Crab Cottage

We had a fantastic time at Crab Cottage.

It was an ideal base for our weekend break. The accomodation had everything we needed.

Crabb Cottage is a lovely spacious, well equipped, spotlessly clean and comfortable place to stay.

It is in a beautiful location for the beach and bars and restaurants. Lucia's just a short distance down the hill and serves the best breakfasts and lovely fresh food to take away. The locals are amazing, so friendly and helpful. The Prince of Wales were very accommodating dog friendly as were so many places. We will be booking again in the Autumn. Highly recommend

Crab Cottage is a truly lovely place to stay — homely, beautifully styled, and exceptionally well equipped.

The location is perfect, making it easy to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Communication with the owners was excellent; messages were answered promptly and helpfully, and the information folder in the cottage was very informative, with lots of thoughtful suggestions that really enhanced the stay.I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Crab Cottage and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming retreat. I will most definitely be booking another visit. Thank you so much Michelle Radbourne and Mia the Red Setter

Really lovely cosy cottage with comfortable bed, has well equipped kitchen with everything required to prepare meals.

Location is excellent great for access to local shops and walks to harbour and surrounding walks. Would recommend this cottage to anyone wishing to explore this part of Devon

Lovely cottage.

I've stayed before and I've booked for February next year. A row of cottages in the oldest part of Ilfracombe. The cottage is very clean and warm so very cosy. The garden is amazing, has a magnificent view of the harbour and verity. I have to say that the steps leading to the garden are a bit of a climb. Also the steps to the front door are a challenge, especially when wet. There is a roomy kitchen dinner, well equipped. Just one moan, the bed is very, very hard. Sorry just had to say. We will bring bed toppers next time. But a lovely cottage. My little dog is very happy there!

Crab Cottage is a charming, well equipped, comfortable home from home.

Conveniently positioned for the high street just above and lots of lovely pubs and eateries, all within easy walking distance. We were walking the South West Coastal path so a perfect mid point for week 1. The cottage is up a few stone steps off the road where we were able to stop and unload. Parking was possible in paying and free spots nearby. The Olive Grove opposite entertained us with sea shanties on Thursday night and we had a very nice pub meal with live music at the oldest pub in Ilfracombe on Saturday night. Plenty to do and everyone was so friendly. We didn’t use the garden at the back of the house but it was full of fruit trees and a beautiful view.

We had a wonderful stay at this delightful property

A beautiful cottage in a great setting!

The accommodation was perfect, with fabulous views from the stunning garden. Thank you!

Absolutely fantastic cottage very comfortable and everything that we needed was there.

Fantastic welcome pack . Very close to the harbour and high street. We had a minor problem but Charlie was fabulous and sorted us out straight away, he was very positive friendly and helpful. As we’ve been to ilfracombe before I can safely say this was our best holiday there. We will definitely book again. Thanks for a great stay.

A beautiful cottage with an amazing high garden reached by steps.

Great views. Right near harbour and amenities. Clean and comfy. Books to read and games to play. Lovely scones and jam on arrival. Heating easy to control so never chilly. Decor lovely. Spotless.

We thought it was wonderful – and perfect for two friends travelling together.

Both of the rooms were lovely and we thought the facilities were top quality – we also liked the art and creativity on display. We had a lovely evening at the 71 bistro down the road and when we went across the road to the Olive Room, found ourselves singing sea shanties with the locals. The Tapas bar was also brilliant. All just outside the door. Communication was good (with housekeeper Charlie) and we very much appreciated his help with finding parking. The upstairs rooms are quite warm and cosy, downstairs is a little bit cooler and it's a good idea to bring some slippers. We appreciated the gas stove. We would highly recommend this to people who are fairly good on their feet, because the 30 steps up to the garden would probably be difficult for anyone who wasn't totally mobile. The view up there was lovely and I can imagine it would be a great place to bring children/dogs. We noticed how very friendly everyone was in Ilfracombe.

We loved out stay at Crab Cottage.

It's such a lovely property in the centre of town. It was great to have such a big garden with beautiful views over the harbour. We found it excellent value for money and would definitely recommend it as a place for a short family break.

Every thing was good could not reach dust bin recycling bags in way the step to high i have trouble with high steps but everything else was perfect

Beautiful cottage in an amazing location.

