About this property

In a beautiful, peaceful location, nestled at the foot of the Torrs in the Wilder Valley, this beautifully restored house has a sun terrace and free on-site parking. Set in 1.5 acres of gardens, Epchris House offers the best of both worlds, a tranquil location in one of Ilfracombe's most beautiful spots, yet close to the town center and the seafront. The Epchris is the oldest building in the Torrs and dates back to 1831. Carefully restored and sensitively renovated, the house is tastefully appointed, with modern comforts and facilities alongside many beautiful original features. You can enjoy your breakfast outside on the sun terrace or take in the breathtaking scenery of the Wilder valley with a refreshing drink. All of the rooms with attached bathroom have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, hairdryers, alarm clock radios and tea/coffee making facilities. Most room have stunning views over Ilfracombe and the valley.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Ilfracombe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United States United States
    Wonderful experience! We loved the 'walk to all' location and the lovely view we had on the patio just outside our room. The owners of the location were so friendly and helpful. You will not be disappointed.
  • Andrea
    Canada Canada
    location serene beautiful, gorgeous house, attractively kitted out
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was absolutely fabulous, lots of choices to suit all tastes, lovely location with great views over garden and valley, short walk to town. Lounge and garden for hanging out.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Epchris House is exceptional. From arrival Cath was easily the best hostess. Our room and bathroom apoeared like a new show home with special touches, home made lemon squash in the fridge, fudge and crisp welcome basket, fantastic toiletries....
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really great breakfast. Comfy beds. Great shower. Great atmosphere. The piece of cake on arrival was a wonderful suprise.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely garden and lounge with excellent free cake!
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was clean and very well furnished with a fridge, a coffee pod machine, fan, table and chairs. Breakfast was excellent, lots of items to choose from and delivered to the room. Lounge well furnished with pool table, table tennis and an...
  • Edgar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My partner & I stayed in a lovely garden suite that exceeded our expectations. The comfort of the space was remarkable, making it feel like a true home away from home. Everything we needed for our stay was thoughtfully provided, from kitchen...
  • Pasquale
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast served in the room was a very nice treat for people who wanted eat in a quiet room with their own family.
  • Sandra
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It was excellent! Very nice place, big room, good beds! The host was very friendly and breakfast was super!

Managed by Epchris House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 253 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a family run guest house and take pride in our delivery of high standards of hospitality, cleanliness, accommodation and quality breakfasts. Our focus is on making sure you have a relaxing quality break and you have everything you need. We look forward to meeting you. Kind regards Cath Barker

Property info

Epchris House is a beautiful Georgian Farmhouse set in over 1 acre of landscaped gardens with a large sun terrace from which to enjoy breakfast al fresco or an afternoon or evening drink. We serve a very relaxed and highly-rated in-room breakfast including a full English breakfast, all freshly cooked to order and each room has its own dining area. We also offer a well-stocked bar and games room. We are set in the tranquil Wilder valley on the edge of Ilfracombe but within easy walking distance of the South West Coast Path, town and harbour (5 minutes to the sea front, 10 minutes to the town centre and 15 minutes to the harbour) and there is an on-site parking space for each room. We very much look forward to meeting you. Best wishes, Cath & Simon Barker

Neighborhood info

Epchris House is set in Torrs Park, an area of Ilfracombe renowned for its great views and tranquility, yet less than a 10 minute walk to the seafront and restaurants and art galleries of the town center. The South West Coast path is a 5 minute walk and Ilfracombe's historic harbour and Damien Hirst's Verity statue are a 15 minute stroll. Exmoor National Park is a 20 minute drive and the award-winning golden sand surfing beach at Woolacombe is only just over 10 minutes by car.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Epchris House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Epchris House