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House by the sea for up to 8, with stunning sea views
Ilfracombe, England

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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A wonderful welcoming stay!
We had a wonderful stay! A warm welcome and cosy house counteracted the dreary weather! Such a lovely house, spacious and well equipped. Amazing views across the sea, and a short walk to town (extremely good exercise on the way back!!!) Thank you David for excellent communication and the best welcome basket ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2024
Thank you for this very encouraging review. We're glad you had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Frederick, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful House with a Knock-out View!
6 of our family members converged on Amberley House in Ilfracombe, North Devon, for 2 marvelous weeks. Ilfracombe (pronounced “Coome”) is a very old fishing village with charm, boats, beaches, steep little hills, stone houses and wide blue sea. There are many things to do both in Ilfracombe and in the surrounding region. But we also just really enjoyed being in this spacious and beautifully renovated house gazing at the sea and the coast of Wales across the Bristol Channel. Because there were 6 of us, we were worried that only 2 bathrooms were listed for the property, one being in the master suite. It turns out that the house is AMPLY supplied with bathrooms: in addition to the en suite and the large family bath, there is also a very useful powder room off the stair landing, plus a nice stall shower down off the laundry room. (Together they equal a third full bath). Additionally, 2 of the 4 large bedrooms have modern sinks in them. This is incredibly convenient. So the “facilities” were more than ample. The views from the living room, the large deck, the kitchen, and 2 of the upstairs bedrooms are mesmerizing. There’s a comfy spot at the front entry for reading in two big leather chairs. The dining room boasts a table seating at least 8. The living room invites you to relax on its sofas, or just admire that view. Perhaps the best room of the house is its amazing kitchen. Very large, it boasts a giant induction cooktop and double oven stove. Now we all want one!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thank you for this very positive and detailed review.

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Property with Stunning view
Beautiful well appointed property in an excellent location within walking distance of harbour Ideal place for extended family- we visited with our children and grandchildren plenty of room for all of us - comfortable beds and good showers- the welcoming basket of goodies was a lovely touch- thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for your very positive comments.

8/10 Good

Geoffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ilfracombe
Wonderful views. Very comfortable. Excellent kitchen and facilities. Spacious sitting/dining area. Bedrooms. Main bedroom-good wardrobe, insufficient drawers. 2nd bedroom. Chest of drawers but no hanging space. Generally inappropriate bedroom storage. This was shared because we were one family but would be difficult otherwise. Difficult recycling arrangements. Thought stripping beds for 9:00 wasn’t easy. Despite these quibbles we had a wonderful time and would recommend it as a wonderful place to stay. Good parking-we thought we would let you know the quibbles in case you wanted to make adjustments. Thank you very much for the wonderful hamper.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you for your helpful feedback, particularly about the hanging space for clothes. We'll look into that.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B., STOCKSFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness
West Country Retreat
We really enjoyed our stay at David's house. The house was well equipped, clean and comfortable. The views from the back windows and terrace were amazing. Just sitting on the terrace and watching the sea was a treat. We had family from far and wide for a very special holiday and the property did not disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you. We're glad you had such a good visit.

10/10 Excellent

Diane Robson

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the views and house
This house is much bigger than I expected. The feeling of space, combined with stunning views makes this an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comments, particularly about the space.

10/10 Excellent

Kristia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We had a wonderful time in Ilfracombe and this property exceeded our expectations! David was wonderful to work with and provided great tips for things to do in the area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 families holiday
This house ticked all the boxes. Plenty of room, modern fittings. Everything clean and tidy. Folder with all necessary household information. The ideal holiday home
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for this encouraging review

10/10 Excellent

Nick S., Marlow

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break
Great as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thanks. Great to have you back!

10/10 Excellent

Nick S., Marlow

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant NY Stay
Excellent house, perfect for 2 families with small children. Very clean, pictures don't do it justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ilfracombe
A very nice house which has everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House beautiful, amazing views
House was beautiful and had everything we needed and more. Views were stunning. We stayed as a group of 8 and had plenty of room. Ilfracombe was lovely and your so close to other beautiful beaches, would definitely recommend and would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic location and house
This is an amazing holiday home, thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you for this encouraging review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house but the hill to the house was a struggle for my in laws
The house had everything you needed by far the best house we have stayed in, lovely views from the house, quite steep hills but very close to shops and beech front
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you for this encouraging review.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family holiday home with stunning sea views
The photos of this lovely house really do not do it justice as it is much bigger than appears and the views from the rear are stunning! We could not take our eyes away from the beautiful views and were extremely lucky with the weather too. We stayed at Amberley with all our family (8 in total) including our two young grandchildren and our Golden Retriever and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is well equipped and David was a lovely host who made sure we had items like a highchair and travel cot available. We had a minor issue with the hot water but this was resolved very quickly by David and caused no problems. The welcome pack was the best we have ever had with a lovely cream tea and even a bottle of Prosecco in it! The harbour/sea front is a short walk away, however, it is downhill going and uphill coming back and very steep in places so this should be taken into account if you have someone with mobility issues.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2022
Thank you for this very positive and informative review.

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the pictures!
We had a lovely time in David’s property, it was much bigger and nicer than I had thought from the photos. Great location and view of the beach. The only thing I’ll say is that the neighbours were quite rude and told us at 4pm to make sure we were quiet and it made us feel a slight edge to the otherwise wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you for this review. This is very helpful feedback for us.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
A great place, fantastic views and a short distance to the beach. The accommodation is well laid out and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Hi Catherine. Thank you very much for your review. David

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in Ilfracombe
From the moment we booked our host David communicated with us to ensure all of our needs were catered for. There was a lovely hamper waiting for us when when we arrived making us feel very welcome. We then had a great week catching up with friends and exploring the local area, eating our own bodyweight in pastys and ice-cream topped of with a local firework display on our last night. The photos don't do this house justice, it is much bigger and better than it looks!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2021
Hi Jamie Thank you very much for your review. We're glad you had a good time. I hope we are able to welcome you again in future. If you would like to book direct, you can do so through our Facebook page (Amberley, House by the Sea), which doesn't charge any booking fees. With kind regards David

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spacious house with great views
Get better photos. It is so much better in the flesh. Had great kitchen and living spaces with lovely large bedrooms and bathrooms. Location is really good as well being very close to the centre of Ilfracombe with easy route out as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2021
Thank you very much for your positive review. This is really useful feedback for us.

10/10 Excellent

Lucille K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house with great views
From the start, booking and communication with the host was great. Quick response and very helpful. Received a beautiful welcome hamper with lovely touches. The house is of high spec and amazing views from the balcony and rooms. Beds are so comfy and the showers powerful. Kitchen has everything you could need. The house is a short walk from the harbour and shops. This is a Lovely place, would love to stay there again. We stayed with 5 adults 2 kids and 2 small dogs and the place didn’t feel crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Thank you for this very positive and encouraging review.

10/10 Excellent

Jutta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very enjoyable week
We absolutely loved the house! Very good beds and bathrooms, every room is really spacious and very Pleasant. We all felt absolutely at home! The views from the balcony are stunning. We had a really happy week here. I can very much recommend this house ! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for this very encouraging review.