Very clean and welcoming. The views from the garden are just amazing. Ilfracombe town (like most towns) seems to have taken a hit, which is a shame, but it didn't spoil our stay at all, and there are so many other places to explore just a stones throw away.

A perfect cottage to stay in, it has every home comfort you will need and is so close to all what Ilfracombe offers.

Would certainly recommend.

Pretty cottage but didn’t stipulate the amount of steps up into the garden.

Wouldn’t suit disabled, elderly or sausage dogs! The cottage was quite clean and well equipped but unfortunately we left after only 3 nights as the neighbours to the left were working on their property and noise was just unbearable. Working until 7pm on a Saturday evening, all day Sunday and starting at 8.30am BH. When we approached them about it… they just made it worse and then kept waving and putting thumbs up to my daughter in the garden laughing! We felt so uncomfortable. Not the owners fault who kindly gave me a small refund. I’m sure if the building work wasn’t going on it would have been lovely.

Absolutely fantastic cottage and location.

We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends. Easy walking distance to everything you need but not on a noisy street. Shanty choir in the wine bar opposite on a Thursday night was great fun. The cottage had everything we needed and we wished we were staying for two weeks not just one. The back garden was enormous! And included and apple and plum tree. The owners are helpful and quick to respond (I asked them if there was an ironing board the day before our booking). My only issue would be for the people who stayed the week after us - I’m so sorry we forgot to put the bins out!

We had a fabulous stay at crab cottage, everything was just perfect… I would recommend that a little maintenance is carried out with the access to the garden- steps fine but the handrail was loose and the patio area had loose paving.

Other than this we will be back xxx

A beautiful relaxing and comfortable cottage in the heart of Ilfracombe.

It was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and amazingly equipped. Making the effort to climb the steps to find the hidden gem of a garden, to take in the view in such a tranquil setting was my favourite place.

This was one off the best property we have still in ,,location lovely, can't moan about the hills as that's Ilfracombe lovely lovely cottage

Excellent situation between harbour and High Street

Lovely gem of a cottage, which has everything you could possibly want including baking equipment and recipe books

Nice cottage in good central location.

. comfortable and cosy, quite small so just big enough for the three of us, would have been a squeeze for four (2 adults and 2 large teenagers as booked but one stayed at home) plus the pup, so manageable. Nice scones, cream, jam, milk and flowers left for arrival.. lovely gesture. For us, Ilfracombe, in parts was a little run down and there seemed to be lots of male dominated pubs up near the co-op/morrisons end of town which gave it an unsavoury feel at times.. especially at night. We also witnessed a very nasty argument on our first night outside the Weatherspoons making us wonder where we had come to! By no means the fault of the cottage but worth a mention. Fore Street seems to be the main route back from the pubs at the lower end of town and as such there is much whooping and shouting, on the weekend evenings in particular, as people leave the pubs and head back up the hill.. zero consideration! the last group headed up the hill at 3.30am on Saturday night.. not aware of any late pubs/bars but people were still out and about.. the windows and doors are old so do little to cut any noise, these also condensated a lot during our stay so were running wet much of the time. In all a lovely cottage but a little too noisy on Fore Street for our liking. The parking permit was very welcome but be aware your car is some distance from the cottage, and with the yobs racing their cars round the harbour some evenings this did worry us somewhat.. there was a lot going on for such a nice quaint place, we were very surprised. The steps outside the cottage became very slippery as the week went on as we had a lot of rain overnight (and these never had the sun on them to dry off) and seemed to get a green slick on them plus there is the slippy manhole cover to negotiate too, one of the steps is also starting to break up. The back door was a pain to lock and unlock and on the last day it was Impossible to lock so we had to contact the house keeper.. these things should really be checked and i see this has been mentioned before. In all, a lovely cosy cottage with all you could need, great shower; clean linens etc but if you dont like noise, like us, it may not be the place for you. Bring loo rolls, you only get one but most other things are provided. Enjoyed a different kind of stay being more central but would not return to this location. Maybe we hit a bad week with lots going on in Ilfracombe but we can only report what we found and this is how we found it. Also the rubbish stacked on Fore Street was unsightly. Amazed the council allow a sheet to be placed over bin bags that cats and gulls repeatedly rip open and spread rubbish along the street. If I was a resident I would want that sorting due to the rats it could attract. Seemed to be the residents of the lower terrace of cottages, everyone else seemed to use the bins and didnt stack bags on the street as they did. Have photos to show this if needed. Comms from owners before was very good and the info sent very helpful. Thank you!

