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Hele Beach

(Ref. 1111850)

Ilfracombe, Devon Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • great (10)
  • comfortable (7)
  • stay (7)
  • location (7)
  • lovely (7)
  • beach (7)

15 Customer Reviews

  • "We were really pleased with all aspects of this property the location and designated parking were great."

    It was clean and comfortable also well equipped one suggestion a slow cooker would be a benefit in our opinion. The view from the property is amazing and we would highly recommend it to others and will book again

    Dear Neil, many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review; I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Yonda, I love the views to. You'd be most welcome to come again and I will look into the slow cooker recommendation aswell, thanks again, kind regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Neil5.0Sep 2024

  • "Comfortable property with great views."

    Walking distance to dog friendly beaches. Great location to explore direct from the door or further afield by car.

    Dear Elizabeth, many thanks for taking the time to submit a review, really glad to hear you enjoyed the views and dog friendly Hele Beach down the road, thanks again, kind regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elizabeth4.1Sep 2024

  • "We had a very comfortable stay in this lovely, quaint property!"

    It's very spacious and the views from the patio area are beautiful. The location is perfect for a stroll to the nearest beach - which was perfect to let our dog run & swim and great for younger children to explore as it's not too big and never busy while we were there. Lots of lovely places to visit just a short drive away. The owner Lindsey is fantastic with communication and goes above and beyond to help.

    Dear Leanne, thanks so much for taking the time to review your holiday and I'm really glad you enjoyed the views and beach close by and the location in general was a good choice for you all and the dog. Thanks again Leanne and it has been really nice speaking with you,kindest regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Leanne4.7Aug 2024

  • "We have had a wonderful week in Yonda, a home-from-home with all we could have asked for and more."

    A brilliant base for exploring all that North Devon has to offer! The house is spacious but homely and so very well-equipped! Everything has been so well thought out to ensure anything you might need is at hand. The views from the front room and garden are spectacular. Lindsey is a great host, communication up to and during our stay was brilliant and we were made to feel so welcome! We would definitely stay here again.

    Dear Emma, thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, I'm so pleased you guys enjoyed your holiday and found my home homely, really great to hear. Goes without saying you'd all be welcome again any time. Thanks again, take care, kindest regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had a lovely time."

    Very handy for Ilfracombe, which we loved. Easy walking distance to great bars and restaurants. My only issue was finding it! My sat nav kept telling me I had arrived but a for sale sign obscured the road name and the fox picture given as a landmark can't be seen from a car - it is very small! The owners were very helpful beforehand and the neighbours were very friendly. The dogs had a great time too.

    Dear Ali, many thanks for taking the time to provide feedback and im really pleased you all had a lovely time. The for sale sign has since been moved, typical estate agents! Thanks again,kind regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ali4.1Jul 2024

  • "Comfortable and in great location, close walking distance to beaches and harbour although on hills were worth the walk, great dog friendly place, enjoyed our stay ."

    Thank you

    Dear Denise, thanks so much for taking the time to submit a review, so glad you enjoyed your stay and the location suited you all aswell, the hills are a challenge so I'm glad you got out there and enjoyed what's on the doorstep. Thanks again, kind regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Denise5.0Jun 2024

  • "Ultra clean, well-equipped ( even with individual bedside torches), comfortable house with relaxing view."

    Conveniently situated close to Ilfracombe and coastal walks. The patio area is ideal for relaxing. I would point out that the garden area, whilst tidy and maintained, is not comfortably accessible.

    Dear Tom, thanks so much for taking the time to review your stay, I am glad you enjoyed the house and views and absolutely appreciate the garden access is challenging living in such a hilly area. Thanks again, kindest regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tom5.0Jun 2024

  • "Yonda is a lovely spacious and comfortable house, with wonderful views."

