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Reviews of Large All En Suite Grand House Close To Tunnels Beaches

Large All En Suite Grand House Close To Tunnels Beaches
Ilfracombe, ENG

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9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sonia j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fabulous
Family celebration for a 90th birthday. This is an amazing house,great for all ages (even though its uphill). We loved and didnt want to leave. The host were very accomadating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxurious, spotlessly clean family friendly
We stayed as a large family in this beautiful house with views. The accommodation is so large we sometimes lost track of all the rooms, great to have such luxurious facilities, comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. It’s spotlessly clean, we especially loved the huge dining table and general feeling of space in the property. We used the BBQ and explored the steep gardens, there’s lots of beautiful art in all rooms which finishes off the property. Our host was very easily contactable and helpful throughout the process of booking and checking out. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
It was very good and generally well appointed, it was very close to Tunnels Beaches where we were attending a wedding!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super family break
We were celebrating two family members birthdays and to do so 3 generations of the family stayed. 6 adults and 3 children. The house is huge and with 6 en-suite bedrooms and a bathroom (accessed via a baronial staircase), downstairs loo and laundry room (with an Aunt Sally!), a large lounge, kitchen and further reception room, and large dining room, there was space to be together and apart. The kitchen was well equipped with an American style fridge freezer and a separate fridge (beer!), dishwasher and cooking range, and outside was a large gas barbecue. Bedding and towels were provided, as was a welcome jam and cream for lovely scones. The tvs in every room were welcomed (by the children) as was the Wi-Fi (welcomed by the adults). Access from the road to the building was more problematic with a steep tight hairpin bend, but practise made perfect as they say. The rear garden was really only useable to access the footpath into the surrounding hills and although I didn’t make use of it the younger contingent and dog did, and they said views were worth the effort. All in all a very successful stay and I’d recommend the place for families or groups of friends. Our host, Helen, kept in touch and was ready for any problems (of which there were none!).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Very good property, would definitely book again if in Devon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house in Ilfracombe
We have just returned from a wonderful week at Westwood. The house was fantastically equipped with everything we could need. Spacious and very comfortable. Helen could not have been more helpful both before and during our stay. You need to be a little bold to tackle the drive (steep with a sharp bend) and the back garden (also steep) but a fabulous house only minutes from town. Thank you Helen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Kate An absolute pleasure to host you and your family. Helen

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house, seconds from coastal path
We are a family of 6 ( ‘children’ aged 13-23). and have just had the most brilliant 5 nights away: house is really comfortable, stylish, modern, spacious, and well equipped. Fantastic walking/running/ swimming on your doorstep. Totally relaxing. Owner is very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2021
Sarah

8/10 Good

Marcus R.

Lovely Property, well equipped and close to local amenities
Really enjoyed our stay, Helen (owner) very helpful throughout our stay and booking process, would certainly recommend this property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant holiday home
Excellent property. Very comfortable and plenty of room for 10. Beautifully appointed & decorated. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Caryn Thank you very much . I am delighted you had such a great time Regards Helen

10/10 Excellent

John H.

A Christmas house to remember...!
Helen was a wonderful host, nothing was too much trouble. Our family, consisting of 9 adults and 1 child rented this house for Christmas. The house was big enough to accommodate us all easily, but was not so large that you felt lost inside. The house and bedrooms were comfy, warm and well equipped for such numbers whilst the lounge was large enough we could all sit and talk together. The kitchen too was sufficiently equipped to handle the cooking of Christmas dinner! The house suited our needs perfectly and helped make it a Christmas to remember, one that will last with all of us for many years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne V.

Stunning house in great location
Beautifully appointed house with everything you need for an upmarket stay. The house was spotlessly clean, the bedding luxurious and the towels fluffy although the house is huge it still felt warm and cosy on a chilly November day. Town and beaches are in easy reach on foot or by car. As others have said the driveway and approach to the house is steep, care is needed. We would recommend the house and would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Andrew M.

