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Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views

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Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
The stunning ballroom is ideal for large group dining or parties with seas views
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 1660 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ilfracombe, Devon
  • Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hele Bay Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Swansea (SWS)
    ‪204 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 - The White Room

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2 - The Butterfly room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - The Starfish room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - The Lighthouse room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5 - The`Hideout

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6 - The Basset room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7 - The Fairground room

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1-Ballroom

Toilet

Bathroom 2-Bed Floor 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3-Bedroom7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4-Bedroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5-Top(2nd) floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views

This large Victorian terrace sleeps 16 people in 7 beautifully decorated bedrooms and includes a ballroom, large comfortable lounge and kitchen, ideal for a big group get together. It is located above the working harbour of this fishing town and panoramic ocean views greet the occupants from every floor of the property. There is an outside terraced area with outside seating and dining furniture and breathtaking views.

Exceptional space and facilities create the perfect destination for large groups. The bedrooms are individually decorated, the living areas are comfortable and modern while respecting the property's Victorian heritage. The ballroom is the perfect setting for that special occasion such as a birthday party or anniversary meal. In the summer months the terrace provides an alternative location to sit down for a special meal, with a large built in BBQ and breathtaking ocean views. Light the chiminea in the evening and sit round the fire watching the ships sail by.

The property has 3 TVs (2 SKY digital boxes with Sports, Movies and Kids). Also I-pod docking station with speakers for 'party' use.

Property manager

Jeremy Warner

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask that from midnight noise is kept to a minimum to respect our neighbours.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ilfracombe

Located in Ilfracombe, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ilfracombe, Devon

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Verity Statue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 21 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Larkstone Cafe and Leisure Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Seafood Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious property with a ballroom and phenomenal sea and harbour views located?

This family-friendly Ilfracombe holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Ilfracombe Harbour and North Devon Coast. Wildersmouth Beach and Verity Statue are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

