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Whimbrels

Ilfracombe, Devon
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Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 7
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Quirky
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Inspiring contemporary design with an expanse of picture windows framing panoramic sea views
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool in a secluded, enclosed setting enjoying splendid views over the coastline
  • Indulgent deluxe Jacuzzi spa bath for a touch of luxury

Property code: OC-WHIMB2

Nestling between Berrynarbor and Ilfracombe in one of the most beautiful coastal areas of North Devon, a new look Whimbrels awaits guests with the holiday home having undergone a major transformation. The architect has created fabulous new accommodation including an additional floor allowing the imaginative design to maximize the enviable location which includes breathtaking panoramic sea views as well as overlooking Watermouth Castle.  

The house has been extended at one end to provide new living space including a viewing room and garden suite room, whilst the additional floor accommodates two new bedrooms with ensuite facilities. A new safari lodge style balcony wraps itself around Whimbrels with a feature octagon promontory. 

Surrounded by gardens, Whimbrels has its own heated outdoor swimming pool in a secluded, enclosed setting enjoying splendid views over the coastline, perfect for a splash in the summer sunshine. (Available 24th May-27th September 2024.) The garden benefits from an extensive paved patio complete with Breeze House, another way to enjoy outdoor living.  

The hallway on the ground floor leads into the large L-shaped kitchen/living/dining room with an expanse of picture windows taking full advantage of the stunning sea views. Outside is a wrap around balcony terrace. On this level is the new viewing gallery a perfect place to admire the view, year round. In addition there are two bedrooms, a twin and a king bedroom (with TV built into the bed), both with en-suite and also a boot room at the back of the kitchen. 

On the lower ground floor is a good size games room with pool table plus a separate sitting room. The garden room with comfy sofa seating can be accessed from these two rooms. On this level you will also find two further bedrooms (both with ensuite facilities). The Superking bedroom with French doors opens out on to the terrace. The other bedroom is a Superking (zip ‘n’ link option to twin). The family bathroom is a real indulgence incorporating a deluxe Jacuzzi spa bath with WiFi and mood lighting. 

On the first floor you will find the master bedroom with Superking and magnificent sea views. A second bedroom is Twin (with zip ‘n’ link option to Superking). Both bedrooms are ensuite.

If you can tear yourself away from this incredibly, luxurious house there is so much to explore nearby. Enchanting Watermouth Cove is within a short stroll, with its gently sloping shoreline and abundance of rock pools, this naturally sheltered harbour is a popular mooring for colourful boats of all shapes and sizes. Watermouth Castle is one of North Devon's premier attractions and offers something for all the family, while the nearby Dinosaur and Wildlife Park is a favourite with children.  The Old Sawmills Inn, a character pub and restaurant was refurbished in 2016 and is nearby and there is a choice of pubs, restaurants and shops in Ilfracombe and Combe Martin just a few minutes drive away. With Exmoor National Park to the east, a choice of golden sandy beaches to the west and with miles of stunning coastal and countryside scenery to enjoy all around, Whimbrels is ideal for extended families or two families holidaying together and will help create wonderful holiday memories for years to come. 

Accommodation:

Ground floor:  

Hallway. 

Living/Kitchen/dining room with 55" smart TV with internet access, Netflix, surround sound, DVD and radio. Kitchen area with ceramic hob and electric oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave. 

Side porch/boot room.  

Kitchen/dining room with range style gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.  

Bedroom 3, King with built in TV and ensuite bathroom with bath, double shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Bedroom 4, Twin (zip 'n' link to Superking on request) and ensuite shower room.  

Viewing Gallery with soft seating. Access to external octagon viewing platform.  

Lower ground floor:   

Bedroom 5, Superking with ensuite shower room with WC and basin.  

Bedroom 6, Twin (zip 'n' link to Superking on request) and ensuite shower room with WC and basin.  

Bathroom with deluxe Jacuzzi spa bath with WiFi, mood lighting, WC and basin.  

Utility room with sink unit, washing machine and tumble dryer.  

Games room with pool table and table tennis. Sitting room with TV/freeview.  

Garden room with table and seating. Access to the garden.  

First Floor: 

Landing. 

Bedroom 1 with Superking, TV and ensuite shower room with WC and basin.  Upper viewing gallery with sofa

Bedroom 2 with Twin (zip 'n' link to Superking on request), TV and ensuite shower room with WC and basin.  

