Wildercombe House offers bed and breakfast accommodation, located in the coastal town of Ilfracombe, North Devon, with sea views, free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking on site. Wildercombe Houses’s spacious, wooden-floored dining room has views of the Welsh coastline. Breakfast is served each morning and includes full English options, and lighter continental choices, with meals made from local ingredients. Guest bedrooms are light and airy with oak furniture and a HD TV with en-suite bathrooms providing towels and free toiletries. Within easy reach of The Tunnels Beach and Ilfracombe Harbour, Barnstaple is only a 25-minute drive from the building, and the edge of Exmoor National Park can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Ilfracombe Golf Club is 3 miles from Wildercombe House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Every establishment needs to look here as they set the example of how a B&B should be. From the moment you step through the door you are greeted warmly and made to feel very comfortable. My son has learning needs and he feels 'at home' here and...
  • Uzma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have had a lovely time at Wildercombe house, we are a family of four, spent 3 nights there in two rooms. All the facilities were impressive overall the property was very clean, rooms were big and comfortable, breakfast was great and they...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent greeting on arrival, room and breakfast amazing. Service throughout the whole stay was amazing

Hosted by Anne-Marie Marsh

9.9
9.9
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Anne-Marie Marsh
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. All rooms have complimentary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, and a fridge. 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/vegan/gluten-free alternatives, along with a full complement of continental choices too.
Wildercombe House is a family-run business, owned by Anne-Marie and Barry Marsh. 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.
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wildercombe House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • 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).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:30

 

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 older than 14 years 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Wildercombe 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 must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Children can only be accommodated in the following bedrooms subject to availability and by prior arrangement: Double Room - Disability Access - Room 1, Superior Triple Room - Room 2. The first night will be charged upon making a reservation.

Please inform Wildercombe House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Wildercombe House

  • Wildercombe House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Ilfracombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Guests staying at Wildercombe House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Wildercombe House include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite

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

  • Check-in at Wildercombe House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.