SeaSound

We had a great week at SeaSound and were blessed with fabulous weather.

The apartment living space was fine for two adults and two grown up young adults .The views are what makes this flat amazing. The delights of the sea, the tide, the boats and wildlife can all be appreciated from full length windows. Binoculars were provided ! Facing north it was cool haven to return to after an hot day exploring! Although it’s worth noting that there are only chairs for two on the balcony ….. so we took it turns and of course Capstone hill has plenty of benches to retire to with a cuppa tea or beer! The main bedroom and ensuite are great . Comfy beds and excellent shower. The second bedroom is smaller than we imagined and for two grown up adults was a bit of a squeeze - two small children would be absolutely fine in there! Main bathroom also wonderful and showers excellent. The flat is located on a steep hill and there are two flights of stairs which certainly keep you fit ! Parking wise we used the voucher that Jason recommended which enabled us to park in the Cove car park and we also used it when we visited Lynmouth and Lynton. Absolutely no issues finding somewhere to park. We did see plenty people with parking tickets so don’t take any chances and make sure you know the car parks that the voucher covers if you go down that route. We caught the bus to woolacombe which was an epic journey back via Mortehoe and very tiny roads! Much better than negotiating them yourself! Also went to Watermouth on the bus and walked back along the coastal path. We ate lots of fish and chips, visited nice cafes , did a couple boat trips and a rib ride - and the sandpiper inn at the bottom of the hill near the flat was a welcome friendly place to grab a beer! All in all we loved the quayside area, the town itself is a bit tired and the high street has its fair share of boarded up shops (sign of the times sadly!) but we found Illfracombe to be friendly and welcoming , and a great spot to swim is where the locals go at the lime kiln cafe at high tide!

Well where do I start, the Seasound property was absolutely amazing.

Once you’ve stretched your legs going up the stairs it’s worth it, the views & first impression was so exciting for us all. The apartment felt so clean, you could just relax and no need to pre clean like I have done on other holidays. It had all the utensils, crockery you needed! Parking, we found the parking fine, you get 1hr outside on the road, plenty of time to un-load/load. We took advantage of the weekly parking, worth every penny, about 3minute walk to the car park. We also got in a habit of retuning from day trips & leaving car on the road as 6pm-10am was no parking limits. The apartment really made the holiday!

The apartment was clean and well furnished.

The large window overlooking the sea was amazing and a bonus to have the balcony too. Jason was very helpful in regards to the parking options. One of the best places we have stayed in.

Beautiful flat with amazing views.

Everything was clean and comfortable. Location is brilliant, although parking isn’t ideal. The manager was so helpful too.

Het is een geweldig appartement met een geweldig uitzicht!

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What an amazing location!

So near the harbour, and also a panoramic view over the sea. We loved our week in the apartment, it was clean and comfortable and best of all was the open plan half with those huge views.

Comfortable,clean very well maintained.

.Big thanks to Jason at property management company very helpful...and best of all Stunning views and location..

What can I say, the apartment was amazing,the pictures don't do it justice, the view as soon as you walk in the door is out of this world, chilling on the balcony with a drink watching the sun go down is something I could never get bored of, book this place you will not be disappointed,also Jason the man you deal with is always on the end of a phone to sort out anything should it arise and I want to say a massive thank you to him for coming out on a Sunday evening because I locked the keys in the apartment, I was expecting a telling off if I'm honest but he see the funny side which was a relief.

.... All in all this place is amazing and we will definitely be back soon.

This property is lovely, and for me, well worth the premium you pay for it.

I really couldn’t fault the accommodation. Could be picky on a personal level, but really not anything I’d actually complain about. However, I don’t think the listing is transparent when it comes to parking, until contact from letting agent the week before stay. Even then, I think the ‘pitfalls’ could be made clearer. Only one hour between 10-6 on roadside………....IF you can get a space. We luckily got one to unpack and pack) Paid for a permit, £50 for week, for local car parks. I was caught out, which was essentially my own fault, but I found the information misleading, as I paid for a permit for nearby car parks, and the information pack tells you which is nearest. That being the Ropery. But despite being a council car park, where charges are collected by ringo, Ropery is not covered! So I had to pay £25! (£50 but reduced if you pay it quickly). So when, in the information pack, it says the Ropery is closest (by a few yards) it should say in red print ‘your permit does not cover this’ it’s a trap basically, and Jason, from the management company, said several people had been caught out! So I rest my case. Would I go back? Parking issues may put me off. Would I have booked it if the car parking had been transparent? Maybe not, as I do like to be able to park outside my accommodation and I do not like ‘having to hunt for a space’ But just to finish, the apartment itself is delightful

Really lovely apartment with the most amazing views.

