AA 4* Guest House in Southend with 20 bedrooms, near Southend Pier& Cliffs Pavilion

flattopsteve, London, United Kingdom
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Booked into the Ilfracombe after being let down by a hotel we had previously booked, thank goodness for that. Luckily Bertie had had a cancellation and was able to accommodate us. We arrived on a scooter but there was ample room in the rear car park. All the staff are extremely friendly and accommodating, and nothing is too much trouble. The room we had (No 7) was clean and comfortable, with tea and coffee making facilities and even a small fridge.

It was a chilly night and we turned the radiator on slightly and it made the room lovely and snug.
Had a nice relaxed drink in the bar before going for a Thai meal locally and an evening out in the town.Breakfast next morning was lovely and consisted of cereals, toast, fruit, yoghurt, juice, tea and hot cooked full English on a serve yourself basis. There was no rush as breakfast doesn’t finish until 11am on a Sunday, although a couple of late risers were still accommodated after this time.
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable stay and we will definitely be back.
Well done Bertie and family, a winning combination!

•Stayed May 2013

– staceyjade, Brighton, Trip Advisor.com

We’ve recently stayed at the Ifracombe House hotel for a weekend. We found their details on the Southend on Sea information website and for the price thought it was very reasonable for a bed and breakfast.

Now that we’ve been and stayed, we have to say its definitely value for money!! The staff were ever so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us to make sure we were happy throughout our stay.

Leigh on Sea Boats

Set in a lovely area, a few minutes walk to the seafront and has a car park, bar and restaurant.

The breakfast was buffet style but had more than enough to chose from.

Our room was not very big but more than adequate.

Would definitely recommend this little gem to family and friends. Stayed February 2013, travelled as a couple

via Online Guest Reviews – Ilfracombe House Hotel.

–MeMonster, Manchester, via Trip Advisor.com

We have used it a couple of times now for family visits and it is comfortable, clean, with a good location close to the centre and has a small convenient car park. The fabric of the building and rooms are nothing special but everything works fine. What makes it is the service, dedication and attention to guests’ needs by owner, Bertie and his family. I personally would trade the satellite subscription channels #available in bedrooms and in the excellent hotel bar# for a lower price — I was amazed by how much Bertie told me he has to pay for these. We will certainly stay again. Stayed February 2013, travelled with family

via Online Guest Reviews – Ilfracombe House Hotel.

Small Hotel but well formed
Hotel in lovely quiet position. Close to the seafront for that early morning stroll. It is a 10 minute stroll to Southend High street for shops, pubs and restaurants. I was upgraded to a double room at the back of the hotel. It was clean and had enough room for two people easily. The room was clean and well laid out. Breakfast is buffet style and has plenty for all. A pleasant stay.
My only problem is that the car park has limited spaces, and you have to be quick or early to make sure you get in. On street parking is plentiful but it is a residential area, so this is a bit hit and miss. Reviewed by David R From England

via Online Guest Reviews – Ilfracombe House Hotel.

+ 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

+ 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).

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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).
+ 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).

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