by Stacey Sheppard | Oct 25, 2026 | Local Area
Normally, when you plan a trip to the seaside, I bet a winter break isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. The British seaside is somewhere we tend to gravitate towards for our summer breaks. It’s where we take the kids or meet the grandparents during the summer...
by Stacey Sheppard | Oct 15, 2026 | The Brasserie
Pan-fried sea bass recipe by Eliot Seabourn-Wren, Chef Patron at The Carlton Hotel in Ilfracombe, Devon. Eliot, our co-owner and head chef here at The Carlton, is a true advocate for British ingredients and he is always talking about how grateful he feels to have...
by Stacey Sheppard | Sep 30, 2026 | Local Area, Packages, The Hotel
How many times have you been on holiday and come home only to realise you could do with another holiday to recover from the holiday? There seems to be a lot of pressure when we go away to make the most of the free time. We schedule lots of day trips and make lists of...
by Stacey Sheppard | Jul 27, 2026 | Local Area
Coastal communities across England have been making a case for their own corner of the country as part of VisitEngland’s My Coast Has the Most campaign. It has sparked a little friendly rivalry as people share the places, stories and experiences they believe make...
by Stacey Sheppard | Jul 1, 2026 | Local Area
There are many great reasons to book a holiday in Ilfracombe, from adventure activities, coastal walks and dog-friendly beaches, to beautiful gardens, arty activities and secret picnic spots. But a day trip to Lundy Island from Ilfracombe has to be one of the...
