Vacation rentals with a fireplace in Ilfracombe

My family and I had a wonderful stay for a wedding last weekend. The house is great place to relax and just a short walk from the beach. The garden is really secure for dogs and has a side gate with a hose to wash off the sand after fun at the beach. Nic and Rick sent loads of really helpful information before our stay and were flexible with timings for check in and out. They are so friendly, are very responsive to any questions and left some lovely personal touches for our arrival (scones and jam, eggs, bread and milk!). Thank you for a great stay. We had a lovely time and hope to be back soon!!

Loved staying at Midge this week, perfect host, surroundings and amenities. Nothing was too much trouble, Nathan - you’ve done a great job at Stairway to Devon. Good luck for the future

An amazing stay, great facilities. A really responsive host with clear instructions. Highly recommended. Thank you for all your help and support.

Thank you Samantha, we had a fantastic relaxing week. The house is immaculate and the grounds are absolutely gorgeous with ample space for the dogs to run and explore. The whole place is top notch and we hope to stay again!

Thank you so much for an amazing stay. The barn was beautiful and spacious and perfect for socialising with friends or family. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, our only gripe was that we wish we had booked longer!!

Great stay that gives you so much more than you would get for the same price as a Travelodge. Small but well laid out and ample room for 2 + infant and a dog. We particularly enjoyed the location.

This place was perfect, we stayed here in May 2025 for 3 nights before our wedding with our 4 year old and 2 year old and our only regret is that we didn’t book for longer! Pollyanna offered us an early check in as soon as it was ready and greeted us upon arrival. She sent lots of recommendations when we booked which was very helpful too. It’s completely private, perfect location, situated on a farm in the country side, lots of wildlife to look out for whilst relaxing in the garden having a bbq or using the hot tub. It’s safe and secure for young children to play and there is a beautiful private lake just through the gate with a boat, paddle boards and a summer house with a ping pong table. It’s very nicely furnished inside, well equipped, easy parking, bathrooms and showers are great and we found the beds very comfortable. It was a pleasure to meet both Ian and Pollyanna who wished us well on our wedding day. We hope to come back again someday soon!

We loved our stay at the cottage. It was welcoming, homely and relaxing, with thoughtful touches. We hope to return and would not hesitate to recommend it to family and friends.

Really a lovely and beautifully clean caravan, with towels and bedding and all the cleaning supplies etc so no need to bring too much from home. Stunning location you fall in love with straight away. Quiet in winter but you feel safe.

Lovely stay at Tors Park would highly recommend for anyone wanting to visit north Devon. Great location and easy access to many walks in the area. The apartments have absolutely everything you will need and the sauna and cold plunge were a nice addition. Although the cold plunge was unserviceable when I was hoping to use it.

Very neat flat in the middle of Woolacombe. Pubs, restaurants, coffee houses and shops all within short walking distance. The are has so many walks and running routes as well as great swimming and surfing so great for active folk. Will definitely look to see if available again as this place is perfect for the area

Thankyou for being a great host Rowan. Skyfall was immaculate and even better than the photos , would highly recommend to everyone. Rowan’s communications & recommendations were excellent Will definitely be booking another visit soon

I had a wonderful stay. This gem of a property boasts a stunning location overlooking the entire town, offering breathtaking views that made every morning and evening truly special. The dedicated private parking space behind a secure gate was a fantastic bonus, providing peace of mind and convenience. The location is perfect—just a short walk to the heart of Ilfracombe’s charming town center, with its array of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The nearby Lidl supermarket was incredibly handy for stocking up on essentials, and the proximity to the beautiful beaches and local sightseeing spots made exploring a breeze. The property itself was immaculate, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with everything needed for a relaxing stay. I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone looking to explore Ilfracombe and soak in the beauty of North Devon. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.

Lovely two nights in this hidden gem. We were late bookers and delighted with location, accommodation and hosts. For the two of us and our hound it was perfect; we received a welcome greeting and the treats were a lovely surprise. Shame for us we only had two nights there.

A lovely space to stay. One very large spacious room with a luxurious bathroom and separate shower. Fully fitted kitchen with everything you need. Very clean with good towels and bedding. Lovely quiet area but close to moors, Lynmouth and Lynton. Highly recommend and I would definitely stay again. Thank you Carolynn.

