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Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Ilfracombe

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Water view

Explore the area

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West Down, Devon
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Woolacombe Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ilfracombe

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find North Devon Coast and Marwood Hill Gardens. Ilfracombe Beach and Ilfracombe Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 14 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 20 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Barricane Beach - 21 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Exmoor National Park - 22 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 25 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Thatched Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Hele Bay Pub - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott

Blare Cottage is one of six countryside cottages at Lower Aylescott situated just outside the small village of West Down, not far from the larger coastal resorts of Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and Combe Martin. Tastefully decorated and thoughtfully furnished throughout, this bright and spacious family friendly holiday cottage offers comfortable self-catering accommodation for up to four guests in two bedrooms.

Accommodation details
Ground Floor‍
Open Plan Living Space
Lounge: Reclining sofas, TV with Freeview, DVD player
Dining area: Dining table with seating for 4 guests
Kitchen area: Electric oven with hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer

First Floor
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with double bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom with two full size single beds.
Bathroom: Bath with shower overhead, WC and wash basin.

Important Information
Gas central heating, electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, WiFi, bed linen and towels provided (beach towels not supplied), cot (please bring your own cot bedding), high chair on request, short breaks available, no smoking, pet free cottage, 4 miles from the coast, 1 miles from the nearest pub, weekly changeover day is Friday, supermarket delivery, outdoor dining area in communal courtyard , off road parking for 1 car, over 4 acres of communal grounds, a children’s play area, two fishing lakes (rod licence required).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

493183

Frequently asked questions

Does Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott to the beach?

This cottage is 7 mi (20-min drive) from Woolacombe Beach and 5.6 mi (21-min drive) from Ilfracombe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott to downtown Ilfracombe?

This cottage is 0.8 mi away from West Down.

Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

A really lovely home from home. Very comfortable and set in the most tranquil of locations. A short drive down lanes to reach the main roads but very quiet lanes which never posed a problem.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Super stay

Lovely location, handy for the coast. Hosts were there if you needed them. Accommodation very good value.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lower aylescott cottages

Fab! Host so kind and helpful. Lovely cottage. Clean and comfortable. Close to amazing beaches. No problems at all.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfortable place to stay but no view

We loved the location of the cottages and grounds and beautiful lake. However the downside to Blare Cottage is that there was no view from any window and it was quite dark downstairs. Good for short stay and ideally located for the wonderful beaches that are not far away In a car and the surrounding countryside. But disappointing because of positioning of Blare Cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Family wedding/holiday

22members of family stayed in five of the six cottages .A family wedding bridal party left from cottages then a week in the Devon sunshine. Cottages had everything we needed and more.New park area for the 9 grandchildren and a lake for those that enjoy fishing.Owners very friendly and looked after us well.would not hesitate in booking again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying in Blare cottage. It was a peaceful relaxing place for us exactly what we needed to to find. A little bit more outside space of our own is all we would have liked, but the lovely owner allowed us to be outside elsewhere on another of her properties. Even saying that we wouldn’t have wanted a different cottage as it just had a special something we clicked with. Hard to explain sorry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay - time and time again!

We have stayed at Lower Aylescott, three times now - each time it has been a different time of year and once was with our whole family taking one cottage each! The site is simply stunning - a hidden treasure. The owners are friendly, welcoming and let you get on with your holiday but are so easy to get hold of, should you need them for anything. From the cottages, Devon is so easy to explore and at the end of each day, you return to a home from home setting that has absolutely everything you could possibly need. You don't actually have to go out if you don't want to; there are lakes, a playground and plenty of space to chill on site. We will be returning for sure and highly recommend this as a place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful location but accessible

Lovely cottage, well equipped and clean and close to car park. Janine, one of the owners was very friendly and helpful. Peaceful location but only a few minutes drive from local pub and only 10 minutes from a large supermarket. 15 to 20 minutes drive from four different seaside resorts. You definitely need a car. Fishing is ideal for (supervised) youngsters with lots of small fish. Nature lovers will find many different birds: we often saw a woodpecker feeding on the large lawn area plus 2 Canada geese with 3 very young goslings.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Fantastic holiday

We had a wonderful holiday at Blare Cottage, the location is stunning, it’s fairly remote and down some very windy little roads but so peaceful and beautiful. There is loads of space for kids to run and play and a brilliant wooden play frame. The fishing lakes on site were a bonus too. The cottage itself is fairly compact and has all the basics you need for a week away, comfy beds, and nicely decorated. Only slight niggle was the TV wasn’t a smart tv so no option to watch Netflix etc of an evening, that’s a bit of a given in holiday accommodation these days! It’s in a great location, 15 mins drive to Woolacombe and Ilfracombe and easy to get to other North Devon beaches and theme parks. Overall we had a fantastic holiday, would rerun here again and recommend to any families looking for a good value break in North Devon.