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Enjoy Up To 50% Off Your Food This Summer
29th July 2020

Enjoy Up To 50% Off Your Food This Summer

By Emily on News, Offers

As part of the Treasury’s Eat Out to Help Out promotion we are offering all diners the opportunity to halve their food bill when they eat in our Brasserie At The Carlton this August. You can save up to a maximum of £10 per customer at breakfast, lunch or dinner when you eat in on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

You can enjoy this benefit as many times as you like in the month of August. The saving will be calculated automatically and applied to your bill, whether you are simply enjoying a coffee and cake or a three-course dinner.

Just look at these incredible prices

  • Exmoor Park fillet steak was £25 now £15
  • Hand made Scotch egg was £5 now £2.50
  • Beer battered haddock & chips was £14.50 now £7.25
  • Full English breakfast was £12 no £6

Remember the total maximum saving is £10 per person at any one meal service.

A couple of points to note:

  • Please tell us on booking and advise us you’ll be taking part in the discount. 
  • We require a minimum spend before discount of £12 per person in The Brasserie, but no restrictions in the lounge (for light meals, coffee and cakes).
  • The saving is not available on takeaway (or delivery) food and alcoholic drinks.
  • You’ll also need to give us your contact details when you eat in as part of the test and trace scheme requirements.

To reserve your table call us on 01271 862446 or email dine@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk today.

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Hotel and Team Update
5th May 2020

Hotel and Team Update

By Emily on News

This far into the lockdown and we thought we’d update you on the team and what’s happening at The Carlton Hotel. The truth, of course is that everything feels very different to normal! Some of our team are furloughed since we shut our doors around the 23rd March.  Sadly, we haven’t been able to furlough all our casual team members (due to cash flow), but we have furloughed all our permanent contract team and anyone else that has been with us for over a year.

Michael calls each team member on a Monday just to check in with them. Without exception, all team members are keen to get back to business and look after our customers in a safe and efficient way.

We know that one or two of our team pass by the hotel* and may dip into our superfast wi-fi. also allowing them to stay in touch online with their family and friends.

*as part of their daily exercise routine, and for clarity social distancing is observed!

We have started our chilled summer deli delivery meals, which sees the kitchen in use for just one day and then we can pack, wrap and despatch the meals on subsequent days. Feedback has been positive and it’s certainly nice to be doing a little something foodwise.

And there’s a fair amount of work going into gardening the grounds, painting the building and general tidy up. The same can be said for our website which is getting a good going over (not the most IT technical term I know) in readiness for the future.

We are also working on our re-opening plans. These are all focussed on what steps the business will take in order to safely operate. Paramount is the safety of our team and guests.  So we’re thinking about reduced occupancy levels, in room catering for hotel guests, protection for the team, sanitising stations and lots more.

Clearly, we are hoping this emergency resolves itself soon, and then the new normal can begin. But not until it’s safe to do so.

Wishing you all the best, stay safe, stay home.

Here’s a few snaps of the ladies taken last year. They are raising a glass to the VE Day 75th anniversary celebrations this Friday.

Photographed staff are in order: Dawn Walker | Clare Foreman | Dawn Emery

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Dog-Friendly Holiday in North Devon
16th August 2019

Dog-Friendly Holiday in North Devon

By Emily on News

The Carlton Hotel in Ilfracombe, North Devon, is amongst a new breed of British hotel which is embracing the concept of pet inclusive and dog-friendly holidays. “I have two large hairy dogs that were made very welcome…” Just one line from a Trip Advisor review speaks volumes!

The dog friendly credentials of the Carlton stem, in part, from the owners’ own affection for their canine companion, in the form of a Border Terrier named Leo. “Before we owned the Carlton”, explains Eliot Seabourn-Wren, “we encountered the same problems as many dog owners when planning a holiday. We didn’t want to leave Leoat home and it was quite a challenge finding holiday destinations with hotels and restaurants that were dog friendly”.

It’s estimated that there are 8.9 million pet dogs in the UK and a significant percentage of these would prefer to go on holiday than be left in kennels (probably!). North Devon has become a popular destination for dog owners due to its beautiful scenery, abundance of great walking and dog friendly holiday spots, from beaches to hotels and restaurants.

Beaches are an obvious draw for visitors looking to get away from it all for a dog friendly break and the North Devon region offers these in great variety; from huge swathes of sandy beach to charge aroundto numerous pebbly coves accessed cross country, with many new and wonderful scents to sniff at along the way!

Country walks are another big plus of a dog friendly break in North Devon, with many miles of footpaths criss-crossing the Exmoor national park (close by to Ilfracombe) and the beautifully scenic coastal path winding its way around North Devon’s cliff tops and green landscapes. Many of these walks are shaded which allow for exercise even in the long days of English sunshine.

