The Carlton Hotel Is
Family Friendly
Children are welcome throughout the hotel, together with their grown-ups! We’ve a number of family rooms, special kids menus and fast Wi-Fi to keep all ages entertained.
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Top Rated Family Friendly Hotel In Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe’s top-rated hotel is delighted to welcome families to North Devon. Staying at The Carlton means you can take advantage of our ideal location, quality modern bedrooms and great facilities. Rooms come complete with flat-screen TV, great WiFi connectivity and tiled bathrooms, some include adapted wet rooms. Family rooms are located to the rear of the property.
We have family rooms that sleep up to four people, in a usual configuration of 1 double matrimonial bed and full-size single beds. However, we also have extra beds and cots available (for a modest additional cost) to accommodate larger family groups and our wonderful team will be happy to address any particular needs you may have if they can.
Great Location
Ilfracombe is a great value base to situate yourselves, and ideal location for you to explore a little further afield! North Devon is full of stunning beauty spots, coastal walks, outstanding beaches and more that are waiting to be explored. It goes without saying that a big draw of the Adventure Coast is messing about on the water and The Carlton has many award-winning beaches on the doorstep at nearby Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton. From Ilfracombe’s harbour, and nearby beaches, you can launch into activities that include kayaking, surfing and coasteering.
Exmoor & It’s Magical Moors
Attractions geared towards the family like our own Aquarium, quirky Museum, boat trips, fishing experiences and larger pleasure parks like Watermouth Castle and The Milky Way.
Ilfracombe For Families
Right on The Carlton’s doorstep, Ilfracombe provides the ideal family friendly environment, with much to see and do within a short walking distance, from secret coves to the quirky museum and crazy golf. Do the kids love animals? Why not visit a local farm, enjoy sheepdog displays, pony and horse riding or experience falconry displays. You can choose to hire a Segway or go quad biking or simply hire a bike to discover the Tarka Trail. Foodie highlights for all the family include a choice of traditional fish and chip shops on the quay, Devon ice cream and the art of chocolate making at Ilfracombe’s Chocolate Emporium.
For All the Family
Back at the hotel we offer early dining and have a Kids Restaurant Menu, as well as all our Brasserie menu. The hotel has superfast broadband connectivity and Wi-Fi throughout. There’s plenty of space in our ground floor lounges and even a gym and treatment room if you need to prepare or unwind after your day out. A freshly cooked breakfast is included in our rates, plus cereals, juices, yoghurt and fresh fruit.
Plan Your Visit
We can pre-book you visits and experiences. For real coastal immersion, we work with Coastal Adventures and can offer discounted bookings with these guys. Let us know how we can help. Find out more at Visit Ilfracombe.
Safe Stay
In the current Covid-19 pandemic we are following government guidance. That means we have made sensible changes to ensure you stay safe in North Devon. For example, reduced occupancy, removal of paper materials and some decorative throws in your rooms. Tea and coffee making facilities are available on request, to ensure absolute cleanliness. And we’ve introduced single use toiletries for the time being.
The Devon air, whether rolling across the hills or breezing in from the sea, has reputation as a tonic for relaxation and rejuvenation. Carlton visitors often remark on the quality of their night’s sleep, for which sumptuous beds with crisp cotton bedding must also take credit for!
Flexibility for 2021
Your booking is truly flexible (without any penalty charges) when booked direct with The Carlton. Alterations, cancellations and changes to your booking may be made as close as 48 hours to your arrival time. Please note a group booking (of more than four rooms or eight guests) may be subject to different terms and conditions*.


Tariff
Room rates start at just £45 per person per night in low season and vary according to the time of year that you stay with us and the room type.
Our standard tariff is inclusive of:
- En-suite bath or shower
- A choice of fully cooked English and Continental style breakfast options.
- VAT at the prevailing rate on booking
All are based on nightly room use. Remember to call us direct to book and ensure that you are getting the very best deal and price for those special rates that offer little extras as part of the deal, like a drink on arrival or extended check out options. Book direct here or call us on 01271 862446 today.
Supplements
For the sole occupancy of Double, Twin or Queen bedded room, add a £20 per night supplement to the per person rate. An additional sofa bed can be supplied into King sized bedrooms at a rate of £10 per night (breakfast included) and just £27.50 per night (dinner & breakfast included) for any guest aged 13 years and older. Children up to the age of 12 years inclusive have a reduced rate of £8 and £20 respectively per night.
Infants stay for free. We can provide a baby cot at £5 per night. Dogs can stay with their owners at a rate of £8 per animal per night.
Family Break In North Devon
Summer Staycation Offer
Book direct and stay this summer for just £150* per night. * min 3 night stay, breakfast and room included, must be booked before 31 March 2021. Cancellation, canges and amends may be made up to 2 days before arrival.
Subject to availability and T&C’s. Book direct here, call us on 01271 862446 or email us on stay@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk.


