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Cairn House

3.0 star property

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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43 St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 8EH
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Single Room (1st Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Economy Single Room (1st Floor)

  • Park view
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room (1st Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Triple Room (1st Floor)

  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • City view
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ilfracombe

Cairn House places you within a mile (2 km) of North Devon Coast and Ilfracombe Beach. This 9-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wildersmouth Beach - 10 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 12 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Verity Statue - 12 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Thatched Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪S & P Fish Shop - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cairn House

Cairn House features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels. Other standard amenities include portable fans, hair dryers, and ironing boards. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Cairn House Hotel Ilfracombe
Cairn House Hotel
Cairn House Ilfracombe
Cairn House Ilfracombe
Cairn House Bed & breakfast
Cairn House Bed & breakfast Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Cairn House?

Cairn House offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Cairn House?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn House on Jun 9, 2026 start from $129, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Cairn House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Ilfracombe, a short 16-minute walk from North Devon Coast and also 20 minutes on foot from Ilfracombe Beach. You'll also find Ilfracombe Harbour and Hele Bay Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Cairn House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Cairn House include a casino?

No, Cairn House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cairn House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Cairn House?

Couples staying at this bed & breakfast will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a garden view and a hydromassage showerhead.

Are there hot tubs at Cairn House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cairn House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cairn House serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Cairn House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cairn House.

Are there connecting rooms at Cairn House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cairn House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Cairn House.

Cairn House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean spacious room, a good breakfast close to the town center in the middle of a beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Ilfracombe and wonderful B&B. Family friendly, clean and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice B&B, easy to find and good to access the area, right near a spectacularly nice park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

The stay was wonderful with great breakfast and service was very friendly. Bed was so comfy. Great place to base our adventures
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well-presented, very welcoming owners, family friendly, excellent breakfast, great value.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Great stay

Can’t recommend Cairn House highly enough, everything you need from a b&b. Clean, friendly, comfortable and of course good full English breakfast. Nothing negative to say, give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very accommodating, the room was high quality, enjoyed our 1 night stay and would fully recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and relaxed. Just simply pleasant place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

A fantastic B&B with friendly staff and clean rooms. Located perfectly and a great base for our weekend in Devon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place we will definitely be going back

We booked very last minute due to unfortunate circumstances. What a lovely place. We had a very friendly greeting on arrival. The rooms are spotless and the bed very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice B&B

A nice B&B, a short but walkable distance out from centre of Ilfracombe. Friendly & welcoming owners.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 day escape!

Had a lovely stay on a 2 day escape, great location, easy walk into town, superb staff, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was in the rear corner away from both roads, so was wonderfully quiet. Everyone there was wonderful, it was great to hang out in the garden and the bar. Terrific stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cosy place run in a pleasant and efficient manner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and really friendly owners. Great base for going out and exploring the local area. Great for Glen free in the morning at breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great family room

We had a lovely stay, the bed wasn't the comfiest but overall a lovely place to stay. I loved the honesty bar, what a great idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely house

Lovely property and very clean, spacious and comfortable room. A great period property Breakfast was great. Location ideally suited, just out of the hussle and bustle of town but can easily walk into Ilfracombe in 10-15 mins. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The welcome was very warm, the service prompt and cheerful. The room clean . Altogether a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and our room was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. The breakfast was super but most of all, the proprietors were faultless. Very pleasant, and couldn’t do enough for you. Thank you both for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Faythe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a lovely place, clean room and shower/bathroom. Owners were lovely and very informative, even offered to lend me a rucksack once i realised id left mine at home. The only downside i found was i could hear guests in the rooms either side of me. Thats not the fault of the owners though. Option of a cooked breakfast each day as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guest house situated half a mile from the town centre. Very clean, warm and friendly appearance. Host very welcoming. Room spacious with a love walk in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My colleague's words were "it is amazing don't want to leave"
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Varied
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was awkward.had to leave B&B at 11pm and getting out the car park wasn't easy.being on a slip made it more difficult.wasnt enough room to turn around really.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024