Holiday house overlooking Ilfracombe on the South West Coastal Path with a pool and sleeping 21 for family get togethers and special occasion weekends
Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. The Elmfield, Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, Devon, sleeps 7 - 21 in 8 bedrooms.
Built in the late Victorian period for a wealthy mineral water merchant, the house has been converted to provide 8 en suite boutique style bedrooms, complemented by spacious communal areas with a semi commercial kitchen. Available on a self catering basis with exclusive use, this is perfect for special occasions, family holidays, walking parties and corporate groups looking for an inspiring venue.
In the house the large lounge with big TV, bar and dining room are all adjacent to each other - offering a lovely flow between the spaces for friends and family to get together. Just off the lounge is a games area with table football.
The dining room is elegant and well lit, and able to seat up to 18 guests all together. Next door is the cocktail/snug bar complete with glasses, shakers, fridges and recipe books.
The 1 acre terraced garden is arranged over 4 levels. The top level and gazebo level offer spectacular views over the valley. The poolhouse is on the middle level, On the lower level, where the babbling Wilder brook provides the boundary, is our cosy fire-pit - perfect for star gazing and marshmallow toasting. There is private car parking for 10 cars.
The Elmfield is in the upmarket Torrs Park area of Ilfracombe, which overlooks the town. A couple of minutes from the house is the South West Coastal Path, with breathtaking views of Lundy Island and the Welsh coast. A short walk along the coast path will bring you to Lee, with a beautiful bay and a great pub. Walking to town takes about 10 minutes downhill, and Ilfracombe boasts some fabulous pubs, bars & restaurants. A few minutes further and you will find yourself at Ilfracombe's picturesque Harbour - here you can while away an afternoon watching the nautical world come and go, or stroll down to where Damian Hirst's impressive Verity can be admired. For experienced and novice anglers there are plenty of sea fishing opportunities. If you prefer to just take in the beautiful North Devon coastline, one of our sightseeing tours will be only too happy to oblige.