A fabulous apartment in a fantastic location. The place was stylish, very comfortable and oozed quality. Jose was a very responsive, friendly host. The guests I brought had a perfect first stay in Topsham and are already planning their next visit.

The comms and welcome were perfect. Great position with amazing views across the bay. Walking distance to everything you need. Very clean and tidy. Beds were good enough. Seems a little bit expensive for a fairly old style caravan but we had a great time and knew what we were getting so overall very happy with this booking. Thank you for being so friendly.

+Fantastic location & surroundings +Very responsive & helpful host +Quaint, impressive house overall +Good outdoor space +Good for a larger group (6) +House well stocked with all you need -Some furniture is tired & some could be more comfortable -New linens would be good -Bathrooms could be modernised -Kitchen & dining room would be better as larger open plan

Rose Cottage is a lovely, old fashioned, quirky cottage - with lots of interesting objet d’art to discover throughout your time there. I loved how it is tucked away from the street, making it a really private space. Danielle was really informative about the surrounding areas and was on hand for queries. The living space downstairs is really relaxing (two of us learnt how to play chess in the lounge!) The outdoor space is really valuable as, I should imagine, in Appledore having a big garden is a real treat. The location is amazing - a minute’s stroll down to the quay - with the wonderful local shop, John’s, a stone’s throw away. We had fantastic weather, having lots of hot beach days in Croyde and Saunton Sands, but also loved catching the 5 minute ferry across to Instow village and beach. The attics bedrooms were a little warm (it was a very hot week), but Danielle kindly provided us with a fan which certainly helped on the top floor. Appledore is a magical place with beautiful cottages, great restaurants and Sylvester’s fish and chips are scrumptious - the first time I think I have ever managed to eat a whole battered cod! Thanks Danielle for a truly wonderful week’s holiday with the family.

Nile are a awesome man how help me a lot. My plan with the without the house couldn’t take me and my friends, so we were standing without anywhere to live thanks to Neil. My wife didn’t divorce me.

A madcap feast for the eyes! If you want a standard Airbnb filled full of IKEA then this place isn’t for you. If you want an authentic (and original) experience in a great location - then book it. Open fires, art, antiques, the sea all make up the DNA of Appledore and typify Myrtle Cottage as a microcosm of North Devon’s prettiest fishing village (that you don’t have to pay to visit!)

A Perfect Devon Escape – More Than We Could Have Hoped For! Our 3-day stay at this spacious North Devon villa was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the welcoming touches – including three bottles of wine that set the tone for a truly relaxing getaway. The kitchen was fully equipped, not just with all the essential utensils and appliances, but even stocked with some food items – a rare and thoughtful detail that made cooking a pleasure. Every corner of the villa is beautifully decorated, with stylish bedrooms and elegant dining areas that make you feel right at home. The highlight, though, has to be the stunning garden – a peaceful haven complete with comfortable garden furniture, hammocks, a garden cot with bedding, a grill, a cozy fireplace, and even a camping fire setup perfect for evening gatherings under the stars. It’s clear the hosts have gone above and beyond to create a space that’s as functional as it is magical. Another incredibl

We have just returned from a lovely family weekend at this beautiful house. There was plenty of space, loved the fact that every room has its own en-suite and an extra family bathroom downstairs which was great for bathing the grandchildren every night. The fire pit was a nice extra with wood provided and great to have the gas bbq with plenty of gas as well. A nice safe walk to the beach was great but if you have babies take a sling as the steps make it not very buggy friendly but this wasn’t a problem for us and we managed to lift our beach trolley down easily enough. The Sri Lankan takeaway from the beach cafe just up the road was fab and would highly recommend a trip there. To summarise, lovely house, with loads of space, great parking, nice garden and roof terrace and an easy walk to the beach, beach cafe or down into Croyde.

The house was everything expected and more. The amenities were over and above and made it so easy to feel at home and enjoy our holiday. We were a group of friends including multiple couples and there was lots of social space to be together as a group but still be independent with big spacious well thought out rooms. The house would suits friends or family looking to stay together,is suitable for kids and the fact it was dog friendly was a bonus for our 4 legged friend. The location was perfect, a short walk to the harbour and the sea view was beautiful. I had the master bedroom on the first floor and waking up to those views was amazing. Oliver was a fantastic host, quick to respond or confirm anything I needed. I would 100% recommend this home and everyone that joined us said the same. The home made our 40th birthday celebrations even more special. Thank you Oliver