About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Darnley Hotel in Ilfracombe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea or mountain views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, TV, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving European cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections with warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, outdoor seating area, and bar. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and electric vehicle charging station. Prime Location: Located 62 mi from Exeter International Airport, the hotel is a 9-minute walk from Ilfracombe. Nearby attractions include Watermouth Castle (1.8 mi) and Lundy Island (22 mi). Highly rated for room comfort, breakfast, and staff support.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Desmond
United Kingdom“Owners Paul and Lorinda go out of their way to be helpful. Because the room we booked needed an urgent repair we were put in a lovely suite on the top floor. There was a separate dressing room and small refrigerator. The breakfast is just the...”
Nicholas United Kingdom“The place was clean very comfortable bed the breakfast was fantastic and a very friendly warm welcoming when we arrived”- Harding United Kingdom“Good location, good breakfast,very comfortable bed”
- Nicola United Kingdom“The location, delicious breakfasts and very kind knowledgable and helpful owners.”
- Andrew United Kingdom“We had a great stay at the Darnley - the hosts where very welcoming and helpful and looked after us very well , recommended”
- Ryan United Kingdom“Lovely friendly people, nice and clean, great breakfast”
The United Kingdom“Perfect location - just a short 10 mins walk from the town. Comfortable room with all the facilities we needed. Delicious cooked breakfast.”- Ricky United Kingdom“Great room and bathroom, bed very comfortable and we both slept well. Fridge and tv. Hosts were very welcoming and informative about the town. Free off road parking.”
- Stuart United Kingdom“Enjoyed a very comfortable stay in this beautiful hotel. The room was clean and spacious. Very convenient for the beach and harbour. The breakfast was amazing! Great quality and super tasty! Lorinda the owner couldn’t do enough to make me feel...”
- Sidaway United Kingdom“The property was lovely and it was very interesting to find out about the history of the property and town”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as 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
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Pets are only allowed subject to availability and by prior arrangement.
Please inform the property prior to arrival if you have any dietary requirements.
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.
Please inform The Darnley Hotel 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.
A damage deposit of £100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
