Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
Garden
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Property entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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Trimstone, Near Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 8NR
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Woolacombe Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (Braunton)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room (Heanton)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Ilfracombe)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Croyde)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Filleigh)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Georgeham)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (East Down)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Knowle, Dog Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Lee. Dog Friendly)

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Jacobstowe. Dog Friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (Arlington)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Darracott)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ilfracombe

At Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel, you'll be 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Woolacombe Beach. Highlights at this inn include an indoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Trimstone Manor Lounge is the inn's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a games room and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ilfracombe inn include North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 18 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Saunton Sands - 22 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Meraki Coffee co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel

Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Ilfracombe inn is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel offers 11 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Trimstone Manor Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during November, December, January, February and March:
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 4 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 4 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?

Yep, Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?

The closest beach to Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel is Woolacombe Beach (4.5 km).

Does Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel have a pool?

Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?

No, Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place to stay.

The hotel was very clean. We had some minor issues which were immediately resolved by the very lovely hotel staff. The owners were very friendly and spoke to us every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet and relaxing area. Beautiful swimming pool. Staff were brilliant, nothing too much trouble. A shame the restaurant was shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always rate a hotel by the quality of the breakfast! 10/10. Lovely family run hotel. Everyone very friendly and helpful. Thank you Phil and Harv
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to visit the area. Very quite properly. Only down side is short single country lane to hotel. Otherwise, no problem. Would book again without quedtion
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Ritesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night's stay for business.

Stayed 1 night for business. Got a good rate, and the reviews were good. Arrived late at night (around 10.30pm) so didn't get the chance to use the fitness centre. Room was comfortable, good selection of complimentary teas. The owner was very hospitable. The cooked breakfast was delicious. The only downside was the location - dark, narrow road leading up to the hotel. Also in the middle of nowhere. Otherwise, very good overall. Would stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Leane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Really enjoyed our stay at Trimstone Manor. The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful, great service. Stunning countryside surroundings and wildlife. We stayed in a lovely spacious room at the front with a 4 poster bed and great view of the gardens and scenery. Nice and clean with everything we needed and more, wasn’t expecting a fridge :-) very handy as we booked a room rather than a self catering cottage. Enjoyed a swim in the pool, the pool barn has feature of big water mill wheel which I thought was pretty impressive! Very tasty breakfast cooked fresh to order everyday and again great service from friendly staff. We are animal lovers and loved all of the different birds (especially Splash!). Great base location for visiting local beaches. The tarka cycle trail is also close by, we drove a short distance to Braunton and cycled to Barnstaple and back again. We would love to go back and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ji
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nikos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Amazing hotel with plenty to do, swimming pool was lovely and fell in love with the emus. Take your walking boots as plenty to explore !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building work going on which would have been nice to to be informed of, we couldn't even park outside our own unit, Builders vans and materials everywhere we almost felt in the way?? overall it was very Disappointing as there was no restaurant and no Bar, but if we wanted a drink they would open the bar if we asked? But they would do a breakfast at £12 per head?? but we didn't want to risk it? so we ate out. We could walk around the grounds which included the upside down trampoline and the on site scrap yard!!! probably wont go back. so disappointing as it was a present for us. I hope they turn it around. its a lovely area but better places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful relaxing in the countryside, set in beautiful grounds with peacocks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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4/10 Poor

Allan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

What a gem of a place to stay, nothing to find fault with at all the staff were very friendly and approachable. We had freshly cooked breakfasts with plenty of choice. If you like nature and old fashioned charm you can’t go wrong here with walks, ducks, turkeys, emu’s and more. We were lucky enough to have fantastic weather for our trip so sat outside in the beautiful gardens while having drinks in the evening. Spotlessly clean and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed break

Very relaxed and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in a beautiful setting. The building is old and authentic but is in need of some refurbishment. The bed was particularly creaky! Overall a pleasant stay but not happy about being charged £25 to charge our car for one night!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In need of some refurbishment, no chef at moment so no restaurant, but staff very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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6/10 Okay

Michael

Ok stay .