anet y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Christmas family holiday
Booking this property was easy, the property manager was on hand straight away when we had a problem with finding the place. This house sorted our needs. Lovely big kitchen and lounge area where we could enjoy all the company from a 6 to 72year old! The views are fantastic and position just great! The house itself could be wonderful. It definately needs some TLC in lots of places - thread bare carpets, football table - the players had no heads, the floor in the ballroom is lifting, grand piano with several keys not working, cracks in the sinks in the kitchen. What let it down for us was the cleanliness. Mainly thick spider webs at the windows and sky lights that would not have happened overnight, the oven! and dog hairs that were there before we got there. Other places could have done with a good clean too! We found out that the place is for sale so can understand that you wouldnt want to spend lots on it, but while letting it out just keep it clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 night half term break
Family party of 3 generations. 13 people.We loved all the space and big rooms. Bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen were clean and well equipped. Some of the house needs updating and painting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ilfracombe
Great location near beaches & town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Holiday at big sea house Ilfracombe
Spacious and well equipped.Needs some tlc in places . Fabulous views.kids had a wonderful time.The outdoor area needs some serious attention.The BBQ in particular inpar
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Served purpose but a little tired and worn
Amazing location and views, huge house with plenty of room for a family get together. Nice, well equipped kitchen. I would only say that for the price charged the property could do with a refresh; the furniture and decoration was quite worn, carpet threadbare in places, the beds were rather small and hard, one bedroom door would not shut, one oven not working. Table footy so old it had pegs sellotaped on for missing players. We were fortunate to have a sunny week but the upstairs bedrooms got hot and were uncomfortable at night - would expect aircon at this price. Instructions for parking and recycling were confusing. Overall a reasonably pleasant stay but not perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul n.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Big Sea House
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Big Sea House. The location & views were excellent, the property had the space & facilities that we needed and so we were able to enjoy our week in Ilfracombe. The property decor could be updated & there are a few things that need fixing but these did not detract from our enjoyable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
This was an amazing stay, the property was beautiful. The views were amazing and the beds were so comfy. There was 16 of us in total and there was more than enough room for all of us. The children loved running around the rooms and we all enjoyed playing the games that were there when the weather wasnt good. We will be back next year as i dont think we could find anywhere better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few niggles
Some are only very slight issues, but add up to quite a few. Long walk to car park, made worse in the rain. Appreciate piano is old, but some of family looked forward to providing musical entertainment. Very disappointed as too many non functioning keys to play anything. Ballroom smelled musty and dank. Football table had many broken pieces. Outside wicker seating tacky and with holes. Cushions in need of a very good clean. Plants growing over eating area. Some missing sink plugs. Hard to wash up in kitchen sinks as plugs don't hold water. Very high pressure in some cold taps. Some, especially children soaked as water quickly splashed out of sinks. Empty soap/body wash containers. Nowhere to dry clothes either inside or out - some form of drying airer needed. Rubbish/recycling not very clear. No instructions in kitchen as mentioned. Requested to put rubbish in large blue gull proof bags in courtyard. These bags were wet & filthy. Would be better to simply leave full bin bags in utility room. On a positive note kitchen and lounge area very well appointed. Sky sports channel very much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ilfracombe house
Beautiful location, fabulous views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Miss C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for group gathering!
Group of friends came together to stay here to celebrate a 50th birthday. Great space for all to stay without being on top of one another and be able to cook and eat comfortably. Amazing views and not too far away from the harbour for a stroll for an ice cream! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful
Lovely house with an amazing outlook, wonderful time had by my whole family of 12 . The parking arrangement is really necessary and worked well for us. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Group holiday
Ideal location to explore the area, great views of the harbour and plenty big enough to swallow 16 people. Would definitely recommend, only thing that let us down was the weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to be back someday.
Perfect accomodation for our three families and friends. Spacious, great views of the harbour and facilities to keep both children and adults entertained in several living areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hamish W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and friends birthday week
We had 14 of us staying over the week including 12 20 to 22 year olds who loved the house not just for its space and views but also its proximity to swimming beaches, Wetherspoons pub, crazy golf, and the bigger beach for beach cricket at Woollacombe. Another wonderful week in Ilfracombe
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Daryl K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Big Sea House Ilfracombe
The setting and views from this property are great as is the communal space available. The kitchen area is similarly spacious and very well equipped. The property manager was very helpful and responsive and happily arranged an earlier check in time for our group. That all said, for the price paid the property is very tired and desperately needs some urgent TLC. The carpets and furniture need replacing, the walls and woodwork redecorating and new curtains are a must (they do not cut out the daylight and in several bedrooms are held up by sticky tape. For the price paid we have stayed in similarly impressive locations with much superior quality. We did enjoy the break but it was only a short break. Any longer the property would have felt a compromise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sorel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect week away!
Absolutely loved staying at the Big Sea House! Hugely accommodating for such a large group with amazing views. The only downside is that there weren't any cleaning supplies to help us stay on top of tidying. Aside from this, it was the perfect property for a large group and we all had a fun and relaxing time! Thank you :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Sea House is amazing!
This is the perfect place to stay for a big family group -- we were 15. The location is spectacular (at least for us townies!) with view across the harbour. The 'ballroom' is huge. The kitchen is the best equipped we have come across, with plenty of space for us all to pitch in with preparations. Easy communication with Mike (manager). No hesitation in recommending!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with gorgeous views
Great house and fantastic location. Perfect for our family gathering of 17. The kids loved all the toys and games. We used the ballroom for a big catered meal one night and it was ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Those views!
This was our 2nd trip here and we loved it! Those views are just wonderful! It's perfect for us with that big lounge overlooking the sea!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house with great amenities
Great communication from owners, they provided lots of information on things to do around the local area. Would stay again. We all had a fabulous time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for family and friends
Absolutely stunning views and location and the house suited us so well with the amount of space and separate zones to keep kids of all ages happy! Highly recommend and such a friendly and helpful owner and caretaker to communicate with. Parking permits also provided to numerous car parks in the area which was a bonus. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jo w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70th birthday celebrations
3 generations stayed for a weekend to celebrate my mum's 70th birthday, the property was perfect for us, lots of space, stunning views, huge TV for watching the football! The ballroom was a perfect location for our own church service, especially with the piano too. Lots of wonderful memories made here. Well equipped kitchen. Perhaps worth being aware that the 2 ensuite bedrooms are on the top floor so up 2 flights of stairs in case of any mobility issues. We'd love to return some day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chris W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend with friends
Big Sea House was perfect for our large group, the property was homely and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large family xmas
We had a lovely large family xmas at the house. The views where amazing and the house was really nice and spacious. The kids absolutely loved having a disco downstairs in the ballroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy large home in great location
Stayed here over New Years 2021/2022. Nine adults/six kids and dogs! House had plenty of room for us all and was comfy and warm. Excellent location for short walk to shops in the bay and short drive to some lovely beaches!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy Warner

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We are a Midlands based couple who love the ocean and we bring our 3 young children to the seaside as often as possible to enjoy surfing, kayaking and being out and about in that fresh sea air. There is something about the light and air by the coast that you never experience inland.

Whether we come as a family or with friends each trip to the working harbour of Ilfracombe is always an adventure in its own right. There is nothing better than being outside in the healthy sea air enjoying quality time with your children. We are not sure whom enjoys it the most, the adults or the kids!

Why they chose this property

We love the town of Ilfracombe especially out of season when the weather whips up the sea and creates wonderful views from the property. The property is part of a former hotel and we were looking for a property that could be used to house larger groups. Now converted into a private residence, with ample accommodation for large groups, the property has been brought back to life as "Big Sea House" and we love the thought of it being occupied on a weekly basis with families and friends coming together to fill the rooms with laughter. North Devon provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits including award winning beaches, the Heritage coastal path and Exmoor National Park.

What makes this property unique

Exceptional space and facilities create the perfect destination for large groups. The bedrooms are individually decorated, the living areas are comfortable and modern while respecting the property's Victorian heritage. The ballroom is the perfect setting for that special occasion such as a birthday party or anniversary meal. In the summer months the terrace provides an alternative location to sit down for a special meal, with a large built in BBQ and breathtaking ocean views. Light the chiminea in the evening and sit round the fire watching the ships sail by.

The property has 3 TVs (2 SKY digital boxes with Sports, Movies and Kids). Also I-pod docking station with speakers for 'party' use.

Languages:

English