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Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel

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A stone staircase leading to a white flower archway in front of a stone building with a balcony. - Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel (Ilfracombe)
A dining table set for four with a view of a grassy landscape and a picnic table outside. - Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel (Ilfracombe)
A traditional stone building with a balcony, potted plants, and a flag. - Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel (Ilfracombe)
A garden with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants. - Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel (Ilfracombe)
An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall backdrop and a high arched ceiling. - Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel (Ilfracombe)
A terrace, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, floral wallpaper, and a blue upholstered chair.

Double Room (Braunton)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled white towels placed on it.

Twin Room (Heanton)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a brown pillow, and a remote control on a black tray. There are rolled towels on the bed and a booklet with a menu on the tray.

Double Room (Ilfracombe)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with rolled white towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a room with floral curtains and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room (Croyde)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and floral pillows, a bedside table with a lamp and a cup, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Filleigh)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a floral pillow, a bedside lamp, and a remote control on a bedside table.

Double Room (Georgeham)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a phone.

Double Room (East Down)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a television.

Double Room (Knowle, Dog Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room (Lee. Dog Friendly)

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a door, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room (Jacobstowe. Dog Friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Family Room (Arlington)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and window.

Double Room (Darracott)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ilfracombe, Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel is in a rural area and near a train station. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ilfracombe Harbour. Marwood Hill Gardens and Watermouth Castle are also worth visiting. Visit our Ilfracombe travel guide
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Trimstone, Near Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 8NR

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with houses and a hill in the background.
    North Devon Coast
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, green vegetation, and a clear blue sky.
    Woolacombe Beach
    11 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sunset over calm waters, rocky cliffs, and distant hills.
    Exmoor National Park
    15 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Barricane Beach
    12 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Combesgate Beach
    13 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station
    18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    99 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Red Barn
    7 min drive
  • The Captains Table
    7 min drive
  • Meraki Coffee co
    8 min drive
  • The Ship Aground
    10 min drive
  • The Beach House Restaurant
    7 min drive

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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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Trimstone Manor Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during November, December, January, February, and March:
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 4 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; 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 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 4 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 4 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this inn is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from North Devon Coast and within 6 mi (10 km) of Woolacombe Beach and Barricane Beach. Ilfracombe Beach and Ilfracombe Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place to stay.

The hotel was very clean. We had some minor issues which were immediately resolved by the very lovely hotel staff. The owners were very friendly and spoke to us every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet and relaxing area. Beautiful swimming pool. Staff were brilliant, nothing too much trouble. A shame the restaurant was shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always rate a hotel by the quality of the breakfast! 10/10. Lovely family run hotel. Everyone very friendly and helpful. Thank you Phil and Harv
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to visit the area. Very quite properly. Only down side is short single country lane to hotel. Otherwise, no problem. Would book again without quedtion
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Ritesh

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

1 night's stay for business.

Stayed 1 night for business. Got a good rate, and the reviews were good. Arrived late at night (around 10.30pm) so didn't get the chance to use the fitness centre. Room was comfortable, good selection of complimentary teas. The owner was very hospitable. The cooked breakfast was delicious. The only downside was the location - dark, narrow road leading up to the hotel. Also in the middle of nowhere. Otherwise, very good overall. Would stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Leane

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

Great stay!

Really enjoyed our stay at Trimstone Manor. The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful, great service. Stunning countryside surroundings and wildlife. We stayed in a lovely spacious room at the front with a 4 poster bed and great view of the gardens and scenery. Nice and clean with everything we needed and more, wasn’t expecting a fridge :-) very handy as we booked a room rather than a self catering cottage. Enjoyed a swim in the pool, the pool barn has feature of big water mill wheel which I thought was pretty impressive! Very tasty breakfast cooked fresh to order everyday and again great service from friendly staff. We are animal lovers and loved all of the different birds (especially Splash!). Great base location for visiting local beaches. The tarka cycle trail is also close by, we drove a short distance to Braunton and cycled to Barnstaple and back again. We would love to go back and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ji
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nikos

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

Fantastic stay

Amazing hotel with plenty to do, swimming pool was lovely and fell in love with the emus. Take your walking boots as plenty to explore !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building work going on which would have been nice to to be informed of, we couldn't even park outside our own unit, Builders vans and materials everywhere we almost felt in the way?? overall it was very Disappointing as there was no restaurant and no Bar, but if we wanted a drink they would open the bar if we asked? But they would do a breakfast at £12 per head?? but we didn't want to risk it? so we ate out. We could walk around the grounds which included the upside down trampoline and the on site scrap yard!!! probably wont go back. so disappointing as it was a present for us. I hope they turn it around. its a lovely area but better places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful relaxing in the countryside, set in beautiful grounds with peacocks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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4/10 Poor

