Guests say
Berkeley Cottage in Ilfracombe is a quaint and cosy property with a convenient location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome pack and the property's proximity to local amenities and attractions. The cottage's charm and the friendly neighbourhood enhance the experience, although some guests suggest improvements in cleanliness and maintenance.
Several reviews mention the need for a deeper clean, with comments on cobwebs, a smell, and the need for a spring clean. The cleanliness is noted as satisfactory by some, but others highlight areas for improvement.
The location is frequently praised for being close to the high street, local amenities, and attractions. Its proximity to the harbour and ease of exploring Ilfracombe and surrounding beaches are seen as major positives.
The cottage is described as cosy and the welcome pack adds to the comfort. However, there are mixed reviews about the beds and furniture, with some suggesting the beds are mismatched and the sofa uncomfortable.
The cottage is well-equipped with necessary appliances, including a dishwasher and wood burner. However, there are remarks about missing tiles, plaster, and the need for a paint refresh. The tumble dryer's efficiency and outdoor furniture condition are also concerns.
Guests are delighted with the welcome pack, which adds a personal touch to their stay. However, it should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, may not be a consistent offering for every visit.
About this property
This cosy and comfortable cottage is located in a mews just a few minutes’ walk from this Victorian town’s high street amenities and within ½ a mile of the main beach..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Fridge, Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner available locally. Welcome pack. Front garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking, 20 yards; additional public car parks, at cost. No smoking. Please note: There is a step in the garden and the property can only be reached on foot.. This two bedroom cottage is located at the end of a mews and just minutes from the town’s high street and Fore Street, the most popular street for restaurants, so once you have enjoyed a day out, if you don’t fancy cooking then there are plenty of quality eateries on offer. The local main beach is just half a mile away and the town’s lovely harbour is just a bit further on. Accessed via stairs, which are steep in parts, are two bedrooms; a double and a twin and on the ground floor there is a comfortable living/dining room with Smart TV and a wood burner for warm nights in. The kitchen is compact but has everything you need and off the kitchen is a shower room. Outside there is a front garden with ample seating to enjoy warmer days or evenings out with a drink in hand.
Berkeley Cottage is within walking distance of the local beaches so unless you are looking to travel further afield you can park up the car and stretch your legs without too much effort. The lovely harbour/port which dates back to at least the 12th century is just a bit further on and offers quality ice cream, fish and chip and various craft shops and art galleries to enjoy, plus Damien Hirst’s Verity statue which is a must see. The surrounding area has many attractions waiting to be discovered such as Cairn Woodland Nature Reserve, Hillsborough and Rapperee Cove, The Torrs, Watermouth Bay and the South West Coast Path. Then there’s the lovely Fuchsia Valley and for the family, Watermouth Castle and Theme Park. Why not take a trip to Lundy Island or enjoy coastal cruises, fishing, sealife safaris and diving which are all available locally. Or take a trip on the Ilfracombe Princess and see seals, porpoises and sea birds nesting on the cliffs. Try your hand at sea fishing on Blue Fin or take an exhilarating tour of the amazing coastline on the Ilfracombe Sea Safari or on the Hampshire Rose, a former rnli Lifeboat.
Ilfracombe is also perfectly situated to the enjoy the countless other north Devon attractions such as the popular Tarka Trail which provides the unique opportunity to follow a disused railway line allowing you to enjoy some of Devon’s finest countryside and scenery stretching from Barnstaple through to Bideford and beyond. And then there’s Exmoor National Park, just 11 miles away and Lynton and Lynmouth, 19 miles to the east with its incredible sea views, rugged cliffs and amazing funicular cliff railway, which opened in 1890 and is the highest and steepest totally water powered railway in the world. And of course, then there are several world class and award-winning beaches such as Saunton Sands, Woolacombe, Croyde and Westward Ho!, all of which are famous for their surfing qualities, vast stretches of sand and also some great dunes. Beach ½ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is an evening curfew for noise at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Woolacombe Beach
- Putsborough Beach
- Saunton Sands
Reviews (12)
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Michelle Perry
Its a lovely little cottage. Down a little mews a few minutes for the main high street. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay. But could do with a deep clean. The stair carpet needs a good vax to remove the deep dirt. A fresh coat of paint, would make all the difference. And I personal would split the two beds to singles, so they can have a quilt each. The Stairs are very steep, I would recommend for an older couple. But all in all we had a lovely stay. The dog loved the wood burner. That was his spot for his stay. Thank you for the lovely welcome pack it was not expected, but very much appreciated.
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Samantha Anthony
The cottage really needs some TLC the pictures on the website are obviously old and from a few summers ago The cottage front garden is now a mess no gate so not dog secure/friendly.The inside had many bits of plaster missing off many walls. Tiles missing in bathroom.Big thick cobwebs everywhere.Bedroom had two single beds shoved together yet they are completely different beds with wooden frames so if you lie down the middle of bed it hard frame is on your back.Path to road/cottage full of black bins and old refrigerators? That people have just dumped, area isn't great.
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Lucy
Great location, lovely stay. Cute and cosy cottage and lovely decor. Could be a tiny bit cleaner but nothing major.