charming and helpful and friendly. ” Read more
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Keith
United Kingdom
“Location was good also sea view from our Room 21. Friendly Staff, Good Breakfast”
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Rachel
Malta“Altough we had to checkout before breakfast time, staff prepared breakfast for us and it was very good.”
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Simon
United States of America
“Very friendly employees and guests. The breakfast was very good. The hotel is beautifully decorated for the festive season. The en-suite bathroom in Room 11 is new and very clean. The room itself needs an upgrade but is well equipped with fridge, TV, coffee and tea making facilities, space heater and the bed is comfortable and I slept soundly. I arrived by air at Southend Airport and was glad I booked this hotel as no trains were running into central London on 26 December ( a holiday in the UK).” Read more
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Linda
United Kingdom
“Rooms were very comfortable, facilities very good, would stay here again”
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About Ilfracombe House
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Host Info
Your hosts, Bertie and his wife Drita, aim to make their guests feel at home serving great food, comfortable accommodation and exceptional Family hospitality. Our guests keep returning back to us every time and many of them have become our family friends.
Languages spoken: English
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South Essex College0.4 miles
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Southend Central Library0.4 miles
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Adventure Island0.5 miles
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Southend Pier0.6 miles
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Southend-On-Sea Probation Service0.6 miles
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Southend Magistrate Court0.6 miles
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Southend Crown Court0.6 miles
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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council0.7 miles
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Kursaal0.9 miles
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Roots Hall0.9 miles
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Restaurant Flying Pasta - Italian0.4 miles
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Restaurant Picolo - Italian0.4 miles
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Restaurant Fisherman's Warf0.4 miles
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Dickens World11.8 miles
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Three Shells Golden sandSwimming, Food & Drink2,050 feet
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London Southend Airport2.3 miles
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London City Airport28.2 miles
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London Stansted Airport31 miles
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Food: Cajun/Creole, British, Pizza, Seafood, Local, Grill/BBQ
Open for: Dinner
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Amenities of Ilfracombe House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Honeymoon suite
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Newspapers Additional charge
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Ilfracombe House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please contact the guest house if you need extra beds in your room. Please note there will be an extra charge for any extra beds for children older than 2 years old.
Please note check-in after 22.30 is not possible.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Ilfracombe House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Ilfracombe House
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The nearest beach is 350 feet from Ilfracombe House.
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The prices at Ilfracombe House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Ilfracombe House is 2,300 feet from the center of Southend-on-Sea.
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Check-in at Ilfracombe House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Ilfracombe House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ilfracombe House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Ilfracombe House by:
- Car 15min
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Ilfracombe House has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Room options at Ilfracombe House include:
- Double
- Single
- Family
- Twin
- Apartment
