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  • Exclusive Large Group Accommodation & Retreat Venue in North Devon

    A Private Coastal Sanctuary for Up to 21 Guests with an Indoor Heated Pool

    Whether you are hosting a wellness retreat, a milestone family celebration, a corporate offsite, or a gathering with friends, The Elmfield offers an unmatched private sanctuary in North Devon.

    Set within secluded gardens in prestigious Torrs Park, this grand Victorian villa combines generous social spaces and luxury leisure facilities with 8 stylish ensuite bedrooms—giving your group total exclusivity, privacy, and room to reconnect.

    Planning Ahead? Check out our rates and availability page for early booking discounts and seasonal offers.

    Call Matt on 07753 826068 for the best deals or book now!
    also check out our last-minute offers on Coolstays and Group Accommodation

    Everything Your Group Needs Under One Roof

    Designed as a self-contained haven for groups, The Elmfield lets you relax, unwind, and celebrate without ever having to step outside the grounds.

    • Year-Round Indoor Heated Swimming Pool: Enjoy exclusive, private access to our warm indoor pool.
    • Spacious Social & Dining Spaces: Seat up to 18–21 guests at our grand dining table, relax in the lounge with a large-screen TV, or unwind in our cozy book nook.
    • Private Bar & Games Area: Craft cocktails at our famously understated private bar or enjoy a friendly tournament on the full-size table football.
    • Sun Lounge & Light-Filled Studio: A peaceful space perfect for yoga sessions, creative art workshops, or morning meditation.
    • Outdoor Entertaining: Brick-built barbecue area surrounded by mature trees and gardens for sunny afternoons and alfresco dining.
    • Flexible Accommodation: 8 beautifully appointed bedrooms (including ground floor accessibility options) with versatile king, twin, and family layouts.

    Explore North Devon: Coastal Trails, Surfing & Fine Dining

    Located in Ilfracombe, The Elmfield sits nestled beneath the breathtaking Ilfracombe Torrs, offering immediate access to coastal walks right from the front door.

    • Direct Path Access: Step onto the South West Coast Path for cliffside walking route adventures.
    • Ilfracombe Harbour (8-Minute Walk): Explore independent cafés, coastal eateries, local pubs, boat trips to Lundy Island, and Damien Hirst’s world-famous Verity sculpture.
    • Award-Winning Beaches (10-Minute Drive): Discover Woolacombe Beach consistently voted among the top beaches in Europe - ideal for surfing, wild sea swimming, and family beach days.
    • Activity Base: The perfect hub for golf breaks, sea fishing, cycling the Tarka Trail, or exploring Exmoor National Park.

    Explore The House & Layout

    Before booking your stay, take a walk through the property layout and gallery:

    Whatever the occasion, The Elmfield and the spectacular North Devon coastline provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable stay with friends and family.


    Don’t just take our word for it – see what our guests are saying!

  • What Our Guests Say

    Some of the many fabulous reviews left for The Elmfield

    “We’re already looking at rebooking for a family birthday. We had a brilliant time, and it really made the hen weekend special.”

    Jen Ricardson (VRBO)

    “Amazing weekend, the house was perfect for a large family, 4 families in total. The children & big children enjoyed the swimming pool. The house was spacious, very clean and tidy with everything we needed.”

    Nicola Stammers (VRBO)

    “Amazing stay at this house! Perfect for a large group. Loads of communal and outdoor space. Highly recommend to anyone considering!”

    Bethan (Airbnb)

    “Great place, ideal for big parties, great pool (really warm), big kitchen, lots of space, easy walk into town. Recommended.”

    Mark (Airbnb)

    “Superb location and excellent facilities, a really special place”

    Philip (Booking.com)

    “We had a great weekend in this beautiful house! It's a gorgeous property, well equipped, nice rooms and lovely pool. It's very close to the South West Coastal path so great for walks straight out of the front door. It's an easy walk into town as well and there is a Lidl at a 2 minute drive/ 10 minute walk.”

    Nezia (Google)

  • Elmfield Big Holiday House Gallery

    Have a little look around the Elmfield self catering accommodation

    The Elmfield Big Holiday House from the garden
    The Elmfield Heated indoor swimming pool with its new liner and roof for 2025
    The Elmfield Ilfracombe Torrs Park
    The Elmfield Ilfracombe, big self catering house in Ilfracombe
    Room 7 king sized bed with bath and shower
    The Elmfield's Top floor landing with snazzy chandelier
    Room 5 King with ensuite bath
    Our famously understated bar
    Lounge with big screen TV and large sofas
    Lounge with big screen TV and large sofas
    The Dining Room
    Large dining room table seats 16-18
    Full size table football in the games area
    The Elmfield Outside Logo
    The Elmfield From Below
    The Cozy Book nook with WI-FI
    Sun Lounge/yoga/art studio
    The Elmfield kitchen
    The Elmfield Kitchen
    The Elmfield Brick Built Barbecue
    The Elmfield From the Garden
    Snow in The Elmfield Garden
    Elmfield Front Door in the Snow
    Bathroom Detail Room 5 En Suite
    Room 2 Double and a Single Bed En Suite
    Room 3 Double En Suite
    Garden Gazebo
    Room 6 Kind En Suite
    One of the Elmfield garden terraces
    The Elmfield on a Starry Night!
    Room 1 either Superking or Twin

  • Floor Plan

    Layout of the bedrooms and communal areas

    Second Floor = Bedrooms

    Second Floor = Bedrooms

    First Floor - Bedrooms

    First Floor - Bedrooms

    Ground Floor - Bedroom

    Ground Floor - Bedroom

    Lower Ground Floor - Communal

    Lower Ground Floor - Communal

  • Book Now!

    Got questions?

    If you're interested in hiring The Elmfield Ilfracombe for your self catering big house break or as a retreat venue,

    please Call us on +44(0)7753826068. Alternatively use the form below but please include your phone number in the message so we will call you as sometimes mail can get caught in spam filters.

    We book up fast so please make sure you let us know if you have alternative dates in mind.

    ex34 8az
    0044(0)7753826068
    0044(0)7753826068
    info@theelmfield.com

  • The Elmfield Blog

    Some of our Favourite places, things and events.

  • Find The Elmfield on Google Maps

  • Detailed map of The Elmfield large holiday house

    Detailed map of the location of The Elmfield Ilfracombe

    From Barnstaple (A361): On entering Ilfracombe at the first set of traffic lights turn left towards sea front, then at the next set of traffic lights turn left and left again.


    This brings you into Torrs Park. Proceed up the hill, and we are located at the top. There are two approaches to the Hotel, one is opposite Norbury House the second is opposite Upper Torrs.


    From Combe Martin (A399): At the second set of traffic lights in Ilfracombe High Street turn right into Northfield Road. At the next set of traffic lights go straight across and immediately turn left into Torrs Park.


    We are at the top of the hill on the left. There are two approaches to the Hotel, one is opposite Norbury House the second is opposite Upper Torrs.

    Contact Us
    Matt Brewer
    The Elmfield
    Torrs Park
    Ilfracombe
    North Devon
    EX34 8AZ

    m. +44(0)7753826068
    e. info@theelmfield.com

    w. http://www.theelmfield.com

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