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The Darnley Hotel

North Devon, Devon

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Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.8 km to Ilfracombe Harbour

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3.6/5

GoodFrom 22 reviews

5.0/513 Aug 2024

Stephen

Lovely hotel run by a really friendly couple.

5.0/529 Sep 2021

Alan • Couple Trip

Very friendly and attentive owners, lovely breakfast and nice room.

5.0/520 Oct 2019

Ian Paul • Couple Trip

Bags of character comfy and friendly hosts

5.0/514 Nov 2018

Stuart • Couple Trip

Clean. Great shower and breakfast. Nothing too much trouble for owners.

4.8/520 May 2023

After a wonderful stay at the beautiful hotel Paul and Florida, I just came home. They were wonderful hosts. Even though this hotel is only awarded 2 stars, its standards are at least 4 stars. Beautiful white bed linen and lovely white, fluffy towels. The guest information booklet is excellent. Thank you for a great stay, alison and martin.

4.6/511 Mar 2023

I highly recommend this place. This place is located in the middle of Ilfracombe, so it comes highly recommended. The room is large and clean and has all the amenities you could need. This place is also a good choice for breakfast. They have friendly and welcoming hosts and can treat you with the dogs bandits, if you choose. This place also provides proper safety precautions, and I feel very safe. The price is reasonable for the location, and it is very convenient.

4.4/517 Dec 2022

We had a fantastic time in this place. When we arrived, the hotel had scaffolding, which made parking a little difficult because I have a larger car, but this was due to the recent storms. But everything else was excellent. We remained in room 6, which had a very comfortable bed and all the amenities you would expect from a hotel room. The room temperature was ideal, it was clean and wellappointed. The owners were so friendly, chatty, and welcoming, and when we first entered our room, they even had a little dog visit from them. The owners apologized, but since we like dogs, we were fine. On the second night, we went to a nearby wedding, but we had access to the hotel after hours, which was fantastic. Breakfast was delicious and fresh, and the sausages from the region were excellent. If we ever visit North Devon again, wed unquestionably stay here. The only thing we would dislike is that my fiance had to bend to get his head under the water because the shower head was a little low. Hes not too tall, and at aft 10, hes not very tall, but otherwise, everything was excellent. Thanks for a wonderful visit.

4.4/529 Apr 2022

Beautiful, spotless, fully furnished room with a welcoming ambiance. Lovely and tasteful breakfast with an English meal. A short hike to get back to town, but within easy walking distance. Around Ilfracombe, there are many activities to do and do, and the coastal walks and inland views are breathtaking.

4.2/513 Oct 2023

What a wonderful stay! We were made to feel welcome from the first moment we arrived. The structure itself is stunning, and the room we stayed in, room 2, was huge, extremely clean, and the bedding, towels, and pillows were comfortable and luxurious. Also, the original features were tiny and beautiful. The breakfast was delicious, and if you have a chance, go there for an evening meal. Florida is a wonderful cook. Nothing was too much trouble, and Paul was able to offer us some excellent recommendations for places to go. As previously stated, both hosts were very friendly, and we would suggest this hotel to anyone. Thanks.

4.0/510 Sep 2024

Chelsea • Family Trip

Owner is so lovely and very helpful, almost like a personal tour guide for us with plenty of suggestions for things for us to see and do. Very friendly!! Breakfast was beautiful! Room was clean, walking distance to beaches shops and restaurants. I’d stay again if visiting ilfracombe again.

4.0/525 Jul 2021

Stephen • Solo Trip

Sadley no one was there when i arrived. I return laster still no one there. But soon someone came to check me in. The room was on top floor. Was told best views but trees obscured the view. The room was very comfortable. The breakfast service was very slow. But enjoyably. There was a separate private bathroom not so good when a few visits needed. Was able to leave my car after check out so i could enjoy coastal walk.

