Quay Cottage

Quay Cottage retains many of its original period features and enjoys an idyllic location close to the delightful harbour area of Ilfracombe. This charming 19th century terraced home is approached from a private gated lane. There are 9 up to the attractive front patio and main entrance. There is a large roomy open plan lounge dining room with oak beams, panelled walls and a brick fireplace featuring a coal effect electric fire. With the cottage enjoying an elevated position it has views over the harbour in the direction of Hillsborough. The up to date kitchen is an attractive cream with beech worktops and a breakfast bar. The main bathroom is downstairs with a tidy white suite. Upstairs you will find beautifully presented double bedroom with en-suite shower room and a stylish twin room. The cottage is walking distance from the town's main attractions. Ilfracombe has a delightful mix of Victorian and Regency architecture, pretty harbour, independent shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. The harbour, with Damien Hirst’s infamous bronze statue Verity, and the Tunnels Beaches, are well worth a visit along with the award-winning Ilfracombe Aquarium, fascinating Ilfracombe Museum, Larkstone Leisure Park, Hele Cornmill and Chambercombe Manor - one of Britain's most haunted houses. A short drive away is Exmoor National Park, which has Europe’s very first International Dark Sky Reserve, the tallest tree in England, the highest cliffs in England, almost 250 species of bird and over 1,000 different flowering plants and grasses, the highest number of wild red deer in England and wild native ponies, perfectly adapted to the upland conditions of Exmoor. A short drive east along the coast takes you to Lynmouth and Lynton. These villages are connected by a 900 foot high water powered cliff railway. Lynton at the top of the track is known as Little Switzerland

Ground floor:

Lounge/diner: SMART TV, and stereo

Kitchen: Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge

Bathroom: Bath with shower over, toilet, washbasin and wall safe

First floor:

Bedroom 1: King-sized bed. En-suite shower room with toilet and washbasin

Bedroom 2: Twin beds

Pets: Sorry, no dogs

Parking:  Parking permit provided - Please provide car reg at time of booking

Garden/patio: Patio with garden furniture

Heating: Gas central heating

Short breaks: Available all year round (but for specific dates only bookable within 2-8 weeks of the holiday start date)

Notes: Linen and towels are provided (please bring beach towels). Unlimited Wi-Fi is available free of charge but is a shared network so guests may at times experience a weak signal. No smoking at this property. A selection of books, games, CDs. Lockable wall safe

Beach: 0.1 miles Pub: 0.1 miles

PLEASE NOTE: There is scaffolding at the property opposite Quay Cottage and this is impacting the pathway slightly to Quay Cottage. We do not believe this will impact your stay but this encroaches into Gates Lane leading to the cottage which guests will have to walk under and is in place only a couple of feet away from the cottage boundaries. We anticipate that this will be in place until 31 October 2023.