Fishermans Cottage at Hele Bay - Ilfracombe, Devon, England

The cottage has everything to make your stay comfortable. A cosy sitting room, separate dining room, fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with full suite and shower over the bath. 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom. Small patio overlooking the beach. 2 restaurants, cafe and shop within a 5 minute walk. Situated in a quiet cul de sac with car Parking either on  road or in a car park close to the cottage. Full central heating (included). Bedding and towels provided (included in price).  Two dogs with responsible owners welcome at an extra charge of £20.00 each per week.

One mile from Ilfracombe with it's award winning Tunnel Beaches. Day trips to the beautiful Lundy Bird Sanctuary. Restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Ilfracombe Harbour is well worth a visit. Exmoor is on the doorstep.  So much to say about this beautiful area of North Devon!  Please ring Linda or Kevin on 01271 883498 or 077808 31521. www.fishermans29.webs.com

Please visit http://www.fishermans29.webs.com to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Devon.

The surroundings at Hele Bay, Victorian Ilfracombe Theatre, Tunnels Beaches, RHS Gardens at Rosemoor, Country Houses, Adventure Parks, pretty north Devon villages such as Lynton and Lynmouth and Clovelly.

Travel: Barnstaple railway station

Good places to visit: Exmoor Zoological Park, Barnstaple (10 miles), Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (4 miles), Cliff Railway, Lynton & Lynmouth (18 miles), Watermouth Castle Theme Park (2 miles), The Big Sheep, Barnstaple (a must for children) Atlantis Adventure Park, Barnstaple, Beautiful Clovelly, a unique village RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Bideford, Arlington Court Dunster Castle, The Gnome Reserve and Wild Flower Garden, Broomhill Sculpture Park and Gallery (and beautiful lunches!) 4 miles. Hele Old Corn Mill and Pottery, with gorgeous cream teas! ½ mile from cottage. Visit the beautiful Hartland Peninsula, See www.hartlandpeninsula.com. Chapel Farm, Croyde. Beautiful Croyde, Saunton Sands are a must to see. Also neighbouring Woolacombe. Chapel Farm has a gallery and gift shop and surf hire, Appledore Book Festival is in September/October (20 miles).

Annual Events: North Devon Walk Festival - May, May Day Celebrations and Beer Festival - May, Ilfracombe Victorian Week ending with Last Night of the Proms on the beach in June, Town Criers Competition, Power Boat Racing - July, Tennis Tournaments - July, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin Carnivals and competiions throughout August, Mini Car Rally - August, North Devon Folk Festival - September, Railway Steam Gala at Lynton - September, Appledore Book Festival.

Good places to eat: Hele Billys (just up the road) No 6 St James, The Bay Tree, The Elmfield, The Thatch, The Hele Bay Hotel, The Tarka Inn, Ilfracombe Golf Club (Sunday lunch)

Local Sports: Swimming, golf, horse riding, walking

Stunning coastal scenery, magnificient Victorian architecture, independent high street retailers, top class restaurants and galleries can all be found in Ilfracombe, North Devon.  Climb to the coastal path and wander along the top of the cliffs taking in the breathtaking scenery of waves crashing on the rocks at high tide.  Magnificient views over the town and across The Channel to the Welsh coast.

The infamous and award winning Tunnels Beaches offers the chance to see the tunnel hand dug by Welsh miners to get to the shore and which provided the Victorian Ladies and Gents individual beaches to swim from.  Visit Ilfracombe in June for a week of Victorian fun.  During Victorian week you may well bump into 'Her Majesty', or the local bobby on his pennyfarthing, or The Magistrate!  The Ilfracombe Victorian Society welcomes all to join them for Afternoon Tea on the lawn of the Vicarage or a picnic around the bandstand.

 Take a walk along the High Street to Walker's Chocolate Emporium.  Enjoy everything chocolate and then a wander through their museum.

The Landmark Theatre has varied and regular performances throughout the year.  Workshops are often held throughout the year.

 The Museum is a rich source of information and well worth a visit.  There is a model of the Glass Palace that was built by the Victorians on the sea front.  Sadly this has now gone, but there is plenty more to see and do along the promenade.

Ilfracombe has more than its fair share of excellent eating houses for all pockets.  Damien Hirst opened No 11 The Quay three years ago.  For Fine Dining The Elmfield Hotel can't be beaten.  Bistros, Tapas Bars to Award Wining Fish and Chips shops, we have it all.

St Nicholas Chapel stands high and proud and was built in the 14th century.  Today it has been restored and is maintained by The Rotary Club, it's worth the climb to visit it and enjoy the view over the harbour.

With Exmoor on our doorstep and the sea lapping at our feet, Ilfracombe is a good place to visit and stay.  It is also a good base to visit the several theme parks, the Wolfman at Exmoor Zoo, beautiful open gardens, and a huge range of National Trust properties.

 Take a day trip to Lundy Island by boat to see the seals, deer and the Lundy ponies or take a coach ride to Exmoor and then a catamaran back to the harbour.  You might even get the odd dolphin alongside.

 Have a day trip out to beautiful Clovelly with its 16th century cottages, cobble streets steeped in history.  Or if you want to go a bit further why not visit The Eden Project.  Both places are within comfortable driving distance for days out.  But, if all you want to do is relax, walk, eat good food and enjoy the scenery there's no need to leave ilfracombe!

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