Karen’s Vista is a 3rd floor apartment located just half a mile away from the nearest beach and theatre in this Victorian seaside town. This apartment is perfect as a base for guests wishing to make the most of this stunning region’s scenery and many attractions. Ilfracombe with its beaches and lovely harbour and port which dates back to at least the 12th Century with quality ice cream, fish & chip and various craft shops and art galleries to enjoy plus Damien Hirst’s Verity statue which is a must see. The surrounding area has many attractions waiting to be discovered such as Cairn Woodland Nature Reserve, Hillsborough & Rapperee Cove, The Torrs, Watermouth Bay & the Southwest Coast Path. Then there’s the lovely Fuchsia Valley and for the family, Watermouth Castle & Theme Park.
Why not take a trip to Lundy Island or enjoy coastal cruises, fishing, sea-life safaris and diving which are all available locally? Or take a trip on the Ilfracombe Princess and see seals, porpoises and sea birds nesting on the cliffs. Try your hand at sea fishing on Blue Fin or take an exhilarating tour of the amazing coastline on the Ilfracombe Sea Safari or on the Hampshire Rose, a former RNLI Lifeboat. 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 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.
Then there’s Exmoor National Park, just 11 miles away and Lynton & 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 water powered railway in the world! And of course, then there are several world class beaches such as Saunton Sands, Woolacombe, Croyde and Westward Ho! – all of which are famous for their surfing qualities, vast stretches of sand and also great dunes. Once you have enjoyed a day out and if you don’t fancy cooking then there are several good quality and popular restaurants to try out, many of which are regularly visited by locals from all over North Devon for their tasty local and ethnic fayre.
Karen’s Vista Can be booked with Jamie’s to accommodate up to 8 guests.