We loved our stay at Crab Cottage.

It was in the perfect location to explore Ilfracombe and the sounding area's. It exceeded our expectations, it was spotless and we were welcomed by a lovely cream tea and flowers. The cottage had everything we needed to cook some lovely homecooked meals. The added bonus was the garden with the fantastic views over the harbour.

Ideally located to explore Ilfracombe .

Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay . Shame about the weather as it limited our access to the beautiful garden as the steps could be a bit tricky when there wet .

This is one of the nicest cottages we've stayed in: great position, well-provisioned, useful welcome pack, and lovely to have cream scones and milk waiting for us.

The garden is a particular bonus. When I notified Lisa that the sink drained seemed to be blocked, she arranged for it to be cleared the same day. Thank you.

Fabulous Cottage, so well equipped and spotlessly clean.

Super location. Thank you

We found the cottage fine, our only problem was the steep stairs up to the cottage, and to the garden with the sea view.

As we are both short, with dodgy knees, it was a bit of a challange, but our dog Alfie, loved his holiday in Ilfracombe, going to the beach everyday, despite the iffy weather, and my husband was able to go fishing. Just wish we were a bit younger for the steep hill climbs! But that is what you get in seaside towns - you don't feel it so much when you are younger. MANY THANKS for our stay at your cottage, Anne, Rob, & Alfie Churn.

Had a lovely holiday cottage was emaculate everything was there what we wanted,come in to some scones and cream which was a nice touch,only downside was the handle on the door was broken but didn't ruin our stay the garden was a bit of a climb but was worth it when you got to the top would highly recommend.

A lovely small cottage built on the side of a hill, hence the garden sits above the villa up 30 steps.

Here you will find a dining area set with table and chairs and great views of the bay. The property itself is very comfortable and has everything you could need. It is located some two hundred yards from the bay. This was our first visit to Ilfracombe, a lovely little bay surrounded by pubs, restaurants, and cafes. We would highly recommend St James Tea rooms on St James Place. Once away from the bay the roads wind their way uphill so beware if your mobility is limited. Would we return,.. absolutely!.

Perfectly situated cottage for everything.

Spotlessly clean. The Cleaner, Rosie, left us some scones, clotted cream and jam.....a lovely touch...thank you. I was a bit worried about the 30 steps to the garden but even a 70 year old with a dodgy hip managed it......with a glass of wine.

this was a great base to explore the North Devon Coast and Exmoor.

The cottage was very attractive, high spec and immaculate, many thanks to Rosie the housekeeper. The garden is amazing, with its view over the town, it must be a real asset in summer when people can sit out. There were lots of leaflets and information in the Cottage pack to give us ideas. Thanks again to Rosie, we found out that with the Marine Drive and Car Park being closed we could use the Cove Car Park near the cottage. This was an absolute boon for us and I do suggest that future bookers be offered the option of a short stay car park pass, with an extra charge of course. We had a great time, thanks again.

Lovely property in an ideal location.

Parking close by and a great tapas restaurant across the road!

A perfect location, close to the harbour and lovely walks.

The large garden was a surprise. It must be lovely to sit out there and enjoy the view, but it was a bit chilly this week! The back door is rather difficult to open.

What a lovely cottage!

Rosie the house keeper was extremely helpful (l I got lost finding the right car parking) having a cream tea with milk in the fridge and flowers was a lovely surprise. The cottage has everything you need to make you feel comfortable. The decor is to a high standard and there’s no damp. It’s very homely and warm. The kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook every day or just enjoy make snacks. Having a washing machine with tumble dryer is a great bonus especially if you get wet while walking. The shower is great and good pressure. The rooms are nice and cosy. The garden is a good hike up the steps ( which we new about and not a problem unless you have walking difficulty) and is definitely worth going up to see the views, well worth a look, I would say this cottage is great if you have older children ( just because the garden is not little children friendly ) If I had to be really picky the only thing I would say is the beds are hard. ( only because I’m used to a soft mattress) but that’s only me as everyone else in the family slept well and said they were fine ( you can’t please everyone) and as I said if I had to be really picky

The property was in a lovely location and catered for all our needs.

