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Seagrass, fantastic sea views, near to the harbour & beaches, parking

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Glorious Sea View from Living Room
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Dining Area and Living Room from Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ilfracombe,
  • Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hele Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Swansea (SWS)
    ‪206 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Seagrass, fantastic sea views, near to the harbour & beaches, parking

Seagrass is a much loved, well equipped, two bedroom holiday apartment with panoramic sea views over Capstone. The apartment is on the second floor of a Grade II listed Georgian terrace, in a peaceful, serene location, overlooking the historic Brockshole Field (complete with grazing sheep) to the sea. Ilfracombe Harbour and Fore Street are within a 5 minute walk.
The space
The apartment is on the second floor of a Grade II listed Georgian terrace, in a peaceful, serene location, overlooking the historic Brockshole Field (complete with grazing sheep) to the sea. Ilfracombe Harbour and Fore Street are within a 5 minute walk, and offer a selection of excellent restaurants, including a newly awarded Michelin starred restaurant, Thomas Carr at the Olive Room (the Olive Room is small, so book early to avoid disappointment!). The Tunnels beaches are also a short stroll away.

Seagrass has two bedrooms (one with king sized bed, one with twin beds) and can comfortably sleep four adults, with room for a travel cot (provided, along with high chair) in either bedroom if needed. Both the master bedroom and the living room have large sash windows with fantastic views out to sea. The living room has plenty of comfortable seating and a Smart TV, with BBC, ITV and Channel 4 iPlayer, NetFlix. There is also a DVD player, with a good selection of DVDs, books and games. The living room adjoins a well equipped kitchen area (including washer-dryer), with a dining table which can comfortably seat 4-5. Free Wi-Fi is also provided.

There is an allocated parking space at the rear of the terrace, where the communal entrance is located. However, you may not need to move your car, as there is so much within walking distance: for nature lovers there are beautiful coves and cliff top walks; for culture lovers there are art galleries, cinema and theatre, and of course, Damien Hirst’s gallery and sculpture “Verity” at the end of the harbour wall; for foodies there are great pubs and restaurants, and an excellent local butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer as well as several bakers. Further afield, it is a 15 minute drive to Woolacombe Beach, Croyde and Saunton Sands - and Exmoor and the Tarka Trail are on the doorstep. We love Ilfracombe, we hope you do too!
Guest access
Note: The rear entrance is sunny and welcoming, however, there are some steps leading down from the car park to the ground floor entrance, and some stairs internally to the second floor, so it may not be suitable for people with mobility issues. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions on this, or on anything else about Seagrass.
Other things to note
Arrival time is usually after 4pm and departure is by 10am although this may be flexible when discussed with our Housekeeper.

Property manager

Neil and Kate

Languages

English

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ilfracombe

Located in Ilfracombe, this apartment is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Ilfracombe,

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Verity Statue - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 30 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Seafood Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪S & P Fish Shop - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seagrass, fantastic sea views, near to the harbour & beaches, parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seagrass, fantastic sea views, near to the harbour & beaches, parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seagrass, fantastic sea views, near to the harbour & beaches, parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seagrass, fantastic sea views, near to the harbour & beaches, parking located?

This family-friendly Ilfracombe apartment building is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ilfracombe Harbour and North Devon Coast. Wildersmouth Beach and Verity Statue are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ilfracombe apartment

A lovely apartment a short walk down hill to the town but a long steep walk back! Very comfortable. Good WiFi but poor phone signal. We found the Key safe difficult to line numbers up and open and a hand rail on the steps from the carpark would have been helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krishna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and lovely apartment

We had a great stay here, it's a great location for exploring Ilfracombe. Lot's of stairs and hills, so they keep you fit! Stunning sea views from the main bedroom and lounge. Communication with the owners was brilliant and they were incredibly helpful. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Mis leading presentation

Never found 2nd bathroom. Just 1 toilet roll of the cheapest quality. Could see the sea but not the habour. Wellcome pack of just small packet of biscuits very disappointing. Being charged the full cost 6 months in advance of stay was a major issue and owner did not respond on this matter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Irene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice apartment shame about the lack of bathrooms

