Guests say
5 Arlington Villas in Ilfracombe receives high praise for its modern decor, stunning sea views, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches such as games and a welcome bottle of wine. While some guests encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, these seem to be exceptions. The property is recommended for its comfort and the convenience of being within walking distance to local attractions.
Most guests found the apartment to be immaculately clean and beautifully presented. However, there were a few reports of cleanliness issues upon arrival, such as dirty kitchenware and bathrooms, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is highly praised for its fantastic views, proximity to the harbour, restaurants, and beaches. The convenience of the location and the added benefit of private parking are frequently mentioned as positives.
Guests consistently describe the apartment as comfortable, spacious, and warm, with individual room controls. Some minor issues with heating and boiler were noted, but these did not significantly detract from the overall comfort.
The apartment is lauded for its modern appliances and high-quality kitchen equipment. Some guests experienced minor maintenance issues with the boiler and cleanliness of windows and oven shelves, but these were generally resolved quickly.
While guests have mentioned thoughtful touches like a welcome bottle of wine and the provision of games, there are not enough references to consistently provided gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
This impressive third floor apartment has views out towards the sea in the popular Victorian seaside resort of Ilfracombe on the North Devon coast. Just a few minutes walk to the beach, restaurants, quirky cafes and shops this is an ideal choice for those looking to park the car and relax. Step inside this fabulous apartment and your eyes will be automatically drawn to the beautiful views from the open plan living area where you can step onto the balcony and take in the morning sea air with a coffee or the glorious sunsets with your chosen tipple. The stylish and modern interior ensures perfect comfort for the whole family and where you can dine together while admiring the views.
You will find two beautifully styled bedrooms, one with a king-size bed with the benefit of an en-suite shower room and the other a twin. There is also a family bathroom, utility area and a handy locked area outside perfect for storing surf boards or bikes. A short walk with take you to the famous Tunnels Beaches, these hand carved tunnels were built in the Victorian times and lead through to a sea water pool and beach. Relax over lunch overlooking the pretty harbour where 'Verity', Damien Hirst's famous statue stands magnificently at the harbour entrance. A short drive will take you to the wide stretches of golden sands and surfing waves at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton or maybe pack a picnic and explore Exmoor National Park.
With so much to see and do in this wonderful area of Devon, a week just won't be long enough!
Ilfracombe is a bustling seaside town situated on a beautiful stretch of North Devon coastline, with five beaches, much of it owned by the National Trust. Ilfracombe is only a ten minute drive from Exmoor National Park, with its rolling countryside and quaint villages. Ilfracombe's heritage harbour and quay are spectacular, with many pubs, restaurants (including three listed in the Michelin Guide 2017) and shops that create a lively, friendly atmosphere.
Accommodation
Third floor (lift and stair access).
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with doors to balcony.
Utility.
Storage facility.
Gas central heating.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs 1 x TV with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth sound speaker, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car in reserved space in car park.
Lockable store for a bike or surfboards.
Balcony with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop, beach and pub 3 mins walk.
Note: Due to balcony, children must be supervised at all times.
Note: There are six steps up to the front entrance of the Apartment block.
Nearby points of interest
- Woolacombe Beach
- Putsborough Beach
- Saunton Sands
- Exmoor Zoo
- Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway
Reviews (41)
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Simon
We stayed for a week and would love to book our next week ASAP.
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Amy
Apartment was spacious, beautifully equipped and spotlessly clean- we would stay here again and definitely recommend it. Best self catering property we have stayed in.
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Mark
It has been finished to a high standard. There does not appear to any corners cut in the facilities provided. Our only issue is with the information provided by the website as to getting keys. We printed the info on our laser printer but the typeface used came out as light grey making hard to read. The telephone numbers on it were completely missing. The info said to go to level 4 in the lift. That should be level 3. Another apartment had put a small label next to their floor which might be useful. We couldnât find the cutlery drawer as we were not expecting to look for a drawer within a drawer. Overall the apartment was lovely and we would stay again if we visited Ilfracombe again.