4.0/53 Jul 2017

Terry • Couple Trip

When we arrived room was cold and no lights on in hotel made it feel slightly unwelcoming. We had breakfast no radio first morning so little atmosphere better next day with other guests. Used path down to high St you need to be careful where you walk and no lights when you come back in dark so next night walked up road. All said very comfortable stay and very helpful owners. Hotel very dated but spotless. I didn't have full breakfast but had small portion of what I wanted poached egg and bacon on toast. egg was lovely and runny. Coffee needs to be hotter and fresh as had bits in. Would have been nice to have fresh tomatoes and brown toast and top up of toast. I needed extra blanket which was there in room thankfully but would've been nice to have a little heat from radiator but they were turned off. We put lights on in hallways as very dark. Bathroom door handle needs attention as doesn't stay closed. Will stay again and ask for the above if not offered next time though. Its close to everything and owners are very friendly and helpful.

3.0/59 Jul 2025

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

The hotel was easy to find but through a narrow gateway, in a larger car it might have been difficult.The room was clean, and money had been spent, but the finish was poor. Outside needed a tidy up.The bar did not open as scheduled, seemed a bit disorganised. Breakfast small but otherwise alright. Acceptable for the price.

3.0/521 Jul 2018

Alan

Nice big hotel and we got our room upgraded at no extra cost. Room was comfortable and enormous. Easy access down to the town and harbour area. Seagulls were noisy! Breakfasts were terribly slow. We were out walking each day and like to make an early start. On our final day when we had a long drive home we ordered beans on toast as we thought it would be quick and it still took 35 minutes to arrive. As the earliest they start breakfast is at 8.30am we ended up leaving a fair but later than we would have liked.

3.0/523 Jul 2016

John • Couple Trip

The proprietor was very good working to put the customer first. Nothing was too much trouble. The wifi reception was almost non existent though perhaps that's a good thing when on holiday! Lovely secluded garden path leading down into town.

1.0/529 Jun 2023

Wendy • Couple Trip

bathroom toilet not screwed to the floor when you sat on it the toilet tilted, broken tiles on the floor ,tiles replaced with white sealant the rest of the floor had beige sealant. The blinds were broken and let in the light ,right through the night , spoke to owner was told it gets light early in the morning. dog in dining room owner petted dog and continued serving, requested well done toast was told cannot serve you well done toast as against health and hygiene ? Very miserable couple once try to say any thing is wrong, just reminds me of faulty towers , I can safely say it has been the worst hotel we have stayed in

1.0/51 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

I’m writing this review in the hope others can avoid the experience we had. The room initially looked ok. The decor was very dated but not necessarily concerning. However, the bed was very uncomfortable - the mattress was so old and tired that it drooped ever which way. Perhaps, if just one person stayed they could droop into the middle of the mattress and get some sleep but if there are two of you, sleep becomes very difficult. The shower shifts rapidly and unpredictably between scolding and freezing. You can lessen this somewhat if you turn it to the eco setting. Whilst the room was not conducive to sleep, this pales into comparison with the attitude and treatment by the staff. We politely asked when the wifi login details did not appear to work. We were immediately told off that they were old login details (they didn’t seem to think it was a good idea to update the guest folder in the room?!) and more so when we said that the wifi did not work at all in our room, even with the new login details. This began a very long and deeply uncomfortable process with both the man and woman staff (perhaps owners). They criticised us, blamed us, patronised us and did their best to make us feel as uncomfortable as possible. To name the highlights - entering & lingering in our bedroom when we were two females in our PJs and a barely veiled threat of him having been ‘MOD internal security’ in the past. Breakfast: only 8:30-9:30am ad greasy & gross.

1.0/57 Aug 2017

Tim • Couple Trip

Not very good service for breakfast it states in there information pack breakfast 8 till 9.30 but were told its 8.30 till 9.30 If you want earlier let know I did and was told come down at 8.15 which we did as we were going to Lundy for the day had to leave at 8.55 breakfast arrived at 8.45

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3 Belmont Road, Ilfracombe, England, GB

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Check-in4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Check-out10:00

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

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Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About The Darnley Hotel

The Darnley Hotel Location
When you stay at The Darnley Hotel in Ilfracombe, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of North Devon Coast and Ilfracombe Harbour. This hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Woolacombe Beach and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Exmoor National Park.

The Darnley Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

The Darnley Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Restaurant and Cafe
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 - Tue, 11 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children