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Sandy Cove Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ilfracombe with free breakfast and sauna

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Beach/ocean view
Rollaway beds, free WiFi
Front of property
Flat-screen TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View (Annex)

Twin Room, Sea View (Annex)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Sea View (Annex)

Double Room, Sea View (Annex)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room (Family)

Classic Room (Family)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Sea View (Family)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

Classic Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Old Coast Road, Combe Martin Bay, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SR

What's nearby

  • Combe Martin Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Watermouth Castle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 20 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hele Bay Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Larkstone Cafe and Leisure Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Seafood Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪S & P Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sandy Cove Hotel

Hotel near Exmoor National Park
Free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Sandy Cove Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Cove, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at Sandy Cove Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cove

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Sandy Cove Hotel Ilfracombe
Sandy Cove Ilfracombe
Sandy Cove Hotel Hotel
Sandy Cove Hotel Ilfracombe
Sandy Cove Hotel Hotel Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandy Cove Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Sandy Cove Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sandy Cove Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Cove Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sandy Cove Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sandy Cove Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Broadsand beach and Newberry Beach. South West Coast Path Section 4 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 3 Trailhead are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Sandy Cove Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A, Cornwall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The views are stunning the food was great the staff were very friendly and helpful but the room we stayed in was small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Sandy Cove Xmas retreat
Fixtures and fittings around the public pool, sauna area and corridors is tired but the room was nice and comfortable. Service in the restaurant was very good and really enjoyed the food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, great pool, spacious room. The reception staff wasn’t as friendly as they could be. Cold breakfast options aren’t great but hot options are good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Family trip
The staff are all fantastic, so friendly, the pool and spa areas were really good (if perhaps the changing rooms could do with mopping a little more frequently) the bar and restaurant were really good, service brilliant and food was fine. The room itself was tired, naff old pine furniture, broken chair sat on a piece of wood to prop it up. Not like the pictures shown in the gallery. We were disturbed by dogs in the room next door that barked constantly when they were left alone (which when you’re trying to get kids to sleep is not helpful) You can see they’ve spent a lot of money on the pool, wedding venue and front of house, just the rooms let it down. But couldn’t ask for better in terms of the staff who were lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anya, Tavistock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice surroundings, perfect for a family stay. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was excellent
Fantastic time hotel very clean staff excellent. Food absolutely excellent. Swimming pool nice and warm. Will definitely stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great country escape quality time as a couple
Great time, stunning view, great hotel, good service. Lucky to have an absolutely spotless weather and hot sun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Staff are very friendly, the food was unreal if a little on the small side portion wise. The view from our room was to die for & I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good - but room for improvement
We had a great time at this hotel. The staff were very helpful and the view is unbeatable. The swimming pool area is also super with great views. I would say the only thing is the room (family room) which was large (great) but needed a fair amount of love. It was basic, which was totally fine for us but needed a new carpet and lick of paint etc. We had a great stay though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Yahya

Was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Family917, Bucks

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice hotel, shame about the room
This hotel is in a great location with stunning sea views, unfortunately our Family Room, no. 19 had no view at all, apart from a wall and a cupboard door. Plus the shower didn’t work properly, the window frames were very dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Huda, London

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing views from room 49 (Deluxe room) BUT..
Amazing view from room 49, i booked this hotel mainly for the view and to enjoy a morning coffee with it. It was me, husband and my 2 year old. Positives = * Amazing view/location * Room is spacious and bathroom * Staff are lovely (we only had breakfast and one dinner so based on that). *Close to main beaches and attraction Con= * Expensive (OK its August for 3* over £200 per night was harsh) * Room was not clean considering we got the deluxe room (dusty, balcony glass was so dirty, cups not fully clean) very disappointing. * breakfast was the same everyday, very limited. If you like patisseries bring your own lol because they bring out a limited number and once they are finished that's the end. * Other then the deluxe room (even the room is up for debate) and main dinner area you surly know you are in a 3* hotel. Spiders at each corner in the hallway, feels old, has that old home smell. * *Housekeeping was poor, after first night my bathroom bin was not changed so when we got back from a lovely day the bathroom smelled of my daughters pooped nappy which i addressed at reception. In our 4 days stay i don't think the room was hoovered. Bedding not changed even on the 3rd night where my little one had her face painted at the zoo they changed the duvet the next day (probably couldn't hid it so they had to change it) but left pillow with all the stains (turned around).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mohamedali

Beautiful and pleasant stay
Staff are friendly and helpful. The kids enjoyed the pool and the view from the hotel is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Tony, Northfleet, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location with stunning view
A brilliant location on the North Devon coast, Sandy Cove has fabulous views and lovely gardens to enjoy them from. We had a family room with a sea view balcony for us, the grandparents, and our 9 yr old grandson. I chose this hotel as the website depicted proper single beds for children so was a little disappointed to find a fold up bed but he said it was comfortable and slept well. The room, even though for a family, was quite compact so the third bed was up against the wardrobe doors. Our bed wasn't very comfortable for us but that's personal preference. The little balcony was fine and so was the bathroom. Our grandson loved the swimming pool, nice and large, no restricted adult only times was a bonus, we enjoyed the sauna but the steam room had an unpleasant odour which we did feed back to the reception staff on leaving. The restaurant and bar area were very comfortable and the food was good. Alltogether a good 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food is really good... view is amazing... Room wasn’t clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views of the sea and great seating areas
Wonderful sea views from the terrace and restaurant but the bedroom was not great or clean. Grout missing from the bathroom floor, around plugs not very clean,outside in the patio area which was probably for dogs was full of leaves,cobwebs and not very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, isle of Wight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely stunning views.
Hotel lovely, staff really friendly and helpful. The food was really nice and if you ate in the evening, the menu was exceptional. My only issue was the pillows, but I'm really fussy and normally take my own, so not complaining. Can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms require a deep clean and updating. Bathroom full of mould and toilet attached to the floor with 2 out of 4 screws so watch out when on it. However location is beautiful and hotel has a great sea view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jo153, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot...great scenery, great food
My totally honest view is that the hotel is a real mix - some elements are excellent: food, scenery, hotel facilities (pool, spa, gardens etc) - other parts a bit average (slightly tired rooms, ‘clunky’ service) but from my experience for the price paid I thought as a package it was very good & as such I’d stay again & recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Somerset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with amazing view
This hotel was a great place to stay. It has an amazing view, comfortable, clean bedrooms and helpful staff. Even on a night with a wedding going on it was quiet and peaceful with good service. The swimming pool was great and we enjoyed the steam room and sauna. It would have been wonderful to be able to swim before breakfast but sadly it didn’t open until 9. The breakfasts had a good range on offer and were delicious. We ate our evening meal here both nights and both really enjoyed all our food. My steak was cooked more than I had asked for but was kindly and quickly replaced with a perfect one! Overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

28th July 2018
A fabulous location, beautiful views, fantastic terraces to relax on. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful though the restaurant service quite slow. The food was average and limited vegetarian options. The room was fine though a little tired and in need of updating. Good clean leisure facilities. Could be so much more with a little more attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ken&Kathy, Bucks., UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in every respect.
Went on a four night break just before school holidays start. Taken aback when we arrived as breath-taking views of nearby cove and towards the Welsh coast from the outdoor dining area and our bedroom. We are both in our 70s and have travelled the world widely; few hotels have better views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t wait to come back
This hotel is amazing , perfect , fab , beautiful , views that take your breath away , food was 1st class indulgence . We spent an anniversary weekend here & it ticked all the boxes , would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay.
We loved our stay.Our room with a balcony and exceptional view was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018