The Harbour Lights Hotel - Ilfracombe

$$$$||View on mapIlfracombe, United Kingdom26 Broad Street, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom|
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The Harbour Lights Hotel - Ilfracombe
26 Broad Street, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Staff8.4
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.9
Comfort7.8
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.5
Who stays here
Couples56%
Families19%
Solo17%
Groups8%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Staff8.4
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.9
Comfort7.8
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.5
Who stays here
Couples56%
Families19%
Solo17%
Groups8%

The Harbour Lights: Victorian guest house in Ilfracombe's Heritage Harbour

Rooms & Accommodation

The Harbour Lights Ilfracombe offers rooms with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and free tea and coffee. Some rooms provide sea views over the Heritage Harbour. The building dates from 1896 and retains its original wooden staircase and double-glazed sash windows.

Dining Options

Full English breakfasts, lunches, and evening meals are available at the Brit, a pub located across the road from the hotel. The Brit is open from 8 am until 10:30 pm daily and also offers a wide choice of drinks. The hotel plans to open a mixed Asian restaurant as part of the property.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel sits in the heart of Ilfracombe's Heritage Harbour, a short stroll to local dining options and attractions. It is on the route of the South West Coast Path and close to Exmoor National Park and Woolacombe Beach. The Harbour is also the departure point for the ferry to Lundy Island.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The Harbour Lights provides family-friendly amenities including board games and puzzles, as well as self-contained suites for families or small groups. Some suites have two bedrooms offering separate spaces for children and adults. The hotel offers luggage storage and packed lunches for day trips.

Upcoming Wellness Facilities

A mixed Asian restaurant, sauna, steam room, bubble bath, and massage parlor are scheduled to open as part of The Harbour Lights Hotel Ilfracombe. These additions will provide on-site relaxation options in addition to the existing facilities. The hotel also has a safety deposit box and daily housekeeping.

  • Location: Situated in Ilfracombe's Heritage Harbour on the South West Coast Path
  • Rooms: En suite rooms with sea views in a Victorian building with original wooden staircase
  • Dining: Full English breakfasts and evening meals at the Brit pub across the road
  • Family: Self-contained suites and board games for families
  • Wellness: Upcoming sauna, steam room, bubble bath, and massage parlor
  • Nearby: Close to Exmoor National Park, Woolacombe Beach, and Lundy Island ferry
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 11.95 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:12
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Rooms and availability

Large Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Family King Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Family First Floor King Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports activities

Golf course

Facilities for kids

Board games

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Board games

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about The Harbour Lights Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 60 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 103.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Exeter International, EXT

Location

26 Broad Street, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
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26 Broad Street, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
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26 Broad Street, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
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Art object
Verity
300 m
Museum
Ilfracombe Museum
320 m
Gallery
Fleek Gallery
40 m
Ilfracombe Quay
South West Coast Path Walk
90 m
Capstone Hill
370 m
Lee Bay Beaches
690 m
Garden
Runnymede Gardens
590 m
Cheyne Beach
130 m
Store
The Curious Mr Fogg
30 m
The Quay
120 m
Rapparee Cove
540 m
Lantern Hill
220 m
Capstone Parade
380 m
Shopping Area
Ilfracombe Indoor Market
430 m
Beach
Wildersmouth Beach
400 m
Restaurant
Maddys Chippy
30 m
Restaurant
Lynbay Fish and Chips
90 m
Restaurant
Adele's Cafe
60 m
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Prince of Wales
120 m
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Curiosity Cottage
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The Admiral Collingwood
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Hip & Pistol
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Joe Delucci's
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The Ilfracombe Fryer
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Pandora Cafe
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Reviews of The Harbour Lights Hotel

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FAQ about The Harbour Lights

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast hotel?
South West Coast Path Walk is 700 meters from the The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast hotel, and Ilfracombe Harbour Harbor, which is 700 metres away.
What popular attractions are closest to the 2-star The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast?
Guests of the 2-star The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast can visit Ilfracombe Museum (a 5-minute stroll from the accommodation), or St Nicholas Chapel placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Does The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast hotel offers public parking nearby.
Does the hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 18:00 and check out from 08:00.
How much does a room at the 2-star The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast hotel cost?
The prices at the 2-star The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast hotel start from $90.
What room types does The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast comprise?
The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast provides such room types as Large Double Room, Family Two-Bedroom Suite, and Family Suite.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 2-star The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast?
Every room at the 2-star The Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
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