SeaSound

47 Customer Reviews

• "Het is een geweldig appartement met een geweldig uitzicht!"

  Ook mooie en veelzijdige omgeving voor een heerlijke vakantie.

  Reviewed by Marijke4.7★Oct 2024

• "Beautiful flat with amazing views."

  Everything was clean and comfortable. Location is brilliant, although parking isn’t ideal. The manager was so helpful too.

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Oct 2024

• "Comfortable,clean very well maintained."

  .Big thanks to Jason at property management company very helpful...and best of all Stunning views and location..

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Sep 2024

• "What an amazing location!"

  So near the harbour, and also a panoramic view over the sea. We loved our week in the apartment, it was clean and comfortable and best of all was the open plan half with those huge views.

  Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us a review Matthias. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at SeaSound & made the most of the incredible view from the apartment. We hope to see you again in the future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthias5.0★Sep 2024

• "This property is lovely, and for me, well worth the premium you pay for it."

  I really couldn’t fault the accommodation. Could be picky on a personal level, but really not anything I’d actually complain about. However, I don’t think the listing is transparent when it comes to parking, until contact from letting agent the week before stay. Even then, I think the ‘pitfalls’ could be made clearer. Only one hour between 10-6 on roadside………....IF you can get a space. We luckily got one to unpack and pack) Paid for a permit, £50 for week, for local car parks. I was caught out, which was essentially my own fault, but I found the information misleading, as I paid for a permit for nearby car parks, and the information pack tells you which is nearest. That being the Ropery. But despite being a council car park, where charges are collected by ringo, Ropery is not covered! So I had to pay £25! (£50 but reduced if you pay it quickly). So when, in the information pack, it says the Ropery is closest (by a few yards) it should say in red print ‘your permit does not cover this’ it’s a trap basically, and Jason, from the management company, said several people had been caught out! So I rest my case. Would I go back? Parking issues may put me off. Would I have booked it if the car parking had been transparent? Maybe not, as I do like to be able to park outside my accommodation and I do not like ‘having to hunt for a space’ But just to finish, the apartment itself is delightful

  Hi Colin, thank you for taking the time to feed back and for your kind comments about the apartment. We’re sorry to hear about the parking fine you incurred due to finding the parking information in the welcome pack misleading. We’ll look to make the amendments to the wording as you suggest. Additionally, if you could reach out to the Sykes customer service team and provide more details about the fine (e.g. a receipt or bank transfer) we’d be happy to arrange a refund of the £25 you incurred (please note this payment would be arranged by the owners not via Sykes, but they will provide us with the details). Thanks again and we hope you would consider visiting again in the future Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin4.4★Aug 2024

• "Really lovely apartment with the most amazing views."

  Perfect location in the centre of Ilfracombe with easy access to everything. Prefect week.

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Aug 2024

• "What can I say, the apartment was amazing,the pictures don't do it justice, the view as soon as you walk in the door is out of this world, chilling on the balcony with a drink watching the sun go down is something I could never get bored of, book this place you will not be disappointed,also Jason the man you deal with is always on the end of a phone to sort out anything should it arise and I want to say a massive thank you to him for coming out on a Sunday evening because I locked the keys in the apartment, I was expecting a telling off if I'm honest but he see the funny side which was a relief."

  .... All in all this place is amazing and we will definitely be back soon.

  Reviewed by Martyn5.0★Jul 2024

• "Big problem with Sykes website listing, it stated "private allocated parking for one vehicle on properties road (saves £50 in peak season)" Not True I had to pay £100 for a two week permit to park on local carparks, Not at the property as no parking was clearly allocated to the property or designated by signage, local council sign states restrictions no space was ever available to unload suitcases near to the property."

  By way of this feedback I would like Syked to take note and reimburse me withe the £100 I paid the property management company for the parking. Toilet in the on suit loose Both Toilet seats loose Standard lamp metal shade hanging on by live electrical wires Bedside lamp flickering as if it had a loose connection Sink tap ready to come off Plumber had to be called the repair toilet, Toilet seats and taps Beautiful apartment, beautiful views immaculate and clean, shame about the listing and the maintenance,

