Carlton Blog
2021 Travellers’ Choice Award Winners!
It’s not often we like to blow our own trumpet, especially considering the challenges over the last 15 months, however we are absolutely delighted to have received the 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award for Hotels from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel platform. This...
Blue Sky Horizon With a North Devon Summer Staycation
Many of us entered 2021 with a feeling of optimism, only to have it dashed in the first week of January as another lockdown descended. With the latest news it would be very easy to disappear under a cloud of doom and gloom. But no. Resist! While the midwinter skies...
Discover The Warmth Of A North Devon Winter Break
Winter Breaks In North Devon Traditionally there are many reasons to visit North Devon in the summer, but actually a winter break can also be thoroughly enjoyable. A big part of this is the sense of having the place to yourself, with the pace of life a gentle...
North Devon Cycling Routes
For many of us, cycling is our first choice for an outdoor activity to get exercise and fresh air. You get to see more of the countryside from the saddle of the bike than in a car and you can also cover greater distances than on foot – it is the best of both worlds! ...
Brasserie Brings Something Special To Exmoor Food Fest 2021
January is something of a fallow month for the senses, a time for them to settle down again after the overload of the festive period. Nevertheless after a chaste month, they are fit and ready for February, which is rather convenient because it’s the month the ever...
Devon’s Most Haunted Places
With Halloween around the corner, many places are talking up their credentials to be among Devon’s most haunted places. And the fact is, there are plenty to choose from! Devon has more than its fair share of haunted houses, spooky hotels, lonely locations and ghost...
Devon Dialects
Planning a trip to North Devon soon? At The Carlton we think that part of what makes Devon so charming is the local language. Tourists and first-time visitors may find colloquialisms and common words by Devonians a bit odd, sometimes a complete mystery, but these...
North Devon beauty spots
One of the best things about having a hotel in North Devon is sharing our favourite beauty spots with guests and then seeing their faces when they return from a visit. Sometimes we take the beauty of the area for granted, so it’s always a delight to see people’s...
North Devon Best Walking Routes Guide
Five Best Walks Around Ilfracombe Ilfracombe, offers a plethora of scenic walks that cater to all levels of hikers and nature enthusiasts. From rugged coastal paths to serene countryside strolls, Ilfracombe’s diverse landscapes provide a perfect backdrop for exploring...
Ilfracombe Boat Trips
North Devon has a beautiful coastline and if you would like the chance to see it in all its glory, and perhaps see some of the wonderful creatures that inhabit it, why not take advantage of one of the many Ilfracombe boat trips on offer? From angling trips to sea...
Fishing in North Devon
Fishing holidays in Devon can be a fisherman's dream come true. Waters ripe with schools of fresh fish and rolling streams, as well as productive lakes and rivers, are a wonder to behold when you visit the Devon countryside. We've gathered together some of the most...
Plan Your Trip To Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe has plenty to offer visitors all year round, whatever the weather. The Carlton’s location, close to the centre of town and Ilfracombe harbour, means that guests have a huge choice of things to do from the hotel doorstep, whether the emphasis is on fun,...
Flexibility
Your holiday in North Devon should be as flexible as you need it to be. When you book directly with us, you have the freedom to modify, alter, or cancel your booking up to two days before your arrival without penalty. Please note that group bookings of more than four rooms or eight guests are subject to different terms and conditions.