Set in an impressive Victorian building, The Dorchester Guest House offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Ilfracombe?s town centre, lovely seafront and harbour are a short walk away.
The elegant, stylishly furnished rooms at The Dorchester feature a TV, DVD player, and hairdryer. Guests can also make use of free Wi-Fi access and a generous hospitality tray.
Breakfasts are freshly prepared using locally sourced produce, and are served daily in the bright and airy dining room. Fully licensed, there is a range of wines and beers available.
The beautiful Exmoor National Park is just 15 minutes' drive away, whilst Ilfracombe Golf Club is a 5-minute drive. The pretty harbour, Blue Flag Tunnels Beaches, restaurants and shops are within walking distance.
A bus stop directly outside can take guests along the coast to Barnstaple, Bideford and the surrounding areas.
Hotel Information
The hotel is non-smoking throughout.
Surrounding Area
Ilfracombe is a beautiful coastal town on the North Devon shores. The coastline is both ruggedly stunning and breathtaking in its beauty. Ilfracombe itself has several small attractive beaches, yet is only a 5-minute drive away from the sandy expanses of Woolacombe, Croyde and Sauton - a haven for surfers, body boarders, kite surfers and the bucket and spade brigade. The town offers a wide variety of activities, including sea fishing, golfing, quad biking, horse riding and walking (including the Tarka Trail and the Coastal Path).
Ilfracombe has a host of bars, bistros, restaurants and pubs offering a variety of nightlife to suit all tastes. There is also the Landmark Theatre, which offers a choice of plays, bands and films throughout the year.
The guest house is only a 10-minute drive from the naturally beautiful scenery of Exmoor National Park.
Transport
By Car:
- Take the A361 to Ilfracombe.
- As you enter Ilfracombe via the A361 from Mullacot Cross, you will see The Dorchester Guest House. The guest house is situated right on the A361, as this road becomes St Brannocks Road.
By Train:
Ilfracombe is a 30-minute drive or bus ride from the nearest train station, which is at Barnstaple.
By Coach:
National Express run regular coach services into Ilfracombe.
By Air:
The nearest airports are at Bristol and Exeter.
Restaurants
Evening meals are available by prior arrangement. Meals consist of 2 courses, followed by coffee and mints (at an additional cost). Evening meals are not available in July and August.
Important
Payment Information:
Please note that the hotel cannot accept American Express credit cards.
