Epchris House

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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 centre 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 en suite rooms 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best 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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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Santa44
Australia Australia
“Our host Cath was great and answered all our questions and made us feel very welcome. We found parking our car out in the street the easiest for transferring our bags. It was therefore no problem. We had a great breakfast our on the terrace.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All round very good. Spacious shared facilities including games room (pool and table tennis included), and lounge with daily fresh baked cake and an honesty bar.”
Nikita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean, comfortable, friendly welcome. Everything had been thought through with lots of information and welcoming touches in the room. Quiet at night and breakfast worked really well for us.”
Hemraj
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast brilliant. Good choice for those with allergens.”
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We arrived very early but as our room was ready we were allowed to settle in so we could spend extra time exploring Ilfracombe.Everything about this lovely place was great from the free cake every day to the breakfast hampers (The breakfasts were...”
Pete
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, welcoming and well located - cake in the lounge each day was a lovely touch too”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent and there was a good range to choose from”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The original character of the historic building. The space, sun terrace, lounge. Decor cleanliness.”
Fern
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely and clean. Great additions in the room for example the coffee machine, fan. The lounge was lovely with tea, coffee and cake. Fantastic hosts, warm and welcoming Had a very peaceful and comfortable nights sleep The changes we had to...”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything expected and more was available. Spacious & clean room with comfortable bed. Great choice of breakfast delivered to the room. Cathy was about & very helpful. Also makes great cake for afternoon tea. Lyndon, Lynmouth, Woolacombe etc...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Epchris House

Company review score: 10Based on 196 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.