Cove View | Ilfracombe | Devon
Experience Devon.....so much to see and do!
Beaches and coves
You will find a variety of beautiful golden sand and shingle beaches in and around Ilfracombe. The award winning Tunnels Beaches can be found within easy walking distance of the apartment, and don't forget Wildersmouth Cove situated just one minute away. Take a stroll along the harbour and follow the South West Coast Path over "Hillsborough" to Hele Bay. The coastal path route over Hillsborough rewards walkers with stunning views of Ilfracombe, the Welsh coastline and beyond. Popular with bathers since Victorian times, Hele Bay offers good bathing, secret smugglers' coves and caves, and a beach-side cafe. For a Devon Cream Tea visit Hele Corn Mill, a 16th century working watermill and gardens, just 300m from the beach.
You will find a variety of beautiful golden sand and shingle beaches in and around Ilfracombe. The award winning Tunnels Beaches can be found within easy walking distance of the apartment, and don't forget Wildersmouth Cove situated just one minute away. Take a stroll along the harbour and follow the South West Coast Path over "Hillsborough" to Hele Bay. The coastal path route over Hillsborough rewards walkers with stunning views of Ilfracombe, the Welsh coastline and beyond. Popular with bathers since Victorian times, Hele Bay offers good bathing, secret smugglers' coves and caves, and a beach-side cafe. For a Devon Cream Tea visit Hele Corn Mill, a 16th century working watermill and gardens, just 300m from the beach.
Days out with National Trust
With no less than seven National Trust properties situated within easy driving distance of the apartment, you'll be spoiled for choice when planning a day out. For green travellers and guests arriving by public transport, almost all the properties are served by regular buses or ferries from Ilfracombe. Walk through the dramatic river gorge and ancient woodlands at Watersmeet, or discover over 600 years of history at Arlington Court House, Gardens and Carriage Museum. Take the ferry from Ilfracombe Harbour to the unique, unspoilt island of Lundy, home to a fascinating range of wildlife and just one pub! Please check the National Trust web pages for the latest opening times and admission charges.
With no less than seven National Trust properties situated within easy driving distance of the apartment, you'll be spoiled for choice when planning a day out. For green travellers and guests arriving by public transport, almost all the properties are served by regular buses or ferries from Ilfracombe. Walk through the dramatic river gorge and ancient woodlands at Watersmeet, or discover over 600 years of history at Arlington Court House, Gardens and Carriage Museum. Take the ferry from Ilfracombe Harbour to the unique, unspoilt island of Lundy, home to a fascinating range of wildlife and just one pub! Please check the National Trust web pages for the latest opening times and admission charges.
Photography
Photo opportunities are all around you in the Ilfracombe and North Devon area. Start by setting up your tripod on the balcony at Cove View and capture the sun as it sets into the sea......every evening a different shot without even leaving the apartment! Fill your days photographing awe-inspiring seascapes, wild moorland, ancient churches and landmarks and try some long-exposure shots in the many secluded river gorges or rock pools by the sea. If wildlife photography is your passion, take a day-trip to Lundy Island on the M.S. Oldenburg, or perhaps just do some seal spotting? Hop aboard a shorter wildlife cruise from Ilfracombe's scenic harbour. Tarr Steps, Watersmeet and a huge variety of picturesque settings are all within easy reach. Even if you don't have a car, the possibilities are endless. With so many choices....what are you waiting for?
Photo opportunities are all around you in the Ilfracombe and North Devon area. Start by setting up your tripod on the balcony at Cove View and capture the sun as it sets into the sea......every evening a different shot without even leaving the apartment! Fill your days photographing awe-inspiring seascapes, wild moorland, ancient churches and landmarks and try some long-exposure shots in the many secluded river gorges or rock pools by the sea. If wildlife photography is your passion, take a day-trip to Lundy Island on the M.S. Oldenburg, or perhaps just do some seal spotting? Hop aboard a shorter wildlife cruise from Ilfracombe's scenic harbour. Tarr Steps, Watersmeet and a huge variety of picturesque settings are all within easy reach. Even if you don't have a car, the possibilities are endless. With so many choices....what are you waiting for?
Fishing & sea cruises
Take a fishing trip direct from Ilfracombe's harbour, just a few minutes walk from Cove View. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on dry land.......just stroll to the end of the pier. There are several charter boats operating from Ilfracombe.....bait and tackle supplied, and toilet faciilities on board. Visit the web sites of Osprey or Blue Fin Charters for more information. If you prefer to sit and enjoy the magnificent coastal scenery and wildlife, or if it's photography that floats your boat, take a trip aboard one of the pleasure cruisers from Ilfracombe, or venture further afield for a day trip to Lundy Island.