  Thank you for taking the time to provide your honest feedback: we really appreciate it and we’re glad you found the apartment views enjoyable and the interior immaculate. We’re sorry for the issues you’ve experienced and raised above: The car parking space was actually acquired for the apartment at very late notice during your stay, and our property manager had already arranged the standard public parking permit for your visit. The reserved space will be included in the holiday price for any bookings made after Thursday 11 July (the value is c£50 per week / £100 per fortnight when compared to peak public parking prices). Bookings made before this date will be offered the option of the allocated space or a space in the nearby public carpark on arrival by our property manager. Sykes did send an email to all booked customers explaining this but we apologise that this transition in our process caused confusion for your stay. We’d like to thank you for raising the maintenance issues and allowing us the opportunity to address these - we’re pleased we were able to resolve the tap and toilet seats during your stay, but disappointed you found the light fittings of a poor quality. We’ll be investigating these and will look into repairing or replacing these as soon as possible We hope on balance your stay was an enjoyable one and appreciate you taking the time to help us improve the apartment for future guests Property Owner

  Reviewed by John2.8★Jun 2024

• "Excellent accommodation."

  As I think everyone has mentioned, the view was amazing.We were thankful for the washing Maschine as we were 3 weeks altogether visiting the UK from Austria.As we haven’t got a car the bus stop only a couple of meters away was also very helpful.There is a regular service to woolacombe and Barnstaple. We enjoyed the walk from Ilfracombe to Lee bay and back along the south west coast way,which starts a few steps from the accommodation.Supermarket,pub and restaurants all in walking distance.We felt very much at home.One negative thing is that we didn’t book for two weeks.

  Reviewed by Janet Christine5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely apartment with amazing view from living area!"

  Delighted by numerous sockets for charging phones, etc. Very convenient for the coastal path and walking, and the harbour. Recommend the boat trip up the coast - very informative and entertaining! Recommend The Lime Kiln for eating out

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2024

• "Highly recommend staying in this beautiful apartment."

  We loved our week stay and we hope to return in the future. Very clean, warm and the bed was very comfortable. The view was breathtaking, could easily sit and look out at sea all day!

  Hi Gemma, thanks for taking the time to review your stay at SeaSound. We are really happy you had such a great stay & look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Until then, all the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★May 2024

• "What a little gem this is!"

  Perfectly located to explore the coastline, harbour and all the independent ice cream shops, cafes and pubs. Amazing sea view and very relaxing to sit and watch (and listen) to the waves after a busy day exploring the town, coast or hills. Great communication throughout the booking and felt very well looked after. Well equipped apartment and very comfy beds. Definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2024

• "It was absolutely beautiful, very clean and matched the pictures perfectly."

  Most wonderful get away me and my partner have had.

  Hi Keris, Thanks so much for staying at SeaSound and leaving such a nice review. It really makes us happy knowing you and you partner had such a nice time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keris5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely apartment with amazing views as advertised."

  Comfortable living area and a well stocked kitchen with everything that you need. Bedrooms are compact but comfortable, and bathrooms were clean. All in all we had a great stay and would recommend. Things to consider: The stairs - obviously mentioned in the listing so not a surprise - only time it was an issue for us was loading and unloading the car one first and last day. Also when people from other flats are going up and down stairs it’s very loud. The pillows - they were not great would recommend taking your own if you’re fussy about them/have any kind of neck issue. The headboard in the master bedroom is the pretty but not particularly comfortable to lean on. The external bins - the bins were overflowing pretty much every day we were there and we couldn’t find a recycling bin identified for the apartment. The bins were emptied on one of our last days but there then seemed that others were using the apartment’s bin, many on the road had a lock to stop this happening which I can imagine is a pain but it wasn’t ideal walking downstairs not knowing if you were going to be able to put the rubbish anywhere. Because they were overflowing the smell wasn’t great and there were a lot of flies around. Church outside - there is a church outside the bedroom windows which chimes on the hour - if you are a light sleeper this and the seagulls may cause you a problem especially if you have the windows open. All in all the above were minor things and absolutely didn’t dampen our enjoyment, worth mentioning that Jason was a great host and made sure we knew he was available should he be needed. He offered to arrange a parking permit for us just before the stay but we had already purchased one.

  Thanks so much for staying at SeaSound and your honest feedback. We've now replaced all the pillows, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Bryn4.4★Aug 2023

• "Stayed as a family of four."

