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Wildercombe House

St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8EP, England
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Shropshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This hotel provided us with the best short break ever! Beautiful accommodation; excellent food; very congenial hosts; all combining to make a relaxing, enjoyable time. Breakfast selection was very varied and it seemed that anything was available, including creamy porridge! We also enjoyed an evening meal, with a small but varied menu and everything well cooked and served. Not once... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Wildercombe House one night last week and it was one of the highlights of our short holiday in Devon! I had booked the room through their very nice and highly informative web site. The place is easily found on the main road descending to Ilfracombe from the highway, and the short ramp from the road brings... More

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WELWYN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

A lot of us have sat down and pondered about running our own guest house/b&b. If you are serious about doing this, then call in to Wildercome House to say exactly how things should be done. I booked into one of their cheaper rooms as we were arriving late Friday night and departing early Saturday morning. On the basis that... More

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Herts, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Youll see from my account that I very rarely commit pen to paper - or fingers to keyboard - or pixels to internet or whatever with regards to accommodation. But Wildercombe House is different. It is 5 stars because: 1.service and attention proffered exceptional 2.value - amazing 3.sleep quality fine for me - although Hazel may beg to differ after... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We first booked a room a Wildercombe House in December 2012 but had to change our plans at the last minute. Anne-Marie was totally understanding and accommodating in rearranging our stay. We stayed in room 7 which was very large, comfortable any very well appointed. The view from the room was right down the valley to the sea. The bed... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This guest house was immaculate, breakfast was great, rooms were lovely and spacious and the owners Anne-Marie and Barry were very friendly and helpful, we will be visiting again soon. A really lovely weekend away.

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Tadley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This Guest house is the pure class, it has 5 stars and deserves them all. The bedrooms are really well appointed with everything you would expect from a top class hotel. The food is excellent and well presented. The owners Barry & Ann are hands on and really welcoming. If you are planning a trip to Ilfracombe then treat yourself... More

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Hitchin, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Very comfortable room, especially the bed. The whole building has been renovated to a very high standard with lovely clean decor and comfortable furniture. Very friendly and helpfull staff. Excellent breakfast.

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Kidderminster, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

What a wonderful weekend my husband and our two children had in ilfracombe! We definitely plan on returning this summer, Anne-Marie and Barry were extremely gracious hosts to there beautiful, spacious, victorian guest house; in the heart of Devon. Breakfast was fantastic and Anne-marries service was 2nd to none. I would however have stayed in to eat more if there... More

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New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This is an excellent place to stay while on business or pleasure. The house is run by the family and they take care of all of your needs. All of the rooms are new and extremely clean. The house is ideal if travelling with a group of people as there are common areas where you can hang out. I will... More

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Wildercombe House Ilfracombe, UK - Devon
Address: St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8EP, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Ilfracombe
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beverage Selection Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 46 B&Bs / Inns in Ilfracombe
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Wildercombe House is a fully restored former Victorian Gentleman's residence, in the coastal town of Ilfracombe, North Devon, England. Recently awarded by VisitEngland with a 5* accredited rating as Guest Accommodation, a Gold Award for 'exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service' , and Level M3A under their National Accessible Scheme, Wildercombe House offers luxury family-run guest accommodation, with panoramic sea and countryside views. Wildercombe House has 10 en-suite bedrooms, including 3 disabled friendly (DOC M) compliant suites, all with luxury fixtures and fittings, secure hardwired internet access and free Wi-Fi, and HD Freesat TV (including 'BBC iPlayer/On-Demand' TV). With private car park, level access throughout all public areas, and stairs and/or lift access to bedrooms, choose from super-king to a single bed, with options of travel cots and pull-out beds for the children, or our family suite. Evening meals are available if required, together with a full range of services to suit the needs of the discerning guest. ... more   less 
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