Take a fishing trip direct from Ilfracombe's harbour, just a few minutes walk from Cove View. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on dry land.......just stroll to the end of the pier. There are several charter boats operating from Ilfracombe.....bait and tackle supplied, and toilet faciilities on board. Visit the web sites of Osprey or Blue Fin Charters for more information. If you prefer to sit and enjoy the magnificent coastal scenery and wildlife, or if it's photography that floats your boat, take a trip aboard one of the pleasure cruisers from Ilfracombe, or venture further afield for a day trip to Lundy Island.
Walking, wildlife and bird-spotting
For unrivalled scenery, all weather options, and way marked routes to suit all ability levels, come to Ilfracombe. Cove View is situated just a minute's walk from the South West Coast Path. Head east to the wide open spaces of Exmoor and explore hidden river valleys, wooded hillsides, breathtaking coastal views, and pretty villages. Exmoor is an "International Dark Sky Reserve", the first area of landscape in Europe to achieve this prestigious status. An area of special scientific interest, Exmoor is also home to a wide range of wildlife including Red Deer and Roe Deer, Otters, Foxes and Badgers. Look out for Buzzards, Peregrines, Redstarts and Little Egrets.........over 275 different bird species have been sighted here, 14 species of bats, 1200 species of moths and butterflies and almost the same number of flowers and grasses.
For unrivalled scenery, all weather options, and way marked routes to suit all ability levels, come to Ilfracombe. Cove View is situated just a minute's walk from the South West Coast Path. Head east to the wide open spaces of Exmoor and explore hidden river valleys, wooded hillsides, breathtaking coastal views, and pretty villages. Exmoor is an "International Dark Sky Reserve", the first area of landscape in Europe to achieve this prestigious status. An area of special scientific interest, Exmoor is also home to a wide range of wildlife including Red Deer and Roe Deer, Otters, Foxes and Badgers. Look out for Buzzards, Peregrines, Redstarts and Little Egrets.........over 275 different bird species have been sighted here, 14 species of bats, 1200 species of moths and butterflies and almost the same number of flowers and grasses.
Golf
North Devon has so much to offer.......whatever your interests, there's something for everyone. If golf is your passion, Ilfracombe has it's own spectacularly situated course with stunning coastal views from every tee. Instant membership is available along with equipment hire and no joining fees, so you can enjoy an exhilarating round of golf here at any time of year. The stunning views from the course extend to the Welsh coast-line and Lundy Island. Visit Ilfracombe Golf Club's web site for the latest information on prices and admission. The 19th Hole! You will receive a warm welcome in the bar after your game while you enjoy panoramic views of the North Devon coast.
North Devon has so much to offer.......whatever your interests, there's something for everyone. If golf is your passion, Ilfracombe has it's own spectacularly situated course with stunning coastal views from every tee. Instant membership is available along with equipment hire and no joining fees, so you can enjoy an exhilarating round of golf here at any time of year. The stunning views from the course extend to the Welsh coast-line and Lundy Island. Visit Ilfracombe Golf Club's web site for the latest information on prices and admission. The 19th Hole! You will receive a warm welcome in the bar after your game while you enjoy panoramic views of the North Devon coast.
Unique rail journeys
For a railway experience with a difference, take a ride on one of the nearby steam or water-powered railways. The funicular railway between Lynton and Lymouth is perhaps the most unusual as it climbs 500 feet in a matter of minutes, offering breath-taking views as it traverses the steep cliffs.
Board the narrow gauge railway between Woody Bay and Killington Lane Halt. Alight and enjoy a cream tea before returning, or for a longer day out - walk to the pretty village of Parracombe and enjoy a drink at the Fox and Goose. For a more strenuous trip, why not walk to the Hunter's Inn at Heddons Mouth before a well earned ride back on the train! Visit the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway website to check out the latest prices and timetables.
A little further afield you will find the West Somerset Steam Railway which runs services between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard. The age of steam is still in full swing aboard the "Quantock Belle", the "Raveningham Hall", and all of the many engines operated at different times throughout the year.
For a railway experience with a difference, take a ride on one of the nearby steam or water-powered railways. The funicular railway between Lynton and Lymouth is perhaps the most unusual as it climbs 500 feet in a matter of minutes, offering breath-taking views as it traverses the steep cliffs.
Board the narrow gauge railway between Woody Bay and Killington Lane Halt. Alight and enjoy a cream tea before returning, or for a longer day out - walk to the pretty village of Parracombe and enjoy a drink at the Fox and Goose. For a more strenuous trip, why not walk to the Hunter's Inn at Heddons Mouth before a well earned ride back on the train! Visit the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway website to check out the latest prices and timetables.
A little further afield you will find the West Somerset Steam Railway which runs services between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard. The age of steam is still in full swing aboard the "Quantock Belle", the "Raveningham Hall", and all of the many engines operated at different times throughout the year.
