In a beautiful, peaceful location, nestled at the foot of the Torrs in the Wilder Valley, this beautifully restored house has a sun terrace and free on-site parking. Set in 1.5 acres of gardens, Epchris House offers the best of both worlds, a tranquil location in one of Ilfracombe's most beautiful spots, yet close to the town centre and the seafront. The Epchris is the oldest building in the Torrs and dates back to 1831. Carefully restored and sensitively renovated, the house is tastefully appointed, with modern comforts and facilities alongside many beautiful original features. You can enjoy your breakfast outside on the sun terrace or take in the breathtaking scenery of the Wilder valley with a refreshing drink. All of the en suite rooms have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, hairdryers, alarm clock radios and tea/coffee making facilities. Most room have stunning views over Ilfracombe and the valley.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ilfracombe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy check in. Friendly hosts and staff. Daily home made cake in lounge
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very good. Cake in lounge excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.
  • Terry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cath was a great landlady both before arrival and during stay. All staff we met were friendly. Great breakfast, delivered to the room. Local details and places to eat etc available in the room.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There is no dining room however an Excellent breakfast was served in the room or outside on the terrace weather permitting. Very helpful and pleasant host who was always avaiilable if needed. Very difficult to find fault.
  • Bernard
    Switzerland Switzerland
    excellent location, friendly and quiet place. well organized breakfast in the room and we had a good laugh, with twice in a raw false fire alarm at 9AM
  • Brendan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The welcome and help received from the host, Cathy, was second to none and made us feel at ease straight away. The ordering of breakfast the night before was also a great idea and was delivered on time on both days, it was also nice and hot. The...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the breakfast in the room is a big positive, the friendliness of the host, the grounds, the room, the comfortable bed, all the things that were available. I couldn’t find any faults whatsoever.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel and breakfast, the cakes etc were really nice
  • Tricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    For my mobility issues, ease of private parking, ground floor room Garden suite. opening onto terrace. Fabulous views a small garden that’s accessible, an enormous one that is terraced down to a pool belonging to a diving school. Too deep and...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a lovely 3 night stay at Epchris, absolutely no issues, room was comfortable, breakfast great, the host Cathy was just lovely.No issues at all.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Epchris House

Company review score: 9.8Based on 299 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a family run guest house and take pride in our delivery of high standards of hospitality, cleanliness, accommodation and quality breakfasts. Our focus is on making sure you have a relaxing quality break and you have everything you need. We look forward to meeting you. Kind regards Cath & Simon Barker

Property information

Epchris House is a beautiful Georgian Farmhouse set in over 1 acre of landscaped gardens with a large sun terrace from which to enjoy breakfast al fresco or an afternoon or evening drink. We serve a very relaxed and highly-rated in-room breakfast including a full English breakfast, all freshly cooked to order and each room has its own dining area. We also offer a well-stocked bar and games room. We are set in the tranquil Wilder valley on the edge of Ilfracombe but within easy walking distance of the South West Coast Path, town and harbour (5 minutes to the sea front, 10 minutes to the town centre and 15 minutes to the harbour) and there is an on-site parking space for each room. We very much look forward to meeting you. Best wishes, Cath & Simon Barker

Neighbourhood information

Epchris House is set in Torrs Park, an area of Ilfracombe renowned for its great views and tranquility, yet less than a 10 minute walk to the seafront and restaurants and art galleries of the town center. The South West Coast path is a 5 minute walk and Ilfracombe's historic harbour and Damien Hirst's Verity statue are a 15 minute stroll. Exmoor National Park is a 20 minute drive and the award-winning golden sand surfing beach at Woolacombe is only just over 10 minutes by car.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Epchris House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Epchris House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Epchris House

  • Guests staying at Epchris House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Epchris House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Darts
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site

  • Epchris House is 650 yards from the centre of Ilfracombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Epchris House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Epchris House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Epchris House include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Epchris House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.