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Epchris House

3.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast in Ilfracombe with free parking

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 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
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | 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
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 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
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | 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
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 8AZ

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Verity Statue - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 18 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ilfracombe Fryer - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Epchris House

Family-friendly bed & breakfast near North Devon Coast
Close to Ilfracombe Harbour, Epchris House provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, games, and a reception hall
  • A TV in the lobby, an off-leash area, and a nature reserve
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

Epchris Guest house
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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 at Epchris House?

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 1 mi (2 km) of North Devon Coast and Ilfracombe Harbour. Ilfracombe Beach and Wildersmouth Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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