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Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool,

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The Elmfield from the garden.
The Elmfield
Room 6 king with en-suite shower
Main Entrance
Reading nook

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool,

The Elmfield was built in the late Victorian period for a wealthy mineral water merchant. The house has been converted to provide 8 en suite boutique style bedrooms, complemented by spacious communal areas, a very large semi commercial kitchen and lovely gardens. In the house the large lounge with large TV, bar and dining room are all adjacent to each other - offering a lovely flow between the spaces for friends and family to get together. Just off the lounge is a games area with table football and a card table. The dining room is elegant and well lit, and the tables and chairs are flexible to seat up to 20 guests all together. Next to the dining room is the little cocktail/snug bar complete with glasses, shakers, fridges and recipe books. The large garden is arranged over 4 levels, the top level and gazebo level offer spectacular views over the valley, the middle level is where the private covered swimming pool is located, and on the lower level where the babbling Wilder brook provides the boundary is our cosy fire-pit - perfect for star gazing and marshmallow toasting. Within the grounds we have private off street car parking for 10 cars. The Elmfield is in the Torrs Park area of Ilfracombe, which sits overlooking the town. A couple of minutes from the house and you can be on the South West Coastal path, with simply breath taking views accross to Lundy Island and the Welsh coast. A short walk along the coast path will bring you to Lee, where the you can find a beautiful bay and a great pub. Walking to town takes about 10 minutes downhill, and Ilfracombe boasts some fabulous pubs, bars & restaurants. A few minutes further and you will find yourself at Ilfracombe's picturesque Harbour, here you can while away an afternoon watching the nautical world come and go, or stroll down to where Damian Hirsts impressive Verity can be admired. For experienced and novice anglers - there are plenty of sea fishing opportunities. If you prefer to just take in the beautiful North Devon coastline one of our sightseeing tours will be only too happy to oblige. Ilfracombes famous attraction Tunnel beach is only a few minutes walk from the house, here the rock pooling and family facilities really are excellent. There is also the beautiful Tunnels beach wedding venue, if you are coming to a wedding at the tunnels then our house is a great value option for a group of friends or family. If you are looking for activities we are just a short drive away from the world class beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton. Here you can surf, kite surf, paddle board, body board or just take a dip in the Ocean. Coasteering is a wonderfully exhilarating day activity. Exmoor is just on our doorstep where you can find some truly stunning scenery. We're very happy to advise or help you organise all manner of day and evening activities and entertainments.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are charged at £25 per dog per night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There can be no noise outside after 10.30pm
No one is to use the pool after 10.30pm

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ilfracombe

Located in Ilfracombe, this villa is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Watermouth Castle and Marwood Hill Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Devon Coast - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wildersmouth Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Verity Statue - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Swiss Cottage Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Ilfracombe Fryer - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool, have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool, ?

As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool, on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$2,192, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool, ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool, ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool, ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boutique 8 bed Villa with indoor heated pool, located?

This family-friendly Ilfracombe villa is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Ilfracombe Beach and North Devon Coast. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend, the house was perfect for a large family, 4 families in total. The children & big children enjoyed the swimming pool. The house was spacious, very clean and tidy with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely amazing, the shared areas are wonderful, plenty of space and comfortable, the bedrooms are lovely, spacious with en-suites, the pool is a delight, warm and big and the bar area is amazing! 17 of us loved this house, we've been going away together for decades and this was the best house for our needs so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Getaway

We had such a brilliant weekend away- the most awesome house, location and amenities for a long awaited reunion with friends!Thank you so much for letting us stay- many great memories have been made
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Really amazing place with lots of rooms for all of us to hang out in. We especially liked the bar lounge and the swimming pool area. Great hosts who were quick to respond to queries and really helpful. Would highly recommend if you have a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabio S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family and friends weekend

