AA 4* Guest House in Southend with 20 bedrooms and 6 Self-Catering Apartments, near Southend Pier& Cliffs Pavilion

Parking was very limited – only four spaces in the hotel car park but usually some spaces available on the street.
Nice location and on a very pleasant five minute walk into the town centre. Proprietor is a good guy and very helpful.

• Steven Booking.com reviewer, stayed July 2016

Southend Hotels: The Ilfracombe House Hotel
Self-Catering Apartments, Southend

We have booked new years eve to stay here,! And April! We just love it perfect place for Southend just out of town but not to far,we have been coming for years and years the family are hard working,and for all you people who moan my lovely friend Bertie who owns the the hotel jointly with Drita he will not be having a holiday this year because he likes to keep all his customers happy now that is dedication!
So please don’t moan at him or Drita or Fredi or any of the other hard working people who dedicate there lives to make your stay a happy one! So enjoy your coffee being brought to your table the lovely huge breakfast ,the lovely welcome and the lovely family, who we can’t wait to start 2017 with,we could stay any where in the world,but in our eyes this is the place to stay for us! This place fills up fast so don’t leave it to late to book if you are thinking at staying at Southend customers come here from all over the world Dubai and our latest friend we met. there were was from Canada she stays there regular as well! So to all the lovely staff and the family good health good luck and bless you all for making year after year of so many happy holiday memories for us!

• James & Sue, from Ipswich, Stayed July 2016, traveled as a couple

Southend Hotels: The Ilfracombe House Hotel
Self-Catering Apartments, Southend

Stayed there for 4 weeks whilst waiting for house purchase Bertie and his wife were simply great hosts made to feel very welcome, great value for money very clean and a great atmosphere would recommend it to anyone I am going back for a beer great place to stay

• Dave Stanley, Tripadvisor member, Stayed July 2016, traveled solo

Southend Hotels: The Ilfracombe House Hotel
Self-Catering Apartments, Southend

One of our family’s favourite stop, good location, super friendly staff and clean. Thank you Bertie and team for always been friendly to us…

Dave, Evelyn, Benjamin and our furry baby Bobby. Ps. Food in their restaurant is gorgeous!!!!!!

• EvieRushton, Tripadvisor member Stayed August 2016, traveled with family

Southend Hotels: The Ilfracombe House Hotel
Self-Catering Apartments, Southend

Three couples booked and although our rooms varied in size, overall we were very pleased with our ‘compact’ option. The tea making facilities and toiletries supplied were much appreciated. The breakfast – served 7.30 – 11 am and so good. Worth going for the breakfast alone!! There is a nice cozy lounge area opening into a spacious bar area. The owners go out of their way to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. They are knowledgeable about the area and very helpful with queries and recommendations.

Beds are comfortable and loads of hot water. Spacious for hanging/storing clothes and overall, a great place. Very impressed with quality = cost. Hotel very close to sea but also almost on top of beautiful conservation area which is so quiet compared to Southend itself, yet within easy walking distance of Southend activities.
Room Tip: No. 12 at top but enormous and space to sit. Sea view. No. 1 is spacious and very large bathroom.

• Lynda C, Tripadvisor member, Epsom, England, Stayed August 2016, traveled as a couple

Southend Hotels: The Ilfracombe House Hotel
Self-Catering Apartments, Southend

We were in room #9 which was a family room with a double/single bed clean and fresh sheet looking out onto the main road. our friends stayed above us room #12 in same type of room they also looked out to the front main rd but as they were higher up they had a bit of a sea view.
Our room had two comfy chairs and two regular chairs, a coffee table, wardrobe and two bedside cabinets. A Mini fridge and coffee/tea/sugar and a kettle. Television and a FAN great for the hot weather stay. Bathroom had a Rain shower which was powerful and knocked off the sand, which we were very grateful of. Towels were provided however we did have to ask for an extra bath towel since there were three in our room. They made sure was in our room for the next day, so I feel they actually listen too the customer and act upon it..Fantastic customer service. Ive stayed in 5* hotels that forget and you have to keep asking.

Breakfast was plentiful and you have the option of scrambled, fried or poached eggs..and buffet style beans, stewed tomatoes, Hash browns, Bacon, Sausage. also plenty different cereal options and white or wheat toast is offered as well as Tea coffee, apple or orange juice. I could not fault the food AT ALL. The tables were set really wonderful with linen table cloths. The bar area was pretty and relaxing our children 7yr ad 10yrs played on the computer down in the bar. We ate a cooked meal at 8:30pm nothing was too much for this hotel..we were very impressed.
Bertie and his family were very welcoming and nothing was too
much trouble, lovely people.

