Article from The Mail on Sunday Newspaper, 9th August 2009
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+ The staff were very pleasent and they could not do enough to help you. The breakfast was amazing and the room was in execellent condition will be recommending to all.
Philip Taylor , RUSHDEN (GB). 2009-10-02
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+ Location, friendly staff, good value hor money, perfect breakfast, complete privacy
anonymous . 2009-09-22
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+ The staff were extremely helpfull As a sigle woman I felt very safe lots off family around very nice friendly atmosphere Helen CUNNINGHAM,
West end Marazion Cornwall (GB). 2009-08-31
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"We recently stayed at the Ilfracombe for a romantic extended get-away weekend from London. We would definitely return to the Ilfracombe, as the staff were very friendly and accommodating, the apartment (Medieval) was very well appointed, and the breakfast was plentiful. The rooms were spacious and decorated with care. The back yard was great for the dog to play in. The location is also superb, as not in the center of town, but within walking distance, as is the pier. The sea is no more than a 2 min walk away. Needless to say, when we left, we wanted our little trip to start all over again. We would very happily recommend the Ilfracombe! sent by email from Richard and Till
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The Mail on Sunday Newspaper, 9th August 2009 
by John Nichol, stayed with his wife and daughter at the Ilfracombe House Hotel, June 2009
''Today, Southend is Essex's largest town and the population of some 175,000 host nearly three million visitors each year. Accommodation varies greatly in quality and price. An internet search found basic family rooms as expensive as £250 per night. But then I discovered a gem. The Ilfracombe House Hotel, a five-minute saunter to the beach, offers two-bedroom self-catering apartments from just £75 a night. And that included a sumptuous English breakfast for all three of us.
OK, it may not have been five-star luxury but it had a well equiped kitchen and the lounge and both bedrooms had TV's and DVD players. It was clean, comfortable and perfect for our family.
The beach was our main focus of entertainment. The sun blazed down and the sun gambolled in the sand. Once the sun went down, we relocated to Adventure Island and multitude of, in my opinion, terrifying rides. We spent most of the weekend in the open but there were enough covered activities, such as Sealife Adventure and Kids Kingdom, to cater for rainy days.
It was an exhausting few days but the Nichol family loved it. We enjoyed old fashioned seaside pleasures: sunhats, sand in our socks, melting ice creams drizzled in red goo and fish and chips laced with vinegar, washed down with fluorescent fizzy drinks. Southend provided a magical family holiday, we will certainly go back''. Read the full article online.
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'Just wanted top drop you all a line to thank everyone for our most enjoyable stay last weekend. the freindliness and relaxed attitude shown by all your staff was a pleasure, not shown at a lot of hotels these days! we will be back again in the near future Thanks for everything Paul + Trish Kelly' weekend 7-8th August 2009
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+ Friendly service, excellent breakfast, very pleasant room.
David Mason , Ebbw Vale (GB). 2009-07-20
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+ Good location, quiet but close to water. Room was larger than expected, was advertised as compact but was quite spacious. Great breakfast. Attentive staff. Free Wi-Fi was a pleasant surprise. Free parking.
- Decor was tired looking and furniture a bit worn and stained but still comfortable.
Dilys Lichacz, Culburra Beach (AUSTRALIA). 2009-07-16
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+ Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel has been thoroughly overhauled from the chimney pots and down. Delicious full English breakfast. The hotel is located within convenient walking distance from both the sea front and town centre. Excellent value for money.
Stefan Lund , Stockholm (SE). 2009-07-16
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+ Although some of the furnishings were not brand new i.e. bathroom suite, all were in very good condition and immaculately clean. The owner was very attentive and pleasant and even cooked my pasta supper. The location is also in an elegant part of the town.
- Nothing to dislike but it would have been nice to have some bottled real ale in the bar e.g. London Pride, Spitfire etc.
Rodney Cure , Earl Shilton (GB). 2009-07-10
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+ The staff were really friendly & helpful. They put themselves out to resolve a problem with our room - which was an error on my part when booking.
JOSIE SMITH , Flitwick Beds (GB). 2009-07-05
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+ the hotel was ideally placed about a five minute walk from the town centre and about a two minute walk to the beach and pier.
anonymous . 2009-07-05
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+ Friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Louisa Forrest , London (GB). 2009-06-28
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+ The staff were very friendly the room was great the food and wine were tasty altogether good.
- Breakfast was limited. More cold buffet would have been appreciated
catherine thompson , fareham (GB). 2009-06-27
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Business visitor one night
Convenient and friendly. Reviewed by TOM L From Huddersfield, England Who stayed in June 2009
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Stay at Ilfracombe House in Southend
Very nice friendly staff. Comfortable room Reviewed by J Carling From England Who stayed in June 2009
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Does exactly what it says on the tin
Comfortable accom with free WIFI and sky sports all as described
Parking is first come first served in the car park but there are plenty of other spaces available Reviewed by Ian Howlett From Haydock, England Who stayed in May 2009
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+ All of the staff at the hotel were very helpful and friendly. they were also very knowledgeable about the local area, which in many hotels these days is somewhat lacking. Overall was a good experience and we would go back there if we were in Southend again. Reviewed by A White From Havant, England Who stayed in May 2009
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+ absolutely amazing, the staff were excellent and always polite, the room was lovely and comfortable, breakfast was very good. Will definitely come back, was a wonderful,a peaceful and relaxing stay.
Holly Zwager , Hatfield (GB). 2009-06-12
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+ all the staff were very polite and helpful the room was lovely and the whole hotel throughout was spotless will defiantly go back again
kelly watson , chelmsford (GB). 2009-06-09
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+ The owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. The English Breakfast was very good, buffet style, as much as you like. Staff always on hand during breakfast.
Colin Baker , Peterborough (GB). 2009-06-04
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+ The hotel is friendly, the rooms are spacious and clean and the buffet breakfast was good quality fresh food.
Ian Mason , Shrewsbury (GB). 2009-06-02
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+ When we arrived at this hotel, we thought it looked ok, so we were surprised when we went in and our room was fantastic. The food was great, with plenty of choice. All the staff seemed really nice too.
- Windows rattled a during the night because of the wind.
Mick Klein , York (GB). 2009-05-30
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+ a very good experience,cannot praise michelle enough,breakfast was superb.we had such a good time we forgot to leave a tip.when we come again(and we will) we will sort it then.many thanks for a great time. the spencers
george spencer , dunstable (GB). 2009-05-21
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+ Comfortable accom with free WIFI and sky sports all as described
Parking is first come first served in the car park but there are plenty of other spaces available. Reviewed by Ian Howlett, From Haydock, England Who stayed in May 2009
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+ The hotel had a pleasant ambiance, the rooms were spacious, and although the hotel was full, the atmosphere was quiet and peaceful
- Nothing not to like
Susan owen , London (GB). 2009-05-13
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+ We loved this hotel because breakfast is until 11:30 and we usually miss it
carol fairbairn , Mill Hill (GB). 2009-02-03
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+ The staff were very pleasant and couldn't do enough for us.
Susan. 2009-04-16
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