Very well impressed about the location and the beautiful house. The house had everything we needed for a family gathering including a fantastic pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this property for my sister’s hen do. The space is spacious and clean and the hosts extremely responsive and helpful. Because it is a former hotel, every bedroom has its own en suite bathroom. This made the process of everyone getting ready to go out in the evenings so much easier.For me, one of the best features is the layout. The main living and social areas are located on the bottom floor, which is effectively sound gapped by the ground floor above it. This meant those who wanted to head to bed earlier could sleep while the rest of the party continued downstairs without disturbing anyone.The location is also excellent. It is a short walk into Ilfracombe town centre, which was great for grabbing ice creams and pasties by the sea. The bus routes into Barnstaple are reliable and cheap, with one-way tickets costing only 3.I would highly recommend this property to any large group looking for a comfortable, well-located base in Devon. We’re already looking at rebooking for a family birthday. We had a brilliant time, and it really made the hen weekend special.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

We were a large family group of 22. This was the first time we had all stayed together and the property worked really well for us. We didn't feel like we were on top of each other, we loved the pool. All in all our few days at this property were a great success.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A place where magic can happen

We hired the property for my Wife's 40th birthday and simply had the best time ever... which was absolutely facilitated by the fabulous house. The bar, the pool, the rooms, stunning location... all perfection. Would definitely stay again, and already have a colleague wanting to book it for a hen weekend. Thank you Matt and Zoe, you were the perfect hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great choice for a large group of friends. The pool and facilities (eg fire pit) were great, kitchen was very well supplied with everything we needed. We had 12 people for a joint 30th birthday party and could comfortably have had many more. Only minor thing was because it is such a lovely old building, some of the rooms got quite cold in the night (mainly the ones with floor to ceiling windows) and we weren't sure how to put the heating on. However Matt messaged directly to tell us to let him know when to put the heating on - but would have been good to have this info beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

sue w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elmfield

Opportunity to enjoy time with the whole family with each having their own nicely decorated room and en-suite. In general there seems to be a number of small maintenance issues needed in the property, such as the oven, radiator permanently on (solved by turning all the heating off). Loose door handles. Matt was extremely helpful and always available. It would be helpful to have additional tea towels and toilet rolls. The indoor swimming pool, bar room and table football were a huge success for the family. The location to the beach and amenities were very good and the surroundings are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect house!

We stayed here over new year, a party of 23, 10 adults, 13 children & 2 dogs. The house was just perfect from each & every bedroom having an ensuite, to the downstairs floor that covered all the entertaining from dining, lounge area, playing darts & enjoying the bar area! The swimming really was a hit was the children, everyday it was used & kept to the correct temperature & monitored by Matt....a beautiful aera to be located in, we explored alot from the walks around ilfracombe to the beautiful Clovelly. Really was the perfect house to have 5 families live in for the week celebrating Christmas & New Year. Matt & Zoe kept in touch the whole booking process & were on hand through out if needed, brilliant hosts! Would love to return in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elmsfield

Good facilities and well equipped Lots of space Great pool
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We had 4 nights at Elmfield and is was beautiful warm and homely. Highly recommend anyone looking for a holiday in Devon. We hope to return next year. Zoe and Matt very accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

The property was exactly as described. Very well equipped kitchen, never ran out of any crockery or utensils. We were a family with grandchildren ranging in age from 4 - 21, and it suited all concerned.The pool and table football were huge successes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property - fantastic location.

We booked Elmfield to hold a pre-Christmas family gathering and the venue proved just perfect for what we wanted.. everybody had their own bedroom and en-suite and the communal areas were cosy, comfortable and worked beautifully to suit everybody. I had asked Zoe and Matt if we could have an Xmas tree and a few decorations just to make it feel a little Christmassy and they surpassed all our expectations with their efforts - thankyou both,! Would definitely return and highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for a family get away.

The property was a great home from home with everything we needed. The young adults made the bar area their own while the small children loved the playroom. We didn't need to brìng any toys as there were plenty. There was plenty of space for games in the evening and the kitchen had everything we needed for big family meals. We loved the pool and it was great that we all had our own bathroom It was an easy walk to local shops and restaurents and there was plenty to do for all ages is the local area.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jo H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Could be a lovely property...