PLEASE ADVISE BED CONFIGURATION AT TIME OF BOOKING 

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels (excluding beach). Outdoor swimming pool. We would like to confirm that the Pool will be heated and ready for swimming on Friday 23rd May 2025 and conversely the Pool will be closed on Friday 3rd October 2025. Gas CH. WiFi. No smoking. Regret no pets. 2 x Highchair and 2 x travel cot. Barbecue. Garden furniture including Breeze House.  A selection of books and games. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only.  Ample private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.  Pizza oven and barbecue area for disposables

 

 

  • 6 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 3 featuring twin zip-and-link beds that can be made up as 3 super-king-size beds– please advise of bed configuration at the time of booking
  • 6 bathrooms – 1 en-suite with bath, double shower cubicle and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, 3 en-suites with shower cubicle and WC, 1 bathroom with deluxe jacuzzi spa bath and WC
  • Electric oven, ceramic induction hob, fridge/freezer, wine fridge cooler,  microwave, dishwasher, instant Hot Water tap, 2 x Cafetieres. 
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • 2 travel cots and 2 highchairs available
  • 55” Smart TV with Netflix and surround sound, DVD player, radio
  • Radio in the kitchen
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Large, enclosed garden with lawn, patio area, decked raised upper terrace, pizza oven and Breeze House summer house
  • Ample private parking
  • Outside heated pool PLEASE NOTE: We would like to confirm that the Pool will be heated and ready for swimming on Friday 23rd May 2025 and conversely the Pool will be closed on Friday 3rd October 2025.
  • Games room with full-size spool table, table tennis table
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker in Lounge/Dining area
  • Beach 2 miles, pub less than 1 mile, shop 1.5 miles
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Maria 1st April 2025

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Absolutely beautiful inside and out, the views were stunning ,we cant wait to come and stay again

Reviewed by Anne 8th March 2025

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Absolutely stunning property position and views with plenty of space for 10 adults.

Reviewed by Claire 4th February 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 13th January 2025

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Great pace for large parties of friends and family. Few minor problems with heating and dishwasher but would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Maurice 10th December 2024

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We stayed with four other couples for a week. Without exception everyone was thrilled with the space and quality of the house. We would highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Zoe 19th October 2024

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This place is amazing. The views, the location and the facilities. Its so close to everything youd need yet just far enough away to enjoy some peace and quiet. Cant wait to go back.

Reviewed by Jo 24th September 2024

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Great house with so much space, indoor and outdoor! And the pool was the icing on the cake. Agree with all the previous positive comments so won't repeat but we liked little things that yes, there was enough pots and pans to cook a full blown Xmas dinner (yes, we know it was September!) enough glasses etc . Also enough parking (if you are staying Read morein the lower ground floor bedrooms park on the lower drive as access is easier to off load plus utility/spare fridge ie bar! on the same floor) Watermouth Cove is under 10 minutes walk down the hill with a lovely cafe and the Black and White fish n chip shop in Coombe Martin gets a thumbs up - we ordered in advanced for us all. Really missing going to sleep with no barn/tawny owls to listen to - a beautiful property with stunning views. Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 24th September 2024

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What a fantastic house! Just perfect for large groups. Plenty of things to do & lots of space for everyone. Close proximity to local areas, walks & local pub too. Would definitely recommend The Whimbrells to friends & family.

Reviewed by Fay 31st August 2024

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Thoroughly enjoyed our family celebrations at this cottage .Excellent facilities , vast space and view is amazing .Loved the swimming pool .

Reviewed by Lorraine 8th August 2024

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We had a great holiday with an added bonus of great weather, which enabled us to enjoy every aspect of this beautiful house, which is comfortable inside and out. There are fantastic views which can be enjoyed from many balconies. The outdoor swimming pool is heated and was loved by everybody.

Reviewed by Jill 3rd August 2024

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Fabulous house with pool in great setting and views. We had a wonderful week with a family gathering of 12 coming from all ends of the country. Plenty of space for indoor and outdoor socializing. The pool made it for the children as the weather wasnt great for beach trips. A memorable holiday for all of us.

Reviewed by Stella 21st July 2024

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We had a wonderful week at Whimbrels. It is a spacious, comfortable house with beautiful views and excellent amenities both inside and out. The children loved the swimming pool and the games room - the adults enjoyed evening drinks overlooking the sea. We all decided it is the best house we have rented in the UK for a family celebration.

