The Antidote

20 Saint James Place The Antidote, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>53</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
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Rated wonderful
53 reviews
a living room with a couch and a television at The Antidote in Ilfracombe
a bedroom with a bed in a attic at The Antidote in Ilfracombe
a bathroom with a shower stall and a toilet at The Antidote in Ilfracombe
a red bench and a table on a patio at The Antidote in Ilfracombe
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The Antidote

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The Antidote offers boutique accommodations above a Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded restaurant, set in the harbor area of Ilfracombe, close to local beaches. All rooms have king-size beds, Nespresso coffee machines and a flat-screen TV with Netflix. Every room has an en suite slate tiled bathroom with walk-in showers and free toiletries white-washed flooring and walls.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ilfracombe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ilfracombe
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  • Bonnie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The tea and coffee facilities were lovely and the room was gorgeous! Sarah kept in contact throughout our stay and recommended places to eat. It was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay, we loved it. Although there was no staff around the system...”
  • Val
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “decor of room, great coffee machine Very comfortable bed”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quiet, great location, comfortable bed…. great bathroom”

Hosted by The Antidote

9.7
9.7
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The Antidote
A recently refurbished Victorian townhouse, offering three boutique rooms, all designed to a very high standard, offering walk in showers, luxury fixtures and fittings, smart TVs with Netflixs & nespresso coffee machines. All rooms have king size beds and white washed wooden floors .
Paul, Sarah & family
This is a great location, right in the hub of town, 50 yards from the harbour, with all the best restaurants & pubs close by and every amenity within walking distance. We run a small Michelin bib gourmand restaurant down stairs . Please ask about opening times
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Antidote
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • The Antidote
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Antidote
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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

House rules

The Antidote takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Antidote accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Antidote

  • Check-in at The Antidote is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Antidote may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Antidote include:

    • Double
    • Suite

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

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Temporary art galleries

  • The Antidote has 2 restaurants:

    • The Antidote
    • The Antidote

  • The Antidote is 2,300 feet from the center of Ilfracombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.