About this property

Historic Setting: Wildercombe House in Devon is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, sea or garden views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the terrace or outdoor seating area, enjoying the scenic views and fresh air. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Local Attractions: Ilfracombe is 1.2 mi away, while Lundy Island and Royal North Devon Golf Club are 22 mi distant. Exeter International Airport is 65 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    The room was very spacious, very comfortable bed, great sitting area, huge well-equipped bathroom, and the wall decor is eclectic, giving you something different. The B&B owner was friendly and very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas, with...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic guest house with great en-suite rooms decorated to a high standard. Ann-Marie was a very welcoming and friendly host with plenty of recommendations if you're stuck for something to do. Plenty of parking and breakfast was excellent, with...
  • Merrifeild
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything thing about the place was amazing and the breakfast was spectacular hostess was amazing as well
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and the host was very helpful and friendly the breakfast was really good would definitely stay here again if down this part of the country. We really enjoyed our stay
  • Tegh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Anne-Marie is very lovely and welcoming. Great location and wonderful views from the hotel.
  • Vivienne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the whole of our stay would highly recomend Wildercombe House
  • Noel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice place the room is great and a good size with some nice features and finishes and nice breakfast and owner very friendly and helpful taking time to chat with you
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast. Warm welcome from friendly hosts. Rooms were really well cared for and spotlessly clean.
  • Dennis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a sea view room which was spacious and cosy with a large on suite bathroom, all very clean and functional, breakfast was excellent and plentiful with a good choice. We would highly recommend this guest house.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The warm welcome, attention to detail, cleanliness and the views! Everything spot on. I had the best sleep I've had in weeks!

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 24 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Wildercombe House is a family-run business. We, and our staff, will ensure that your stay with us is as perfect as can be, enabling you to rest, relax, and enjoy all that North Devon has to offer. We pride ourselves on offering a professional and friendly service, quality food, and personal attention to your needs if required.

Property info

Wildercombe House is a Victorian former Gentleman's residence built in 1885, located in an elevated position with views towards Ilfracombe, the sea, and surrounding countryside. Fully renovated, retaining original features, Wildercombe House offers guest accommodation with 12 en-suite rooms, decorated with a modern, contemporary, twist. Some rooms have views towards the sea and countryside, and all rooms have complimentary toiletries, towels, hairdryers, and tea/coffee making facilities. The lift provides access to all floors, and we have free on-site parking and Wi-Fi throughout. Our large breakfast room has views towards the Welsh coastline and countryside, where you can enjoy a full English breakfast or other cooked options, with vegetarian/gluten-free alternatives, along with a full complement of continental choices too.

Neighborhood info

Wildercombe House is an ideal base for exploring the North Devon countryside, its beautiful coastline, local beaches, historic sites and Exmoor National Park. You will have the opportunity to swim, surf or sunbathe, take beautiful walks and bicycle rides, or perhaps experience a fishing trip from Ilfracombe harbour or a visit to Lundy Island. Ilfracombe has a wonderful variety of restaurants, offering local cuisine, including fresh fish brought in to the harbour, and Exmoor beef.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 14 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wildercombe 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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