Perfect location in the centre of Ilfracombe with easy access to everything. Prefect week.

Big problem with Sykes website listing, it stated "private allocated parking for one vehicle on properties road (saves £50 in peak season)" Not True I had to pay £100 for a two week permit to park on local carparks, Not at the property as no parking was clearly allocated to the property or designated by signage, local council sign states restrictions no space was ever available to unload suitcases near to the property.

By way of this feedback I would like Syked to take note and reimburse me withe the £100 I paid the property management company for the parking. Toilet in the on suit loose Both Toilet seats loose Standard lamp metal shade hanging on by live electrical wires Bedside lamp flickering as if it had a loose connection Sink tap ready to come off Plumber had to be called the repair toilet, Toilet seats and taps Beautiful apartment, beautiful views immaculate and clean, shame about the listing and the maintenance,

Lovely apartment with amazing view from living area!

Delighted by numerous sockets for charging phones, etc. Very convenient for the coastal path and walking, and the harbour. Recommend the boat trip up the coast - very informative and entertaining! Recommend The Lime Kiln for eating out

Excellent accommodation.

As I think everyone has mentioned, the view was amazing.We were thankful for the washing Maschine as we were 3 weeks altogether visiting the UK from Austria.As we haven’t got a car the bus stop only a couple of meters away was also very helpful.There is a regular service to woolacombe and Barnstaple. We enjoyed the walk from Ilfracombe to Lee bay and back along the south west coast way,which starts a few steps from the accommodation.Supermarket,pub and restaurants all in walking distance.We felt very much at home.One negative thing is that we didn’t book for two weeks.

Highly recommend staying in this beautiful apartment.

We loved our week stay and we hope to return in the future. Very clean, warm and the bed was very comfortable. The view was breathtaking, could easily sit and look out at sea all day!

What a little gem this is!

Perfectly located to explore the coastline, harbour and all the independent ice cream shops, cafes and pubs. Amazing sea view and very relaxing to sit and watch (and listen) to the waves after a busy day exploring the town, coast or hills. Great communication throughout the booking and felt very well looked after. Well equipped apartment and very comfy beds. Definitely recommend.

It was absolutely beautiful, very clean and matched the pictures perfectly.

Most wonderful get away me and my partner have had.

Lovely apartment with amazing views as advertised.

Comfortable living area and a well stocked kitchen with everything that you need. Bedrooms are compact but comfortable, and bathrooms were clean. All in all we had a great stay and would recommend. Things to consider: The stairs - obviously mentioned in the listing so not a surprise - only time it was an issue for us was loading and unloading the car one first and last day. Also when people from other flats are going up and down stairs it’s very loud. The pillows - they were not great would recommend taking your own if you’re fussy about them/have any kind of neck issue. The headboard in the master bedroom is the pretty but not particularly comfortable to lean on. The external bins - the bins were overflowing pretty much every day we were there and we couldn’t find a recycling bin identified for the apartment. The bins were emptied on one of our last days but there then seemed that others were using the apartment’s bin, many on the road had a lock to stop this happening which I can imagine is a pain but it wasn’t ideal walking downstairs not knowing if you were going to be able to put the rubbish anywhere. Because they were overflowing the smell wasn’t great and there were a lot of flies around. Church outside - there is a church outside the bedroom windows which chimes on the hour - if you are a light sleeper this and the seagulls may cause you a problem especially if you have the windows open. All in all the above were minor things and absolutely didn’t dampen our enjoyment, worth mentioning that Jason was a great host and made sure we knew he was available should he be needed. He offered to arrange a parking permit for us just before the stay but we had already purchased one.

Stayed as a family of four.

2 adults and 2 teenagers. Just Wow! A truly beautiful apartment. Very clean, very comfortable and very high quality fixture and fittings (even the kitchen utensils are branded ones!) and a view that I never got tired of! The location is perfect for exploring Ilfracombe so the car could stay in the nearby car park (cove car park near the lifeboat station, 0.18 miles away) the permit for which was sorted prior to arrival by Jason, the host who was super helpful and responsive. A really nice guy. The arrival and departure process was smooth and easy and I didn't struggle to get my car near for unloading/loading. There was a downloadable info pack that had all the instructions for the apartment such as how to use the cooker, thermostat etc. A nice touch. The best food we had was at the nearby pub called the Hip at No8. Really nice burgers and good atmosphere. Lots of restaurants are closed Monday-Wednesday and then get busy so booking is necessary so I didn't try many other places. Wetherspoons is always available and their rooftop area is nice enough. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again!

A beautiful holiday home with views to die for!

Stunning property with a stunning view.