All Rooms Offer
Brand new beds & quality linen
Contemporary decoration, including blackout curtains
Conveniences
Wardrobes with integral safe, personal bar, ironing boards
Ensuite Bathrooms
Fully tiled ensuite bathrooms, fresh interiors
Ambience
Double glazing, sound proofing & controllable lighting
Entertainment
Flat-screen TVs, in-room telephones, and hospitality tray
Accessible
We have adapted rooms and ensuites with options for carers to stay in the room or adjacent.
Free Wi-fi
Enjoy free superfast broadband where ever you are in the hotel for work or for pleasure.
Air Conditioning
Enjoy state of the art air conditioning to create your perfect temperature
Rooms & Suites
Most rooms are accessible, step free and orientated front or rear facing. Your room layout and design is very unique and individual as you would expect in a Victorian era building.
We have adapted rooms with a wet room, grab rails and space for wheeled access, as well as the option to have a carer stay in room or adjacent. (2) Two rooms are accessed by a flight of stairs. All other rooms have flat/lift access.


Single Room
Our single room layout and design is very unique and individual as you would expect in a Victorian-era building.
Our Single rooms have been fully refurbished in a contemporary style and have a 3-foot single bed. Black out curtains and bedside phone & lighting control with flat screen television. Also equipped with a personal bar, personal safe, iron & board, fan and tea & coffee making facilities. All have ensuite shower rooms with exclusive Ebony toiletries and fluffy towels.
We have adapted rooms and ensuite bathrooms to be accessible with option to have a carer stay in room or adjacent.


Double/ Twin Room
Our double or twin layout and design is very unique and individual as you would expect in a Victorian-era building.
These rooms have been fully refurbished in a contemporary style with individual art and have a 4’6” matrimonial bed in the double and two 3” single beds in the twin. Benefiting from quality black out curtains and individual bedside lighting control with flat screen television. Also equipped with a personal bar, personal safe, iron & board, fan and tea/coffee making facilities. All have ensuite bathrooms with fluffy towels and exclusive Ebony toiletries.
We have adapted rooms and ensuite bathrooms to be accessible with option to have a carer stay in room or adjacent.


Queen Room
Our queen room layout and design is very unique and individual as you would expect in a Victorian-era building.
A larger 5” Respa matrimonial bed in a fully refurbished contemporary room. Black out curtains, bedside phone & lighting control with flat screen television. Also equipped with a personal bar, personal safe, iron & board, fan and tea & coffee making facilities. Ensuite shower room with exclusive Ebony toiletries and fluffy towels. Décor is stylish greys with natural wood finishes.
We have adapted rooms and ensuite bathrooms to be accessible with option to have a carer stay in room or adjacent.


King Room
Our king room layout and design is very unique and individual as you would expect in a Victorian-era building.
These are very large rooms. Rooms are fully refurbished in a contemporary style with a 6" king sized bed, black out curtains, dining table, desk, bedside phone and lighting control individual art and flat screen television.
Also equipped with a personal bar, personal safe, iron & board, fan and tea/coffee making facilities. Most have ensuite shower rooms and one with shower over bath, under tile heating with fluffy white towels and exclusive Ebony toiletries. All rooms have brand new windows and double-glazed casements ensure a good night’s sleep.
We have adapted rooms and ensuite bathrooms to be accessible with option to have a carer stay in room or adjacent.


Triple/ Quad Room
Our triple or quad layout and design is very unique and individual as you would expect in a Victorian-era building.
The triple is a large room, fully refurbished with a queen-sized matrimonial bed and 3-ft single bed, great for smaller families or individuals wishing to share. The quad is two rooms with wider access to bath room with a 3’6” matrimonial bed, plus 3” single bed and sofa bed, ideal for guests who have mobility issues, larger families and those that want additional space. Rooms are fully refurbished in a contemporary style, black out curtains, bedside phone, lighting control and flat screen TV. Equipped with a personal bar, personal safe, iron & board, fan and tea/coffee making facilities. Ensuite with shower over bath, under tile heating, fluffy towels and Ebony toiletries.
We have adapted rooms and ensuite bathrooms to be accessible with option to have a carer stay in room or adjacent.


Deluxe Suite
Our deluxe suite layout and design is very unique and individual as you would expect in a Victorian-era building.
Suites are fully refurbished in a contemporary style and has a grand 6” Respa king bed with sofa bed, black out curtains, bedside phone, lighting control, desk and dining area, local individual art and flat screen television.
Also equipped with a personal bar, safe, iron & board, fan and tea/coffee making facilities. This bathroom boasts a walk- in shower big enough for two and a shower over bath, under tile heating with fluffy towels and exclusive Ebony toiletries. Front facing, brand new windows and double-glazed casements ensure a good night’s sleep.
We have adapted rooms and ensuite bathrooms to be accessible with option to have a carer stay in room or adjacent.


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The Carlton Hotel
Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AR
Contact Info
enquiries@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk
(01271) 862446
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