  2 adults and 2 teenagers. Just Wow! A truly beautiful apartment. Very clean, very comfortable and very high quality fixture and fittings (even the kitchen utensils are branded ones!) and a view that I never got tired of! The location is perfect for exploring Ilfracombe so the car could stay in the nearby car park (cove car park near the lifeboat station, 0.18 miles away) the permit for which was sorted prior to arrival by Jason, the host who was super helpful and responsive. A really nice guy. The arrival and departure process was smooth and easy and I didn't struggle to get my car near for unloading/loading. There was a downloadable info pack that had all the instructions for the apartment such as how to use the cooker, thermostat etc. A nice touch. The best food we had was at the nearby pub called the Hip at No8. Really nice burgers and good atmosphere. Lots of restaurants are closed Monday-Wednesday and then get busy so booking is necessary so I didn't try many other places. Wetherspoons is always available and their rooftop area is nice enough. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again!

  Reviewed by Carl5.0★Aug 2023

• "A beautiful holiday home with views to die for!"

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Jul 2023

• "Stunning property with a stunning view."

  The apartment was immaculate and clean on arrival. Everything you needed was provided and Jason was the perfect host. He was helpful and always easy to contact to answer any query. The view from the living space was breath taking and really sold it for us. Although the property was stunning its not ideal for a family of giants with most of my family 6ft plus as a tad on the small size. We all had a great night's sleep with beds and bedding top notch. One of my concerns was the parking which in reality was not an issue. We were able to park outside most days and the restrictions were only from 10am to 5pm so if luck permitted you could park outside overnight. Jason arranged a parking permit at a minimal cost which allowed parking a few minutes away without any fuss and gave peace of mind. We would highly recommend this accommodation.

  Reviewed by Sukkie4.7★Jul 2023

• "This is a lovely apartment with the most wonderful sea view!"

  It’s well appointed has all you need for a short stay in this picturesque harbour town. Whether as a base for exploring the various (and recommended) coastal walks and views or as a base for visiting further afield in North Devon, this flat is ideal. Jason, the property manager was extremely helpful in providing information about local restaurants and pubs as well as giving advice for parking. Our personal recommendations would be - Restaurants: The Antidote No. 71 Pubs: Hip at No.8 (about 200m away - was the hip and pistol) George & Dragon Don’t miss the Tunnels and Beaches, the Verity statue in the Harbour, the coastal views and the RNLI training on a Thursday around 6.

  Reviewed by Nik5.0★Jun 2023

• "Breathtaking views across the Bristol channel looking towards Wales and scenery that changes constantly."

  Loved watching the tide coming in and out directly beneath you, yes you are that close as the pictures suggest. Super comfortable beds and sofa, not forgetting the chaise longue. Top spec appliances and lots of nice touches and space. Excellent communication from Jason, he sorted out the parking permit for the week which was for the 7 days we were there. Within a 5 minute walk of many beaches, bars and restaurants. The people here are lovely, so friendly and helpful. I recommend the seagull poo icecream from Joey's and Maddies for the biggest Plaice I've ever seen. Thanks for a great week!

  Thank you so much Kelvin for taking the time to give us your feedback! It seems that you have enjoyed all the aspects of SeaSound and Ilfracombe that we love being able to help people experience. Watching the changeable tides is one of our favourite things to do as well, always keeping an eye open for a dolphin or two. We would love to welcome you back anytime, thanks again for staying and sharing your experience! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelvin5.0★May 2023

• "Absolutely outstanding!"

  Can't wait to stay again

  Great to hear you rated SeaSound so highly Corrinne. We are looking forward to your next stay with us! Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Corinne5.0★Oct 2022

• "Great location, great views, Modern fresh decor in a classic victorian building."

  You've summed it up nicely there thanks Thomas. Thanks you so much for your feedback and we hope yo see you again in the future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Sep 2022

• "Your apartment (Sea Sound) in Ilfracombe is a wonderful place to spend a holiday and made our time there very relaxing and full of excitement at the same time, thank you."

  Such amazing feedback to read, thanks for taking the time to provide it Ray. Sharing such a special place in the world gives us a real buzz so we are really pleased you got to enjoy the full SeaSound experience! We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ray5.0★Aug 2022

• "The apartment was lovely."

  Well equipped and spacious kitchen and living area. The decor is very nice though I felt was to the detriment of storage in places e.g. bedside tables have no draw space and only 3 very small draws in the master bedroom cupboard. Though lots of hanging space in both bedrooms and shelves/racks in twin room. We know local area well and it is well placed for easy access to harbour, high street, theatre etc. be ware of the main steps- very slippy when it has rained. Obviously the view is the showstopper and can happily while the time away watching the boats and the birds with a coffee or a wine.

  Reviewed by Toni4.7★Jul 2022

• "SeaSound apartment was exactly as described, and a fantastic location, with amazing views of the dramatic coastline from the window and balcony."

