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The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ilfracombe, a short walk to Ilfracombe Harbour

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, individually decorated
Superior Studio Suite | Living area
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | View from room
The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast sits near the coastline, welcoming guests with full breakfast service and WiFi in every room. Visitors find genuine relaxation on the quiet terrace or while exploring the beautiful garden grounds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Partial Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Double Room, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Family Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Studio Suite | Living area

Superior Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ilfracombe, The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast is near the beach. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ilfracombe Harbour. Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park are also worth visiting.
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2 St. James Place, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9BH

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Verity Statue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 18 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Smugglers Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ilfracombe Aquarium - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast near Ilfracombe Harbour
The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

Property is also known as

Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast Ilfracombe
Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast
Rocky Cove Ilfracombe
Rocky Cove
Devon
The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast Ilfracombe
The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ilfracombe Harbour and North Devon Coast. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was so helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Silvio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The welcome was warm and so nice. We got the highest room and had a super view. The Rocky Cove is in the very center and close to the ocean. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little B&B - lovely room and spotlessly clean. Breakfast is proper and cooked to order. Host is most welcoming. Ideal for the harbour area restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely stay, the owner let me in an hour early which was handy, the couple that owned the B&B were really nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Great location and comfortable

Great size room and location close to everything I needed. Comfortable bed, good shower. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely hosts, excellent clean and welcoming rooms, great breakfast and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Highly recommended

Nice accommodation in heart of seafront and great host who couldn't have been more helpful. Very nice breakfast served in a timely manner. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean bnb. Lovely little town. Great fish n chips.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARRY

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

Very nice accommodation

Very nice accommodation and a friendly welcome. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great hotel in great location

Great hotel in an ideal location, really enjoyed our stay. We had the suite so no need for Breakfast, we brought our own.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay....a first class Bed and Breakfast...beautiful rooms and wonderful hosts....highly recommend and we have every intention of returning to this lovely area and would love to stay at The Rocky Cove again....20 out of 10.....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyable at Rocky Cove. Jonah and Nicki make you feel extremely welcome, the rooms are very tastefully decorated and the breakfast was fantastic! Hope to visit again soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely be booking again..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicki was a lovely host and incredibly accommodating and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here for a little trip to ilfracombe!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely comfortble room. Very friendly hosts made me feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovelly location with very nice, well decorated rooms. The owners are lovelly people. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had everything we needed, even hair straighteners! Very clean and friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

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

Excellent choice in Ilfracombe

Easy going and friendly hosts. I waa there on business for one night and wish I could have stayed longer. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A GEM

A lovely place to stay in a very good location and the hosts are very friendly. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice owners, lovely to chat to and available if we needed anything. Location is great, just a short stroll from the centre and the South West Coast Path is very close too. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jonah and Nicki were fabulous hosts who were friendly, helpful and courteous. The location is excellent, close to local amenities and beaches. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast is excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Would highly recommend.

Jonah and Nicki were amazing hosts, very friendly and helpful. The room was beautiful and comfortable. Breakfast was spot on. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Enjoyable

Hosts were lovely and location was great for what we were after! Our room seemed to struggle to get warm and our shower seemed to lack pressure. A fair few steps so be prepared!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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