The Kite Upper Torrs View

09/02/2025

Looks like a great road trip, may even try it ourselves🤣

The Ultimate Devon Seaside Towns Road Trip 🚗🌊

This road trip is perfect for anyone who loves seaside charm, golden beaches, and breathtaking coastal scenery!

📍 Ilfracombe – A lively harbour town with dramatic cliffs, fresh seafood, and the famous Verity statue by Damien Hirst.

📍 Croyde – A surfer’s paradise, known for its golden beach, rolling dunes, and charming village pubs.

📍 Appledore – A quaint fishing village with colourful cottages, narrow streets, and a strong maritime heritage.

📍 Westward Ho! – The only UK town with an exclamation mark, featuring a long sandy beach.

📍 Exmouth – A classic seaside resort with two miles of golden sand, stunning estuary views, and great watersports.

📍 Torquay – The heart of the English Riviera, offering a lively waterfront, palm-lined promenades, and the famous Kents Cavern prehistoric caves.

📍 Dartmouth – A picturesque riverside town with pastel-coloured houses, a historic naval college, and scenic boat trips along the River Dart.

📍 Salcombe – A yachtsman’s dream, known for its waters, boutique shops, and delicious local seafood.

📍 Hope Cove – A hidden gem with two sandy beaches, a peaceful harbour, and some of the best coastal views in Devon.

📍 Bigbury-on-Sea – A stunning beach with shallow waters, perfect for families and watersports, plus access to the historic Burgh Island via a sea tractor!

05/02/2025

What a wonderful start to the 2025 holiday season and thank you all for the wonderful bookings. I can't wait to welcome you and an amazing community here in Ilfracombe will help you create amazing memories. This wonderful Visit Ilfracombe town is the perfect base to explore North Devon and the surrounding landscapes. Please take note of our new cancellation policy (thank you Sarah) providing greater flexibility and as always, if ever you had to cancel at short notice, we would always find a space for you later in the year

04/01/2025

Some beautiful photos shared by our recent guests Dean & Eva.
They took the drive through Exmoor/ Minehead on the way back to the M5.
Thank you both, this is such a beautiful part of the country with so much to see and explore. Just as beautiful in the winter!

06/10/2024

Happy Sunday 🌞, just a reminder that North Devon is as stunning in the winter as in the summer. The Kite is the perfect place to stay and explore all of our wonderful beaches, Exmoor National Park and some great restaurants and pubs in Ilfracombe too.
The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar Giovanni & Luca (Italian Restaurant) The angel Restaurant. Ilfracombe
Seventy One Bistro The Thatched Inn Ilfracombe George and Dragon Ilfracombe Hip and Pistol The Wellington Arms, Ilfracombe The Pier Brewery Tap & Grill
Tandoorinights
Levain, the Rock Inn and the Kings Arms in Georgham to name a few.
Don't hesitate, book those few days away!
Look forward to hearing from you😄

09/09/2024

What a beautiful glimpse of the moon tonight. Took me a couple of attempts as kept hiding behind the clouds🌙

18/06/2024

***We've had a cancellation for the week beginning 22/7/24***

So much to do, walking eating and sightseeing, please contact me today if interested ☀️☀️☀️

https://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/eat-drink/

https://www.komoot.com/guide/854375/cycling-around-ilfracombe

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/woolacombe/walk-the-ilfracombe-torrs

Look forward to hearing from you!

07/06/2024

Such a beautiful thank you from our guests Paul and Marlies from The Netherlands. It was an absolute pleasure to meet them both and they certainly embraced the wonderful North Devon hospitality and it's surrounding areas. A beautiful hand painted and original thank you note! We look forward to welcoming them back.
Thank you😀☀️

05/06/2024

https://youtu.be/c7OrljUAj1Y?si=8d1eY4GJJLjFf_Wk

The stunning coming into Ilfracombe.PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world. Built in 1946, she sailed from...

21/05/2024

Guests had to cancel their booking due to their poorly cat...we changed their dates and when we arrived home yesterday this was on our doorstep.....
"If you can be anything in life be Kind" 🩷

08/05/2024

What an unbelievable sunset here this evening... Wow!!

07/05/2024

Due to cancellation The Kite is available from Saturday 11th May for 7 nights. Contact me for more information. Weather looking fab☀️☀️

05/05/2024

Beautiful...☀️☀️

21/02/2024

So much to explore here in North Devon, base yourself at The Kite, the perfect place to stay when exploring this outstanding coastline. A few recommendations for drinks and food, but many more to choose from
Hip and Pistol
The Wellington Arms, Ilfracombe
The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar
The Thatched Inn Ilfracombe

19/02/2024

A perfect opportunity to enjoy the Beautiful North Devon coast, contact the Lions for more information .... don't miss out!!!

Located on the Golden Coast Leisure Park in nearby Woolacombe. Our luxury villa is fully equipped to meet needs of people living with disability. Download a brochure and contact us for more information.

17/02/2024

Two lovely guests enjoyed a surprise visit to The Kite for a belated valentine celebration here in North Devon.
North Devon

07/02/2024

Wonderful to be walking around Bicclescombe Park this morning, exciting to see the start of spring and new pond life!
The most relaxing place to walk anytime of the day!