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Reviews of The Old Eclectick

26 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9DJ, United Kingdom

#26 of 108 Holiday rentals in Ilfracombe

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Review score

Based on 47 apartment reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

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

    Great location for absolutely everything! A cosy cottage nestled in fore street, away from the beaten track.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that I was not overly happy with was the public footpath right outside the living room/ bedroom window.

    Everything was really nice about the apartmand it was all very clean and tidy. The Terrace was an added bonus beautiful view down the streets and into the Harbour.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little cold at night but had blankets provided

    The view was amazing, property was lovely

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    10
    Sophia is the greatest host we have stayed with across both booking.com and Airbnb. Absolutely faultless.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Distance from our home 🤣🤣🤣

    There is nothing not to like 👍🏻

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My partner didn't like the fact of the host living upstairs.I don't think this is mentioned on the website.I didn't mind but you did feel like you couldn't really be yourself.The TV remote was hard to turn TV on & change channels.It felt a bit too dark in the rooms so needed lights on.I think having a TV in the bedroom would be better.

    The view was beautiful.Lovely comfortable bed.Had everything you needed.lovely bathroom but shower wasn't very powerful if you wanted a hot shower.But it was lovely & clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Sophia is an excellent host in an apartment full of character, a comfortable bed, excellent wifi and a great location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    9.0
    Perfect for a short stay with our dog in Ilfracombe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the easiest place to find and parking was in a public car park down the road, but that was a minor detail.

    Great property for a two night stay with our dog. The host was very kind and helpful. Very useful to have two shower rooms. Nice little kitchen although we didn’t cook during our stay!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    9.0
    Quirky, comfortable and welcoming - loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sophia, the host was fabulous and sent us lots of recommendations on places to eat locally (Terrace Tapas and The Antidote we’re both amazing). The place is comfortable, quirky and in a great location and we would happily have stayed longer than the 2 nights we were booked for. Thanks for a great stay!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    Ilfracombe stay (Fore Street) July 2023
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked the location of this Ilfracombe (booking.com) accommodation near the harbour and the High Street was fine for shops etc. Excellent directions (for location) were provided and the rooms were very comfortable, superb kitchen facilities and most definitely an eclectic decor.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    9.0
    Quirky and comfortable, great location and fabulous terrace with a view.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely spacious apartment. Great location. Added bonus of a terrace with a lovely view. Sophia was really welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2022

    10
    Great apartment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not like the fact that we only stay for 3 nights. I wish we stay for longer

    We love this eclectic apartment.... Everything we needed was there. It's actually bigger than we expected. Location was perfect - close to harbour, restaurants and bars but also quiet at night. Owner super friendly. I could not fault this place

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    8.0
    Lovely quirky eclectic apartment in the heart of the lovely harbour town of Ilfracombe
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some may worry there’s not parking at the property. it wasn’t a problem for us though as we stopped to drop off our things and then parked locally and cheaply.

    This quirky and different apartment is in a great spot in Ilfracombe with sea views from the terrace. the furnishings are certainly eclectic and it’s a fun place to stay for a few days.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    10
    We had a lovely stay very happy with everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Location was excellent close to harbour and restaurants. Very homely cottage and Sophie is a perfect host.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    10
    Excellent would go back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    only problem was parking, we had to park in local car park at a rate of £10 for 24 hours, which was a good 10 minutes walk away.

    place was well situated near the town centre. Sophie was lovely, the host, her cottage is very cosy and she was available to us at all times just in case of any issues or questions. Would recommend to any one wanting a get away close to beach and town. but beware of the hills!!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    10
    Perfect stay. Perfect host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like

    Perfect location , beautiful accommodation with unique decor making it comfortable and homely. Everything you need for a relaxing stay.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    10
    Lovely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was great

    Perfect little get away close too everything

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    10
    Lovely spot to explore Ilfracombe and fabulous host!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really! Only small comment - the 'feet' of the bedframe - chunky wooden blocks stick out a bit so managed to knock toes a few times when maneuvering around the bed esp at night time as the space around the bed is limited.

    Great location overlooking Fore Street and walking distance from all the main attractions including Tunnels Beaches where I was working for the day. Super comfy bed although a bit small. Lovely kitchen and great wifi - also loved the little terrace where we could enjoy a meal outside. Sophia was a wonderful host - even helped us carry our bags when we arrived! We loved staying at her beautiful place.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    10
    Absolutely brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives at all

    Exceptional property with a lovely sun terrace looking at the harbour. Sophia was an ideal host and we wanted for nothing. If only I could live here. Can't recommend it more highly. Fore Street is becoming a foodie street.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2022

    10
    Realky enjoyed Ilfracombe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely property & excellent location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Sound proofing between the floors could be better but it is Grade 2 listed so that might be difficult to achieve

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2022

    10
    Fantastic place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, very comfortable, pretty furnishings and all essentials catered for. Felt very welcome. Host is very helpful and looked after us well.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2022

    10
    Cosy, homely, quirky cottage and exceptionally comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that we had to come home...x

    The location was perfect, close to harbour, pubs, shops and incredible gateway to coastal walks. Sophia was fantastic, helpful and the cottage stunningly different, cosy and well equipped.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very friendly host, great help with info on local facilities

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Really enjoyed our stay here, Sophia the owner was very welcoming, the apartment was great and the terrace was cool to chill on. We would recommend this accommodation, we would also recommend the coastal path walk from Ilfracombe to Lee for the great views

    Stayed in July 2021

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