Your advert states 2 bathrooms but there is an en suite bathroom and an additional toilet. As we are two couples it was very inconvenient to share a bathroom which was in their bedroom. The apartment itself was clean and had everything we needed including wonderful views but we wouldn’t have booked it if you had listed it properly. It is an ideal property for one family or one couple , may I suggest you change your advert.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seagrass

Lovely spacious, clean apartment with wonderful views. Did not use the car, everything is within walking distance. Ilfracombe a lovely place. Slight criticisms- only one half of a toilet roll for two bathrooms, grill pan had not been cleaned and the people in the flat above I can only assume were there for a clog dancing festival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

The property was clean and tidy with stunning views out to sea. It was located up a very steep hill with lots of steps to reach the door so definitely not for the feint hearted. The view was worth the effort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Very convenient for the town. Comfortable clean accommodation. Used as a base for doing some sections of the S/W coastal path. Lovely views of the sea.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely flat

Great views of the sea
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Clean, spacious,well equipped. Found everything we needed. Close to the town centre and harbour

Concise instructions supplied made the apartment easy to find and enter. Beautiful views from living area and main bedroom. Spacious rooms with lovely decor made the place feel so cosy without being cramped. Found everything we needed and more. Although we had beautiful weather and didn’t need them there was plenty of dvds, games and books to keep you occupied if needed. Netflix was an added bonus particularly for the teenagers in the evenings ! The town and harbour are within easy reach both walking and by car. However if walking there is a steep walk back up to the apartment ! Plenty to do and the list of restaurants provided was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul w.

v good week made even better with baking hot weather

app in good position with lovely views perfect but anybody booking this app needs to be very able bodied
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Beautiful and homely

We really enjoyed our stay, it has great views from the widows and only a five minute Walk from the centre. Very clean as well didn't feel the need to have a quick wipe over. Would highly recommend if you stay in ilfracombe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Rob R.

mooi appartement - zeer prettig om te verblijven - mooi uitzicht over Ilfracombe en de zee

Mooi en goed ingericht appartement - goed ge-outilleerd - praktisch en comfortabel - alles voorhanden wat je nodig had - goede keuken, fijne woonkamer, royale slaapkamers met zeer goede bedden - service en contact via de eigenaar heel erg goed > als er iets was kon het geregeld worden. Een aanrader voor korter of langer verblijf.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Perfect Property

A beautifully relaxing property with wonderful views. Everything that was needed was provided for in this very roomy and very well kept property. Access to the town centre was perfect , as was the wonderful seafront.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

A Five Day Break

We found Seagrass just what we wanted for a short break. All facilities were very good and ideal for our needs. The views from the front bedroom and lounge are exceptional. The walk into town is fine and coming back provides excellent exercise (on account of the steepness of the hill) but we got used to it. Of course if you drive it is no problem. The owners Dave and Claire were extremely helpful and provided comprehensive information and contact details. We hope to stay again as Ilfracombe is a good base for exploring North Devon. Keith and Barbara
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Beautifully light, airy and comfortable accommodation with amazing views

Everything from the directions to the actual accommodation was spot on. Lovely apartment which was well equipped and very comfortable - great to come back to after a day out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

A beautiful, fully equipped, spotlessly clean property.

A really comfortable property fully equipped with all we needed. Wonderful views and really comfortable bed. Netflix was a bonus on rainy days! All communication with the property owners was excellent. Information in the property was very useful and up to date.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Lovely apartment, fantastic sea views!

The apartment is extremely welcoming, clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed and more! The sea views from the lounge and bedroom were wonderful and we loved watching all the boats going by. We didn't have the best weather so having Netflix and WiFi was a bonus (especially for our teenage daughter). Its a 5min walk into the town and we were spoilt for choice when it came to good places to eat. Its a very steep walk back to the apartment but it helped to burn some calories off and got easier as the week went on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sallyann M.

