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Lilac Cottage

(Ref. 1086774)

Hele Bay, Ilfracombe, Devon Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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6 Customer Reviews

  • "Lilac cottage was clean, comfortable, quiet and very convenient."

    Adequate parking immediately in front of house, host was attentive, friendly and helpful. Loved the welcoming scones, clotted cream and jam as well as other essentials. Thank you

    Reviewed by MartinSep 2023

  • "Lilac Cottage is a lovely base for a holiday."

    It is clean, well kept and cosy. We have stayed in this property three times and definitely intend to return. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need to cook a proper family meal (which is an unusual thing in my experience). The accommodation is comfortable and spacious enough that staying there with two of our adult children didn't feel cramped. The owner makes a lot of effort to make you feel welcome with little treats awaiting you on arrival. A small but enclosed garden gives outside space. A very enjoyable holiday, a lovely area to explore and a lovely cosy cottage to come back to......5 stars

    Reviewed by CarolOct 2022

  • "The cottage is lovely and had everything we needed for comfort."

    It is perfectly positioned for easy access to amenities, the beach and rural walks. The hot tub was just what we needed after spending most of the day splashing in the sea and kayaking. We had a beautiful holiday! Go grateful for having found such a gem, and in a perfect location!

    Reviewed by ValJul 2022

  • "House was spotless, kitchen had everything we needed, comfy beds ,comfy furniture ,lovely quiet location"

    Thank you for your lovely review . I am really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Best regards Rachel Property Owner

    Reviewed by ClarkMay 2022

  • "Lovely dog friendly property in superb location."

    Everything you need for a self catering holiday provided plus some lovely additional extras such as a cream tea on arrival, chocolate and flowers. Always a bonus to have a private parking space. The only slight negative is that the hot tub is not really private due to the cottage being semi detached and the dividing fence between the 2 properties being quite low. That didn’t stop us using it though! Very good dog friendly pub just 2 minute walk away. All in all we had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend the property.

    Reviewed by MartinMay 2022

  • "Lilac Cottage is a real home from home."

    With good sized rooms, a well equipped kitchen and comfy beds and sofa it's a perfect place to relax. Nicely placed it is just minutes away from the lovely Hele Bay. The owners kindly added some special treats, a cream tea and chocolates, which were very much appreciated. There is a hot tub, a nice little gravelled garden and a decked area with seating. We didn't try out the hot tub but did make use of the outdoor seating as the weather was good. A good base for exploring Ilfracombe and the surrounding area.

    Thank you for your great feedback. I am pleased you enjoyed Lilac Cottage and the beautiful surrounding area. Hope to see you again. Best regards Rachel Property Owner

    Reviewed by CarolMar 2022

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available upon request
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed back garden with decking, gravelled area, barbecue, hot tub (at an additional charge) and furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.5 miles
  • Please be aware: This property is not one one level and there are steps down to access the property from the allocated parking space.

The property

Resting on the coast in Hele Bay, Devon is the fantastic, semi-detached cottage of Lilac Cottage.

Set within easy reach of the beach, and enjoying its own, outdoor hot tub, Lilac Cottage is the perfect base for a family of five's seaside break.

After parking in one of two sought-after off-road parking spaces, head inside to find a charming sitting room, where you can lounge of the leather seating after a day at the beach; switch on the TV for some entertainment.

Progress to the kitchen, where you will find, high-gloss red finishes and a fantastic selection of appliances that will please any budding chef.

Fix up a culinary delight and enjoy it at the dining table with your loved ones, be sure to crack open a bottle of wine and toast to this marvellous, coastal escape!

After dinner, head out to the back garden, where you can unwind on the decking as you catch up on your beachside escapes, or soak up in the hot tub; the garden also hosts a barbecue, so you can have friends over for an alfresco meal.

When night falls, freshen up in the ground-floor cloakroom, or upstairs in the fabulous bathroom, where a p-shaped bath and shower over await.

The first floor also hosts three well-appointed bedrooms, with one being a lovely king-size, along with a single and twin room that are ideal for extra friends or the kids.

Travel a very short distance to find a pub and tearoom up the street, along with a well-stocked shop where you can purchase any essentials for your self-catering stay; Hele Bay is also home to the historic Old Corn Mill and backs onto the Hillsborough Nature Reserve, the idyllic Hele Beach and the esteemed Ilfracombe Golf Club.

A leisurely stroll will bring you to Ilfracombe, where you can spend the day exploring Ilfracombe Museum, Ilfracombe Harbour and unwinding on one of the many stunning coves surrounding the town; why not embark on a walk through Capstone Hill, where panoramic views of the sea can be admired.

Watermouth isn't far and hosts a breathtaking Castle where you can treat the kids to a day out in its surrounding theme park and play areas, or enjoy an afternoon filled with exhilaration at the nearby Active Escape centre.

Combe Martin is nearby and hosts a fantastic Wildlife & Dinosaur Park that is perfect for the kids, or you can continue to the bustling town of Barnstaple, where an array of attractions await.

Those seeking seeking a day immersed in nature can visit Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve, or the Hartland Devon Heritage Coast.

Note: This property can be booked with 1085766, together sleeping up to 11 guests.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

HELE BAY, ILFRACOMBE

Watermouth 1.8 miles; Woolacombe 7.4 miles; Barnstaple 12

Perched on the scenic North Devon Coast is the small village of Hele Bay, settled just a short distance from the bustling coastal town of Ilfracombe. Offering delightful selection of amenities, including two pubs, the Madrigal Brewery Shop & Tap Room and The Hele Bay Pub, where you can sample the local ales, as well as a charming tearoom and a beautiful cove beach speckled with rock pools, which wouldn’t look out of place abroad. Venture into Ilfracombe where you will find the Ilfracombe Museum for brushing up on the town’s history, a harbour which offers charter fishing trips, Capstone Hill for some of the best views in the area and a superb selection of sandy beaches with hidden coves to be explored. Resting just on the edges of the Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve, there are a plethora of scenic walks and cycling trails to be discovered, as well as the hidden delights of Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, Barle Valley and Heddon’s Mouth.

Please note: No same sex groups or hen/stag do's.

Please be aware: This property is not one one level and there are steps down to access the property from the allocated parking space.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas