08/03/2026
I've never heard this story before! Thank you for sharing Visit Ilfracombe
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- Our MARCH BREAK offer is still live on booking sites for stays upto 27th March.
Grab a last min break by the sea!
π£ EASTER - We have availability from Friday 27th March - Monday 6th April.
Ideally 4 nights minimum, but message if you're looking for shorter and we'll try to accomodate!
May 4th Bank Holiday - Long weekend availability
May Half Term - Thursday 28th May - Sunday 31st May available. 3 Night break!
Other dates are available obviously!! Just thought I'd share some key school holiday dates!
www.booking.com/hotel/gb/sound-of-the-sea-ilfracombe
www.airbnb.co.uk/h/SoundOfTheSeaIlfracombe
Today we celebrate International Womenβs Day and the remarkable women of Ilfracombe.
Local legend tells how, in 1797, the women of Ilfracombe rallied together when a French ship was spotted in the Bristol Channel. With no soldiers in town, they gathered on Capstone Hill with their red petticoats draped over their shoulders to resemble the red coats of British troops β and the ship turned away.
From those legendary Red Petticoats to suffragette Marie Anstice du Sautoy Newby, and to the many women running businesses, volunteering in our community, serving on our lifeboat and running our harbour β Ilfracombe has long been shaped by the strength, spirit and determination of its women.
Thank you for inspiring us all.
https://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/