North Devon’s Dog Friendly Beaches

While welcoming to dogs, some of North Devon’s beaches do carry some restrictions during the summer season. Some beaches, such as Woolacombe, Putsborough and Westward Ho! have zoning guidelines that set dog friendly holiday restrictions (generally from May – October, although specific details can be found here), but there are many that are open for walks year round. Saunton Sands beach, a 3.5 mile stretch of golden sand, fringed by Braunton Burrows, one of the largest sand dunes in the UK and a UNESCO biosphere, is open to dogs year round.

Many of these can be found around Ilfracombe, itself located in a picturesque seaside setting and minutes walk from the town’s beaches (Raparee, The Cove, Larkstone, Cheyne and Wildersmouth). Overlooking the town from the east rises the impressive Hillsborough nature reserve, a lovely walk with rewarding views of the town. From here the coast path winds east, to Hele Bay and beyond to Combe Martin. The perfect day out for particularly energetic dogs and owners and a superb day trip.
For those less energetically inclined, the main road runs parallel to this route and there are several spots where one can park up and join the coast path.

When the weather is fine, there are few more rewarding pleasures than heading off with the dog and a small picnic picked up from one of Ilfracombe’s local produce selling stores, or stopping off to quench a thirst at a dog friendly pub.

Dog Friendly Country Walks in North Devon

Any dog friendly holiday in North Devonshould take in the delights of the Exmoor National Park. This rambling area of wilderness which straddles North Devon and Somerset, provides stunning walking which takes in a range of terrains – from sweeping heather filled moorland, to hidden valleys where quiet rivers run through enchanted woodland. The Exmoor National Park is attuned to the requirements of a dog friendly holiday and provides detailed information about canine inclusive activities.

Pet Friendly at The Carlton

The Carlton offers the perfect destination for pet friendly breaks. Dog owners can enjoy the luxury and comfort of the hotel’s modern en suite rooms, housed inside a classic Victorian building. Dogs get the five star treatment too, with their own beds and bowls and a dog friendly section of the restaurant and bar to hang out in.

When you book a doggie break your canine friend will get their own personal doggie hamper courtesy of Husse. And both dog and keeper will be able to access our guide to dog walks around North Devon here. These bespoke walks are curated by Ragamuffin our four legged friend who lives in the town.

While the doggy bowl may be filled with holiday treats, owners can look forward to a selection of dishes from the Carlton Brasserie menus that may not have them panting, but will definitely give the mouth cause to water. Local provenance is a key element of the food at the Carlton, with dishes cooked from scratch using local ingredients and the kitchen is renowned  for its accommodating attitude, happily tailoring meals to fit in with special diets.

If you’re looking for a dog friendly holiday, then the Carlton, Ilfracombe and the North Devon surrounding area, make for a wonderful choice! Contact the Carlton for more information about   dog friendly breaks by calling 01271 862446 or emailing on stay@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk.

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Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
13th August 2019

Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

By Emily on News

If you love salmon then this teriyaki salmon recipe is a winner! It’s so quick and simple and doesn’t require any lengthy marinating, but is super tasty and flavorful. The Asian salmon turns out flaky, juicy and absolutely delicious with a homemade teriyaki sauce.

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North Devon’s Wonderful Gardens
26th July 2019

North Devon’s Wonderful Gardens

By Emily on News

If you’re looking to explore the essence of the English country garden, then North Devon is a great place to start! A North Devon gardens tour provides variety, contrast and some of the most beautiful surrounding natural scenery England has to offer.

The oceanic climate of the region delivers milder winters than most parts of the UK and all year precipitation which brings a distinctive lushness to the green and rolling hills which characterise this part of the world. Plants and flowers thrive in this part of the world – the parish of Braunton for example is one of the most bio-diverse in the country, with 470 species of flowering plant found on Braunton Burrows (a UNESCO biosphere) and 11 species of orchid alone.

Over the years, cultivators have made the most of this environment, and a North Devon garden tour reveals some real treats for garden aficionados. The Carlton Hotelin Ilfracombe provides a great location to explore the region’s gardens (see below for details of our Gardens of North Devonpackage) Here we choose 5 of the best:

Marwood Hill Gardens

An enchanted private garden that is open to the public, Marwood Hill Gardensare set over a 20 acre site, sequestered within a sheltered valley. Its three lakes, lovely views and peaceful ambience make it a favourite stop on any North Devon gardens tour. Marwood was established in the 950s by passionate gardener, Dr Jimmy Smart VMH, who devoted his life to growing this beautiful garden which boasts an impressive collection of plants – including Betula, Eucryphia, Eucalyptus, Rhododendron, Hosta and Iris. Of particular note is the impressive Camellia collection (containing 800+ cultivars).

RHS Garden Rosemoor

The regional jewel in the RHS crown, Rosemoor(which is near the town of Torrington) is a popular stop on any North Devon gardens tour. Work on the garden began in 1959 on an original 8 acre site which was developed in a naturalistic style – first opened to the public in 1967 it  now comprises of 65 acres.

Well managed, the site contains a number of different gardens including the Hot garden, Winter garden, Model gardens and Exotic garden. Rosemoor also has lake and woodland scenery as well as arboretom and orchard areas. As a consequence, this is a real garden for all seasons and most months of the year has something to show.

