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Old Maids Cottage is a thatched cottage resting near the seaside town of Ilfracombe. It comes with three bedrooms, comprising of a double with en-suite bath and shower, a zip/link bed with en-suite bath and shower and a double, together sleeping up to six people and served by a shower room. Completing the interior is an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Outside, there is ample off-road parking and a patio area with furniture and a lawned area. Old Maids Cottage is a wonderful base for exploring this corner of North Devon. Please note that mobile phone reception in Lee Bay village is limited and not available inside the cottage. While there are reception hotspots in the property grounds, visitors should use “Wi-fi calling” on their smart phones and via the ultra high speed internet while in residence. Note: Note: shower cubicle in the shower room is currently out of action. The sink and WC are still all ok to use this is until the end of April, both en suites are fine Please note that mobile phone reception in Lee Bay village is limited and not available inside the cottage. While there are reception hotspots in the property grounds, visitors should use “Wi-fi calling” on their smart phones and via the ultra high speed internet while in residence

Ilfracombe is a town resting within North Devon, just 11 miles from Barnstaple. Within close reach of this town are five glorious beaches which are owned by the National Trust, as well as the Exmoor National Park with its countryside setting and quaint villages to explore. Here, you will find a selection of pubs, shops, restaurants, and attractions including a wildlife cruise and fishing trips.