Large house, plenty of room, beds were good, some faults
No useable garden as up very steep steps so not suitable for children or pets. Although we'd read about the barbecue it could only be used in the car park. Nice kitchen but saucepans needed washing before we used them. Enjoyed using the dining room. Couple of faults like loose toilet seats. Drive up to the house only suitable for small cars with strong clutches! Scobes with cream and jam very nice touch when we arrived. Otherwise nice big house. We all liked Ilfracombe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Westwood does indeed have a steep garden that leads upto the coast path . It is suitable for pets and older /supervised children.We have a terrace that leads from the dining room which is where we suggest the bbq is used. Every house on the road has a steep driveway so we always suggest either parking on the road or walking up to check you are comfortable with it . As there are so many saucepans and pans we simply must have missed this.We would have fixed a toilet seat as soon as we knew but didn’t know until Andrew had left .

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Perfect in every way!
We stayed here at the beginning of June for 4 nights when we got married at Tunnels Beaches. It was the most perfect house for us with ample room that meant we could both be in the house but not see each other on the morning of the wedding. The rooms are immaculate and so luxurious! Helen was easy to communicate with and left out some scones with jam and cream for our arrival. Westwood is less than 10 mins walk to tunnels making it the perfect stop for a wedding! I wish we had another excuse to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Margaret D.

Fabulous, lots of space for all the family.
We all had a great time. Only 7 minute walk to Tunnel Beach where our daughter was getting married. The only downside is the driveway which is very steep and a few bends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
So Glad you had a great time . Ilfracombe is a hilly place place for sure ,but it’s great to have parking . Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Tasteful, well laid out and well equipped house where all the bedrooms are of excellent standard
I took a group of girls to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday and they were all delighted with this stylish house. The beds were very comfortable and everyone slept well. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked for 10 easily. The driveway took us by surprise, especially with our long MPV and pick up truck, we were glad we arrived in the light as I wouldn't want to try the drive for the first time in the dark or if the road was icy. Thank you Helen for your advice on where to eat, we certainly had one of the best ever fish meals at 'Expresso'.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Beautifully furnished and full of character. A house of comfort and plenty of space.
We were welcomed and nothing felt like too much trouble. Great location for the Tunnels. We rented the entire house for a family wedding. The property worked so well for all of us. Lots of space, plenty of seating and all rooms had en suite bathrooms. Everyone found their bed comfortable. All in all we couldn't fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Gail and Peter Thank you so much.I am delighted that you enjoyed the house and that the wedding was so wonderful. I hope we meet again Helen x

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Fabulous place in a great location
Huge property with plenty of space for entertaining. Each room is neautifully decorated with its own infividual style. Great location on the coastal path and only a dhort walk to the harbour. Helen's personal touches really make this place stand out from the crowd - the cream tea and prosecvo were lovely little extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

Outstanding Property - exactly as described!
We had a whale of a time! 11 of us visiting Ilfracombe for wedding and this house was the absolutely perfect location. 6 stunning bedrooms, perfect downstairs space and plenty of room to enjoy a drink or 2! I cannot recommend this house enough if you are looking for somewhere to stay, within easy walking distance of town and Tunnel Beaches. Helen was the perfect host, on hand before and during our stay to answer any questions and make sure we had an unforgettable time at Westwood. The girls were also very pleased to see the homemade scones, jam and clotted cream on arrival.....they didn't last long! Thanks again Helen, amazing property and renewed our confidence in hiring a house rather than using hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
An absolute pleasure to host you and your group.Thank you for such a lovely review.Please come and stay again Helen x

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

Great property for big groups
The property was brilliant and met our needs perfectly. We were attending a wedding at tunnels beaches, which is just a short walk away. Big bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms makes this a perfect holiday home for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Review of Westwood - March 20th 2017
All rooms in good order - facilities excellent. Toilets and showers/baths 1st class. Welcome pack went down a treat and data to help for trips and food very useful. Would happily recommend house to others and will remember our stay with fondness.

10/10 Excellent

Trudi H.

