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
http://www.ilfracombe-hotel.co.uk
Value for money Posted June 10, 2016 | Tags: accommodation, Bed n Breakfast, Essex, Hotel, Review, self-catering apartments, Southend-on-Sea, TripAdvisor
QUICK INFO…
Reception: 7.00-22.45 (8.00 Sat, Sun)
Cards Accepted: Visa, M/C, Amex
Check in: from 14:00 until 22.00
Check out: by 11:00am latest
Smoking: Non-smoking. strictly
Breakfast: 7.00-10.00am (8.00 Sat-Sun)
Parking: Free, at the Rear of the Hotel
Street Parking: Chargeable, Southend Council rates
Children: cots/beds available
WiFi: Yes, Free of charge
Lift: Sorry, No Lifts,
Ground Floor Rooms: yes, please ask
Pets: Sorry, No Pets
Disabled Access: Via far side door
No Hen or Stag parties in the hotel
Families: Family Rooms and Apartments available
Adventure Island Wristbands: buy them from our reception, check info here
Map & Directions: see map here
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Quick Info
- Reception: 7.00-22.30
- Check in: from 14:00 - 22.00
- Check out: by 11:00, (check in/out times page)
- Smoking: Non-smoking.
- Breakfast: 7.00-10.30am (8.00am Sunday)
- Car Parking: Back of the hotel, free
- Children/extra beds:
We can provide cots/extra beds. Children must be 13+ to stay with us - WiFi: Free in all rooms/hotel areas
- Lift: Sorry, no lift
- Pets: Sorry, no Pets
- Disabled Access: Via far side entrance
- No Hen or Stag parties in the hotel
- Check Guest Information on our website:
Hotel Info
• 19 Bedrooms & 3 fully serviced Apartments
• Close to Cliffs Pavilion, Seafront & Town Centre
• Free Parking Available onsite
• Free Wi-Fi throughout Hotel
• Free Full English Breakfast
• Fully Licensed Bar & Restaurant
• Less than 10 minutes from Southend Airport
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Check In/Out
- Check in 14:00 – 22:00
- Check out 11:00 latest
Breakfast
- Mon – Fri 07:00 – 10:30
- Sat – Sun (BH) 08:00-10:30
Dinner
- Daily 18:00 – 21:00
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