    Everything you would need, provided by the owner , including paddle boards and wind break , Cool box..etc. Perfect location for visiting nearby beaches , attractions etc .. plus a short walk to Ilfracombe harbour.. lovely to sit and watch the evening sun with fish & chips / ice creams. A very happy holiday.. would love to return again .. Just wonderful… Thank you Lindsey. Tracey

    Dear Tracey and guys, thanks so much for your lovely feedback and taking the time to do a review, really great to hear that you had a happy holiday and you made the most of the local area and made use of the paddle boards etc, glad you sampled the fish and chips and ice cream to, it would be lovely to welcome you all back in the future. Thanks so much again, kindest regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracey5.0May 2024

  • "Lovely house beautiful views"

    Reviewed by Jeffrey4.7May 2024

  • "Lovely place to stay, we met Lindsey the owner who was really helpful - the accommodation was really comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing holiday, parking right outside the property."

    Hele beach a few mins walk away so nice to stroll down with our little dog who absolutely loved it! the weather wasnt great but we had the best time, spent lots of time in Ilfracombe which was lovely. Pubs, cafes, shops, and beaches...And nearby Woolacombe , amazing dog friendly beach!!! and Combe martin a sweet place to visit. we ventured all over the place - Clovely, Appledore, Braunton, Croyde, and more ... and each time came back to a lovely home with a beautiful view <3 10/10

    Dear Sarah, thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, so pleased you guys had a fab time despite the weather being a bit all over the place! Thanks again and it was lovely meeting you all, kindest regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Apr 2024

  • "We spent 2 weeks here over Easter and really enjoyed our stay."

    Lynsey the owner was very friendly and on the one occasion we needed some help she was there in minutes. This is a great base for exploring north Devon. The beach at Woolacombe was our favourite place, our dog loved it and the cafe is excellent. Barnstaple was our favourite for shopping and the Williams Arms at Braunton does a great carvery every day. We will be back!

    Dear Yvette, thank you so much for taking the time to put such a great review on here for us, so glad you all had a good holiday, despite the challenging weather! So much rain! Thanks again and you guys of course are all welcome again anytime in the future. Kindest regards Lindsey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Yvette5.0Mar 2024

  • "The property was spotless and comfy and after sorting the heating was nice and cosy in a quiet but convenient position for either Hele beach or into Ilfracombe as well as driving either to Woolacombe or Coombe Martin and beyond."

    The owner is only to eager to help with any problem which is so nice to know.

    Dear Mary, many thanks for taking the time to review your stay and for your positive review and kind words regarding our home, which was lovely to read. We really hope you all enjoyed your stay. Thankyou so much, kindest regards and happy new year to you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mary4.7Nov 2023

  • "This is a lovely, cosy holiday home."

    It has everything you could possibly need and is in a great location with beautiful views. The sun room off the kitchen is so nice. There are very steep steps up to the house but fortunately for me who has balance issues there is an alternative route down to the road in front of two other homes that is safe and fine to use. We met the owner of the first home who was very friendly. We would happily stay there again.

    Dear Marjorie and Michael, thanks so much for providing such lovely feedback and we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We are glad you made use of the shared access as those steps can be tiring for anyone but especially for people with balance issues. You would be most welcome to return anytime in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Marjorie5.0Oct 2023

  • "Lovely house in a quiet area."

    Location was great and within walking distance of Hele Bay and Ilfracombe harbour. Property had all the facilities you need, and owners left some body boards which my kids loved. Would use again.

    Hi Andrew, thanks so much for your feedback and kind words about our house. We would of course be more than happy to welcome you and your family again anytime. Really glad you made use of the body boards to. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew4.4Aug 2023

  • "Nice quite place to stay in."

    Facilities good but felt it could do with a tumble dryer as if the weather is not good difficult to dry any washing. Instructions on disposing of waste could be made better aswell. Otherwise we are thinking of returning next year.

    Hi Nick, many thanks for your feedback and kind words. We have since tried to make the instructions on waste disposal a bit simpler for guests. We understand they are quite complex and different to other council areas. Our road is a private road so sometimes the collection staff change the rules so thanks for your efforts with this.We will consider the tumble drier as in wet days it isn't so easy to dry washing in the sun lounge. Thanks again and we hope to welcome you all again. kind regards Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nick4.1Jul 2023

