The Harbour Lights Hotel - Ilfracombe
51.210519, -4.116015Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Golf course
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
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
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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