Luxurious, spacious and stylish
Wow, what a stunning house! We stayed as a group of four couples to celebrate a 40th birthday. The house exceeded our expectations in every way. It was very warm despite the size and the kitchen was well equipped. The mixture of period features and more contemporary pieces of furniture and art was a perfect combination. My partner and I previously lived in Ilfracome and so know the area well, however the information Helen provided was very thorough and would be of great use to those unfamiliar with the location. We were very grateful for dishwasher tabs, tea, toilet rolls etc to get us started and were especially excited about the scones! We had an enormously relaxing weekend and we shall certainly be booking a return visit. Thank you so much.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Trudi Thank you for such lovely comments.We would love to welcome you again anytime at Westwood Kindest Regards Helen

10/10 Excellent

Sue H., London uk

Fantastic house ideal for large parties in a great location
We had an really enjoyable stay filled with laughter. The layout and facilities in the house worked perfectly loved the dining room. Helen the owner was delightful giving us a tour an responsive to questions Easy to walk into town and good coast walks nearby. One small piece of constructive feedback a little more light in the kitchen would help those hard at work chefs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Sue We are delighted that you had a fantastic time at Westwood. Will take a look at the lighting wattage and layout in the kitchen . Hope to see you again Helen x

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Perfect Weekend Houseparty
Fabulous. There were 10 of us (for a birthday celebration) and a small dog! Westwood is everything I had hoped for, and ticked every box. Very clean, very comfortable, beautifully decorated, and very warm. Lots of space, and very well equipped for 12 guests (and more!), and kitchen appliances all worked brilliantly. All my friends commented on the comfortable beds, and luxury bed linen. All just perfect, and scones, cream and jam on arrival were a bonus, thank you. Thank you Helen - and Ella - for all your help and kind welcome. One thing - not a criticism - the house is built on a very steep slope, and has lots of stairs - perhaps you should point out that it would be very difficult for elderly/disabled guests?

8/10 Good

Angela W.

A comfortable long weekend away
Every year 6 couples spend a long weekend renting a large property in a different part of the country. Westwood is a beautiful 3 storey house which is well appointed and catered admirably for all our needs. The location was excellent with direct access to the coastal path and the town centre a 10 minute walk away with excellent local shops, pubs and restaurants. The only small negative was the access via the steep drive which would not suit large vehicles, although kerbside parking is available. The owner, Helen, was very pleasant and helpful and provided fresh scones, jam and cream for our arrival - a lovely welcome! We would certainly recommend Westwood to others visiting the area and was one of our favourite places to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Lorna W.

A stunning house
The property is large, very comfortable and well equipped. Ten of us stayed for a week for a family holiday following our son's wedding. Helen was extremely helpful in giving us information and answering any queries. On arrival we found scones, clotted cream and jam together with tea, coffee and milk which was very welcoming. All the bedrooms are a good size and nicely furnished. The dining room is perfect for seating large groups with a door opening onto a small patio. The gate at the top of the garden leads to the coastal walk and we took a 3.5 hour return walk into Lee. We stopped for a drink in the village pub where they had a table-tennis table. It's also a lovely walk into Ilfracombe from the back of the house with views out to sea. The house is quiet, being set back from the road up a steep drive but with the house being high up it affords lovely views over Ilfracombe. We had plenty of parking for 4 cars. If you are a large group you couldn't want for a better house to stay in - it was just perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Beautiful well equipped property in great location
We stayed for a week during which we attended our daughter's wedding at The Tunnels Beaches. We were provided with all the essentials to settle in such as tea, coffee, milk, washing up tablets and also scones with clotted cream and jam.The property is comfortable , roomy and well equipped. It is convenient for walking down to the tunnels beaches to swim and for the children to explore the rock pools. This means that although you have to pay to go onto the beach , you save on parking fees that would be necessary if driving to other beaches. The town, harbour, beach and parks of Ilfracombe are also in walking distance and cheap shopping at Lidl. If you are not used to hills then you will get fit on your way back up from Lidl's with a couple of bags of shopping! The back garden is on a big slope too, so small children need supervision to go out there. The back gate opens onto a path which leads to the clifftop walk where there are stunning views.From the pictures I had assumed that the small patio out the front with the car parking area opened straight onto the road, but it is uphill behind trees so it is not overlooked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jane D., UK

Beautiful house in a perfect location
We stayed at the house for a week with all the family to celebrate our sons wedding at Tunnels Beach. The house was perfect for us, all the bedrooms are en suite and beautifully decorated. Beds were extremely comfortable with super soft linens. The kitchen is well equipped. Would definitely recommend a stay at Westwood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Many thanks for the lovely review Jane.Im glad the Tunnels wedding was a success and that you enjoyed Westwood.Regards Helen

10/10 Excellent

lynn c.

Couln't Ask For Better
Myself and my family stayed in Westwood B&B for a week at the end of May and we couldn't have asked for better. Helen was absolutely brilliant and made the whole process extremely easy and pleasurable, she was always contactable and gave us plenty of information about the house and the surrounding area. Rooms - All rooms were fantastic, a great size and clean throughout, All but one room had en suite bathrooms and the one that didn't had it's own toilet and was next to a very large communal bathroom. Beds we're very comfortable and all the rooms we're lovely and contemporary throughout. House - 14 of us stayed here and not once did we feel on top of each other, there was plenty of space inside and out which made the stay that much more comfortable. The house comprised of a large living room which easily sat us all, a large dining room with table which again easily sat us all, a very nice and large kitchen with fantastic cooking facilities. Location - Location was phenomenal, the back garden leads on to a coastal path with spectacular views and brilliant walking trails (especially if you have a dog which we did). The house is a 10 - 15 minute walk to the sea front and harbour. Overall - Overall I would give this House/ B&B 10 out of 10, It surpassed all of out expectations and we would absolutely love to come and stay again, Helen is a brilliant host and was excellent throughout. I really can't rate this place enough. If you're thinking of booking, don't hesitate, just do it. You won't regret it. Thanks,
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Lynn Thank you so much .I am so pleased that you had a great time.Having used this beautiful house as a B and B it's great to see people like yourself now enjoying Westwood as a holiday home.Please come and stay again. Helen

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Fantastic holiday home
Great property with enough space to have a big party and not be in each other's shoes 24/7. All of the rooms are spacious and decorated to a high standard. Helen the owner is great and is so helpful and available if needed throughout the stay..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Glad you had such a great time and enjoyed Westwood so much.Hope we see you again .

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Amazing stay- highly recommend
Stayed here over the break with 11 other friends. We were absolutely in awe of the size of the house to which the pictures don't do it justice. Absolutely beautiful and decorated very tastefully- has everything you could possibly need and fitted out with dishwasher and washing machine /tumble dryer. Helen was extremely helpful when we arrived with knowledge of the area and things to do- we enjoyed a stroll down Fore street, walks to Woolacombe and Croyde and admiring views from the viewpoint by the harbour. Would strongly recommend a visit you won't be disappointed!

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

feedback on Westwood
The property was clean, smart, extremely spacious and fabulous to accommodate 9 adults, 3 kids and a dog ! The location is great with coastal walks and bike rides aplenty. Helen was great to deal with and overall we had a fabulous time and would recommend to other people wishing to have a big get together.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are really pleased that you enjoyed Westwood and all that the town and surrounding area had to offer . We hope to welcome you again one day .

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Lovely spacious house, perfect for a weekend away with friends.
This is a beautiful house which is extremely well equipped. It has been decorated very tastefully and was perfect for a weekend away with friends . Really nice it has en-suites with every room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure to have you all stay.I hope you will come and enjoy Westwood again.

10/10 Excellent

S G., London

Perfect coastal retreat
Thank you Westwood for a wonderful New Year's retreat. The house is very clean and beautifully furnished with comfortable beds, ensuite bathroom and TV/DVD's in every room. The kitchen is well stocked with every pot and pan you could possibly need for feeding a large group with large fridge and freezer. There is enough good seating for every person in both the dining room and lounge. 10 minutes walk into Ilfracombe with shops, restaurants and bars and even an Art Deco cinema.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2015