Sadly the wether was rubbish ,however thats nothing to do with the Hotel. We were checked in by a very frendly manager and shown to the room .The heating was off however the manager soon turned it on. I came to make a cup of tea and one of the sausers was dirty.we also found the glasses to be dirty and strands of hair on the top of the bed. Rest of the room was clean and nicely decorated. The matress could do with replacement (very lumpy). The dinning room and lounge was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Disappointed

On arrival the Hotel gardens were well kept but the hotel seemed tired Our room was basic but clean. The purpose of out break was for our Anniversary, to stay swim and have a meal. When booked in June 2019 for a Sept 2019 stay, the details said luxurious hotel with restaurant and swimming pool. The pool was covered up and had an unused feel (although they did uncover this after mentioning) and we were informed that the Hotel had not had a chef for all of the summer but we had no contact to advise us of this. The alternative was to drive to Woolacombe and not be able to have a drink or back to Bude where we were camping, we did this as a better option! We were very disappointed that we had not been advised so we handed the keys back and left. David and Ruth Griffiths
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A decent hotel

A good hotel in a good position Ideal for visits to north devon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice base to explore area. Felt better suited too older generations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay if you have a dog, very friendly staff. Excellent location for trips out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never Again!!!!!!

Our window sills were filthy. The towels were stained, and the pillows and bedding unsatisfactory! We were tempted to not stay there at all! We had no housekeeping for the entire weekend! Our bed was unmade and our tea cups from the morning were left in our room. At one stage I walked past another person who had just checked in and he was asking the "unprofessionally dressed" lady at the reception desk if there was a leak in their room as it smelt very muggy and her response was " that's just the way the rooms smell". There was not a sole in the restaurant at any time while we were there, and no one about to help with requests. On Saturday evening we needed some plates and knives and forks to eat some dinner that was purchased from somewhere else and no one was around to help me? I had to go into the very eerie restaurant and take 2 side plates and a knife and fork from one of the tables! The pool was clean and warm but also very dirty around the pool. When my kids noticed a trampoline in the garden they were very excited but on approaching it, we saw it was torn! The tennis court is overgrown with weeds. All in all, we will never visit this property again, it is poorly managed, and really needs a completely new fresh approach. The rooms needs updating and you should really consider hiring better more presentable staff as well as a permanent house keeper to clean and to aid your guest when they require assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

DEANO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

The pics on the website dont do this place justice, amazing hotel, fab welcoming service stunning views, and dog friendly! Cant praise this place enough. Deffo will return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night

It was booked at the last minute quite late on so didn't manage to eat there but the pub recommendation was great. Comfy bed, friendly staff and a great cooked breakfast (not included in stay).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The house seems lovely. I was the only one there so they seemed to forget about me. Not even offered a clean towel. Pool freezing can't use, gym no good at all and the sauna was off. As I only booked it for the facilities you can imagine how disappointed I was. Even checked out 2 days early. Sorry but its the truth. I'm sure in the summer when people are around and things are working as they should I can see it would be a great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness

A little neglected but good for dogs.

Funny place this and difficult to review fairly. We enjoyed our stay especially as the hotel is "dog friendly". It is ideally placed between Woolacombe and Ilfracombe near Mullacott Cross. The room (Knowle) was a little bit small and if we had a bigger dog it would have been a problem - but larger dog-friendly rooms are available. The room was on the ground floor with it's own patio outside and a garden beyond that so easy to let the dog out. Strangely there is an odd collection of birds in an aviary on the other side of the garden. The negatives are that the hotel seems to be run by the owners and it is as if the place has become too much for them to handle. The gardens are overgrown in places and there is too much vegetation growing up the front of the building almost as if it is derelict. On one morning we were not served breakfast and had to go into town to eat. There is a very nice indoor swimming pool and sauna area but it needed to be uncovered just for us and I didn't feel right imposing myself on the owners. Having said that we're likely to return as it is ideal for dog owners and they had rooms available at short notice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018