The Devonian
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The Devonian
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The Devonian in Ilfracombe provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a bar. The property is around a 7-minute walk from Ilfracombe, 0.7 miles from Wildersmouth beach, and 22 miles from Lundy Island. There's a picnic area and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the guest house, units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. The guest house features some units with mountain views, and units have a coffee machine. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. The breakfast offers continental, full English/Irish options and fruit and juice are being served. Royal North Devon Golf Club is 22 miles from the guest house, while Westward Ho! is 22 miles from the property. Exeter International Airport is 63 miles away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Ilfracombe
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Phil
United States“The breakfast was awesome. The fresh fruit and traditional breakfast were exceptional, and the hosts were so friendly and accommodating. I wish we could have arrived sooner to enjoy the amenities on the property, but unfortunately, we didn't...” 
Gemma
United Kingdom“Beautiful decor, extremely well kept. Very clean. Wonderful owners. Fabulous breakfast”- E United States“I rated a Porlock BnB as perfect (which it was) but the Devonian was even better. In many ways it was like a luxury boutique hotel. It had a beautiful bar, a little cinema, a reading room, a drawing room, a gym, a massive garden with sauna,...”
- Colin United Kingdom“Exceptionally clean and tidy throughout. If this was a hotel, it would be classed as a 5* +”
Charles United Kingdom“The Devonian is an excellent B&B, imaginatively designed with superb attention to detail. Piper and Terence are charming, welcoming hosts. There was a good choice of breakfasts and the quality, excellent.”- Bb United States“We enjoyed every minute of our stay at the Devonian and truly wish we could have stayed longer. From the moment we arrived our hosts, Terence and Piper, made us feel welcomed and part of the house's community. Our room was very clean, comfortable...”
Tamsin United Kingdom“Wow! Setting was amazing, the most beautiful grounds. Just a short walk down to town/harbour. We were made to feel so welcome. Just a shame we only had the two nights there.The rooms were immaculate and breakfast was fabulous. Bottled water was a...”- Lisa United Kingdom“Piper and Terence were friendly and brilliant hosts, they make you feel welcome. Clean comfortable and nice breakfast. Rooms to sit and chill”
- Lovelock United Kingdom“We were absolutely blown away by our stay at The Devonian. The room was lovely, the breakfast was delicious and the hosts were so thoughtful and accommodating. We would book to stay again in a heartbeat!”
Simon United Kingdom“What a charming home. I couldn’t believe the beauty and the scale of the place. The gardens were breathtaking. The breakfast felt like out of a fairytale.”
Managed by Piper & Terence
Company review score: 10Based on 736 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company info
Hi, we are Piper & Terence,
and are the very proud owners of The Devonian Guest House & Wilder Brook Self Catering Apartment. Our love of the outdoor lifestyle, drew us to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the protected National Trust Area. We fell head over hills for what was known as The Woodlands, and decided to remodel it after ourselves, and start the journey of brining this wonderful 1883 house back to life, well... our version of it!
If you have any questions about the area, the house or indeed us, just ask.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Devonian.
Enjoy . . .
Property info
Hello and welcome to The Devonian.
Our home was built as a Gentleman's Victorian Residence in 1883 and is situated in its own acre of woodland and gardens, in an elevated position within the Torrs Park Conservation Area of Ilfracombe.
The Devonian offers you peace & tranquillity with commanding views looking down over the town and into the valley. The West Wilder Brook flows through the bottom of our gardens and is an ideal position for watching & listening out for resident Owls, Birds, Squirrels, Badgers and Foxes.
We are also very fortunate to be only a stones throw away from the stunning South West Coastal Pathway which travels through the surrounding National Trust land and is a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. However, if it’s not one of the many coastal walks you seek, then beautiful beaches, the historic harbour and the unique and breathtaking Tunnels are a short stroll or drive away from The Devonian.
The heart of the town is perfect for all your local shopping, eating and relaxation needs.
Language Spoken
EnglishArea info
Amenities of The DevonianGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Living Area
Living Area
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
Parking
- Street parking
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
General
- Adults only
- Hypoallergenic
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
Spa
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Devonian takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
