The Bolthole | House in Hele, United Kingdom

Sitting proudly in the heart of historic Ilfracombe is The Bolthole - a gloriously chic and stylish retreat with beautiful period features, a stunning spiral staircase, and an incredible carved feature fireplace.

With an unbeatable central location, plenty of space, and beautiful decor to enjoy around you, this is the ultimate choice for a luxury seaside escape.

On the ground floor, the triple height entrance hall sits centrally with the dining area, kitchen and a bedroom with twin beds, offering flexible sleeping arrangements where needed.

The kitchen is very well equipped with dishwasher, full oven and hobs, fridge freezer and coffee machine, plus all the utensils and kitchenware you will need to perfect your favourite holiday recipes.

Up the spiral staircase to the first floor, there is a huge stained glass window which makes the large living room bright and welcoming. With a plush corner sofa, pool table, smart TV, and stunning wooden fireplace with gas fire, this is the perfect social space to relax with family or friends after a day of adventures and sea air. There is also a shower room on this floor with walk in shower enclosure, basin, bidet and WC.

On the second floor is the master bedroom with double bed and en-suite offering a bath with shower over, basin and WC. There is also a spacious balcony on this level with chairs and table, and views looking put over the bay, an ideal spot for your morning coffee in the sunshine.

There is something for everyone in Ilfracombe with its picturesque historic harbour of quaint pastel coloured houses, 14th Century chapel perched on Lantern Hill and Damien Hirst’s statue Verity standing guard at the harbour entrance. The town lies right on the famous South West Coast Path. With its stunning beaches and coves including the famous Tunnels Beaches, great eateries, numerous art and craft galleries, independent shops, activities and attractions galore it truly is the perfect destination from which to also explore North Devon and Exmoor.

The famous Victorian bathing pools at Tunnels Beaches are tucked away at the end of tunnels carved by hand by Welsh miners in the 1820s. Children can play safely in the sea filled pools and enjoy rock-pooling.

Guests can stroll along the promenade to discover the delights of Ilfracombe seafront. The Landmark Theatre is North Devon's premier entertainment centre holding performances and exhibitions throughout the year including beer and cider festivals. Next door you will find Ilfracombe Museum with its weird & wonderful curiosities while the Ilfracombe Art and Craft Society Gallery has free exhibitions and is open from Easter to the end of November.

Many of the buildings in the town centre date from the 19th century and most of the shops are independent retailers; some have been in the same family for generations. You will find several food retailers, cafes, restaurants and independent shops.

Book easily online today through Finest Retreats and start looking forward to your next break away.

With an unbeatable central location, plenty of space, and beautiful decor to enjoy around you, this is the ultimate choice for a luxury seaside escape.