Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel
Trimstone, Ilfracombe EX34 8NR England
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Trimstone Manor is a traditional country house offering 4 star guest accommodation 2.5 miles from glorious Woolacombe. Set in 48 acres of beautiful North Devon countryside & landscaped gardens, it is perfect for a peaceful & relaxing break. Easy access to the A361 makes Trimstone perfect for those who want to explore North Devon. Sandy beaches and the rolling surf of Croyde, Woolacombe and Saunton are just a short drive, ideal for beach lovers and surfers alike. We have famous Lynton & Lynmouth, Exmoor, the South West coastal footpath and Arlington Court (NT). Whatever the weather there's always something to do. Guests can use the games room, tennis court, seasonal indoor heated swimming pool, gym & sauna, walk or simply relax in a quiet spot with a drink. Why not book Breakfast or an Evening Meal at our Tyme Restaurant (Friday or Saturday nights) to make your stay even more special? We can cater for children and special dietary requirements too but booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Game room
Tennis court
Highchairs available
Car park
Wifi
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Shallow end in pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Wine / champagne
Billiards
Darts
Table tennis
Board games / puzzles
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
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Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Radio
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Hair dryer
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Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
Trimstone, Ilfracombe EX34 8NR England
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Having been to Trimstone Manor many times before I must gluton fir punishment, but more importantly wanted to give this business the benefit of doubt thinking that it might of improved. Sadly this was not the case, the place looks tired and kept like seaside attraction that has seen better days. Not sure why the owner doesn't just sell tge place and let someone that truly has the passion and focus to run the place properly rather than a after thought or has the capability fir hospitality which this owner truly doesn't for sure which is sad.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Just got home from a week at Trimstone. The place was great and the host was fantastic. She was always there to help with keys etc. and we will definitely be back next year! Just hope we can bring the sunshine with us.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Philip Milton, Owner at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel
Responded 20 Jul 2023
Dear Jacob Than you very much for your lovely comments. We enjoyed having you stay with us too and look forward to seeing you back here next year. Many thanks Joan
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The last time I was back at Trimstone Manor was back in January 2023 where I was very disappointed by this shabby venue and thinking of taking friends there at the end of April I thought things might of changed as the holiday season is heading into the spring and the summer just a few months away. Unfortunately I felt embarrassed as the place was still as bad as I had remembered it January, looks down at heal, service not good, take it or leave, and the prices are very high for what you get. These friends said that a place like this should have a greater prominence and it seems the owner or owners don't really care about the place. I always like to give places and venues the benefit of the doubt and unfortunately Trimstone Manor doesn't live upto any expectation and the best thing to the current owner should sell it and let someone with true passion and focus and knows how the tourist sector works. It should be focused on the customer, customer and customer and you can see that the present owners are interested in themselves unfortunately. I would be recommending this sorry venue to anyone... I might get barred but do I really care where is better venue's who really focus on the tourist.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Philip Milton, Owner at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel
Responded 2 May 2023
I am afraid you were banned from visiting after your last enquiry which fortunately for us came to nothing. I cannot possibly imagine that you would be planning to return with 'friends' based on your vindictive narrative, one which I am afraid supports our response to your earlier nasty mention. We welcome a better calibre of honest guests here and whose command of English is as accurate as their candid remarks about our beautiful location. I wish you well with your future venue choices but do make sure you show them your comments on here before entering. You may find you are not welcome anywhere else either after that. Yours faithfully Trimstone Manor Team
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I visited here with my family including a toddler and would highly recommend. I see a review below has complained about being the only guests, as were we, and although this a shame for the hotel, we actually found this a benefit as we felt we could relax, and it’s evident that with time of year it would be quiet, the local towns were also very quiet with several cafes and shops closed for the winter season, but not an issue if you research first. The hotel is dated, but was very clean and with lots of fabulous features- the gardens are stunning with lots of birds/chickens/peacocks to see- it would be beautiful to see in the summer. The swimming pool (although it closed for low season, again to be expected), was in a lovely building with a fabulous water wheel feature- something the hotel should definitely promote on social media! The games room was great and well equipped! The beds and pillows were very comfy too. We enjoyed breakfast during our stay, and the bar was well stocked- again the review below mentions it wasn’t staffed however we text the number provided and Hazel was there within minutes to assist us with drinks. Hazel was lovely and couldn’t do enough for us, she was great with my little one too. The local towns are within short driving distance making this a great base. We would definitely like to return.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Philip Milton, Owner at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel
Responded 27 Feb 2023
Dear Beckshurst2106 Thank you for your lovely and honest comments. It was a joy for us having you stay at Trimstone and we are glad that you appreciated all that it has to offer at this time of the year. Hazel very much enjoyed looking after you all and will be very happy to do so again, anytime at all. Thank you for your custom and we hope to see you again soon. All at Trimstone.
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Just stayed here as a family, very quirky lovely hotel and a place full of character We were the only guests at the hotel during our stay as out of season but the staff could not do enough to make us feel welcome. We had a lovely breakfast and this made even more special due to seeing deers and peacocks through the windows The hotel had lovely gardens, well equipped rooms a great games room very well stocked for all ages a lovely pool, We were with a toddler and he had such a great time too. Very close to great restaurants and the beach. Highly recommend will be returning
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: This hotel is a little dated but very quirky with traditional features.
