Last minute holiday in Ilfracombe - sleeps 4

Chalky Blue Cottage 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

Sitting literally on the waters edge Chalky Blue has stunning sea views and is just a few minutes walk away from local beaches and the towns bustling harbour. This stylish and recently renovated apartment with veranda and private patio is coastal living at its best.

8 steps to entrance. All on the lower ground floor.
Open plan living space.
Living area: With Freeview Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker and patio doors leading to patio.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Bedroom 1: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds
Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.
Outside Area: Veranda/Terrace with private patio overlooking the sea.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Patio with garden furniture and barbecue. On road parking (free 6pm-10am, free for 1 hour 10am-6pm); additional parking in public car park by permit at cost. No smoking. Please note: The patio overlooks the sea and there is a sheer drop beyond the wall.

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Sitting literally on the water’s edge and renovated in May 2021, Chalky Blue is a spacious garden apartment with a beautiful oak veranda and pretty patio which allows you to enjoy coastal living at its best. Fish and barbecue from your patio or sit and enjoy the open sea views and spectacular sunsets, boating activities and noise of crashing waves in all weathers. Spend hours watching the RNLI doing their training drills or fishermen hauling in their lobster pots, gig rowing, sailing boats, kayakers, RIBS and jet skis all entertaining you, it is the Atlantic coast on your doorstep!
This property has a private entrance accessed via eight steps leading down to the front door and is situated on the quiet road which forms part of the popular Capstone walk. With an interior that is very typical of country coastal living with a mix of Shabby Chic and contemporary styles the apartment has two bedrooms, Bedroom 1 has a double bed with en-suite shower room and a street view. Bedroom 2 has twin beds/king with a sea view. There is a spacious open plan living space with a smart TV and Bluetooth speaker and soft seating. Large table and chairs for family dinning which flows to an additional snug where you can sit, relax, be cosy and enjoy the fantastic sea views and access the veranda via the French doors. The entrance hall is big and there is plenty of space to dump wetsuits and other outdoor gear and there is a desk should you need a quiet space.

Parking is available for your arrival, departure and overnight - it is also possible to arrange for a weekly parking permit from the Tourist Information centre or email ahead of your stay NoreplyNorthDevon@paysmarti. co. uk (currently £20. 80 to cover 7 day/nights)
Chalky Blue is less than 100 metres way from the local beaches, a bustling harbour and port which dates to the 12th century. It is lit with fairy lights and has a sandy beach too! It is surrounded by lots of cafés, Joey’s ice cream, fish and chips, pubs and restaurants (Ilfracombe can currently boast two Michelin star restaurants) to enjoy whilst watching the sailing, fishing and RNLI boats. There are independent craft shops and art galleries influenced by Damien Hirst’s ’Verity’ statue which is a must see. The Tunnels beaches are interesting with a large natural sea pool which is fabulous for open sea swimming surrounded by the glorious, rugged cliffs although sheltered for children with buckets and spades and jumping in the waves is also only a short walk away. In fact, it would be extremely easy to leave the car as there is a lot on offer at your doorstep. There is diving, and other water sport activities. There are boat trips to Lundy Island, sea cruises of the exhilarating North Devon coastline, deep sea fishing and sea life safaris to see seals, porpoises and various sea birds.

Walk the coast path from Capstone to Lee, Morthoe and Woolacombe. Lots of pubs along the way so you can get a bus on the return! There are several world class beaches such as Saunton sands, Woolacombe, Croyde and Westward Ho – all of which are famous for their surfing with vast stretches of golden sand and great dunes.
The surrounding area has many attractions waiting to be discovered such as Cairn Woodland Nature Reserve, Hillsborough and Rapperee Cove, The Torrs, Watermouth Bay and the South West Coast Path. Then there is the lovely Fuchsia Valley and for the family, Watermouth Castle and Theme Park. Ilfracombe is also perfectly situated to the enjoy the countless other North Devon attractions such as the popular Tarka Trail which provides the unique opportunity by bike to follow a disused railway line allowing you to enjoy some of Devon’s finest countryside and scenery stretching from Barnstaple through to Bideford and beyond. And then there’s Exmoor National Park, just 11 miles away, and Lynton and Lynmouth, 19 miles to the east with its incredible sea views, rugged cliffs and amazing funicular cliff railway which opened in 1890 and is the highest and steepest totally wat