It was beautifully presented and accurate to the description. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning. The garden was an added bonus and the views spectacular. Thank you for letting us stay at Crabb Cottage it was perfect for a week away.

Having stayed in many cottages whilst walking the SWCP.

This has to rate as one of the best. Immaculately clean & well presented, thanks Rosie. A nice welcome of scones, jam & clotted cream too. Good position for local aminities. Well equipped, very warm & cosy. Exceptional views from the large garden, which must look beautiful durring the summer months. Highly recommended. Thanks

Lovely cottage with everything you need and immaculate throughout.

Amazing views and tranquil setting in the garden . If like us you have a toddler reliant on a pushchair be aware the steps up are old and challenging even in dry conditions. The narrow cobbled street outside looks lovely but the group in the smugglers cottage opposite were loud and foul mouthed and the acoustics of the street meant even with the windows shut you heard every word. Woke us up in the wee hours on a few nights

Crab cottage was lovely and really helped to make our holiday.

The only 2 downsides were that the cottage was so cold even with the heating on. The radiator in the kitchen didn’t work and we couldn’t manage to get the gas fire to work. Also the back door was very hard to lock and unlock. Really enjoyed our stay.

We really enjoyed our stay at crab cottage and our holiday in ilfracombe.

The place exceeded our expectations from the listing. It was comfortable, had everything we needed and in a great location to explore the town and local area.

Crab cottage is a great holiday home.

It's location is perfect with the best views over Ilfracombe. We had the best time.

Crab Cottage is amazing.

Very well equipped, comfortable furniture and a lovely hidden garden with views over the quay and Verity. It kept us (a family of 4 with two older teenagers) cool in the 35deg heat, even at night with the windows closed. We had contact from the owners before and after our stay, flowers and cream tea left by the housekeeper, and communication with Sykes was also good. Can't recommend highly enough.

A lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

The location is great too being just a short walk from the harbour, town and a number of restaurants, pubs and bars. The clotted cream scones left for us when we arrived were a nice surprise. Thanks also to Lisa and Paul for passing on information with regard to the parking permit, this was much appreciated. And as well as all that we didn’t see a cloud in the sky for the whole week we were there, we really enjoyed our stay at Crab Cottage.

Had a great time at Crab cottage.

Will have to return at some point in the future. Regards Paul

Crab Cottage is a gem, beautifully presented, well-equipped, comfortable and a fabulous garden.

The welcome cream tea was a lovely surprise. We would definitely recommend the cottage to family and friends. Ilfracombe itself wasn’t quite what we expected to be honest; rather run-down and many places stuck in the 1970’s. However there is no denying the awesomeness of the coastline and landscape. The Terrace Tapas Bar down the road was the only foodie highlight although the restaurant next door is doubtless also fabulous although not open whilst we were there.

We had a lovely time at Crab Cottage - really comfortable, clean and welcoming.

The cream tea package was a great touch and the garden with its views over the harbour and town is fab. Thank you!

Crab Cottage was presented very nicely and the information provided by Lisa and Paul was excellent.

You can tell that the cottage is well loved by the owners. It is ideally placed to explore Ilfracombe and the surrounding areas such as Woolacombe, Croyde and Lynton

What a beautiful cottage this is.

very chocolate box and a fantastic place. Would recommend this place to everyone

From stepping inside, I was so impressed, of how amazing the cottage was.

The garden although a bit high. Every thing was still perfect and tranquil. Thanyou

Lovely hoilday.

Cottage was fabulous everything you needed was there even a welcome basket of scones, jam and clotted cream and a bottle of milk. Only downside was the steps leading to the garden (which we were aware of) but there was only one handrail and a shear drop on the other side which we considered to be quite dangerous.

Beautiful cottage in an amazing location.

Fabulous views from the garden - though steps maybe an issue for those with mobility problems! Only issue is that when looking to book for next year (which we would have loved to do!) the price has more than doubled!!! It’s really disappointing when companies take advantage of the current pandemic to make huge profits!!