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Response from Philip Milton, Owner at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel
Responded 27 Feb 2023
Dear Maps38247016977 We hope that you had a safe journey home and thank you sincerely for your lovely review. We really do try to make sure that our guests enjoy a lovely stay at Trimstone and it is great to hear that you appreciated all that Trimstone has to offer at this very quiet time of year. You were the perfect guests and we enjoyed having you here. We are fortunate to be nestled in the quiet countryside and it was lovely that you enjoyed seeing our various feathered pets and the local wild deer. We look forward to seeing you again in the future and again,thank you for your custom and kind remarks. All at Trimstone
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The hotel was clean. Once you've said that you've said it all. No restaurant although we understood there was. No bar open which you would expect there to be in an hotel and most interestingly no people. We only stayed one night instead of the planned two because we actually had been looking forward to an enjoyable stay. E mailed the owner to discuss the balance. He did not reply but took it anyway. Having signs everywhere saying that you could press the buzzer and someone would appear from somewhere is not service. Seeing other responses from the owner he will be quite rude I imagine but I gave him the chance by giving him my phone number.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Philip Milton, Owner at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel
Responded 24 Feb 2023
Dear Sheeplady2016 We are all saddened by the review that you left on Tripadvisor. We removed our restaurant from our website and all the platforms we use 18 months ago when we had to take a decision to close it, so I am not sure why you thought that it was open. When you arrived, we explained that the bar was available at any time of the day and night and if not attended, then to ring the number provided and we would attend to your needs within a minute or two. We offered to serve you from the bar when you arrived but our offer was refused. You were given a list of local restaurants to assist you also. You enjoyed a full and hearty breakfast the following morning and then informed us that you would be leaving immediately as there were no other guests. It is February and known throughout the industry as low season, called so due to the low demand for accommodation. We are but one of many hotels that see very few guests in the low season and we cannot assure any guests of the presence of others – can you imagine the booking conversations! Many close altogether. You were indeed aware of our terms and conditions that clearly state that if you choose to leave before the end of your booked stay, no refund is available to you. However, we contacted you and even offered you a £100 credit note against any subsequent stay. We are indeed very sorry that you did not enjoy your stay but we can hardly be responsible for other guests not wishing to holiday at this time of year. We do all we can to advertise and promote what we are and what we do and at prices reflecting that and cannot be responsible if a guest decides that our offering has not met their needs which vary from that. However, clearly in the future we encourage you to call to enquire of these situations before you book a hotel in a seasonal area in future, to ensure your overall likely needs are met before you book. Philip Milton - Owner
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Just to appreciate the lovely team at Trimstone Manor Country house! I stayed for a month and half with my family and enjoyed the quietness of the place. The lovely well furnished self catering cottage gave us a good and comfortable stay in an environment with a lovely garden view and the birds! My kids enjoyed the games room and the place is quite strategic to visiting other sites like the beaches and harbour.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Philip Milton, Owner at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel
Responded 26 Jan 2023
Thank you MelodyC that is very kind of you. It was a delight to have you here and we trust you are settling-in-well to your new home. We shall look forward to seeing you all again soon! We are privileged to meet some really lovely people here. My very best wishes Philip J Milton - Owner
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After reading the many reviews I thought trimstone manor would be a treat but the place looks shabby and unloved, reception staff were unhelpful and couldn't be bothered. It is a shame it could be a lovely place to stay but unfortunately it seems that the owners can't be bothered either and I understand that they have run down many establisments, pubs included to try and make either a quick profit or upset the locals or guests combined. This place should be sold to someone who can manage this property properly and focus on the guest and customer service which appear they don't.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Philip Milton, Owner at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel
Responded 26 Jan 2023
We are only an accommodation provider, with breakfast. Sadly this comment reflects the worst in TripAdvisor with unregulated, anonymous, defamatory comment from someone who has never stayed here nor who never would. We are open only to the odd guest at this time of the year. We have had two sets of great guests this month. People just down the road in our local town of Barnstaple from where this reviewer comes wouldn't stay here. It is probably some local competitor envious of our success and keen to besmirch us. It has really upset the staff here who are great, hard-working and very welcoming. Their only consolation is that people like this will never come here - because they would be barred anyway. We have never acquired any operating pubs incidentally - another lie. We have never 'run-down' any businesses. However, we do own a lovely, superbly maintained restaurant in Barnstaple which we established from scratch up for rent. It closed sadly when the tenant left as a consequence of the Pandemic. We have also opened a brand-new pub from scratch and it is thriving. It is doing so on the back of great investment and super customer service - just like my main business has enjoyed for nearly four decades.
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Followed a sign for "cream teas". Wasn't sure what to expect whilst following the tiny country lane to get there. We was greeted by lovely, friendly staff, who brought us our cream teas. Well, the scones were massive and warm from the oven. We had a walk around the grounds, which were absolutely beautiful. On top of the lovely food and service, the birds really put a smile on out faces, especially the two emus and the "ducks with wigs". After our visit on Wednesday, we came back the following day with the rest of the family, who were just as impressed as us! We are looking forward to returning next year.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We enjoyed our 2 day break here. ‘ East down’ room was very nice, with big windows over looking impressive gardens and a very comfortable 4 poster bed. The swimming pool was exceptional. Warm water, clean and very quiet when we were there! The menagerie of birds were entertaining. Hotel is also in a great location for exploring North Devon.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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US$94 - US$140 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Walk - Morte Point Trail (2.7 miles), Borough Farm Sheepdog and Falconry Displays (1.4 miles), and South West Coast Path Walk - Ilfracombe and the Torrs (3.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, breakfast, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?
Yes, free parking and a parking garage are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Biffen's Kitchen, Hele's Kitchen, and Comyn Farm.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Hele Corn Mill & Tea Room (3.4 miles), Chambercombe Manor (2.9 miles), and St Nicholas Chapel (3.0 miles).
Is Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.