  Parking was easily sorted with the week-long permit arranged for us by the property manager.

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a fabulous week at Seasound."

  The apartment was immaculately clean and extremely comfortable. The hi light were the views from the balcony and the floor to ceiling bay window (almost like being on a cruise ship!) It was conveniently located with plenty of walks and places to eat (recommend booking the nicer ones in advance ). No parking at the apartment but car parks close by and a weekly ticket can be bought for convenience. All excellent.

  Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your amazing feedback John. We are delighted you enjoyed your time at SeaSound and appreciated all the things (most of all the view) that made us fall in love with the apartment and Ilfracombe too! We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a fabulous stay."

  Flat is perfectly located close to the harbour and shops and restaurants. Great facilities, and fab to have 2 bathrooms. We really enjoyed the stunning views. Good for small family, only small minus was there’s a lot of stairs up to the flat but our 2 year old coped fine with them.

  Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback Laura. We get a real buzz hearing from guests who enjoy all the things about SeaSound and Ilfracombe that made us fall in love with the place, most of all the stunning views you mention. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jun 2022

• "Amazing sea views, very high quality apartment."

  So relaxing looking out over the sea from both the balcony and the lounger inside. Highly recommend.

  Hi David, thanks so much for taking the time to leave your amazing feedback. It sounds like you got to make the most of SeaSound and had plenty of time to relax on the lounger and soak in the stunning views. We hope you left feeling relaxed and recharged and hope we get to welcome you back to SeaSound soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2022

• "Beautiful accommodation view was fabulous , comfortable and everything needed for the perfect holiday"

  Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. We are really pleased you had the perfect holiday at SeaSound and hope you can visit again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Allison5.0★Apr 2022

• "Sea sounds is a lovely and comfortable apartment apartment set close to Ilfracombe harbour."

  The view from the lounge/kitchen area is stunning and we spent many hours staring out of the window looking for seals and other wildlife. Jason manages the apartment and kept in touch to help us with any queries. He also arranged our parking permit which is a bargain for central parking! We would highly recommend Seasounds

  Thanks for taking the time to provide such great feedback, especially the awesome job Jason does in helping all of our guests have the perfect stay. We always like to hear that people get as excited as we do by looking out the window for hours! Hopefully you saw a seal or two but they can be tricky to spot so there's always next time if you didn't. Thanks again for staying at SeaSound and we hope we can welcome you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marina5.0★Apr 2022

• "Welcome pack was on an App which we could not get Access to so had to ask ..."

  Welcome pack was on an App which we could not get Access to so had to ask neighbours how to Use oven & Hob Lol but very nice amazing views

  Hi Lavinia, thank you for your review and sorry that you had difficulty accessing the welcome pack and using the hob. We've taken a look at this and have addressed this for future guests. We're glad you enjoyed the views and hope that you had a lovely stay in Ilfracombe! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lavinia4.4★Oct 2021

• "SeaSound was the most perfect holiday destination!"

  You could enjoy the 'buzz' of Ilfracombe and then come back and relax on the balcony with drink and feel like the only people in the world! Even saw a seal! We will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by Gavin5.0★Sep 2021

• "Location was absolutely perfect."

  On a quiet little street right next to harbour shops restaurants and bars. Views from the apartment were amazing, looking right over the sea. Apartment Very clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated. Would definitely book again. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Jacqui4.7★Aug 2021

• "Everything about the accommodation and location was perfect!"

  The whole family has a great time, the only problem we had and this is really a whole of Illfracombe problem and nothing the owner can do, parking was an absolute nightmare! Even with paying for a permit upfront and having a blue disability badge, we struggled every day to park. The apartment and the views it provided were excellent. Wouldn’t hesitate to use this apartment again, just keep the parking situation in mind, when having days out your best planning to return back after 6pm when parking is a lot better. A fantastic family holiday location.

  Reviewed by Phyllis Lrene4.7★Aug 2021

• "The apartment was fantastic."

  The view was so Much more impressive than the pictures show. If that is Possible! Everything else In the apartment is so convenient for a stress-free holiday; dishwasher, two bathrooms, lovely decor and decent sized fridge/freezer. Ilfracombe is such a great holiday location we might not go abroad again!

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Jul 2021

• "Holiday and apartment was great."

  Only issue is the seagulls when sitting out on the balcony ect but not much owner can do about that apart from upgrade the spikes that have broken off the gutters. Would definitely go back as apartment was lovely

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Jun 2021

• "The only problem was the approach to the Apartment."