Very well equipped cottage in a great position.

Very clean and ideal for a week with our family. Lovely garden with beautiful views. It is steep but an amazing find in the middle of town.

The cottage had everything one would require.

Lovely big bedrooms. Kitchen, dining and living room good size. Great views from the garden, although steep. ( Which we were aware of ) I think a little work on the the garden, to make it more dog friendly would be great. But overall, the cottage was great, would book again.

Comfortable clean cottage.

. had everything we needed for a home from home stay. We were able to enjoy the lovely views from the garden as we had great weather! Not for anyone who’s not good on their feet as there is a lot of climbing especially in the garden but that has already been pointed out.

Great location, and the property was immaculately clean.

Have stayed at Crab Cottage quite a few times now and it is a lovely and in a great location.

We have always found it to be spotlessly clean. We usually like to holiday outside of the school holidays when it's a bit quieter. For this stay (that was moved from 2019 due to the pandemic) I chose the week after the school Easter holidays although the Friday we arrived was the last day of the school holidays. So I don't understand why we paid a higher price for this week?

Had the most amazing holiday in the this little gem of a stay.

Perfect location, gorgeous cottage- Amazing views from the garden, fresh flours and scones on arrival. We are these in the garden admiring the views. The cottage was spotless and had all the amenities you could ask for and more - a true home from home. Would recommend to anyone wishing to stay in Ilfracombe and would stay here again. Wish we could have stayed for longer!

Beautiful, clean, cosy fully equipped cottage.

Right down to the very large fluffy bath towels! We will be back- great centre to explore from, close to amenities & town but in a quiet road.

Fab cottage, couldn't have asked for more, and even a Devon Cream Tea and flowers were awaiting us - very welcome after a long drive.

Excellent location in a pretty part of Ilfracombe.

We arrived to flowers and cream tea from Rosie, very nice touch thank you Rosie. The gas log fire in the lounge made for cozy nights in when it rained and the views from the garden were amazing. There is nothing that you really need to take as far as utensils etc as they are all included and the cafetière was a welcome find. The smart TV also had Netflix and Amazon Video and there we a huge selection of books, DVD's and games if you wanted a night in. The reserved parking spot at the museum was very welcome. Plenty of local restaurants, pubs and takeaways all within walking distance too. We had a lovely time and will try to return again in the future.

This is our first holiday on home soil in about 30 years !

! We chose to rent a cottage in Ilfracombe as we have family in the area and have just become owners of a little dog. The cottage was very central and within walking distance to pubs, restaurants all of which we found to be dog friendly and open for business even out of season. The cottage its self was clean and spacious with everything we could wish to have, the flowers and scones we found on arrival were a lovely touch and the parking space in the local car park was an added bonus as parking outside the cottage is not an option. All in all we really do intend to return to Ilfracombe and indeed Crab Cottage early next year.

Really well situated and well-equipped cottage that had a properly homely feel about it.

Lovely cottage right in the middle of Ilfracombe.

Close to all the shops, sites and restaurants. Parking a bit out of the way but all things considered it wasn’t an issue.

An enjoyable stay by a family of 4.

The cottage was clean, cosy and well presented with everything we needed. Lots of up to date information on things to see and do in the area. Nice selection of books, games and DVDs to pass the time between exploring north Devon. I had reservations about the parking arrangements, but it worked out very well. Loading and unloading (unless you get lucky with a spot in the loading bay at the top of the road) will completely block Fore Street. With fewer than a handful of cars per hour passing by (at its busiest), you're unlikely to inconvenience anyone for long. Parking is in a good sized reserved space no more than a 5 minute walk away, though vegetation tumbling over the adjacent wall restricted the width somewhat during our visit. The space is directly outside Illfracombe Museum (worth a visit too!). As you look out to sea, the museum is located to the left of the Landmark Theatre (the building reminiscent of cooling towers on the sea front). Take the road directly opposite Emmanuel Church. On one occasion we returned to find a blue badge holder occupying the space, so paid 40p to park up and had to pop back to move the car again later. No big deal. The steps up to the property might present problems for those unsteady on their feet, but were no problems to us. Occasionally noisy at night with people leaving nearby eateries. Gulls could be very loud indeed, but I guess that comes with the location! Overall, I would have no hesitation in recommending Crab Cottage.