We would have no hesitation to book again if we are in the area. However we are going to stay in the apartment as we visited it and would have worked brilliant for us. See you next year Bertie, Elaine Dave Harris. and Gail and Martin Strickland. Room Tip: #12 is a Family room with a little bit of sea view room..

• Location is excellent as close to the coast. Friendly staff and great breakfast to start the day.
  Decor is intentially dated and adds to the warm atmosphere.
  Reviewed by Mak Townsend, 26th July, Google+ Reviews
• Room big and comfortable and it is situated in a quiet area but with easy access to everything.
  Reviewd by Suzanne Sutton, 26th July 2016, Google+ Reviews

Southend Hotels: The Ilfracombe House Hotel
Self-Catering Apartments, Southend

Just spent four nights at the ilfracombe hotel. Visiting for a family wedding and couldn’t have chosen a better hotel. No, it’s not the most modern hotel in the world, however, the staff are brilliant & Could not have been more helpful. My room had:fridge, iron, ironing board, fan and TV. I took four relatives there for dinner last night, it was no problem for them and the food is great. So if you are heading that way, stay at the Ilfracombe hotel, you won’t be sorry
Room Tip: Front facing have died view of sea.

• Sarah and Family, Tripadvisor Review on 20/07/2016, Stayed July 2016,
• Southend Hotels: The Ilfracombe House Hotel
  Self-Catering Apartments, Southend

Great location for the cliffs theatre and Southend town centre . This small hotel is very comfortable and clean. The room was at the front of the building and no noise to keep us awake . The room had a sofa and tea and coffee making facilities . The breakfast was very good lots of choice of cereals fruit and a full cooked breakfast. We found it to be great value for money and hope to return some time soon.

Colin Wilcox, Stayed July 2016, travelled as a couple

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stayed here now on business for 5 weeks on and off, staff very accommodating, nice room, sofa food great, would recommend this over the ‘better known’ impersonal brands
Although a little quirky has a charm all,of its own and and as a female have no issues going to small bar or eating in
Room Tip: Go for deluxe, not the Hilton but fridge, sofa and dvd great for relaxing
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Roxy Kemp, Stayed May, June, July 2016, travelled on business

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Bertie and his family were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble, lovely people.
We stayed in the medieval apartment on the ground floor, no noise whatsoever, great. It was one door down from the main guest house – so out your front door, past the guest house next door and into Ilfracombe House. Ilfracombe House had a seating area outside the front so as it was nice we sat there and had a drink and you could see the sea, it was in a great position – away from all the action but close enough to walk to it all.
The walks to the sea front were lovely, along the cliff top with lots of seating areas, well kept gardens and picnic areas, and the views were stunning of the sea. The apartment, although dated was clean and had everything you could want – cooker, fridge, washing machine and TV in the lounge and both bedrooms. A good size apartment. It was a lovely touch to find some fresh roses on the dining table – thank you. The breakfast was superb and the tables were set beautifully. Bertie was there to welcome us and even made our toast.
Self service – fresh orange, apple juice, tea, coffee – cereals, toast, jams, marmalade’s, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs (Bertie said he would make us poached or fried if we preferred) tomatoes, beans and hash browns. I’m sure there was more but I can’t remember. The atmosphere was totally relaxed thanks to Bertie. The only negative I have is that the front of the apartments outside (not the guest house), need a good clean and the area needs weeding. There were lots of cigarette ends and general untidiness, it wouldn’t take much to sort it out and would make a better first impression. But that wouldn’t stop me staying there again.
Vicky, Stayed June 2016, travelled with family
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On arrival staff guided us into a parking space in their car park which was otherwise full as were they. Parking available on the road too and car parks in walking distance. Close to a small shopping centre; handy as I had forgotten my boots and it was March. Quick check in, spacious room with a sofa, coffee table. tv, wardrobe. Decent en suite. Hotel is a little dated but that’s no issue as it was perfectly clean. There was a coach staying so very busy but again no issue with the buffet breakfast which was very good and plenty of it. Good stay.
Room Tip: We had room 6 which is top floor
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Srms, Tripadvisor User, Stayed March 2016, travelled as a couple
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