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Cairn House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near North Devon Coast

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Triple Room (1st Floor)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Economy Single Room (1st Floor)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
43 St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 8EH

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Verity Statue - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 17 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wellington Arms Ilfracombe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • La Gendarmerie
  • ‪The Swiss Cottage Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Rendezvous Cafe-Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Cairn House

Bed & breakfast near North Devon Coast
Located close to Ilfracombe Harbour, Cairn House provides free English breakfast, a garden, and a bar. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like desk chairs and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Guidebooks and local maps
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Cairn House Hotel Ilfracombe
Cairn House Hotel
Cairn House Ilfracombe
Cairn House Ilfracombe
Cairn House Bed & breakfast
Cairn House Bed & breakfast Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cairn House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairn House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairn House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairn House located?

Situated in Ilfracombe, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Devon Coast and Ilfracombe Harbour. Ilfracombe Beach and Ilfracombe Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Cairn House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice B&B, easy to find and good to access the area, right near a spectacularly nice park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very accommodating, the room was high quality, enjoyed our 1 night stay and would fully recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and relaxed. Just simply pleasant place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well-presented, very welcoming owners, family friendly, excellent breakfast, great value.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was in the rear corner away from both roads, so was wonderfully quiet. Everyone there was wonderful, it was great to hang out in the garden and the bar. Terrific stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cosy place run in a pleasant and efficient manner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

A fantastic B&B with friendly staff and clean rooms. Located perfectly and a great base for our weekend in Devon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 day escape!

Had a lovely stay on a 2 day escape, great location, easy walk into town, superb staff, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guest house situated half a mile from the town centre. Very clean, warm and friendly appearance. Host very welcoming. Room spacious with a love walk in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great family room

We had a lovely stay, the bed wasn't the comfiest but overall a lovely place to stay. I loved the honesty bar, what a great idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and really friendly owners. Great base for going out and exploring the local area. Great for Glen free in the morning at breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My colleague's words were "it is amazing don't want to leave"
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely house

Lovely property and very clean, spacious and comfortable room. A great period property Breakfast was great. Location ideally suited, just out of the hussle and bustle of town but can easily walk into Ilfracombe in 10-15 mins. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The welcome was very warm, the service prompt and cheerful. The room clean . Altogether a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and our room was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. The breakfast was super but most of all, the proprietors were faultless. Very pleasant, and couldn’t do enough for you. Thank you both for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was awkward.had to leave B&B at 11pm and getting out the car park wasn't easy.being on a slip made it more difficult.wasnt enough room to turn around really.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm welcome felt at home.

This was second honeymoon to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary returning to where we went on honeymoon. Our original guest house was no longer open. Cairn House did not disappoint, from the moment we arrived we felt at home. Our room was on ground floor so easy access, it was large and bright with views of the hills and the sea from the large bay window. We made use of the local bus which stopped just a few yards from the front door to get into town and back in the evening to get an evening meal. Breakfast was plentiful and well cooked with good choice and quality. There is also a bar area where you can get soft or alcoholic drinks during afternoon or evening. When we next return to Ilfracombe we will have no hesitation in booking here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip to Lundy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in May 2023