The garden and terrace attached to this property are just beautiful and the excellent weather allowed us to make the most of them!

Fantastic location for us with 2 kids and a dog.

Lovely base to be able to explore a lovely area. The cottage was charming - with the secret garden a delightful lookout. Had everything that we needed - and of course the cream tea welcome was wonderful!

Crab Cottage is in a great location, just a few minutes walk from the harbour and with a great variety of restaurants and bars on the doorstep, we particularly enjoyed the Tapas at the Terrace restaurant across the street from the cottage.

The added touch of cream teas on arrival (thank you Rosie), plus milk, tea and coffee was a nice welcome. We loved our stay at Crab Cottage , the dogs enjoyed the freedom of the garden and the views from there over Ilfracombe are super. We had a great holiday and would not hesitate to return.

Crab Cottage is a beautiful well maintained cottage in a perfect location.

The cottage was exactly as described , Great location , would definitely return again :-) we had a wonderful week

The cottage is located in the centre of Ilfracombe, which is a traditional holiday town.

As the street only allows cars and vehicles for drop off and collection, the area could be classed as pedestrianised, which allows a relaxed feel. The accomodation is very comfortable and probably the cleanest I have encountered through Sykes. We have a dog, but there is neither smell or trace of dogs in the cottage, which is great and a testament to the quality of cleanliness. This has been a favourite holiday of ours. Whether enjoying relaxing on the garden patio, with fantastic views, or walking on one of the many scenic routes nearby, it has thoroughly been a super break. Thank you to the owners of the property and Rosie for providing such a special stay.

Always the most exceptional cleanliness and comfort.

Amazing garden and seating area with beautiful views. Can't fault it. Scones and jam and flowers on arrival. We have never found a place to equal it in 40 years of holidays.

Beautiful cottage.

Very clean and well equipped. A home from home. We loved staying in the cottage, we especially enjoyed sitting on the raised terraced overlooking the bay.

Perfect cottage, very well presented, fully equipped and convenient for the local amenities and for driving to other places of interest in North Devon.

Ilfracombe is very dog friendly and most shops, bars, cafes and restaurants allow dogs. Can definitely recommend.The welcome of a cream tea, flowers, milk, tea, coffee and sugar and tablets for the dishwasher and washing machine were very much appreciated. The parking space is not at the cottage which we had originally assumed it would be but not really a problem as easily accessed for unloading on arrival and for leaving etc. A permit is given for a car park by the museum. We had two cars so a second permit was bought at the Toutist Office near the museum for £12 for 4 days and was even closer at the end of the road by the harbour so none of this was a problem.

Great cottage in a great location.

Well equipped ,immaculate, and overall a comfy holiday home. The front entrance to the cottage and also the back garden are accessed via some quite steep steps so wouldn’t be practical for any persons with mobility issues. The garden is large with a fabulous sea view of the harbour.The cottage is on the doorstep to all the local amenities in the town just a few minutes stroll from the shops, pubs and harbour. There is no parking outside the cottage, however you can load/unload your car, before moving it to an allocated reserved car parking space a 5-10minute walk away. A lovely welcome gesture on arrival by the owner of fresh flowers and a Devon cream tea.

Everything about the holiday was excellent and the lady looking after the property was very welcoming and we enjoyed the cottage very much and would defineately go there again and recommend it to others.

A loveley cottage and ideal if you are taking a dog aswell. Very clean and well maintained. Parking the car was excellent aswell.

Crab Cottage is a wonderful character-filled cottage in Fore Street in Ilfracombe.

It is warm, welcoming, spacious and spotlessly clean. The steps up to the terrace to the property were a bit of a challenge, as were the steps to the garden, but we would nevertheless love stay there again.

absolutely fantastic location and cottage/garden views, maybe be aware that bathroom door can be seen through (gaps between boards).

Not for the infirm or people with mobility problems!

Where in the description does it say that the property is halfway up a steep hill? A local resident told us that the museum car park (pass provided) had had a series of car break-ins - we were worried about the car all the time we were there!

Great location, lovely cottage,nice little town.