The apartment was immaculate and clean on arrival. Everything you needed was provided and Jason was the perfect host. He was helpful and always easy to contact to answer any query. The view from the living space was breath taking and really sold it for us. Although the property was stunning its not ideal for a family of giants with most of my family 6ft plus as a tad on the small size. We all had a great night's sleep with beds and bedding top notch. One of my concerns was the parking which in reality was not an issue. We were able to park outside most days and the restrictions were only from 10am to 5pm so if luck permitted you could park outside overnight. Jason arranged a parking permit at a minimal cost which allowed parking a few minutes away without any fuss and gave peace of mind. We would highly recommend this accommodation.

This is a lovely apartment with the most wonderful sea view!

It’s well appointed has all you need for a short stay in this picturesque harbour town. Whether as a base for exploring the various (and recommended) coastal walks and views or as a base for visiting further afield in North Devon, this flat is ideal. Jason, the property manager was extremely helpful in providing information about local restaurants and pubs as well as giving advice for parking. Our personal recommendations would be - Restaurants: The Antidote No. 71 Pubs: Hip at No.8 (about 200m away - was the hip and pistol) George & Dragon Don’t miss the Tunnels and Beaches, the Verity statue in the Harbour, the coastal views and the RNLI training on a Thursday around 6.

Breathtaking views across the Bristol channel looking towards Wales and scenery that changes constantly.

Loved watching the tide coming in and out directly beneath you, yes you are that close as the pictures suggest. Super comfortable beds and sofa, not forgetting the chaise longue. Top spec appliances and lots of nice touches and space. Excellent communication from Jason, he sorted out the parking permit for the week which was for the 7 days we were there. Within a 5 minute walk of many beaches, bars and restaurants. The people here are lovely, so friendly and helpful. I recommend the seagull poo icecream from Joey's and Maddies for the biggest Plaice I've ever seen. Thanks for a great week!

Absolutely outstanding!

Can't wait to stay again

Great location, great views, Modern fresh decor in a classic victorian building.

Your apartment (Sea Sound) in Ilfracombe is a wonderful place to spend a holiday and made our time there very relaxing and full of excitement at the same time, thank you.

The apartment was lovely.

Well equipped and spacious kitchen and living area. The decor is very nice though I felt was to the detriment of storage in places e.g. bedside tables have no draw space and only 3 very small draws in the master bedroom cupboard. Though lots of hanging space in both bedrooms and shelves/racks in twin room. We know local area well and it is well placed for easy access to harbour, high street, theatre etc. be ware of the main steps- very slippy when it has rained. Obviously the view is the showstopper and can happily while the time away watching the boats and the birds with a coffee or a wine.

SeaSound apartment was exactly as described, and a fantastic location, with amazing views of the dramatic coastline from the window and balcony.

Parking was easily sorted with the week-long permit arranged for us by the property manager.

We had a fabulous week at Seasound.

The apartment was immaculately clean and extremely comfortable. The hi light were the views from the balcony and the floor to ceiling bay window (almost like being on a cruise ship!) It was conveniently located with plenty of walks and places to eat (recommend booking the nicer ones in advance ). No parking at the apartment but car parks close by and a weekly ticket can be bought for convenience. All excellent.

We had a fabulous stay.

Flat is perfectly located close to the harbour and shops and restaurants. Great facilities, and fab to have 2 bathrooms. We really enjoyed the stunning views. Good for small family, only small minus was there’s a lot of stairs up to the flat but our 2 year old coped fine with them.

Amazing sea views, very high quality apartment.

So relaxing looking out over the sea from both the balcony and the lounger inside. Highly recommend.

Beautiful accommodation view was fabulous , comfortable and everything needed for the perfect holiday

Sea sounds is a lovely and comfortable apartment apartment set close to Ilfracombe harbour.

The view from the lounge/kitchen area is stunning and we spent many hours staring out of the window looking for seals and other wildlife. Jason manages the apartment and kept in touch to help us with any queries. He also arranged our parking permit which is a bargain for central parking! We would highly recommend Seasounds

welcome pack was on an App which we could not get Access to so had to ask neighbours how to Use oven & Hob Lol but very nice amazing views

SeaSound was the most perfect holiday destination!

You could enjoy the 'buzz' of Ilfracombe and then come back and relax on the balcony with drink and feel like the only people in the world! Even saw a seal! We will definitely be back!

Location was absolutely perfect.

On a quiet little street right next to harbour shops restaurants and bars. Views from the apartment were amazing, looking right over the sea. Apartment Very clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated. Would definitely book again. Highly recommend.

Everything about the accommodation and location was perfect!

