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Epchris House

3.0 star property
Georgian bed & breakfast in Ilfracombe with free parking

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Epchris House welcomes families to its historical district with hearty breakfasts and free WiFi. Guests can borrow bikes to explore the nearby nature reserve or enjoy quiet afternoons in the garden. Indoor entertainment includes arcade games and table tennis.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 8AZ

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Verity Statue - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 20 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Seafood Bar and Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪DJ Sports Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Epchris House

Family-friendly bed & breakfast near North Devon Coast
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Epchris House. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, books, and a nature reserve
  • An off-leash area, outdoor furniture, and table tennis
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and separate dining areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 30-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Scuba diving
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1750
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Georgian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 5.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Epchris House pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 5.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Epchris House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Epchris House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Epchris House located?

This family-friendly Ilfracombe bed & breakfast is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of North Devon Coast and Ilfracombe Beach. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Epchris House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect couldnt fault a thing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was so good great breakfast brought to the room the granola compot was amazing A very quier garden to relax in & homemade cake to help yourself to . The place was so clean & the owners were so lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you are going to? I k
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute gem. The owners made us feel so welcome and had great communication. Room was lovely and the breakfast was amazing, absolutely enjoying it outside on the terrace in the sun. Very much hoping to return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Great B &B , ticks all the boxes

Lovely place , friendly hosts . Very well maintained and presented . Lively touches everywhere 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Epchris House, which is lovely old Victorian house in a lovely location, walking distance from the centre. Lovely hosts, exceptional breakfast and the home made cakes were such a treat! We would definitely recommend this B&B. Thanks for welcoming us with our dog who also enjoyed his stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Fab stay

Friendly welcoming hosts. Smooth check-in process. Provided useful information about the area and local eateries upon arrival. Very comfortable and clean accommodation. Excellent breakfast provided with a great selection for all needs. Would definitely recommend and stay again 😊. Dog friendly too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needed the sash window fixing as was making a noise all night with the wind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Wonderful!!

Fantastic little gem! We stayed in the Garden Suite which was ideal for us and our two dogs. Cath was friendly and very informative. Accommodation was great. Bed really comfortable, kitchen & bathroom had all the amenities needed. Loved the morning delivery of our first course of breakfast in a lovely hamper with granola, yoghurt, compote and a lovely orange juice. The cooked breakfast was brilliant too. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough.
Communal area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Boutique B& B

Strongly recommend this B&B nothing was to much trouble Will use again when next working in the area
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Lovely b&b

Such a lovely place to stay. Cath and her staff were amazing, so friendly and hospitable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely beautiful stay. A wonderful property, friendly staff who were not imposing. The food was just glorious. Ample space in the room; we really appreciated all of the extra special touches. We will be visiting again - it was such a treat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

TZU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, very helpful and pleasant to deal with. The breakfast was lovely with lots of options with a lovely view and terrace. Very good location for the local area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Lovely setting

Great place, lovely setting & good friendly service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Short break

Lovely hosts. Excellent breakfast. Nice garden area to enjoy a drink and some sunshine. Quite a hill to climb which was fine for us but anyone physically challenged might find it difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly service, everything was kept lovely and clean. Also there was a great selection of gluten free options for breakfast. We very much enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Attentive host, enjoyed stay, just s little overpr

Was made to feel very welcome, attentive host,. Accessible room outside which worked well. Good accessible bathroom. Although room generally quite small to accommodate wheelchair but managed. Overall good stay but perhaps s little overpriced. ,,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly welcome from owner Nicky. All the staff very friendly and helpful. Immaculately clean and well maintained bedroom and ensuite shower room with beautiful quality furniture and furnishings. Fresh milk in room fridge for tea and coffee. Delicious breakfast with loads of choice. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is uphill from the town but it's not too bad a walk, the room was lovely spacious and clean, the bathroom is a little small but sufficient for a few day stay. The outdoor pool is lovely on a hot day after a walk up from town 😊.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A lovely place to relax, a short walk to town

We enjoyed our stay here. Very attractive b and b with lovely garden, terrace where you can have breakfast with your dog,and swimming pool. The pool is great and we had it all to ourselves on the afternoon we arrived. Very dog friendly with mat and water bowl provided. I would have scored comfort higher but we had the twin room which was not as large as the others and was very hot, not having the large opening windows of other rooms. Each room has a fan, which is a thoughtful touch on summer nights, but I did feel hot and found the bed on the hard side for my liking.The shower room is good but compact. Might be bigger in other rooms. It's all very well kept and is very quiet. We barely heard the adjoining guests at all and the fridge in the room was very useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early but this was not a problem as our rooms were ready. Nicky was very welcoming. Everything was clean and of a high standard. The gardens were lovely with a pool, free range chickens, goats, and a lovely view. Breakfast was very good with lots of choice. Easy walk down into town - not so easy coming back but just take it slowly or get a taxi! We all had a lovely stay in this friendly hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool was excellent, we had it to ourselves! Pool towels were provided with a deposit of £5 each. The breakfast was excellent - lots of choice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming helpful owners. Beautifully decorated. Spectacular gardens. Delicious breakfast with loads of options. Great value for money. Highly recommend. Ooh and delicious homemade honey and marmalade!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the lovely garden. We spent an hour sunbathing by the pool which was lovely and private. This hotel was an easy walk to the centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019