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Laston House

Laston House, Ilfracombe · B&B

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A small B&B on the North Devon coast at Ilfracombe, with harbour and countryside close by and rooms praised for their views.

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About Laston House

Ilfracombe's harbour town and the surrounding North Devon coastline form the backdrop to Laston House, a B&B with just eight rooms set within easy reach of the water and the walking and cycling routes that criss-cross the area. It makes a practical base for anyone wanting to explore the coast without staying in the thick of town.

Rooms are en-suite, with family and accessible options available, and guests consistently note they are spacious, clean and well-equipped, with good views out over the surrounding area. Breakfast is cooked to order using quality ingredients, with vegetarian options catered for, and packed lunches can be arranged for days out. There's a bar and snack bar on site, a garden and outdoor seating area for warmer days, and free on-site parking, which is a genuine convenience given the town's tight streets.

Beyond breakfast, the property offers meeting rooms and business services alongside more leisurely pursuits nearby, including golf, fishing and watersports, plus pubs, restaurants and entertainment within reach in Ilfracombe itself. Service throughout is described as friendly and relaxed, making Laston House a comfortable, low-key option for visiting the harbour and the wider coastline around it.

Reception hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What guests say

Nick Jones

Fab b&b. Lovely house, with large rooms and high ceilings. Friendly, relaxed welcome. Great breakfast. We had planned to spend the day on Lundy but l, when that fell through we walked the coast path to Woolacombe instead. Stunning part of the world. Much better choice for evening meals out than expected too; Ilfracombe is definitely on the up!

a month ago · via Google

Sarah Turner

The Glasshouse cottage is a beautiful, well thought out conversion from the old greenhouse that used to serve the property. It is finished wonderfully, is very clean and has a comfy bed and sofa. Underfloor heating and a log burner makes it toasty warm if, like us, you're staying in the early springtime. The bathroom is modern with a great shower and the kitchen is nicely equipped if you want to self cater rather than sample the delicious food, literally next door, at The Thatched Inn 😉 You have lovely views through big windows of the Hillsborough nature reserve and beyond that the sea. Ample free parking and beautiful grounds and garden. It is so dog friendly. You are surrounded by trees and birdsong with a wonderful owl twit twooing away come early evening each night. It really has all you could want for the two of you (maybe +🐾) for your stay. Abi couldn't have done more for us & was so kind and compassionate whilst we stayed at Laston cottages during extremely devastating circumstances. She is a true gem!

4 months ago · via Google

L Austin

Laston House is a beautiful and incredibly well-run Bed and Breakfast, offering a wealth of amenities. We attended a wedding and arrived very late at night due to bad weather on the way. However, we were able to get into the house and our room as arranged in advance (thanks, Abi, for being so understanding), and we felt so comfortable and warm in our gorgeous, huge room. It was so tastefully decorated, with elegant furniture that added luxury and uniqueness to the room - beautiful. The room was extremely well designed, using the beauty and dimensions of this period house to guests' advantage, so lots of beautiful period features. Our bed was HUGE and incredibly comfortable, lovely light flooding into the room through the original sash windows, and when we wanted darkness, the excellent heavy curtains blocked out all of the light. Beautiful bedding - you will not want to get out of bed. All this, plus a modern bathroom, with lovely towels, an excellent shower, perfect temperature water and lovely locally made soap. And when we went to have our breakfast, we got a very warm welcome, and enjoyed the excellent vegetarian options and loved that there was something for everyone. The gardens were stunning too, and we picked up a few brochures about places to visit, which was a thoughtful addition, as we hadn't been to this part of the world before. We stayed 3 nights and didn't want to leave! The house itself is so beautiful, and I can imagine that the cottages and the house, when hired as a self-catering whole house, is a real treat. Abi and Greg are superb hosts, warm, professional and completely caring for their guests' needs. I highly recommend Laston House for your visit to this beautiful part of Devon, whether it's with a partner, family or kids you will not be disappointed at all.

10 months ago · via Google

Richard Pyner

Wow, what great accommodation, spacious and clean very well equipped, lovely to be greeted with tea, coffee,milk and sugar , also some lovely scones with jam and clotted cream,these little touches make all the difference. Location was very peaceful and Ideal for access to the town,parking and WiFi all good, we would love to stay here again.

10 months ago · via Google

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Guests mention this accommodation offers spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms with excellent views and well-equipped facilities. They also highlight the superb, cooked-to-order breakfast with vegetarian options and high-quality ingredients. Visitors appreciate the friendly, relaxed service and the convenient location for accessing the town and harbor.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
New Barnstaple Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9NT Get directions
Property type
B&B
Location
Laston House, Ilfracombe
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Ilfracombe