Osborne Hotel, Ilfracombe

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Stroll along the promenade to discover the delights of Ilfracombe seafront. There is always plenty going on especially during the summer months. There are gift shops, cafes, tea rooms, restaurants, pubs and take-aways. Everything you need for a proper British seaside holiday!

The famous Victorian bathing pools at Tunnels Beaches are tucked away at the end of tunnels carved by hand by Welsh miners in the 1820s.

Ilfracombe’s reputation as the culinary and cultural hub of North Devon has been steadily growing for the past few years, with many visitors referring to it as the new St. Ives.

As well as being a haven for foodies, the town is home to a host of world famous attractions including the world famous aquarium and the unique Tunnel Beaches, as well as Damien Hirst’s sculpture, Verity.

A very popular seaside destination since the 1800's thanks to its stunning coastline making it the go to destination at anytime of the year.




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Osborne Hotel, Ilfracombe

Dreamy Devon
Excursion 1
Bideford -A historic harbour town packed with independent shops, local produce and a great riverside quay. Visit the historic Pannier Market or wander through the traffic free lanes, and you’ll find Bideford is the perfect place for a spot of retail therapy. The lanes are lined with quirky little shops packed with all manner of interesting items, and when it’s time for a break you can stop at one of the many pavement cafes for a coffee and a pastry. Afterwards onto the  delightful picturesque village of Caverly.

Excursion 2
Enjoy some time at the award-wining beach of Woolacombe. afterwards onto Barnstaple, a  quaint, historic town North Devon  and quite possibly one of the longest surviving boroughs in the country. The town has not lost the character and charm of its historic days. Its unique atmosphere and environment make it a truly one-of-a-kind destination. Gardens, Queen's theatre, museums, Hertage Centre and more - you certainly won't be short of things to do here.

Ideas for your free day
Why not start at the Ilfracombe Aquarium - an award winning, all-weather fun, educational attraction located at the Old Lifeboat House on the Pier at the end of the Quay. Here you can also sit, relax and enjoy refreshments at the Pier cafe or make use of the indoor Rocket House rest room also displaying local art.

Osborne Hotel, Ilfracombe

Discover Devon
The heart  and hub of North Devon's magical coastline. Ilfracombe is the largest harbour on the North Devon coast. It has been in existence as a port for several centuries, and is today an ideal centre from which to explore.

The Osborne Hotel is a friendly family run hotel offering a warm welcome and fantastic value for money. The hotel boasts 53 en suite bedrooms - all pleasantly furnished with en suite facilities, complimentary tea/coffee and colour television. There's  a ballroom, dining-room, bar lounge, and a small games room.

The hotel's executive chef provides a mouth-watering menu of treats, with special group menu's available on request plus nightly evening entertainment in the bar area. Also there is Free Hi speed internet access throughout the hotel.

The Tunnels Beaches are within 1 minute walk away and the Landmark Theatre and seafront just a short 5 minute walk. The heritage Harbour & Quay are all on a level walk from the Hotel and it's from here that you can catch the boat to Lundy or take a pleasure cruise along North Devons rugged but spectacular coastline.