Stayed for a weekend family get together with a wide range of adult ages , the house fell way short of expections . Very little info was in the info book at the property. Owner showed one of the party around very very quickly than asked for A sum in cash to cover the cost of the dogs which we booked. We had booked the dogs on the form and had assumed that this had already been included in the final bill. No where previously had we been informed that we had to pay this in Cash on arrival and no receipt was given. The house was dark and had a damp smell particulary in the bar and lounge area. The heating seemed to consist of a few electric 1970's ? wall heaters that either didnt work or smelt so bad we had to turn them off, being single glazed it was cold on an evening. There were some radiators on the upper floors but no thermostat/ boiler or instructions of how to turn on. The bedrooms were all a good size, however the carpets were dirty and stained , some of the showers didnt work, others clogged with limescale. Many of the ensuites are little more than cupboards with no storage and or towel rails etc, some of the showers had mouldy silicone and , shelves so sloped that stuff slid straight off! Some rooms dont have wardrobes just a hanging rail with 2 coat hangers , dirty side lights by the bed and many rooms had missing lightbulbs . Tv's didnt work in some rooms , they wernt actually connected to an aerial. . Mattress particulary on the 4 poster beds were ancient and very uncomfortable, none of the pillows even had pillow protectors. The living areas, the sofas in the lounge were disgraceful, dirty 1980's style held together with duct tape where under the seats had ripped and rotted, there is no cinema screen as advertised, simply a tv on the wall! The music system was hilarius, just an aux lead in the bar that plugged into a speaker and hifi system with cassette player and mini disk in the kitchen. You have to have a phone with an old syle headphone socket to be able to use either .... the wifi signal was so weak it was impossible to stream music . The dining room has 8 odd tables and odd of different sizes covered in a plastic table cloth. odd chairs. Not enough wine of champagne glasses for 14 . Indoor pool is at the bottom of steep garden , impossible for the older ones to get to , filthy changing rooms, sides of pool look like peeling lino and pool full of woodlice.. garden is awful, very steep and uneven
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big family get together

We loved the house. There were 15 adults, 2 teenagers and 3 children. It was an amazing space for us all and so well equipped. We especially enjoyed the pool which was great for the children!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simmerjit A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and venue

My family and friends hired the venue out for the long weekend and could not have been more happier with the bar.... The pool and the bedrooms were immaculate and clean. The host was contactable if we should ever need anything and the area was very pleasant in walking distance of the town and a fifteen minute drive from wilcombe beach which I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Wonderful, comfortable and interesting house

A lovely house, very homely and with everything you could need, no matter your age. We celebrated my 60th birthday here, it was great for everyone aged from 3 to 88. With the heated pool, games room, fab bar, huge sitting and dining areas, and really nice bedrooms, it was perfect. Car park was a bit tight, but OK if you’re careful. We all want to do this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Relaxed, fun, good value

Went as a group of 13. Great facilities, especially for cooking as used to be a hotel. Great to have the whole place to yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

A fabulous place for a family get together

We had a fantastic time at the Elmfield, it's a great house to gather together family for a celebration. We celebrated my mothers 70th birthday while staying at the house and she was absolutely delighted. All the children enjoyed the pool which was warm enough for Mum to join in the fun (although getting to the pool via the steep path was a bit tricky). All the adults enjoyed the bar area and with my brother particularly relishing the job of barman - to lots of Eastenders jokes! the bedrooms were all comfy and having our own ensuites was a boom. We found the owners to be helpful and responsive, we had a couple of extra guests last minute and the owners quickly rustled up extra beds and covers. We're looking forward to going back next year.

About the host

Hosted by Matt Brewer

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The Elmfield is a owned by Matt and Zoe Brewer. The couple moved to Devon in 2007 to raise a family. The couple believe that a great holiday involves beautiful surroundings, great food and lovely conversations.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Ilfracombe the first time we visited. There is something very special about the harbour and the big surrounding cliffs. No matter what the weather the North Devon coastline remain beautiful and dramatic.

What makes this property unique

Being on the edge of town The Elmfield is a very peaceful location.

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