Nothing

The welcome. The decor. The vibe.

Stayed in August 2024

The choice of local restaurants seemed underwhelming; but then again, we didn't do much research and didn't want to walk too far.

We were impressed right from the start, with pre-arrival contact and a very friendly welcome. Terrence and Piper are exceptional hosts, and have created something very special at The Devonian: a delightful room (two comfy chairs always helps), attractive gardens with so many separate sitting out areas, a superb breakfast with innovative dishes and creative table layout; and the extras that go well beyond your standard B&B: gym, sauna, cinema room, and a stylish bar (with minimal mark-ups on pricing). Loved it ...

Stayed in August 2024

Beautifully decorated and comfortable

Stayed in August 2024

This was our 2nd time staying here, and the Devonian exceeded our expectations yet again. The hospitality, cleanliness, and amenities are 2nd to none, making it excellent value for money, along with a delicious breakfast. Thank you, Terence and Piper, for making our stay so enjoyable. Needless to say, we will return !

Stayed in July 2024

That we only booked for 1 night!

Extremely well presented! We stayed in the small “budget” room but it was still spacious enough and well laid out with everything we needed. Hosts were so friendly and welcoming, and very helpful sharing local recommendations!

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing: our room was quite small but we knew this when booking

Stylish, clean, spacious and quiet

Stayed in July 2024

The fact we only had two nights!!! Everything was perfect. Even the weather!

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 nice touch, it's the little things. We will definitely return if we are back down south.

Stayed in July 2024

Beautifully decorated, set in lovely grounds. Everything seems to have had a lot of thought in to what you may require. Even earplugs and sleep mask on your bed, which were not needed as very peaceful.

Stayed in July 2024

Hearty happy honest hospitality . Genuinely fabulous find. Good vibes. Good location. Good everything !

Stayed in July 2024

Breakfast was absolutely delicious with an amazing choice beautifully presented.

Stayed in July 2024

The hosts were excellent. The decor was excellent standard. We had a small room due to our budget, but it didn't disappoint on decor standards. It was clean and had everything we needed for our overnight stay. The choice of breakfast cooked freshly was superb

Stayed in July 2024

Piper and Terence were superb and really helpful. Breakfast was beautifully presented and also tasted fab! Lots of advice about our trip to Lundy and about restaurants in Ilfracombe.

Stayed in July 2024

Fabulous hosts. We stayed 2 x 1 nights around a coast to coast cycle trip. We were able to leave baggage at the B&B whilst we were away, and they had a safe place (shed) for our bikes when we were back.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing to dislike

Piper and Terence were friendly and brilliant hosts, they make you feel welcome. Clean comfortable and nice breakfast. Rooms to sit and chill

Stayed in July 2024

Just one very very minor point. When we arrived we needed to ask for an extra set of towels. These were provided upon request but as we were very tired it felt a bit of a chore to need to ask. It could have been an oversight they had not been put in the room originally.

This is an exceptional B&B. Quality and attention to every detail are evident. We particularly liked the fact that breakfast is customised to your preferences. The standard of the food was very good. It was delicious. Hosts are very friendly and helpful. They gave us an excellent suggestion for a restaurant based on their own personal experience and it was spot on. We stayed one night and were sad that we could not explore the garden or relax in the residents lounge for longer. It is located up a bit of a hill from the centre but it is worth every step!

Stayed in June 2024

Driveway a little difficult to negotiate but parking up on the road

Everything was fantastic. Attention to detail was amazing. Terrence and Piper went out of their way to answer any questions and help with any challenges. beautiful toiletries and fabulous food! Many breakfast options. Beautiful house.

Stayed in July 2024

Loved everything. Beautifully presented, huge attention to detail. Fantastic beds, exceptional breakfast

Stayed in July 2024

The room would have benefited from a bottle opener being available. Also, the toilet cistern needs looking at as it was difficult to flush. Very minor gripes if I am being honest.

As I checked out of The Devonian, I explained to the owner that I would not be able to give them 5 stars........as I wanted to give them 6 stars! I can honestly say this B&B is excellent. I have stayed in Ilfracombe twice before, and both previous B&B/Hotels were truly awful. The Devonian owners Piper and Terence were very accommodating to me in that I needed a very early Sunday morning breakfast, in order to catch the ferry boat to Lunday Island. They also provided excellent communication both before my stay and during checkin/checkout. Whilst there are parking facilities on site, spaces are limited and could be tricky to park the car into the spaces and get out again. However, the owners did warn me about this suggested parking on the road opposite, which was much easier to be honest. The room itself, was tastefully decorated with tea/coffee making facilities (and biscuits!) and spotlessly clean. There were multiple helpful information cards in the room and free Wi-Fi was also available. The shower room was small, but very clean. Within the B&B was a bar, gym, library and outside were beautiful gardens, all available to guests. The breakfast was of excellent quality too. Great sausages and bacon, supplemented by fruit, cereals, toast, tea/coffee, as required. All excellently presented. The Ilfracombe quayside is a 15 minute walk from The Devonian. There's the usual things to eat and drink in that area including icecreams, pasties, fish & chips. Watch out for the seagulls who'll try and nick your chips! This is where you can experience a day trip to Lundy Island, which I can highly recommend. To be honest, calling The Devonian a B&B is doing it a disservice, it is a hotel of great quality and the hosts are clearly going above and beyond what is typical for the area. They deserve your business!

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing.

Quite simply, there was nothing I didn’t like.

Stayed in July 2024

Narrow access to on site car park, but on street parking is available.

Breakfast good and premises convenient for access to the coastal path and bus stops for getting around on the coast.

Stayed in June 2024

It was honestly perfect. We had a really good time, no negatives.

WOW. They put the B in B&B ! Squicky clean, great breakfast, personal touch everywhere you look. There's a movie room, sauna, gym, bar, and don't miss out on a stroll in the beautiful garden with the stream at the edge of it! MAGICAL. Also the location is excellent, in a nice part of town on a quiet road but within 15 min walk from the harbor. Exceptional. Piper & Terence put so much love into this place. Also responded very quickly and easy communication. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Stayed in June 2024

There was nothing that myself & my partner could fault

The hosts were really lovely & so friendly. The room & all the little touches made for a very pleasant stay .The breakfast was excellent.

Stayed in June 2024

No daily room service

Clean, beautifully decorated

Stayed in July 2024

Terrance and Piper, despite their youth, offer exceptional -old school- hospitality. After welcoming us into their home, a quick tour of the grounds and facilities highlighted the first class nature of this bed and breakfast. Gym, film room and bar were fab. The bedroom was comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Then came the cherry on the top.....breakfast was nothing short of perfect. My fiancée is devastating plagued with a diary allergy, which often makes small independent businesses a no-go. But not at The Devonian who are happy to cater for allergies (and vegans) and made every adjustment possible to make the start of the day- a great one! We highly recommend this place. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Adam.

Stayed in July 2024

great breakfast, very nice garden, cosy and warm

Stayed in July 2024