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The Harbour Lights

2.0 star property
B&B near Ilfracombe Harbour in Ilfracombe

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Double Room, Sea View (3rd floor)
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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26 Broad Street, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9BL
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Verity Statue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room (1st Floor Room 63)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (1st Floor Room 64)

Twin Room (1st Floor Room 64)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (1st Floor with balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (2nd Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Sea View (3rd floor)

Double Room, Sea View (3rd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (3rd Floor Rooms 80/81)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (Room 74)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (3rd Floor Rooms 83/84)

Double Room (3rd Floor Rooms 83/84)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (3rd Floor Room 82)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (3rd Floor ROOM 86)

Twin Room (3rd Floor ROOM 86)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ilfracombe

In Ilfracombe .You'll be steps from Ilfracombe Harbour and a 5-minute walk from Verity Statue. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Verity Statue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • North Devon Coast - 7 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Harbour Lights

B&B near Ilfracombe Harbour in Ilfracombe
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Ilfracombe bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Harbour Lights offers 9 accommodations. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day (361 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Harbour Lights to the airport?

The Harbour Lights is 153.3 mi (210-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Harbour Lights?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour Lights on Jul 1, 2026 start from $125, 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.

Does The Harbour Lights have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Harbour Lights.

How close is The Harbour Lights to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 6-minute walk from Wildersmouth Beach and 12-minute walk from Ilfracombe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Harbour Lights offer free breakfast?

The Harbour Lights does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Harbour Lights?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Harbour Lights?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Harbour Lights?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Harbour Lights have a pool?

The Harbour Lights does not have a pool.

Does The Harbour Lights have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Harbour Lights have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Harbour Lights to downtown Ilfracombe?

The Harbour Lights is 0.5 mi away from Ilfracombe.

The Harbour Lights Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit lots of places to eat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, superb view over the harbour, would definitely recommend and would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay , lovely to be out of season and almost have the town to ourselves , lovely base to see the local area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and functional. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was excellent. The property is right near the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, clean and bright. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was fresh and tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Clean tidy no noise I’ll stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location for an early boat trip from the harbour. Lovely light room, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean . Conveniently located in town with lovely shops, pubs and harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was OK, basic and functional. Wooden floors throughout, meant that there was much noise from other rooms and the landing. Mostly due the fact that a school group of maybe 12-13 year old boys were staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elouise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What lovely room everything was brand new
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that you can walk to everything Unfortunately parking is very expensive, we paid 12 p to park overnight in the car park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harbour Lights was an experience we will never forget! Kyle at reception was beyond helpful, writing a lengthy list of attractions, ensuring we had a suitable room and switched us to their sister hotel The Royal Britannia. John was also amazing sharing some local favourites and chatting away each time we crossed paths. Our room and ensuite was huge and beautiful, with a large bay window and seating overlooking the harbour. The restaurant downstairs had amazing barkeeps that smiled and chatted friendly each time we requested a jug of ice to chill our drinks. Bed was comfortable, room was clean with access to fresh towels and linens whenever needed. 11/10 will HIGHLY recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
The room was as expected. Good location and views. Had researched this so knew parking was nearby which was fine. Obviously recently refurbished but it must have been on a tight budget. Everything seemed to be done cheaply and not very well. Disappointed that the decor didn’t do justice to such a historic building
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great location, very hospitable

Great location, Covid safe, very clean, great breakfast, very friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peta

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

Great service

They were really careful about keeping everyone safe. Room was spotless and had everything I needed. Only one downside. Just be aware that the third floor is a long way up to have to carry your luggage! The guest house is perfectly positioned for the harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Clean and cheerful hotel

The hotel was clean and tidy and had good amenities, I booked it at short notice due for work but would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean comfortable and well located
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here , Ruth & Steve try very hard and are lovely people , good location and the breakfast is superb .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from Steve and Ruth couldn’t ask for any more
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr C Johnson

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

Harbour lights - a nice place to stay

Harbour lights is a nice comfy hotel very close to harbour and local bars restaurants act. Steve a Ruth, the hosts are friendly and helpful. Ilfracombe is a great place to stay for walking the fantastic coastal path Recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice b n b

Nice venue, nice couple running the place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location close to the harbour. Comfortable room and good breakfast. Nick and Alex very welcoming. Excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Very pleasant hotel - we'd stay again.

Attentive staff, an excellent central location near the harbour and well prepared clean rooms made this a very pleasant two night stay. We would most certainly book again next time we visit ! Communication prior to staying was excellent including thorough directions, information about the room and an unexpected call just before we arrived (on time) to say the room was ready and did we need any help.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

had I seen/known the location would not have book

good welcome from one of the owners,,,,,,taken to the room. immediate saw v v tired and unclean carpet ,,,,,,,,,,,,,not decorated since 2000 I think ,,,,,,,,,carpet not cleaned likewise .... food presented well and cooked well dining room for breakfast ,,dull , dark and old,, unfortunately no ammout of good staff will not or cannot hide this . all clean linen but pillows need protectors , not nice sleeping on recent users night dribble. towels and sheets clean and laundered ,,,plenty of hot water, room v v small for two, had I not paid 50% had I not paid 50% up fron t would not have stayed ,,,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good position

Still no communication from you over selling to us room which was not one offered .Please reply Mrs H Goodbody