Self-Catering at Crab Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Ilfracombe

Holiday home
21 Fore Street is a lovely end terrace cottage, situated in the village of Illfracombe, Devon. Hosting two bedrooms; one double with en-suite, and a twin bedroom, this cottage can sleep up to four people. Inside, you will also find an open plan kitchen and dining area, along with a sitting room hosting a gas wood burning stove. To the outside, is off road parking for one car, and a garden with a patio and furniture. Located in a cosy setting, and close to the harbour, 21 Fore Street is a refreshing retreat in a warming part of England.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms, One king-size and one twin (3ft beds), Kitchen with spacious dining area, Lounge with traditional gas stove, One bathroom with shower over the bath.

Area
The seaside town of Ilfracombe sits on the stretch of the North Devon coastline, home to five beaches. Ilfracombe is only a ten minute drive from Exmoor National Park, with its countryside and quaint villages. Ilfracombe's heritage harbour hosts a selection of pubs and restaurants. Ilfracombe is the centre for some of the finest walking country in England. Enjoy a promenade walk around Capstone Hill.

Region
Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?

Amenities
Electric oven and gas hob, full size fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and a washer/dryer. Smart TV with ChromeCast, WiFi, DVD player and DVDs, games, jigsaws and books. Small outside space with table and chairs to the front of house. Large garden with patio, furniture and extensive sea and coastal views to the rear of house. Numerous public car parks within easy walking distance - full details will be sent in advance of your stay. Pubs, shops and beach 200 metres. One well behaved dog welcome. Note: Crab Cottage sits on a terrace cut into banks of historic Fore Street, there are 10 steps up from the road to the terrace and there are a further 30 steps to climb to appreciate the magnificent views from the garden.

Lauren M

August 2024

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in ilfracombe I can 100% recommend crab cottage. Glorious cottage with two good sized bedrooms. Light bright kitchen diner with everything you could need. Centrally located. Not too close for noise for minutes from pubs, restaurants, the quay and the beach. Lots of parking choices nearby. A weekly Devon district council parking pass is available for a week which makes life more affordable and easy. One of the few houses in the area to have. A good sized garden. It even had a plum and apple tree.

Mrs Powlton-jones

May 2019

Crab Cottage is in a great location, just a few minutes walk from the harbour and with a great variety of restaurants and bars on the doorstep, we particularly enjoyed the Tapas at the Terrace restaurant across the street from the cottage.. The added touch of cream teas on arrival (thank you Rosie), plus milk, tea and coffee was a nice welcome. We loved our stay at Crab Cottage , the dogs enjoyed the freedom of the garden and the views from there over Ilfracombe are super. We had a great holiday and would not hesitate to return.

Mrs Marshall

November 2018

Crab Cottage is a beautiful well maintained cottage in a perfect location..

Mr Petrovic

August 2018

The cottage was exactly as described , Great location , would definitely return again :-) we had a wonderful week

Mrs Whopples

July 2018

The cottage is located in the centre of Ilfracombe, which is a traditional holiday town.. As the street only allows cars and vehicles for drop off and collection, the area could be classed as pedestrianised, which allows a relaxed feel. The accomodation is very comfortable and probably the cleanest I have encountered through Sykes. We have a dog, but there is neither smell or trace of dogs in the cottage, which is great and a testament to the quality of cleanliness. This has been a favourite holiday of ours. Whether enjoying relaxing on the garden patio, with fantastic views, or walking on one of the many scenic routes nearby, it has thoroughly been a super break. Thank you to the owners of the property and Rosie for providing such a special stay.

Mrs Mills

Always the most exceptional cleanliness and comfort.. Amazing garden and seating area with beautiful views. Can't fault it. Scones and jam and flowers on arrival. We have never found a place to equal it in 40 years of holidays.

Mrs Sutton

Beautiful cottage.. Very clean and well equipped. A home from home. We loved staying in the cottage, we especially enjoyed sitting on the raised terraced overlooking the bay.

NatnLewis

I am currently staying at the cottage. It’s beautiful. It is on a very old street leading down to the harbour. Very close to everything but far enough to be out of the tourist trap. There is a fabulous garden with terrace with overlooks the harbour and sea front. The cottage is elevated so not suitable for people with mobility issues. The owner has provided a parking permit for the car to be parked at the museum which is a 5 min walk from the cottage. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Ms Lindus

June 2018

Perfect cottage, very well presented, fully equipped and convenient for the local amenities and for driving to other places of interest in North Devon.. Ilfracombe is very dog friendly and most shops, bars, cafes and restaurants allow dogs. Can definitely recommend.The welcome of a cream tea, flowers, milk, tea, coffee and sugar and tablets for the dishwasher and washing machine were very much appreciated. The parking space is not at the cottage which we had originally assumed it would be but not really a problem as easily accessed for unloading on arrival and for leaving etc. A permit is given for a car park by the museum. We had two cars so a second permit was bought at the Toutist Office near the museum for £12 for 4 days and was even closer at the end of the road by the harbour so none of this was a problem.

Ms Crompton

Great cottage in a great location.. Well equipped ,immaculate, and overall a comfy holiday home. The front entrance to the cottage and also the back garden are accessed via some quite steep steps so wouldn’t be practical for any persons with mobility issues. The garden is large with a fabulous sea view of the harbour.The cottage is on the doorstep to all the local amenities in the town just a few minutes stroll from the shops, pubs and harbour. There is no parking outside the cottage, however you can load/unload your car, before moving it to an allocated reserved car parking space a 5-10minute walk away. A lovely welcome gesture on arrival by the owner of fresh flowers and a Devon cream tea.

Mr Bartlam

March 2018

Everything about the holiday was excellent and the lady looking after the property was very welcoming and we enjoyed the cottage very much and would defineately go there again and recommend it to others.. A loveley cottage and ideal if you are taking a dog aswell. Very clean and well maintained. Parking the car was excellent aswell.

Mrs Lusby

Crab Cottage is a wonderful character-filled cottage in Fore Street in Ilfracombe.. It is warm, welcoming, spacious and spotlessly clean. The steps up to the terrace to the property were a bit of a challenge, as were the steps to the garden, but we would nevertheless love stay there again.

Mr Johnson

February 2018

Absolutely fantastic location and cottage/garden views, maybe be aware that bathroom door can be seen through (gaps between boards)..

Mr Allan

November 2017

Not for the infirm or people with mobility problems! Where in the description does it say that the property is halfway up a steep hill? A local resident told us that the museum car park (pass provided) had had a series of car break-ins - we were worried about the car all the time we were there!

Mr Brown

October 2017

Great location, lovely cottage,nice little town..

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Crab Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon