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Comfortable Character Cottage 'Bumble Cottage'

Cottage in Ilfracombe with kitchen

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Nestled in a secluded spot, this 200-year-old stone cottage offers a charming retreat with Wi-Fi, private parking, and a fully equipped kitchen. Unwind in the suntrap courtyard garden or take advantage of nearby Combe Martin Beach and village amenities like pubs and fish shops.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable Character Cottage 'Bumble Cottage'

This is a cosy 200 year old stone built cottage with Character! The cottage is in a tucked away location away from the road but within walking distance to local pubs and the village amenities.

The Pack of Cards is a 10 minute walk away and a further 10 minutes walk will take you to the Combe Martin Beach!

The cottage is fully equipped for an enjoyable and welcomed break including Wi- Fi, a fully equipped kitchen and the essential free private parking at the rear of the cottage for a hassle free break! In addition there is a private and pretty suntrap courtyard garden.

The village has many amenities to offer including the following: two great fish and chip shops, 5 pubs to choose from, (some with free pool) a village bakery, gift shops, several convenience stores, a post office, a library, a chemist, a lovely tea room, a deli, ice cream and rock shops, a tourist centre and a museum. And of course a fantastic beach which is great for rock pooling and numerous caves to explore. The beach is exceptionally good for kayaking and there are two very good hire shops in the village including tours and lessons.

The main bedroom has a King size Bed with some countryside views from the window. The Second Bedroom has a Trundle bed and can be used either as a single bed or two single beds or as a double. Please contact me on booking and advise how you would like the second bedroom set up.

The cottage has a modern bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge and freezer and microwave oven and gas oven. There is also the added benefit of a b washing machine and there is also a Dishwasher which you might not get with other holiday cottages of a similar price!

There is a tiered courtyard Garden for al fresco dining. There are stairs to the rear and the cottage is not deemed suitable if you have mobility issues or toddlers.

One well behaved dog is accepted.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No dogs allowed upstairs and in the bedrooms. No Smoking inside the cottage No Parties, excessive noise or nuisance to neighbours

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: tiered garden with steps

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Comfortable Character Cottage 'bumble Cottage' Cottage
Comfortable Character Cottage 'bumble Cottage' Ilfracombe

About the neighborhood

Map
Combe Martin, ENG

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 4 Trailhead - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Combe Martin Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Newberry Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Black & White - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Sawmills Freehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Britannia - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Character Cottage 'Bumble Cottage' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Character Cottage 'Bumble Cottage'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Character Cottage 'Bumble Cottage'?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable Character Cottage 'Bumble Cottage' located?

Situated in Ilfracombe, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of South West Coast Path Section 4 Trailhead, South West Coast Path Section 3 Trailhead, and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. Combe Martin Beach and Wild Pear beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Comfortable Character Cottage 'Bumble Cottage' Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hans D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful base for beautiful Exmoor

Comfortable pleasant and peaceful base for exploring the magnificent Exmoor coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

Great stay at Bumble Cottage, comfortable and cozy with everything you could need for a lovely stay, within easy reach of the town center and beach. I would happily recommend it to friends and family, if we get the chance may return ourselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for North Devon

The cottage is tucked away off the high street with its own parking. It was nice and warm and well equipped. Very cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Very well equipped, everything you need. We had a lovely break. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqui H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bumble Cottage

Lovely neat little cottage. Very clean. Checking in instruction and directions to the cottage and parking very clear and easy to follow. Lovely to arrive to a welcome basket and nice to have tea, coffee and sugar and other basics in the cupboard . Made full use of the little garden with lovely weather . Highly recommend a visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely enjoyable stay in Combe Martin quaint cottage

A particularly quaint cottage of character, well managed and maintained, providing for all our needs. It was a great pleasure to stay here, also spending some enjoyable evenings in around the character fireplace in the cosy lounge. Ideal central location for us to explore North Devon's coastal towns and Exmoor's national park. On arrival we found the whole cottage meticulously clean, with everything in its place, and obviously the owner has gone to great lengths to ensure this for his guests. Would most definitely return at some point.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy holiday

We have had a wonderful week here. Communication with Jason from start to finish has been excellent! The digital guide was really handy and just full of information about the area. The cottage is beautiful and has everything you need. We was lucky with the weather so a lighter duvet or fan would have been nice. The locals are very friendly. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend bumble cottage, we would definitely go back. Thank you for a lovely holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a fabulous location

Absolutely lovely clean, spacious cottage. Equipped with all you need plus a thoughtful welcome basket. Enclosed Garden that was extremely well maintained. One of the nicest cottages we have stayed in ( we have stayed in loads!). Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage with everything you need inside. Local area is lovely and the local pubs are friendly and do great food. Good spot to get to local attractions and supermarket not too far away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Such a lovely property, really good size and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet location in Combe Martin, ideal for resting, and perfect base for exploring and stunnin

Comfortable, quiet, lots of character
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bumble Cottage was amazing everything that you needed washing machine dishwasher, off road parking,

Very spacious for a large family hot water washing machine dishwasher. Home comforts. Beautiful well organised cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A lovely cottage in Coombe Martin

Jason the owner is very helpful he will go the extra mile to make sure his visitors are happy. The property was just perfect,the only problem was ours we are all in our seventies which made the steep back garden a bit awkward to use, and Jason told us about it before we went and he phoned us while we were there to see how it was, you could not want for anything more that’s in the cottage we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable stay

We stayed one week at Bumble cottage for our first trip to a north Devon. Jason couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming. The cottage is in a lovely location in Combe Martin and super cozy. We had everything we needed. Didn’t get to enjoy the garden because the weather gods weren’t on our side. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need although the gas oven was terrifying …. but that’s just me! The place was spotless, great shower, very comfortable bed and I enjoyed my morning coffee in bed looking out at the hillside. Combe Martin is well located for Exmoor National Park (which we loved), SW cost walks (from the car park at the harbour) and of course the wonderful beaches. The only drawback is there aren’t many options for eating out in the evening and the quality isn’t great. We tended to eat out at lunch time and then ate a light supper in the evening at home. Thanks again to Jason for checking in on us, going above and beyond with a personal email with recommendations - we really appreciated it. We absolutely recommend Bumble Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a good location

The cottage is very cosy, tucked away just off the main road. It is very comfortable, perfect to return to after a busy day exploring the area. The terraced garden is a real sun trap so we made the most of it when the weather was good. Combe Martin is a great location, close to Exmoor for lovely walks and not far from the wonderful beach at Woolacombe. Communication with the host worked well and the instructions for arrival and about the property were clear. We had a very enjoyable few days and hope to return - highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Gaynor J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bumble cottage

Very nice Christmas break, warm and cosy, everything you needed. Great shower and bathroom, always a plus! Good location for Woolacombe for dog walking on the beach. Exmoor on your doorstep .ideal

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

This property was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. It is very comfortable and has everything you need. We could not have asked for anything more.******
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bumble Cottage

Absolutely brilliant! Everything we needed, clean and comfortable. Very well looked after by Jason. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An excellent stay!

We had an excellent stay at this cottage. It was well equipped and so cosy. It would be helpful if you could give some info on places to park a second car, e.g the car park by the church etc. But we had a great stay and we would definitely stay again! Thankyou
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019