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The Old Vicarage

Ilfracombe, Devon
Self-catering
+44 (0) 20 876 75425
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From
£275 - £786
per night

From
£1850 - £5500
per week

Lots of space and much to do for families and friends: it’s a short walk to Lee Bay, the coastal path or the village pub

12 beds

8 bedrooms

Sleeps 15

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

On top of a hill, surrounded by a wooded valley, this large Victorian house has room for everyone. Spread out in large living rooms flooded with light, hunker down by the open fire after a day on the surf at sandy Woolacombe (just a 10-minute ride away) or just laze on the lawns with sunny views down to Lee.

There’s a long oak table in the kitchen for big brunches and group dinners. Outside there’s also a gas barbecue and another huge table to fit everybody, so warmer evenings are huge fun. An extra couple can have the private Bothy, with its own wood-burner, all to themselves.

With the rock pools of Lee Bay, the South West Coastal path and a great village pub all minutes away you won’t really need the car. Sunsets are glorious too, so let the children tear about while you open a bottle and find a seat in the garden.

We think you'll love

All the space
Lee Bay being off the beaten track so the beach is never crowded

You should know

The Bothy is an additional bedroom to the main house, it can't be rented alone

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £275
Weekly price: from £1850
Damage deposit: £400
Surcharges: Extra bed/sofabed available £100-£200 per person per week.

1 House for 15: From £27512 beds8 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 4.30pm
Check out: By 9.30am
Other details: Minimum stay: 3 nights. 4 nights on weekdays. 3 nights at weekends. 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available. Pets by arrangement.
Closed: Rarely.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

We had a fantastic week at the Old Vicarage. Lee is a magical and very special place and the house is right in the centre with great access to the coast and loads of walks. We were a family group of 14 and a dog so we used the bothy as well, we had plenty of space in the house which was really comfortable and worked well. It doesn’t feel like a rental property, you really feel that you are staying in someone’s much loved home. The garden isn’t dog proof so you do need to be aware of that but there was plenty of space and we played lawn games and used the barbecue. I would highly recommend.

Sally, Worcester May 2023

This house is perfect for family and friends gathering together to enjoy each other's company. There is plenty of space, a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and lots to do locally. It really does feel like "home" and has been very well maintained, with lots to keep children entertained as well as providing some quite spaces for adults. Highly recommended, we would love to return.

Julia, Worcester Sep 2022

Fabulous house in a lovely hamlet. We were a family group of 14 mixed ages with children and we all thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend in The Vicarage. Plenty of space, lovely garden and we were very lucky the weather was great. Highly recommended from us all

Annmarie, Falmouth May 2022

We stayed at The Old Vicarage last week with our son and his family and our two dogs. A great time was had by all, we all loved our morning walks to the beach. The house is beautiful and well equipped. We would love to return one day.

Gillian, Chester Oct 2021

Stunning house with plenty of room for our family gathering of 18 ranging from age 77 to 5 months. We could gather comfortably in the living room and kitchen or scatter into splinter groups as required! The children loved their own den lounge with full size table tennis and plenty of nooks for hide n seek! When we did manage to drag ourselves away from ambience of house, we loved the nearby all but deserted Lee Bay beach and a bracing coastal walk to Woolacombe! Oh and charming pub 2 mins from house which was another plus! We’d certainly return as was perfect break for all of us

Dawn, London Jan 2020

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Location

The neighbourhood

The Old Vicarage is in the small village of Lee. The rock pools and coves of Lee Bay are a short walk away and a 14th century village pub The Grampus is a five-minute walk. The pub serves good organic ales and locally sourced food and doubles up as a shop for essentials. There are several trails nearby including stunning coastal walks and it’s just a ten-minute drive to arty Ilfracombe or the beautiful sandy beach at Woolacombe.

Local points of interest from Amanda Robertson

The house has always been popular with groups of all sizes whether its a family of 4 or a party of 15, a celebration, a holiday or just a weekend away! We have a range of rates starting at a small party of 10 guests for week or weekend breaks to suit all.
Lee bay Village is a little hidden gem, rarely discovered by many as there is minimal beach parking. Wonderful cove beaches and rock pools. A very popular spot for paddle boarding and kayaking, all ages can join active escapes who run adventures from Lee.
On the door step, stunning walks along the SW coastal path, 15 min drive Sea Safari, swim with dolphins and seals, trips to Lundy Island, Surfing lessons on Woolacombe, Ilfracombe aquarium, off road quad biking, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and more.
The Grampus pub is 2 mins walk, a host of other excellent pubs in the area. Local Chef's can cook a variety of culinary delights to order and deliver or cook in house of an evening or enjoy a Sri-Lankan curry on Barricane beach and watch the sun go down.
The Bothy (cottage) is extra accommodation for the main house. A quaint Victorian out house converted to sleep an extra couple in a king suite with wet room. Oak floors, under floor heating and a wood burner to light on chilly nights. A romantic hideaway!
All the comforts of a luxury home with crisp Egyptian cotton sheets, large comfy beds (4 x Super/king beds), Open fire and wood burner, an abundance of good reads, games, table tennis, badminton on the lawn and lots more to amuse!

Introducing

Amanda Robertson

The Robertson family live and work in London but escape to Devon as often as they can. They love opening up their houses to guests.

The Old Vicarage

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

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You should know

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The neighbourhood

Amanda Robertson

The Old Vicarage

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Amanda Robertson

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