# 14 Family-friendly hotels in Ilfracombe (2026)

> 14 family-friendly hotels in Ilfracombe, best reviewed first — including The Sawmills. Ratings, locations and details.

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14 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Ilfracombe](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 7](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 14](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/family-friendly)

[Ilfracombe The Sawmills ★ 4.4 (1,640) A small four-room pub-hotel at Watermouth near Ilfracombe, known for hearty roasts and a dog-friendly, welcoming feel.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/the-sawmills) [Ilfracombe Sandy Cove Hotel ★ 4.3 (945) A clifftop spa hotel with private beach access and an AA Rosette restaurant, perched above Combe Martin Bay between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/sandy-cove-hotel) [Ilfracombe The Carlton Hotel Ilfracombe ★ 4.6 (457) A converted Victorian hotel a short walk from Tunnels Beaches and the harbour, with a modern brasserie, bar and a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/the-carlton-hotel-ilfracombe) [Ilfracombe The Crown Inn ★ 4.7 (297) Rooms with en-suite bathrooms above a welcoming pub in the heart of Ilfracombe, a short walk from the harbour and Tunnels Beaches.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/the-crown-inn) [Ilfracombe Sandpiper Inn B&B and Pub ★ 4.4 (284) A pub with rooms above it on Ilfracombe's Broad Street, offering en-suite B&B accommodation and a proper bar downstairs.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/sandpiper-inn-b-b-and-pub) [Ilfracombe Avoncourt Lodge ★ 4.8 (143) A ten-room Ilfracombe lodge with spotless en-suite rooms, sea-facing outlooks and free parking near the coastal path.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/avoncourt-lodge) [Ilfracombe The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel by Compass Hospitality ★ 3.7 (608) The largest hotel in Ilfracombe, a long-established seaside property in the town centre with 98 rooms, a restaurant, bar and regular live entertainment.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/dilkhusa-grand-hotel) [Ilfracombe Cairn House ★ 4.9 (112) Nine spacious, spotless en-suite rooms at this Ilfracombe B&B on St Brannocks Road, with cooked-to-order breakfasts and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/cairn-house) [Ilfracombe Rocky Cove Bed and Breakfast ★ 4.9 (95) A small Ilfracombe B&B with cooked-to-order breakfasts and just four rooms, handy for the South West Coast Path.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/rocky-cove-bed-and-breakfast) [Ilfracombe Mullacott Farm ★ 4.7 (108) A converted barn on a working farm near Ilfracombe, Mullacott Farm offers six en-suite rooms handy for the coast and Exmoor.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/mullacott-farm) [Ilfracombe Sherborne Lodge - Guest house ★ 4.4 (111) A 10-room guest house on Torrs Park in Ilfracombe, close to the North Devon coast, with a bar, pool table and garden patio.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/sherborne-lodge-guest-house) [Ilfracombe Norbury House ★ 4.8 (63) A restored Victorian townhouse turned boutique B&B on a hilltop above Ilfracombe, with a cocktail bar and panoramic views over the town and sea.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/norbury-house) [Ilfracombe Laston House ★ 4.6 (66) A small B&B on the North Devon coast at Ilfracombe, with harbour and countryside close by and rooms praised for their views.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/laston-house) [Ilfracombe Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel ★ 4.0 (74) A seventeenth-century manor house set in forty-four acres of grounds between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, with a pool, gardens and a small animal sanctuary.](https://staycation.co.uk/ilfracombe/hotels/trimstone-manor-country-house-hotel)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Ilfracombe?+

We list 14 in Ilfracombe. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Ilfracombe are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Sawmills (4.4/5, 1,640 reviews), Sandy Cove Hotel (4.3/5, 945 reviews) and The Carlton Hotel Ilfracombe (4.6/5, 457 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.