Sandy Cove Hotel, Ilfracombe
Overview
The 4-star Sandy Cove Hotel Ilfracombe is located in Ilfracombe, within 3 miles of Bicclescombe Park, and offers an indoor pool. Located approximately 10 minutes' drive from Ilfracombe Aquarium, this hotel features 26 rooms with views of the sea.
Location
The Ilfracombe hotel is situated 0.4 miles from a private beach. You can find the victorian Watermouth Castle, which is a great place to explore the area, around a 25-minute walk from the Sandy Cove.
This property is also not far from Exmoor National Park. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the British zoo "Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park", 2.5 miles from the hotel.
Rooms
The accommodation offers rooms with a sitting area featuring ironing facilities, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. These rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and towels.
Eat & Drink
There is a lounge bar onsite. Sandy Cove Restaurants offers a selection of dishes right around the corner from this hotel.
Leisure & Business
A steam room and a sauna, along with a sundeck, a sun terrace, and a golf course, are featured at the Sandy Cove Ilfracombe. The onsite spa amenities include a wellness area.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Private beach
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Cycle Devon Coast-to-Coast
Ride the 99-mile route from Ilfracombe to Plymouth, passing Dartmoor National Park and crossing Gem Bridge viaduct over Walkham Valley.
Explore Watermouth Castle
Visit this 19th-century castle with mechanical musical instruments, antiques, and family attractions like the Toboggan Run and Big River Ride.
Walk Exmoor National Park
Hike through the park's wooded valleys and rolling hills, with trails leading directly from the hotel to Broadsands Beach and coastal paths.
Ride Lynton Cliff Railway
Take the water-powered funicular from Lynton to Lynmouth, opened in 1890, for views of Devon's coastline and river pathways.
Location
Central Location
Ilfracombe is near the harbor, Tunnels Beaches, and Damien Hirst's Verity statue, offering significant local attractions.
Harbor Neighborhood
The harbor district has a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with shops like The Curious Mr Fogg and cafes.
Dining Options
Lynbay Fish and Chips, The Smugglers, and The Dolphin serve fish and chips, British fare, and seafood.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants

