Whimbrels House

Tucked between Berrynarbor and Ilfracombe, in one of North Devon’s most stunning coastal areas, Whimbrels House is the ultimate retreat for a truly special getaway. Sleeping up to 12 guests, this luxurious holiday home offers breathtaking panoramic sea views and overlooks Watermouth Castle and the South Wales Coastline. Designed for comfort and indulgence, the property boasts an array of standout features, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, a viewing room, a garden suite, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a games room, and a wraparound safari lodge-style balcony. You’ll simply, never want to leave this amazing holiday home.

This stunning property welcomes you with a spacious hallway that flows into a large L-shaped kitchen, dining, and living area. Expanses of picture windows frame the breathtaking panoramic sea views, filling the space with natural light. The contemporary kitchen/diner is fully equipped for effortless catering, this flows into a generous dining area, where you can enjoy a family meal whilst taking in the glorious views. Wrapping around the rear, the inviting living area offers a plush U-shaped sofa centred around a 55” Smart TV — perfect for cosy evenings in. Step outside onto the wraparound safari lodge-style balcony terrace, where you can take in the stunning sea views and overlook the grounds. This level also boasts a delightful viewing gallery, an ideal spot to admire the scenery in any season. Additionally, you’ll find two bedrooms—a twin and a king both with en-suite bathrooms.

The lower ground floor offers plenty of space for relaxation and entertainment. A generously sized games room features a pool table, a conservatory area with table tennis, and a dining space, while a separate lounge with a TV provides an additional spot to unwind. This level also houses two further bedrooms, both with en-suite facilities. One is a luxurious super king room with French doors that open onto the terrace, inviting in natural light and fresh coastal air. The second is a versatile Twin bedroom with a zip-and-link option to convert into a super king. For the ultimate indulgence, the family bathroom boasts a deluxe Jacuzzi spa bath complete with Wi-Fi and mood lighting, offering a truly relaxing retreat. Additionally, a convenient utility room is located on this floor, equipped with a washer/dryer and an extra fridge.

The top floor is home to the stunning master bedroom, featuring a luxurious super king-size bed. This elegant retreat boasts characterful exposed wooden ceiling beams and a series of sloping Velux windows that flood the space with natural light. The en-suite shower room adds to the convenience, while a floor-to-ceiling patio door leads out to a private upper viewing gallery. Complete with a cosy sofa, this serene spot offers breathtaking views of the rolling countryside and coastline beyond. Also on this level is a beautifully designed twin bedroom, which can be converted into a super king via a zip-and-link option. This room also benefits from its own en-suite shower room, ensuring comfort and privacy for all guests.

Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, Whimbrels House boasts the highly sought-after feature of its own heated outdoor swimming pool (available May to September – see finer points for dates) please check specific dates before booking). Set in a secluded, enclosed setting with stunning coastal views, it’s the perfect spot for a refreshing dip in the summer sunshine. The garden also features an extensive paved patio, complete with a pizza oven, BBQ and a charming summerhouse, making alfresco dining a delight.

If you can tear yourself away from this luxurious retreat, there is so much to explore nearby. Just a half-mile stroll away, the enchanting Watermouth Cove awaits, with its gently sloping shoreline and fascinating rock pools. This naturally sheltered harbour is a picturesque spot, dotted with colourful boats of all shapes and sizes. For a fun-filled day out, Watermouth Castle—one of North Devon’s premier attractions—offers something for the whole family, while the nearby Dinosaur and Wildlife Park (4 miles) is always a hit with children. A characterful pub and restaurant are within easy reach, while Ilfracombe and Combe Martin (both within 3 miles) offer a further selection of great pubs, restaurants, and shops. Beach lovers will be spoilt for choice, with the stunning three-mile stretch of Woolacombe Sands and the postcard-perfect Broadsands Beach just a short drive away.

Set in one of North Devon’s most idyllic coastal locations, Whimbrels House is the perfect escape for extended families or multiple families holidaying together, promising unforgettable memories for years to come.

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How Far To…

2.0 miles to the beach

0.4 miles to the pub/restaurant

1.0 miles to the shops

0.2 miles to the coast

Accessibility

Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Bathroom

Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall: Entrance Hall with 2-seater sofa, bench, coat hooks and storage for boots and shoes.
Kitchen: Well-equipped fitted kitchen with built in twin electric cooker, ceramic hob, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, dishwasher, fridge/ freezer, wine cooler, and a variety of kitchen utensils.
Living/ dining room: Soft comfortable sofas, Large Smart TV plus separate DVD player and radio. Dining table and chairs seating for 12. Doors leading out on to the wrap around safari lodge-style decked balcony terrace with seating.
Bedroom 3: Kingsize room with built in wardrobes, bedsides and dressing area.  En-suite bathroom with bath and double shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash basin. No TV in this room.
Bedroom 4:  Twin bedroom (zip and link to Superking on request) with TV, chest of drawers and bedsides. En-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash basin.
Viewing Gallery:  Oak timber viewing gallery with ample soft seating and fantastic sea and countryside views.  Accessed by both Bedroom 3 and 4 and provides access to balcony.
Lower Ground Floor
Bedroom 5: Superking bedroom with Smart TV, wardrobes, chest of drawers, bedsides and access to patio.  En-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash basin.
Bedroom 6: Twin bedroom (zip and link to Superking on request) with TV, wardrobe and dressing area. En-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash basin.
Bathroom: Bath with deluxe Jacuzzi spa bath with Wi-Fi, mood lighting, wash basin and WC.
Utility Room: Sink unit, washing machine/ tumble dryer and additional fridge.
Games Room: Pool table, sitting room and TV.
Garden Room: Table tennis table, dining table and chairs. Access to the patio area.
Top Floor
Bedroom 1: Master Superking size room with built in wardrobes, TV, dressing area, bedsides, seating area, with access to upper viewing gallery – perfect for enjoying an afternoon coffee, whilst admiring the stunning sea views. En-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash basin.
Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom (zip and link to Superking on request) with built in wardrobe, TV, chest of drawers and dressing area. En-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash basin.
Garden: Extensive wrap around lawn garden. Private outdoor, heated swimming pool (only available during end May – end Sept, see below for specific dates). Large patio area with Breeze House and Pizza oven. Safari lodge-style decked balcony terrace. Garden and balcony furniture provided.
Parking: Private parking for multiple vehicles.
Pets: No pets allowed.
Facilities and Services: Linen and towels provided (excluding beach towels). Outdoor, heated swimming pool. We would like to confirm that the Pool will be heated and available for swimming on Friday 23rd May 2025 and conversely the Pool will be closed on Friday 3rd October 2025. For 2026 these dates will be Friday 22nd May 2026 – Friday 2nd October (closing). Gas and ASHP Central Heating, Wi-Fi, No smoking. Regret no pets. 1 x Highchair and 1 x travel cot. Barbecue. Garden furniture including Breeze House.  A selection of books and games. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only.  Ample private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.  Pizza oven and barbecue area for disposables.
Security Deposit: This property has a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £300, which is payable with the final balance of your holiday, ten weeks prior to your arrival, and is refunded within 7 working days of your departure.

Soleil and Family – Nov 2025

Wow what a wonderful house! The views are simply amazing! Such a cosy and spacious gem! We loved it and we will return! A wonderful welcome hamper really made it too, thank you!!! 🙂

Mr M Gitsham and Guests – Nov 2025

Fantastic stay at the absolutely beautiful house. Wonderfully presented house, so many wornderful rooms and well stocked kitchen. The pool table and table tennis tables were well used and the welcome box of goodies were very much enjoyed. Would love to come back in warmer months when the pool would be open. Thanks very much

The Lowe Family  – Nov 2025

“This is a beautiful house with far reaching views across the Bristol Channel. The beds were very comfortable and the lay out was excellent for our 3 generation family.”

The Graham Family – August 2025

“What a beautiful house with the most amazing views. The swimming pool was a huge success with our grandchildren as was the games room. The outside spaces all had wonderful views with lots of seating It was so good to have an en-suite for every bedroom especially with three teenagers and a 10 year old! We had BBQ’s and made pizzas which the children loved doing. The Beachside Grill at Saunton sands does very good food, we also loved The Sandy Bay hotel at Coombe Martin, lovely staff, good cocktails and food and great views. It was wonderful to be with all of our family in such a beautiful place.”

Mrs Jenna – May 2025

“The house is absolutely stunning! We stayed as a family, ages ranging from 3 years to 81 years and it really ticked all of the boxes! The inside of the property is huge with some really lovely inside and outside seating areas for relaxing, sat on top of a hill – the views of the sea are amazing (the pictures do not do this justice). The outdoor pool and gardens are beautiful and well kept, a win for the kids! We made use of the outdoor BBQ and huge outdoor table/chairs which were being built on our arrival new out of the box. Downstairs games area along with loads of board games available if the weather is bad. Just a short (steep) walk down to a lovely little harbour/cafe and across the road to get straight onto the Costal path where you can walk for hours through the most beautiful scenery. We had a drive to Woolacombe beach (20 mins) and Ilfracombe harbour town (10 mins). I honestly have nothing negative to say, it was perfect from start to end and we hope to return next year!”

Mrs Gill – April 2025

“We had a beautiful stay. Can’t recommend this place enough. It’s very spacious and clean, with beautiful views of the ocean. Oliver was a an amazing communicator and made us feel very at home! We will be coming back.”