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x bunk
  • Bathroom with corner bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Conservatory
  • Gas central heating
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine
  • 2 x TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Property is located down a private road with private parking for 1 car
  • Rear garden with patio, furniture, barbecue and portable barbecue
  • Two well behaved dogs welcome, lots of great dog walks close by to Yonda with the coastal path and the lovely dog friendly (year round) Hele Bay beach only 200 metres away
  • No smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.25 miles, supermarket 0.25 miles, beach and harbour 0.5 miles
  • Note: There is dual access via No1 and 2 which is flat (no steps) and direct access opposite parking space in front of the house
  • Note: The owner provides a windbreak, body boards, and a cool box for guests to take to the beach
  • Note: The open fire in the sitting room is not in use and is for decorative purposes only
  • Note: No hen/stag parties or similar
  • Please note: This property has a 3 night minimum stay
  • dog friendly and enclosed rear garden, please remember to bring your own dog beds! Please note: no candles or incense sticks to be used inside the property please

The property

Perched in the bustling seaside town of Ilfracombe, Devon, is this delightful Victorian end-of-terrace house, Yonda.

Enjoying a superb location with views over Hele Bay and just moments away (1/4 mile away) from the renowned South West Coast Path which is perfect for walkers, beach and the local amenities, Yonda is a fantastic choice for couples, friends and families.

The property benefits from a designated, roadside parking space, and a rear garden with patio, brick barbecue, sun loungers, and garden furniture, ideal for alfresco dining on warmer evenings.

Step into the sitting room, where you can look forward to relaxing on the plush seating in front of the crackling open fire, as your favourite show plays out on the TV.

Continue through to find a spacious kitchen/diner, where you can cook up delicious dishes, ready to savour at the dining table for four as you recount the day's adventures.

After dinner, head through to the conservatory where you can enjoy evening drinks as the sun goes down.

Head upstairs, where you will find a contemporary bathroom, complete with corner bath and walk-in shower, along with two well-presented bedrooms, a double with TV and a bunk room.

Explore the town, where you can meet the local marine life at The Ilfracombe Aquarium, catch a live show at The Landmark Theatre, spend a day on the golden sands of the beach, soak up the views from Capstone Hill, treat your loved ones to a meal at Giovanni & Luca, The Terrace Tapas and Wine Bar, and Michelin Star dining at The Antidote, tour the Ilfracombe Museum, or embark on a boat trip to the stunning Lundy Island.

Continue onto Combe Martin, home to a beautiful beach, the Combe Martin Museum, and the welcoming Dolphin Inn Bar & Bistro.

Further afield you’ll find Barnstaple, where you can wander through the Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon, stroll along the Tarka Trail, and dine at Everest Gurkha Chef, Latitude 48, and Fullam.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

ILFRACOMBE

Barnstaple 11 miles.

The bustling seaside town of Ilfracombe lies on a beautiful stretch of North Devon coastline, with five beaches, much of it owned by the National Trust. Ilfracombe is only a ten minute drive from Exmoor National Park, with its rolling countryside and quaint villages. Ilfracombe's heritage harbour and quay are spectacular, with many pubs, shops and restaurants and frequent live music, creating a lively, friendly atmosphere. From here, take a wildlife cruise, a fishing trip or a boat trip to magical Lundy Island, a place of natural beauty, which will provide you with an unforgettable experience. Ilfracombe is the centre for some of the finest walking country in England. Whether you enjoy a gentle promenade walk around Capstone Hill, tackling the rugged coastal path or prefer the river valleys and tranquillity of the moorland hills of Exmoor, you will find the scenery spectacular. Ilfracombe also boasts a number of high-quality eateries, with local fish being prominent on their menus. To the east of Ilfracombe are the unique villages of Lynton and Lynmouth with its clifftop railway, and to the west lie the delights of Clovelly and Hartland. Moreover just a short drive away is the 3 mile long golden beach of Woolacombe Bay, which was been voted one of the top 20 beaches in the world, the perfect place to relax in the sun or catch some waves surfing. Ilfracombe is the perfect location for a North Devon holiday, offering you a gateway to an exciting blend of stunning coastal scenery, seaside fun, rural tranquillity and centuries of heritage and style.

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Note: The open fire in the sitting room is not in use and is for decorative purposes only. Note: No hen/stag parties or similar. Please note: This property has a 3 night minimum stay.

please remember to bring your own dog beds!

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas