Title: Luxury Victorian Vicarage, stroll to beach, village pub and stunning cliff walks Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury Victorian Vicarage, stroll to beach, village pub and stunning cliff walks Family-friendly holiday home in Ilfracombe with a water park ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/49000000/48999600/48999531/a2c6ba59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/49000000/48999600/48999531/2c7e35d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/49000000/48999600/48999531/c1bbba38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/49000000/48999600/48999531/7277405f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/49000000/48999600/48999531/3d9bd6a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Old Vicarage in Lee is a beautiful victorian house, nestled on the sunny southern slope of Lee Valley. Surrounded by beautifully kept gardens that slope down to the small church of Lee and village beyond. Relax with log fires, woodburners, huge comfy sofas in large reception rooms or unwind at the rooftop badminton court and BBQ area. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxury Victorian Vicarage, stroll to beach, village pub and stunning cliff walks The Old Vicarage in Lee is a beautiful victorian house, sitting proud on the sunny southern slop of Lee Valley. Surrounded by beautifully kept gardens that slop down to the small church of Lee and village beyond. The house is a short walk to Lee bay beach, popular for paddle boarding, kayaking and wild swimming. It's a wonderful beach full of interest. There are some stunning walks from the house, most passing by our much loved village pub The Grampus. Our property rate on this page is our small party rate for up to 10 guests. Larger parties of 10-15 guests please view our full house page on Vrbo. We are able to offer rates for 10,12 or 15 guests. The accommodation itself is exceptional, blending stylish, contemporary luxury, with delightful period character. All rooms are large, beautifully proportioned, with high ceilings and big windows. Log fire, woodburners, huge comfy sofas, games room with table tennis, Wifi, oak table to seat 15, large gas BBQ on the terrace and badminton on the lawn. Plenty of room for families and friends to come together, really stretch out and relax. GROUND FLOOR Situated in the centre is a large hall with wood burner, old rocking horse, grand father clock, huge stained glass window and beautiful Victorian gallery staircase. Leading off are 2 beautifully proportioned, light filled reception rooms. The drawing room a 21x17ft room with high ceilings, open log fire, huge comfy L shaped sofa, a bookcase of reading delights, 42' plasma TV and double doors opening out onto views of the valley and garden. The sitting room next door is ideal for the younger generation and doubles as a games room, with large flat screen TV, Wii, Cornilleau all weather table tennis table and cupboard full of games. The Kitchen/dining room is a place for all to come together, 24ft long, with large solid oak farmhouse table and seating for 15, double range cooker, large fridge freezer, bosch dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, food mixer/chopper and abundance of crockery/cookware/utensil’s. The Office is the perfect work retreat, with a Mac desk top computer, wireless printer and stationary. Also downstairs is a wash room with washing machine, drier and second fridge. A boot room/ downstairs toilet. FIRST FLOOR 2 super king bed rooms (1 en-suite), 2 king and a twin room. All are large and light, tastefully decorated with a mix of antique and painted furniture. Crisp white Egyptian cotton linens, Coordinating throws, big fluffy towels. There is a 2nd bathroom with roll top bath and a large shower room. OTHER ROOMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE AND THAT CAN BE ADDED TO OUR SMALL PARTY OPTION ARE: SECOND FLOOR Two large attic rooms one furnished with a double and single bed. THE BOTHY (8th bedroom) and an addition to the house if required. A small victorian dwelling directly behind and above the main house. This provides an extra king suite if required, it has all the charm, warmth and cosiness of a Snow Whites cottage, but with all the modern comforts of luxury living. The bedroom suite is floored in oak, with a wet room clad in slate leading off, all heated with underfloor heating. If that isn't enough in the Autumn/Winter months there is a wood burner to light. GROUP SIZE OPTIONS: Our maximum group capacity for our small party option here is 10 guests. If taking the whole house we can accommodate 15 guests, with a mix of adults and children (12 adults maximum). When the The Bothy, our additional accommodation sleeping 2 adults is taken our maximum doesn't change, but we can then accommodate a larger group of adults.. The Bothy, the 8th bedroom is an add on and extra in our rates if required. The house is perfectly set up and well equipped to meet the needs of large groups, so it has always been very popular for Special occasions such as Anniversaries, big birthdays and of course family holidays. If catering for your party seems at all daunting, we can also recommend a local chef. They are more than happy to do as little as deliver a home cooked dish for you to cook as your own or cater an evening in house. BEACHES: There is a wealth of beautiful beaches in the area. Our local beach is great for children, the waters are calm when the tide goes out and there is a mixture of sand and slate shingle to sit on. The slate formations make a very dramatic and hugely interesting coast line here, with an abundance rock pools and even a cave! The waters here are very popular with kayakers, paddle boarders and swimmers as the waters are often calm. Woolacombe our next closest beach is completely different. Voted best beach in Britain numerous times, this is 3 km long and several hundred yards wide, when the tide goes out, there are miles of beautiful golden sand. This is where you come to catch a good wave, very popular with the surfers and boogie boarders, however the beach is long enough that you don't have to fight for that wave. All the beaches are dog friendly. THE GRAMPUS: A couple of hundred yards from the house and on the way to the beach you have our much loved pub The Grampus. A quaint, privately owned, family run pub full of atmosphere, with a great pub garden, some superb red wines (produced by our neighbours in Gigondas, on there 16th century family run estate) and dog friendly. WALKS : There is a wealth of stunning walks from the front door. Cliff walks from the house westward to Bull point, Morte Hoe and Woolacombe or east to the Torrs and Ilfracombe, there are also trails through the woods. Exmoor National Park with its wild open spaces also provides a wealth of interesting walks, riding and cycling. More info about the various activities can be found at the house. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,500 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 27 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules groups larger than 10 are required to book our Bothy or attic as well. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Additional charges apply. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Not to exceed adults. ### Events No events allowed No parties beyond the agreed no.of guests staying. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: No parties beyond the agreed no.of guests staying. Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.19613%2C-4.16793&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NPZUpVK_HZTv9yR2xEvpO-b0dnk=) Lee #### What's nearby - Ilfracombe Harbour - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles - Woolacombe Beach - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles - Sandy Cove Beach - 11 min drive - 1.3 miles - Barricane Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles - Croyde Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 10.1 miles #### Getting around - Chapelton Station - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Old Mill Pub - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪The fortescue - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cook Island - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Victorian Vicarage, stroll to beach, village pub and stunning cliff walks pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Victorian Vicarage, stroll to beach, village pub and stunning cliff walks? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Victorian Vicarage, stroll to beach, village pub and stunning cliff walks? > Checkout is at 9:30 AM. ### Where is Luxury Victorian Vicarage, stroll to beach, village pub and stunning cliff walks located? > This family-friendly Ilfracombe holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Lee Beach and Sandy Cove Beach. North Devon Coast and Rockham Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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