  Very steep hill, narrow road with parking restrictions if you could park at all which we couldn't . We were on the 4th floor so 3 flights of stairs to climb! This needs to be considered before booking if you have any health issues or unfit! Once inside the Apartment it is excellent, all your needs are catered for, spotlessly clean, fantastic views . The second bedroom is small and really only suitable for 2 chidren as compact. 3 minutes walk to harbour, cafes, restaurants and shops. You couldn't wish for a better location, just bear in mind the that parking outside is very challenging but plenty of nearby car parks where you can buy a weekly permit £42.00.

  Reviewed by Suzanne4.7★Jun 2021

• "Fantastic location with uninterrupted breathtaking views of the ocean and wonderful sunsets."

  Lovely apartment, clean and comfortable with everything you need. Parking available at the nearby car parks for £42 per week. Fantastic coastal walks from the door step to Lee, Woolacombe, Hele, Watermouth or an easy drive away . Also Valley of the rocks and lynmouth worth a visit . If you want to visit Lundy Island or eat out make sure you book well in advance as everywhere fully booked due to Covid restrictions.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jun 2021

• "The lovely view from the apartment"

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★May 2021

• "Sea Sound is a fantastic place."

  An amazing view, well appointed, easy to keep cosy and warm in December chill, and a great location with easy access to the town and the coastal path walks.

  Reviewed by Daniel5.0★Dec 2020

• "Generally very pleased about the accommodation."

  Definitely recommend a car park permit. Amazing view from the apartment. Very comfortable. All enjoyed the time spent bodyboarding at Woolacombe and Croyde. Paddle boarding at Combe Martin- girls loved it. One hour Smugglers cave boat trip good value- saw porpoises. Eating- excellent choice of ice cream and pastie shops by the harbour. Giovanni’s was a lovely meal.

  Reviewed by Justin5.0★Aug 2020

• "This place is beautiful, great location, very clean, amazing large windows which look out at the sea, with a nice touch of adding binoculars to watch birds and boats."

  Very well equipped with very modern facilities.

  Reviewed by Ellen5.0★Jul 2020

• "The apartment itself is exceptional brilliant views extremely well equipped comfortable warm."

  Couldn’t fault it. The only drawback is the lack of parking and the fact that it is up 3 flights of stairs. We are not as young as we used to be and found this quite difficult at times. e would certainly recommend the apartment for more able bodied people. The service we had from the property manager Jason was excellent

  Reviewed by Pete4.7★Sep 2019

• "Fantastic ocean views to unwind and relax to."

  Exceptionally clean and comfortable apartment with everything we needed. Plenty of things to see and do from the doorstep including beautiful coastal walks. Greatful of being offered the weekly parking permit and was able to park in a nearby car park for the week £42 .

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Sep 2019

• "Fantastic location and views in a lovely modern apartment."

  Very clean and everything you need is there. Parking a little difficult however that seems to be normal in this town so a parking voucher was definately the way to go for the week. Would definately recommend to friends and family

  Reviewed by Jason4.7★May 2019

• "Very special apartment, just that bit extra."

  The photos on the Sykes site are great but cannot do justice to the changing views out to sea. Everything in the apartment was well planned and with a touch of luxury from super comfy beds, expensive towels and box of hand made chocs on arrival. Ilfracombe is a fabulous spot with wonderful coastal walks to Combe Martin and Woolacombe (look out for seals) - the walk from Watersmeet to Lynton/Lynmouth is also beautiful. Great choice of restaurants and cafes from the up market to the local Wetherspoons (great breakfast on the last morning). We were lucky enough to see harbour porpoises out to sea on our final day. Just cannot fault this holiday home for quality or location. Hoping to go back very soon.

  Reviewed by Alicia5.0★May 2019

• "We had an amazing week everything was spot on"

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Mar 2019

• "We had an absolute amazing stay at SeaSound."

  The quality of the apartment exceeded my already high expectations, the owners had thought of everything for the guests comfort. After a long evening drive from London, sinking into the very comfy bed was bliss. Waking up the next day and enjoying a coffee to the sounds of the waves crashing on the rocks and watching the ever changing patterns of the sea made the past busy week at work seem like a million miles away. We had a two year old in tow and the apartment was very child friendly, the second bedroom had enough space for a cot which the hosts provided as well as children’s crockery and a high chair. Ilfracombe itself is a great little town with some fantastic restaurants and coastline. It’s a very convenient base for sightseeing along the coast too. We loved the area and are already craving to return to SeaSound!

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Feb 2019

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