Oceanview Apartment 1
ID: S423392
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
About this property
Oceanview Apartment 1 is a stylish, ground-floor apartment settled in Ilfracombe, just paces away from the exquisite Devonshire coast. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and a plethora of amenities, this reverse-level apartment is an idyllic, two couples looking for a rejuvenating holiday. Park up on the desirable off-road parking space before breathing in the refreshing sea-air and make your way inside your beachfront apartment. Step into the spacious hallway, kick off your sandy shoes and admire the neutral tones of this relaxing abode. On the ground-floor, you will find two stunning bedrooms, boasting super-king-size beds, as well as a bright and airy atmosphere; one bedroom offers an en-suite shower room for an awakening rinse in the morning. The ground-floor also offers a contemporary bathroom, where you can look forward to a leisurely soak after an action-packed day in the bustling town. All your holiday attire can be washed and dried in the convenient utility room; here you will find a rear door leading to the communal garden area, be sure to take a seat on a sunny day to absorb the tranquility of your location. Back inside, climb upstairs to the first floor for the open-plan living space, bathed in natural light with white-washed walls and a splash of blue to remind you of your seaside setting. Prepare mouth-watering dishes in the matt blue kitchen, supplying all your culinary desires; rustle up a meal on the electric hob or bake a home-cooked meal in the oven and allow the aroma to fill the room. When dinner is served, settle down at the elegant dining table, break open a bottle of wine and toast to a splendid coastal retreat, before unwinding on the plush sofas to enjoy a film together. Watch the sunset over the sea at the window seat as you savour a moment of relaxation at this delightful abode. Take advantage of your seaside location and stretch your legs on the sandy beach; treat yourself to an ice-cream as you relish a traditional, British beach. As well as an abundance of amenities from the foot of the door, the town offers a wealth of attractions to explore on your holiday, including the allegedly haunted Chambercombe Manor, an 11th century manor house, rich in history and Ilfracombe Museum to unveil other curiosities of north Devon. Travel a little further afield to the market town of Barnstaple for a variety of shops to rummage around, as well as Barnstaple Pannier Market to experiment fresh produce; here you can also stroll down pretty alleyways and courtyards. Visit the unspoilt coastline of Exmoor National Park, offering amazing opportunities, such as swimming with seals, getting up close with ponies and enjoying a dreamy night sky. For an enchanting getaway, in a unique location, stay at Oceanview Apartment 1.
The thriving town of Ilfracombe is perched along the North Devon coastline, boasting five beaches and just a short drive away from Exmoor National Park. The seaside town is home to an array of shops, pubs, restaurants and live music for a lively atmosphere. Ilfracombe offers wildlife cruses, fishing trips and superb walking trails. Enjoy a walk around the rugged Capstone Hill or a quaint stroll over the moorland hills for stunning sights.
Accommodation
Reverse-level duplex apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Utility.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer and dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Shared rear garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Note: There are several steps down to both front and rear entrances.
The front entrance has a windowsill from an upper property which juts out - rear entrance is the best and safest.
Note: Please contact owner 72 hrs before arrival with bed configuration.
Please note: There are steep steps to access the front and back of the property with one flight at the front and four flights at the rear where guests can park and collect the key.
Property not suitable for those with any mobility issues.
Nearby points of interest
- Woolacombe Beach
- Putsborough Beach
- Saunton Sands
- Exmoor Zoo
- Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway
Reviews (18)
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Lauren
The downstairs bedrooms are spacious and have comfortable beds and good quality linen. The ensuite bathroom would benefit from a shelf for toiletries and a holder for toothbrushes and a towel rail and a soap holder in the shower. The inside of the property is clean. All the other 4 star properties weâve stayed in provide hand soap, bin bags, foil and cling film but there was only one soap in one of the bathrooms and none of the other items. It was also very unclear as to what we had to do with the rubbish as there was no bin at the back as stated in the visitor pack. The instructions for the recycling were also incorrect and we put it out on the wrong day. The main negative of the basement bedrooms is the view from the windows. Both rooms look out onto steps and these are dirty and neglected, with overgrown vegetation presenting a trip hazard on the steep steps at the back of the property. These spaces need to be cared for and painted white to counteract the lack of natural light and feeling of dinginess in these rooms. The steps both front and back do not give a good first impression of the property and the garden area bears no resemblance to the lovely garden space depicted in the photographs. Dirty windows also contribute to the feeling of dinginess. The large number of steep steps to the rear of the property, and the steps down to the front of the property, make it unsuitable for those with mobility problems or young children. Parking at the rear of the property is excellent but was difficult to find, especially as we arrived in the dark, and a clear number 11 needs to be visible from the road. I am sure that when I booked, it advertised a washer and drier but there is no drier in the property. This is essential when there is only one bath towel and one hand towel per person, with no hand towel and only one teatowel in the kitchen, and there is no outside space to dry washing. There was an airer but towels take too long to dry on this. A few minor adjustments as mentioned above, a tumble drier and clean and cared for outside spaces would make this property and excellent holiday let.
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Susan
We found downstairs not so inviting as it felt damp and dingy. There were cobwebs on the bedroom window and the outer door to the rear entrance was filthy. There was no washer/dryer as in the description, just a washing machine. Ilfracombe was lovely.
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James
The weather was wet for much of our stay so it was a relief that we had such a nice and spacious apartment to relax in, with good WiFi too. The apartment is on two levels with the bedrooms effectively in the basement and the kitchen and living room on the ground floor, which has a great view of the sea and Capstone Hill overlooking the town. In fact, the pictures of the apartment don't really do it justice. We spent a lot of time just taking in the view from the sofa in front of the big ground floor bay window. The apartment building is very close to the harbour and high street. The only thing that really lets down the location is that the surrounding area is very run down and many of the buildings are quite shabby. The high street itself has many boarded up or derelict shops, but the harbour and promenade are very nice. It has to be mentioned that the apartment is up a very steep hill which is not easy to walk up, and the access road at the back made for quite a challenge to get the car in, having to make a very sharp turn into a narrow lane while going uphill. The steps down to the apartment are also steep, although this is mentioned in the listing. You can also get into the apartment from the front but this also requires going down steps into the basement, and avoiding banging your head on the bay window. So I wouldn't recommend it to anyone with mobility problems. For us however, as a family with teenage children, it was ideally located to explore the town and other parts of North Devon. As a footnote, the only other thing the owner could improve is the instructions about recycling / bin collection. The dustbin at the back of the apartment was totally full from the previous occupants, with the lid bursting open when we arrived (although there was no number on the bin so we assumed it was ours) and it wasn't emptied during our stay. Recycling boxes were collected while we were there, but we only knew about that when we saw neighbours putting their recycling out the front. The collection day seemed to be wrong in the information pack and it looked like previous occupants had also filled all the recycling containers (which are located in a storage area at the front of the aartment). It seems that bin collections are a bit haphazard in Ilfracombe! That aside, we had a memorable stay and enjoyed the apartment.