Reviewed by Samantha 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Phil 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Carmel 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Michael And Christine 1st June 2024

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Lovely position and location and an excellent house for a large family group with plenty for everyone. Lovely views from many of the rooms and terraces with plenty of quiet areas if you want some time away from the crowd.

Reviewed by Albert & Linda 19th May 2024

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A lovely modern house in an excellent location with very good walks and a very good local pub called The Old Sawmill. We had a holiday together of six couples and all enjoyed it very much. The interior and outside area make for a very comfortable dining, seating and barbecue experience. We could not use the pool because we were there in May, but inRead more the summer it would only add to the delights of Whimbrels. The only negative comment from one couple, was one of the lower ground bedrooms is small, as they could not open the wardrobe unless they moved the bed, but apart from that, we would not hesitate to holiday at whimbrels again. Hide

Reviewed by John 24th April 2024

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Fabulous property with amazing views, Every thing you could need, I can not even complain about the size of the bath towels, shower or hot water amazing. Would certainly return if a needed a holiday again in North Devon.

Reviewed by Kester 18th April 2024

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Stunning house in a great location. Beautiful views. Nice & quiet. Great house for our family for a birthday weekend. Plenty of spaces in the house for when the weather isnt so kind and you cant use the wealth of outdoor space available. Lots of good places to eat & drink in the area, particularly if you head back inland to avoid the more popularRead more tourist areas. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 7th April 2024

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A beautifully located comfortable property with a totally modern feel, furnished to the highest standard and equipped with good quantities of bedding and eating utensils for many guests. There was an enormous amount of space for the nine guests we had, together with numerous places to split and chill. The multiple outdoor balconies gave interestinRead moreg views with additional comfortable furniture, and the outdoor eating areas were truly spacious. We were unfortunately outside the season for the outdoor pool. Hide

Reviewed by Malcolm 22nd March 2024

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Whimbrels is a fabulous property. We, 6 couples and long time friends, have rented various places over the years in different parts of the country and we all agreed that this was the best we've ever stayed in. Bar a few minor niggles, we had a lovely and enjoyable weekend at Whimbrels and we would think that would be true for anyone staying there -Read more you won't fail to be impressed. Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 12th March 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 21st November 2023

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Reviewed by Mike 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Paula 10th October 2023

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Reviewed by Malcolm 24th September 2023

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A fantastic house for large groups of all ages. The facilities (swimming pool and games room) meant that the weather didn't detract from everyone's enjoyment. Beautiful views from the different balconies and sitting outside was a real joy. Can thoroughly recommend this property it is just designed so well.

Reviewed by Stephen 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by David 4th September 2023

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Reviewed by Yolanda 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Patricia 8th July 2023

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We had a fantastic week at Whimbrells. The views were spectacular and the cleanliness of the property was outstanding. The beds were very comfortable and we appreciated all the en-suites attached to every bedroom. The outside space was amazing. All in all a wonderful week

Reviewed by Karen 1st July 2023

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Just spent a week at Whimbrels...loved it! A stunning property with beautiful views towards Combe Martin and quite literally right next door to Watermouth Castle. The house had everything we needed and the heated swimming pool was a big hit for all of us especially the kids. We were able to use it every day even when the weather was cloudy. All thRead moree bedrooms were lovely - there were no arguments over rooms as it was impossible to pick a bad one and all were en-suite. With plenty of room for everyone the house is perfect for the larger group or family. We found two lovely pubs nearby - the Sawmills on the main road to Combe Martin and Ye Olde Globe in Berrynarbor. Ilfracombe is just a couple of miles away and beautiful Woolacombe with it's stunning beach just a little further along the road. All easily accessible as is the Dinosaur Park just on the other side of Combe Martin. Great fish & chips also available in Combe. Everything was thought of, a pool table, table tennis, games, books, a bbq and an outdoor pizza oven. A truly lovely place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 11th June 2023

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Reviewed by James 22nd May 2023

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A lovely property which we returned to again this year, probably will not return next year as we have exhausted the local attractions. The weather was glorious and made good use of the swimming pool. A lack of glasses due to finding ones that were cracked or chipped on arrival and only 6 champagne glasses. The welcome pack was a dismal 1lt longlifRead moree milk which we left at the property. Hide

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