Set in Ilfracombe, 800 metres from Ilfracombe, The Darnley Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is situated 1 km from Wildersmouth beach, 36 km from Lundy Island and 37 km from Royal North Devon Golf Club. Free WiFi and room service are offered. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Darnley Hotel features some units with city views, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. You can play darts at the accommodation. Westward Ho! is 37 km from The Darnley Hotel, while Watermouth Castle is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 100 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • J
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large comfortable room, good beds, really good night’s sleep. Clean. Friendly.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was fine, the location was just right, the parking was what we required and the owners are very nice people.
  • Elspetha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were very friendly and informative - loved the cosy bar and garden area. Comfy bed and delicious breakfast- a great stay for our walk on the South West Coastal Path

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Darnley Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Darts
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Darnley Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 25

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted The Darnley Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Pets are only allowed subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

Please inform the property prior to arrival if you have any dietary requirements.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Darnley Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of £100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Darnley Hotel

  • Check-in at The Darnley Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Darnley Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Darts

  • Guests staying at The Darnley Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Room options at The Darnley Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • The Darnley Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The nearest beach is just 950 yards from The Darnley Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Darnley Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Ilfracombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Darnley Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.