Ilfracombe is in celebration mode after receiving praise from the judges of this year’s South West in Bloom competition. The popular seaside resort won a Gold award in the Sargent cup for its exceptional efforts, at which the judges stated “The town has much to offer and the Bloom community is like a well-oiled machine. Many aspects of Ilfracombe represent excellence and best practise and it would be unthinkable to visit Ilfracombe without thinking about Bloom.” Amongst the awards lies the ‘It’s your neighbourhood’ section, where St. Philip and St James’ Church were highly rated as a thriving community project. Ilfracombe committee chairman, Ivan Frances said about the win “I am really thrilled. With all the hard work that we put in, this result is well deserved by my team.” South West in Bloom provides one of eighteen national competitions, making up Britain in Bloom, Europe’s biggest horticultural campaign. The competition encourages local communities to improve and regenerate their area through the imaginative planting of flowers, trees and shrubs, and also asks for litter, graffiti and vandalism to be removed, keeping the streets clean and tidy. Why not head on over to our website for our fantastic range of Woolacombe pet friendly holiday cottages located just outside of award-winning Ilfracombe. Image: Josie Campbell available via Creative Commons
Honey Pot is a beautiful, compact cottage ideal for couples. Honey Pot is dog-friendly and fully equipped for a comfortable break in North Devon.
Primrose Lane cottage is a dog-friendly, compact cottage. Boasting a double bedroom, Primrose Lane cottage can sleep up to 3 with a pull out sofa bed ideal for children
Buttercup Cottage is an ideal cottage for families, especially those with fury members as its dog-friendly. Located in the courtyard, Buttercup cottage can sleep 4
Located in the courtyard, Honeysuckle Cottage is dog-friendly and ideal for families of up to 4.
Sea View cottage is a superb, dog-friendly holiday cottage with stunning views across the North Devon coast. Ideal for families of 5. The bedrooms have the amazing view across the Sterridge valley and the Bristol Channel to Wales
Sunalways Cottage is a spacious, family-friendly cottage sleeping 5 with beautiful views of the Sterridge valley. The vaulted ceilings give a large bright spacious living area
Fisherswood Cottage is a large and spacious cottage with beautiful vaulted ceilings. Sleeping up to 5 guests.
Forest View Cottage is a large, spacious cottage ideal for large families. This cottage is dog-friendly and can sleep up to 6 guests.
Meadow Sweet is dog friendly and the largest cottage at Smythen Farm. Book this cottage early as its well sort-after for large families or 2 families sharing. Meadow Sweet boasts stunning views across the Sterridge Valley.