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Reviews of St James By the Quay

Apartment No.3, 17A St James Place, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BJ, United Kingdom

#15 of 113 Holiday rentals in Ilfracombe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 66 apartment reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect location. Very clean. Comfortable beds.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and felt like home away from home!!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful host, modern, clean and well presented property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hall entrance let the property down.

    The inside of the property was immaculate, smelled lovely, and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property had all facilities available, very clean and to a very high standard. Lovely apartment!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    10
    Fabulous apartment in the heart of Ilfracombe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Loved it

    Very nice, modern, very comfortable. Suprisinly big

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    10
    Amazing flat in a beautiful seaside town!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staircase was a challenge for my mum as she has mobility problems - there are six flights of stairs and a few flights don’t have a bannister - I think we would still have booked it though even if we had realised this.

    It was clean, loads of space and had everything we needed for our stay. The furniture was all very comfortable and clean and the flat just had a nice homely feel to it. The location is perfect - 50 yards from the car park, and two minutes from the harbour and beaches plus it’s right next to some lovely shops restaurants and pubs.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    highly recommended property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    what wasn't too like?

    Very well appointed, generously-sized 2 bedroom flat, very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Didn’t like the 3rd floor part. A pint of milk in the fridge would be a nice touch. Everything else absolutely great.

    The apartment was excellent, spacious, comfortable and clean. The facilities were perfect and everything we needed was available.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    Excellent location and apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location in Ilfracombe Immaculately clean Owner very helpful Very comfortable apartment with everything you need

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Really nice place to stay, great facilities. Lots of utensils in the kitchen.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Digging up the road which started at 2200hrs till the early hours for most of my stay which kept me awake. Could not get the oven to work

    Great location for where i was working

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    St James By the Quay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs 😁 There were a lot of them and wasn't aware of this. Only an issue as my partner struggles with them in general due surgery.

    The apartment was exceptional. Beautifully decorated and very clean. Nice little touches like an alarm clock in the bedroom, teatowels, washing up liquid/dishwasher tabs and salt and pepper. Owner also gave recommendations on where to eat and local taxi numbers. The bed was THE most comfortable one I've ever slept in. It was also really close to the harbour and some good little pubs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    More kitchen utensils needed for 6 people.

    Spacious flat, ideal location in the centre of Ilfracombe harbour area. Spotless, comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    3rd floor Apartment with narrow steps, Kitchen Pans are scratched,

    Prime Location, Local food, Apartment, Kitchen

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Very nice stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    These are small things that do not spoil your stay, but the apartment is on the 3rd floor, so there are a lot of stairs, which makes it a bit difficult with small children. We missed having nice warm blankets in the living room on winter evenings. The windows were leaky because they were wooden and you could hear the local pubs and traffic.

    The apartment is very nice, clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The kitchen is fully equipped. The living room had a lot of entertainment in the form of games, which made our evenings with the children more pleasant. Two TVs, one in the living room and the other in the master bedroom. The welcome in the form of coffee was very nice. Beds comfortable. There is a fold-out sofa in the living room, which is also comfortable. There was a parking lot and shops nearby, which made our stay much easier. Next to the apartment there is a lovely, nice Italian restaurant. We highly recommend it. A small but charming town. There are not many attractions in the winter because everything is closed for the winter, but we had a nice time.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a lot of stairs to climb and open staircase was a bit unsafe for children however we were able to block this off for our little one.

    Great location, fantastic facilities and brilliant hosts

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable stay, lots of rugged coastline with little sandy bays to explore
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only negative was the entrance hall and stairs could do with a freshen up

    First impressions were ( yes this is a very nice apartment ) Very clean throughout and very well situated close to the harbour.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    10
    Great space and location. Loved the little story book library fir the children and the games.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful apartment with excellent facilities. Very comfortable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    10
    A hidden gem in the centre of Ilfracombe hosted by the wonderful Sheila
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were a little uncomfortable but that’s personal preference. The bath/shower was also leaking so the floor got really wet.

    The property is so clean and so well thought out with lots of little touches to feel like a home from home. The flat is very spacious and beautifully furnished. The location is very convenient, right in the centre with some lovely little cafes nearby. Sheila the host is very attentive and ensured we could check in early to get ready for a wedding at Tunnels Beaches. Whilst Ilfracombe itself is a little rundown, there are some wonderful places to visit nearby. I’d recommend: •Coastal walk to beautiful little village called Lee •Coastal walk to Hele Bay •Watersmouth Area and Broadsands Beach •Tunnels Beaches •Boat tour to smugglers Caves Places to eat: •The Lime Kiln •Thatched Inn •Smugglers •Antidote

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    10
    Really nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Excellent location. Very clean and great sized apartment. Very helpful owners.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all good.

    Great location, spotlessly clean and great facilities. Very helpful host.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean, comfortable, homely, great location 1 min walk from harbour

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I cannot think of a single thing that didn`t reach the levels of expectation , in fact everything was exactly as advertised or better , my only regret is that i didn`t meet the owner to compliment them on a very well presented property personally.

    Location and facilities were above excellent , would recommend my friends and family as close to bay and all amenities , i will book again as off season is my preferred time for a break.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    8.0
    great place to stay centrally located to see all the beauty spots of Nort Devon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    quite a lot of stairs to climb to get to apartment

    location was amazing , facilities were good and everything was spotlessly clean

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    N/A

    The accommodation was FANTASTIC, home from home with the added extras of location, Furnishings were very good quality. Could see a lot of thought went into furnishing this accommodation. Everything was there to complete a perfect stay. The apartment was central for shops Quay , restaurants and the town centre. The apartment views at night was so pretty being on the 2nd floor. The 14th century St Nicholas Chapel on Lantern Hill is a must, spectacular Chapel and views over Ilfracombe. The Assistant there was very informative ,(Historian) . She directed us to Chambercombe Haunted Manor, which dates back to the 11th century and is worth seeing. Unfortunately it was left in trust and now due to lack of funds it is now up for sale. It really is worth a look. So much more to see in Ilfracombe

    Stayed in September 2022

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