Relaxing Family Holiday

Ashley and I stayed at Seagrass with our two teenage girls 17 &15. Our first impressions were the cleanliness and spaciousness of the apartment. The furnishings and accessories compliment it's location. Kitchen was well equipped , we wanted for nothing . It was truly a home from home. The beds were comfortable as was the sofa. Views absolutely stunning, watching the sunset over the sea was a real treat and wonderful to wake up to each morning. David and Clare communicated well with us and made the whole experience from booking to completion and absolute pleasure. We highly recommend and will most definitely return next year. Thanks so much xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Very comfortable flat, superb views

We had a great week. The flat is spacious, comfortable, fully equipped (even including a subscription to Netflix, which was very much appreciated). The reserved parking spot is a big help. The views from the windows are beautiful, and always changing with the light and the weather. Ilfracombe is an interesting town to wander around in, and it's also a good base of operations for trips into Exmoor or down the coast. Highly recommended -- we would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

Definitely the best!

The view from the apartment took our breath away. Then we looked around. We had so much space and every facility we could possibly want. The furniture and furnishings were comfortable and really tasteful with a good eye for colour matching and sense of harmony. Parking space was good and accessible which is a real bonus in a seaside town where spaces are at a real premium. Short walk into town and the seafront and harbour areas. Choice of restaurants was the very best we have found in seaside towns. Plenty to do, listed in brochures in the apartment and the choice of days out with coastal walks and stunning views will be in our memories for a long time. Thanks to Claire and David, the owners who were pleasant and approachable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Lovely, comfortable apartment with everything one could need

This is a very attractive, comfortable and spacious apartment with beautiful view of Capstone Hill and the sea. The sunsets were spectacular! The living area has a comfortable sofa and two easy chairs for relaxing. Cupboard contains lots of DVDs, CDs, books and toys and games for children. There is a fully equipped kitchen with lots of crockery and pans etc. Full oven, gas hob and microwave. The two bedrooms, one double, one twin, are spacious with plenty of space for clothes. Bathroom is also large and there is a separate WC with wash basin as well. As mentioned in information on apartment, there is a steep hill up to apartment but we managed it even though we are getting on a bit! We were certainly fitter by the end of our stay. If you don't want to drive there are local buses, Woolacombe is only about 15 minutes away. It was lovely to come back to Seagrass after being out all day, to relax and watch the sun go down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

A lovely, well equipped apartment, with the most amazing views.

The apartment itself was lovely, spotless on arrival, very spacious and extremely well equipped. The views were to die for and we sat every evening enjoying the sun sets and looking over to the South Wales coast with binoculars trying to pick out landmarks and watching passing ships. The final night even gave us an electrical storm over the sea, which was a sight to remember. The location was a challenge to our physical fitness, with steep inclines to tackle on our way back to the flat. We used it to burn off calories, however this would be a problem for the elderly and infirm unless they wanted to take the car each time they went into the town.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

What a lovely apartment

Seagrass was just lovely. Everything you need, so comfortable and such amazing views. Would definitely return/recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy T.

Beautiful views, lovely apartment

This property was perfect for us, lots of space and really well equipped. The owners provided so much detailed information which was very much appreciated, the list of places to eat was a really nice, helpful touch. We tried a few restaurants from the list and were not disappointed. The property was very clean and really nicely decorated. The pictures of the views really do not do it justice! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and cant wait to come back. Thank you :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

Excellent

The location and apperinances are wonderful. Especially enjoyed the view and the sheep pasture out the front window.

About the host

Hosted by Neil and Kate

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We are Kate and Neil and we love the wild landscapes and dramatic coastline of North Devon. Together, we look after Seagrass, a comfortable and well-appointed apartment with wonderful views over Ilfracombe and the sea.

Neil works in a famous sporting Museum and Kate works in Finance. We also look after our lovely daughter Elizabeth, who was born in February 2022.

Neil also writes novels in his spare time. If you enjoy a good read, please check out his most recent publication 'The Other Side of Trust' on Amazon.

Languages:

English