Name: Seaview Grade II Listed Cottage with large Sun Terrace 'The Old Eclectick'
Address: 26 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9DJ, United Kingdom, 26 Fore Street, Devon, EX34 9DJ, UK
Rating: 9.1

Seaview Grade II Listed Cottage with large Sun Terrace 'The Old Eclectick'

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The entire place is yours
883 ft² size
Kitchen
Sea view
Garden
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Terrace

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Seaview Grade II Listed Cottage with large Sun Terrace 'The Old Eclectick' in Ilfracombe offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Wildersmouth Beach is just a 3-minute walk away. Spacious Accommodation: The apartment features one bedroom and two bathrooms, a living room with a sofa bed, and a fully equipped kitchen. Parquet floors and a private entrance enhance the comfortable stay. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor fireplace. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, barbecue, and live music. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Nearby Attractions: Exeter International Airport is 101 km away. Points of interest include Lundy Island (36 km), Royal North Devon Golf Club (36 km), Westward Ho! (37 km), and Watermouth Castle (2 km). Highly rated for its location and host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ilfracombe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Apartment with Terrace Bedroom 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed Living room 1 sofa bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jane
United Kingdom
“Amazing Flat, which was beautifully furnished in the heart of Ilfracombe.”
Amanda
United Kingdom
“We loved staying, it felt cosy with such a positive energy”
Timothy
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location on oldest street in Ilfracombe, spacious, great host who was on hand to offer lots of tips especially on parking.”
Tim
United Kingdom
“This is a lovely, cosy cottage in a brilliant central location. The quay is a 2 minute walk away and all of the local bars and restaurants are super close. The cottage is really quaint and beautifully decorated. The bathrooms are well appointed...”
Dave
United Kingdom
“Central location, ideal for exploring. Accommodation was quirky, well maintained, spotless, Sophia was the perfect hostess”
Michelle
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property lots of character and very clean.”
James
United Kingdom
“Location was amazing. Very clean and quirky! Lots of character had everything we needed!”
Dave
United Kingdom
“Fantastic Location, lovely views of the harbour and the old street. Great location with easy access to the town centre, harbour and lots of little Restuarants.”
Sharon
United Kingdom
“Charming Cottage!! Very well equipped but it’s all the little extra touches that made our stay here special. A lot bigger than expected. Loved the terrace with amazing views. Location couldn’t be better. Very close to all the best restaurants,...”
Helen
United Kingdom
“Fabulous apartment - loved it from the photos, and I'd say it's even better in real life! Great layout, everything you could need! Worth noting for anyone with accessibility questions, access to the front door is via some steps & short incline,...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sophia Henri

9.8

Host review score

Sophia Henri

The house is a Grade II Listed property on Waterloo Terrace overlooking Fore Street, the oldest street in Ilfracombe. The building was fully restored to Grade II specifications in 2006 when it was run as 'The Eclectick' bar, restaurant and art gallery until mid 2016, when I bought it and converted the huge ground floor into private guest lodgings. After a major refurbishment, I have re-opened the New! Improved! Old Eclectick, now with a fully functional kitchen and second shower room. Wherever possible, furniture and furnishings are either recycled or upcycled, cleaning products are plant-based, eco-friendly and coffee, tea, sugar etc sustainably and/or Fair Trade sourced.

I'm London born + bred, but in 2016 I decided to leave 'The Big Dirty City' to fulfil my hankering after the Great Outdoors and my love of coastal walks, so moved to the enchanting Victorian seaside town of Ilfracombe! Converting The Old Eclectick from a bar and restaurant was a labour of love – it took almost a year before I was able to welcome my first guests in Feb 2017. After almost 3 years of happy guests, I embarked on a major refurb, which was completed in June 2020, making The Old Eclectick a fully self-catering private apartment (with two shower rooms!) Every stick of furniture has been carefully sourced (often upcycled) and in some cases, lovingly chalk-painted!. It’s pretty ‘Bohemian’ - my style being about creating homely comfort, colour & practicality!

Ideally located within 2 mins of Ilfracombe Harbour and pretty much anywhere in this historic Victorian seaside town – including direct access to the South West Coast Path - ‘foodie’ Fore Street has become renowned for its diverse and top quality restaurants. The property is diagonally opposite the Michelin-starred Thomas Carr at The Olive Room and a stone’s throw from the harbour and the best fish ‘n chips in town!

Languages spoken: English,Italian

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Check-in

From 17:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 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 option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of £50 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$66. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)

Extra bed upon request

£40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Seaview Grade II Listed Cottage with large Sun Terrace 'The Old Eclectick' 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.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of £50 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.