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Pro
Been Seriously Tidied Up In Recent Years
Con
Still A Little Scruffy In Places
In a nutshell
Defintely A Destination On The UP!
Orkaena Says: I am quite surprised by the lovely (even romantic) atmosphere of North Devon. Please, don't expect a hectic nightlife, or hot sunny beaches with voluptuous girls dressing a bikini or less, don't expect Casinos or crazy discos. No ladies and gentlemen. Here the life has a...
johngayton Says: This is something I've yet to do because it doesn't sail on Mondays (which is my only full day off during the summer) but is definitely on my "To Do" list.Lundy is a three-and-half mile long, half-mile wide, chunk of granite sitting out where the Bristol Channel meets the...
Go For A Beer #3 - The George and Dragon
johngayton Says: Next door to the Prince of Wales is the George and Dragon, reputedly Ilfracombe's oldest pub dating back to 1360, and of course reputedly haunted. This is characterful, cosy, pub with neither a juke box nor a fruit machine.Unfortunately on my single visit I was the only...
Go For A Beer #2 - The Prince of Wales
johngayton Says: This is an atmospheric backstreet locals pub, a little bit off the tourist track. It is however just round the corner from the bus station and so ideal for a beer when waiting for the bus.This is snug place with low beamed ceilings, flagstone floors and solid wooden...
Go For A Beer #1 - Pier Tavern
johngayton Says: This is definitely Ilfracombe's best located pub, sitting on the quayside. Although it is a magnet for us tourists it does have a pleasantly local feel to it. Beer and food are relatively cheap and although I haven't eaten here the food did look good - proper pub food! Beer...
johngayton Says: Ilfracombe sits in yet another stunning section of North Devon's coastal path and a short walk either East or West of the town leads to spectacular rocky scenery and interesting little coves. This part of the path has a couple of steep sections but is fairly-well maintained...
johngayton Says: There are a couple of operators offering short cruises from Ilfracombe, the "Ilfracombe Princess" and the "Obsession". These allow you to enjoy the spectacularly dramatic rocky cliffs of the coastline and as a bonus often encounter marine mammals such as seals and...
johngayton Says: Sitting atop the appropriately named Lantern Hill is the St Nicholas Chapel which has the dual function of being a place of worship as well as the harbour's lighthouse. This tiny building dates back from the 14th century and now hosts a small local history museum in addition...
1 Review and 167 Opinions Bought a deal for 2 via KGB for 2 nights dinner bed and breakfast - described as "Gourmet Devon"....
1 Review and 97 Opinions Had to let everyone know about this gem of a place I found. Located in the nice end of Ilfracombe,...
BRITANNIA LOUNGE BAR: SUITABLE, TASTY, MORE THAN SIMPLE
Orkaena Says: The Royal Britannia has a lovely pub as well, as old as the hotel is, here you can enjoy a pint of very good beer or cider, and if you are hungry then order some dishes from the menu, you will be not disappointed. The meals has a singular home made elaboration, and, as in...
SMUGGLERS: A NORTH DEVON CLASSIC CUISINE
Orkaena Says: The Smugglers is a classical North Devon restaurant, profusely decorated with marine and exotic swords hanging from walls and ceilings, the place is small and intimate, attended by young girls smiling all the time. The cuisine is typical in their recipes, tasty, filling,...
northeast80 Says: Needing a pick-me-up in Ilfracombe we spotted this place. My friend had a cheese scone with chili jam and an Americano and I had a cappucino, normal scone with raspberry jam and clotted cream, when in Devon! This all came to about £6. The standard was two scones but we saw...
Lynbay Fish and Chips: Fast Food The Slow Way!
johngayton Says: I had intended to have a proper sit-down lunch here but the restaurant that I'd fancied turned out to be closed on Mondays. The sun was out and the harbour was inviting and so I decided on the much cheaper al fresco option.Lynbay Fish and Chips is just that - a proper...
Orkaena Says: First of all, departing from London, Paddington Station, to Exeter St David's with the Western lines, fast and safe. After arrival to St David's take the local train to Barnstaple, this connection works well, not a large delay between both trains (three minutes in our...
Orkaena Says: Once arrived to Barnstaple by train, cross the street from the Railway Station to the Bus Stop, buy a ticket on board to Ilfracombe, 1,75 pounds, and in more or less 40 minutes you will arrive, the bus has a stop at 60 meters of the Royal Britannia hotel (ask the driver for...
No Surf and Cycle Bus Service For Ilfracombe
johngayton Says: Following an initiative by various North Devon local government bodies and other interested parties the Stagecoach bus company trialled a "Surf and Cycle" bus service during the summer of 2011. Two normal double decker buses were specially refitted with the lower decks...
The Slightly Shabby Bus Station
johngayton Says: As with most of North Devon Ilfracombe is well-served by local bus services. First Devon is the main service provider and the Ilfracombe based company Filers provides town and village services as well as seasonal buses to Lynton and other nearby destinations.During the day...
Helpfulness
Ilfracombe looks out onto the Bristol Channel which has the World's second-highest tidal range - the difference between high and low tides can be as much as 14 metres. The harbour here is a deep-water one and so the pier has been designed to allow passenger-carrying ships, such as Liundy's MS Oldenburg, to be able to dock almost independently of the tide.
This is achieved by a series of stepped stages which allow the boats' gangplanks to be secured throughout most of the range - the exceptions being low tide and very high ones.
Written Nov 1, 2012
Helpfulness
Whilst the now spruced-up harbour is one of the town's most attactive features it is still a working quayside with boats tooing and froing and fish being landed. It is quite a safe environment and the quayside is safely wallled. However there are parts which can be dangerous especially when wet and when the Atlantic storms muster and so a little caution is advised. Also don't let young children go unsupervised.
Updated Jun 29, 2009
The 2nd Time In My Life I'm Gonna Use "AWESOME"
johngayton Says: The word "awesome" is a word that I hate to hear being used frivolously. To my mind it should be reserved as the superlative of superlatives and not applied to mundane things like "Awesome body" or "Awesome football game" & etc.The first time I found a true use for the term...
johngayton Says: As with most North Devon towns Ilfracombe has its Tourist Information Centre to help you make the most of your stay. The office is situated in the rather oddbod building which houses the Landmark Theatre (the one with the often maligned ,but certainly distinctive, concrete...
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Much Improved Since My Last Visit
Previous to this visit my last visit to Ilfracombe was in the late 90's and I wasn't impressed with the place. Everything was run-down, the hotels were shabby and uninviting, the pubs were dingy and...
Ilfracombe, shore of North Devon
Steep hills and rocks in the distance An old resort type town with shops and restaurants. Good place to take a holiday
ILFRACOMBE, PICTURESQUE NORTH DEVON PORT
Ilfracombe is a North Devon small port, on the Bristol Channel, with an ancient and rich history made of a mix between peaceful periods and tragic battles, once against the pirates, once by the...
Ilfracombe is a little seaside town on the north coast of Devon near Barnstaple. It has a small harbour, surrounded by steep cliffs. The town is hilly and the natural landmark of Hillsborough Hill...
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