Carlton Blog
Meet The Team – Claire Carrington
Say hello to Claire Carrington, our housekeeping manager, who is now into her seventh year at The Carlton. Claire leads a very busy team of five room attendants. Between them, this team deliver the high standards in room servicing and cleanliness, that all our guests...
Sea Ilfracombe
The Harbour is ruled by Pirates! Ilfracombe, with its harbour, cliffs and seafront is the perfect setting for a maritime themed festival, and this year sees us holding the 13th year of pirates and sea-dogs celebrating with us. Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival is our...
Ilfracombe
A small guide of things not to miss in Ilfracombe. We have the best beaches in the country in North Devon and these are matched by the quaint seaside towns that sit alongside them. Ilfracombe town and harbour are full of charm and should not to be missed - traditional...
North Devon Beaches
North Devon has some of the most memorable and unspoiled beaches in the UK. Miles of golden sands, pebble ridges, world-class surf and amazing sand dunes. We have so many amazing beaches within a few minutes’ drive of Ilfracombe, perfect for the family, couples or...
Things to do in Devon
Things to do in Devon If you’re looking for something to do on your way to Ilfracombe, or maybe just looking for great places to check out in Devon, look no further than this little list of places we’ve compiled for you. Wookey Hole Travelling along the M5 or along...
More value on your plate
Everything we cook is from scratch, so we use every element of every product in all of our different dishes, which means we cut down on food waste and reduce packaging. We use ingredients that are more sustainable and offering better value, which means we can offset...
Meet The Team – Dan Priestman, Second Chef
Meet Dan, who, as many of our diners know, has been part of the team in The Brasserie kitchen, since summer 2020. Dan joined us with a great knowledge base and practical experience, having worked in busy kitchens in Cheshire prior to relocating to beautiful...
The Ocean is Good for You
6 Reasons Why the Ocean is Good for You. We all love a trip to the seaside, and we all feel the benefits of filling our lungs with fresh sea air while wandering along golden sand and feeling the salty spray of a wave on our face. A holiday near the ocean is highly...
Easter In North Devon
There is so much to escape to in North Devon this Easter. Easter is the time of year when the region emerges from its winter hibernation and becomes the go-to holiday destination. It has been a favourite seaside stop since the early days of the Victorian era, when the...
Now Serving Weekday Lunch
We are delighted to be serving lunch to everyone, five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday, from 20th of April. Our new, seasonal, locally sourced, and freshly prepared menu is available Wednesday through to Saturday; and we’ve kept our very popular classic Sunday lunch...
The Brasserie & Food Waste Action Week
At The Brasserie, we don’t waste anything! Many of you who know us, know how passionate we are about our impact on the environment, and we prove this in our everyday actions. Food Waste Week is the perfect time to talk about how we like to do our bit. We cook...
North Devon Shipwrecks
A Taste Of North Devon’s Wrecks The North Devon coastline has so much to offer; broad sandy beaches, cliff top walks, amazing dune networks, smuggler caves and many shipwrecks, some still to be discovered. The local coastline is celebrated for its beauty and...
Flexibility
When you book direct your stay is truly flexible, without any penalty charges, at The Carlton. Modify, alter, cancel and change your booking up to two days out or as close as 48 hours prior to your arrival time. Please note, a group booking, which is made up of more than than four rooms or eight guests, is subject to different terms and conditions.