The Quarry, Ilfracombe, Devon

The Quarry was built in 1890 as a holiday home for an Admiral and his family. The large detached house still maintains many impressive original features, but has been sympathetically brought up to date using quality materials by the current owners to produce a luxurious and comfortable home, with all the conveniences you would expect.

The Quarry is perfect for a family get together or celebration, a gathering for special birthdays, or reunion with friends. We do take hen weekends, but I'm afraid we don't take stags.

This much loved family home has a very special feel, with a great sense of space and light, and affording amazing views of the sea from its fantastic position nestled high in the hills above Ilfracombe. With 7 bedrooms sleeping 13 (plus 2 extra single futon beds), spacious and sunny interiors, outstanding views, pretty and extensive gardens, log fire, Aga, detached vine room, sea-view terrace accessed directly off a magnificent 34ft sitting/dining room, loads of privacy, full Sky package and WiFi, this is a wonderful place for a holiday with family or friends.

Children are welcome at The Quarry. We have a very large, safe enclosed sea-view terrace off the sitting room/dining room perfect for small children. The back garden with its terraces and secret spots is great for older kids.

Tunnels beach is just a 5 minute walk, Damien Hirst's restaurant (no 11 The Quay) overlooking the picturesque harbour is a 15 minute walk and the 3 miles of golden sand and highly regarded surf of Woolacombe a 10 minute drive. The house itself backs onto the South West coastal path, so you can walk the dramatic cliffs and explore the coastline just outside the back gate.