Allan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

Perfect Stay

What a gem of a place to stay, nothing to find fault with at all the staff were very friendly and approachable. We had freshly cooked breakfasts with plenty of choice. If you like nature and old fashioned charm you can’t go wrong here with walks, ducks, turkeys, emu’s and more. We were lucky enough to have fantastic weather for our trip so sat outside in the beautiful gardens while having drinks in the evening. Spotlessly clean and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Michael

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

Relaxed break

Very relaxed and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in a beautiful setting. The building is old and authentic but is in need of some refurbishment. The bed was particularly creaky! Overall a pleasant stay but not happy about being charged £25 to charge our car for one night!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In need of some refurbishment, no chef at moment so no restaurant, but staff very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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6/10 Okay

Michael

Ok stay .

Sadly the wether was rubbish ,however thats nothing to do with the Hotel. We were checked in by a very frendly manager and shown to the room .The heating was off however the manager soon turned it on. I came to make a cup of tea and one of the sausers was dirty.we also found the glasses to be dirty and strands of hair on the top of the bed. Rest of the room was clean and nicely decorated. The matress could do with replacement (very lumpy). The dinning room and lounge was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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2/10 Terrible

David

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

Very Disappointed

On arrival the Hotel gardens were well kept but the hotel seemed tired Our room was basic but clean. The purpose of out break was for our Anniversary, to stay swim and have a meal. When booked in June 2019 for a Sept 2019 stay, the details said luxurious hotel with restaurant and swimming pool. The pool was covered up and had an unused feel (although they did uncover this after mentioning) and we were informed that the Hotel had not had a chef for all of the summer but we had no contact to advise us of this. The alternative was to drive to Woolacombe and not be able to have a drink or back to Bude where we were camping, we did this as a better option! We were very disappointed that we had not been advised so we handed the keys back and left. David and Ruth Griffiths
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A decent hotel

A good hotel in a good position Ideal for visits to north devon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice base to explore area. Felt better suited too older generations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay if you have a dog, very friendly staff. Excellent location for trips out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Andrea

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

Never Again!!!!!!

Our window sills were filthy. The towels were stained, and the pillows and bedding unsatisfactory! We were tempted to not stay there at all! We had no housekeeping for the entire weekend! Our bed was unmade and our tea cups from the morning were left in our room. At one stage I walked past another person who had just checked in and he was asking the "unprofessionally dressed" lady at the reception desk if there was a leak in their room as it smelt very muggy and her response was " that's just the way the rooms smell". There was not a sole in the restaurant at any time while we were there, and no one about to help with requests. On Saturday evening we needed some plates and knives and forks to eat some dinner that was purchased from somewhere else and no one was around to help me? I had to go into the very eerie restaurant and take 2 side plates and a knife and fork from one of the tables! The pool was clean and warm but also very dirty around the pool. When my kids noticed a trampoline in the garden they were very excited but on approaching it, we saw it was torn! The tennis court is overgrown with weeds. All in all, we will never visit this property again, it is poorly managed, and really needs a completely new fresh approach. The rooms needs updating and you should really consider hiring better more presentable staff as well as a permanent house keeper to clean and to aid your guest when they require assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

DEANO

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

Amazing hotel

The pics on the website dont do this place justice, amazing hotel, fab welcoming service stunning views, and dog friendly! Cant praise this place enough. Deffo will return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

One night

It was booked at the last minute quite late on so didn't manage to eat there but the pub recommendation was great. Comfy bed, friendly staff and a great cooked breakfast (not included in stay).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The house seems lovely. I was the only one there so they seemed to forget about me. Not even offered a clean towel. Pool freezing can't use, gym no good at all and the sauna was off. As I only booked it for the facilities you can imagine how disappointed I was. Even checked out 2 days early. Sorry but its the truth. I'm sure in the summer when people are around and things are working as they should I can see it would be a great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness

A little neglected but good for dogs.

Funny place this and difficult to review fairly. We enjoyed our stay especially as the hotel is "dog friendly". It is ideally placed between Woolacombe and Ilfracombe near Mullacott Cross. The room (Knowle) was a little bit small and if we had a bigger dog it would have been a problem - but larger dog-friendly rooms are available. The room was on the ground floor with it's own patio outside and a garden beyond that so easy to let the dog out. Strangely there is an odd collection of birds in an aviary on the other side of the garden. The negatives are that the hotel seems to be run by the owners and it is as if the place has become too much for them to handle. The gardens are overgrown in places and there is too much vegetation growing up the front of the building almost as if it is derelict. On one morning we were not served breakfast and had to go into town to eat. There is a very nice indoor swimming pool and sauna area but it needed to be uncovered just for us and I didn't feel right imposing myself on the owners. Having said that we're likely to return as it is ideal for dog owners and they had rooms available at short notice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018