The whole family has a great time, the only problem we had and this is really a whole of Illfracombe problem and nothing the owner can do, parking was an absolute nightmare! Even with paying for a permit upfront and having a blue disability badge, we struggled every day to park. The apartment and the views it provided were excellent. Wouldn’t hesitate to use this apartment again, just keep the parking situation in mind, when having days out your best planning to return back after 6pm when parking is a lot better. A fantastic family holiday location.

The apartment was fantastic.

The view was so Much more impressive than the pictures show. If that is Possible! Everything else In the apartment is so convenient for a stress-free holiday; dishwasher, two bathrooms, lovely decor and decent sized fridge/freezer. Ilfracombe is such a great holiday location we might not go abroad again!

Holiday and apartment was great.

Only issue is the seagulls when sitting out on the balcony ect but not much owner can do about that apart from upgrade the spikes that have broken off the gutters. Would definitely go back as apartment was lovely

The only problem was the approach to the Apartment.

Very steep hill, narrow road with parking restrictions if you could park at all which we couldn't . We were on the 4th floor so 3 flights of stairs to climb! This needs to be considered before booking if you have any health issues or unfit! Once inside the Apartment it is excellent, all your needs are catered for, spotlessly clean, fantastic views . The second bedroom is small and really only suitable for 2 chidren as compact. 3 minutes walk to harbour, cafes, restaurants and shops. You couldn't wish for a better location, just bear in mind the that parking outside is very challenging but plenty of nearby car parks where you can buy a weekly permit £42.00.

Fantastic location with uninterrupted breathtaking views of the ocean and wonderful sunsets.

Lovely apartment, clean and comfortable with everything you need. Parking available at the nearby car parks for £42 per week. Fantastic coastal walks from the door step to Lee, Woolacombe, Hele, Watermouth or an easy drive away . Also Valley of the rocks and lynmouth worth a visit . If you want to visit Lundy Island or eat out make sure you book well in advance as everywhere fully booked due to Covid restrictions.

The lovely view from the apartment

Sea Sound is a fantastic place.

An amazing view, well appointed, easy to keep cosy and warm in December chill, and a great location with easy access to the town and the coastal path walks.

Generally very pleased about the accommodation.

Definitely recommend a car park permit. Amazing view from the apartment. Very comfortable. All enjoyed the time spent bodyboarding at Woolacombe and Croyde. Paddle boarding at Combe Martin- girls loved it. One hour Smugglers cave boat trip good value- saw porpoises. Eating- excellent choice of ice cream and pastie shops by the harbour. Giovanni’s was a lovely meal.

This place is beautiful, great location, very clean, amazing large windows which look out at the sea, with a nice touch of adding binoculars to watch birds and boats.

Very well equipped with very modern facilities.

The apartment itself is exceptional brilliant views extremely well equipped comfortable warm.

Couldn’t fault it. The only drawback is the lack of parking and the fact that it is up 3 flights of stairs. We are not as young as we used to be and found this quite difficult at times. e would certainly recommend the apartment for more able bodied people. The service we had from the property manager Jason was excellent

Fantastic ocean views to unwind and relax to.

Exceptionally clean and comfortable apartment with everything we needed. Plenty of things to see and do from the doorstep including beautiful coastal walks. Greatful of being offered the weekly parking permit and was able to park in a nearby car park for the week £42 .

Fantastic location and views in a lovely modern apartment.

Very clean and everything you need is there. Parking a little difficult however that seems to be normal in this town so a parking voucher was definately the way to go for the week. Would definately recommend to friends and family

Very special apartment, just that bit extra.

The photos on the Sykes site are great but cannot do justice to the changing views out to sea. Everything in the apartment was well planned and with a touch of luxury from super comfy beds, expensive towels and box of hand made chocs on arrival. Ilfracombe is a fabulous spot with wonderful coastal walks to Combe Martin and Woolacombe (look out for seals) - the walk from Watersmeet to Lynton/Lynmouth is also beautiful. Great choice of restaurants and cafes from the up market to the local Wetherspoons (great breakfast on the last morning). We were lucky enough to see harbour porpoises out to sea on our final day. Just cannot fault this holiday home for quality or location. Hoping to go back very soon.

We had an amazing week everything was spot on

We had an absolute amazing stay at SeaSound.

The quality of the apartment exceeded my already high expectations, the owners had thought of everything for the guests comfort. After a long evening drive from London, sinking into the very comfy bed was bliss. Waking up the next day and enjoying a coffee to the sounds of the waves crashing on the rocks and watching the ever changing patterns of the sea made the past busy week at work seem like a million miles away. We had a two year old in tow and the apartment was very child friendly, the second bedroom had enough space for a cot which the hosts provided as well as children’s crockery and a high chair. Ilfracombe itself is a great little town with some fantastic restaurants and coastline. It’s a very convenient base for sightseeing along the coast too. We loved the area and are already craving to return to SeaSound!