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Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Ilfracombe

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Exterior
TV
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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West Down, Devon
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Woolacombe Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandy Cove Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Ilfracombe

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

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Combe Martin Beach - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 25 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Muddiford Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ebrington Arms - ‬8 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.

Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott

Smithy Cottage, a cosy two bedroom cottage for two or small families offers the perfect base to explore North Devon. Situated in a quiet valley just outside the picturesque village of West Down, this charming holiday let is also only 4 miles from the popular coastal resorts of Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, and not far from Combe Martin.

Accommodation details
Ground Floor
Lounge/Dining Area: Large comfortable sofas, TV with Freeview, DVD player, fold away dining table & chairs
Kitchen: Electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine.

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 with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, 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, 0.5 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: WiFi

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
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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

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

493184

Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025