Tapeley Park

Tapeley Park’scharm lies in its age (with parts of the garden dating back to the mid nineteenth century) and the unorthodox path travelled by its current custodian, Hector Christie, who has been a champion of organic farming and working with nature since the early 1990s. This is typified by Tapeley’s permaculture garden one of the oldest in the UK, which to the untrained eye looks ‘wild’, but up close is a fine example of working with mother nature.

Beneath a canopy of traditional trees and shrubs, system and partner plants attract beneficial insects and bees (Tapeley is pesticide free). The result is a wonderful garden filled with exotic edible plants that can be tasted. The permaculture gardeners are always happy to show visitors around and illustrate the benefits of this form of gardening. The classical style of the Italian terraces portray a more orthodox garden style.

Docton Mill

Docton Mill is located near to the village of Clovelly (and often combined with a day trip to the cobbled streets of this cliff top village). A privately owned garden, Docton has been an exciting work in progress since the property was taken over in the 1970s. Its stunning wildflower gardens thrive in this beautiful valley location.

The valley environment is also home to different sections including Woodland garden and Bog garden with the wonderful Magnolia garden and large Herbaceous borders lending a real splash of colour throughout the seasons. As well as amazing gardens, Docton Mill is also home to a rather amazing tea room!

Arlington Court

While the gardens of this National Trust property are not its main focus, Arlington Courtis still a popular stop on any North Devon gardens tour. The Victorian garden, Walled kItchen garden and conservatory display a range of colourful annual flowers, fruits and vegetables and plants more commonly seen in the southern hemisphere.

The larger Arlington Estate holds many treats for the visitor; from the collections on display inside the classical regency house to one of the country’s most significant collection of carriages, housed in the old stable block. Also very popular are the many trails and footpaths (20 miles of them!), that criss-cross this grand country Estate.

The best time to visit North Devon’s gardens is spring to early summer, when the blooms are at their most vibrant, although between March and October there is still plenty to see and admire. Explore North Devon’s wonderful gardens from the Carlton, which offers luxurious roomsand excellent dining to make the most of a relaxing break.

Take advantage of the Gardens of North Devonpackage. Based at The Carlton and including two nights accommodation with full English breakfast, three course dinner on one evening, afternoon tea with fizz and free admission to both RHS Rosemoor and Marwood Hill Gardens. Priced at £69 per person per night and available on selected dates during September, October and into November.

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Broad Bean Risotto Recipe
12th July 2019

Broad Bean Risotto Recipe

By Emily on News

Our simple broad bean risotto recipe is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish but it can easily be adjusted to include meat and fish. Simply add pancetta, ham, beacon or fish or your choice and replace the vegetable stock with chicken.

One of the greatest benefits of living and working in the South West is the availability of locally grown produce. This month we have some stunning broad beans which are the centre piece of this dish. Broad beans are great for everyone, giving fuel with a good protein content assisting bone and muscle strength as well as many other key energy-boosting nutrients.

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Explore England’s Adventure Coast
1st July 2019

Explore England’s Adventure Coast

By Emily on Local Area, News

Do you have a sense of adventure? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect destination for you. If the answer is ‘I used to’, then we also have the perfect destination for you to rediscover that sense. Welcome to North Devon – England’s Adventure Coast.

It’s some boast of course, but in this case it could be said to be true. There’s something about North Devon- which runs from the Cornish border to the edge of Exmoor – that sets it aside from other parts of the country. This is typified by the rugged coastal landscape, formed by the region’s exposure to everything the Atlantic flings its way (there is nothing but sea between it and the coast of North America), and the lushness of rolling green hills.

Ilfracombe, home to the Carlton Hotel is the perfect location to explore the best the North Devon Adventure Coast has to offer. So let’s set the scene with a look at what adventures the area has to offer:

The Sea 
It’s such a good place to start, considering our town of Ilfracombe sits within one of the most picturesqueyet hidden of bay locations. Thecoastline around it mottled with small coves that once offered smugglers safe havenand have captured the imagination of Famous Five tales (nearby WidmouthBay was the backdrop for 1995’s ‘Five on a Treasure Island’ TV production). The perfectexploration adventure awaits!

The Coast
Looking at the bigger coastal picture, the wonderful SouthWest coastal path provides a fantastic North Devon Adventure Coast experience – whether as part of an extended hike, or a day trip excursion, complete with picnic in the pack. The trail covers the breadth of the North Devon coastline, ascending steep cliffs, with amazing views out to sea, and descending onto empty beaches with frequent wildlife spotting opportunities, such as seals and porpoises bobbing between the waves. The Ilfracombe- Mortehoesection of the coastal path is particularly rugged and epic, while the section from Ilfracombe to Combe Martin is more sheltered and verdant.Whichever the route the visage is stunning.

The Sport
Long before North Devon got the title ‘England’s Adventure Coast’, it had been discovered by those committed devotees to the adventure sportsgenre. The beaches of North Devon are renowned for their great surfing opportunities. The sandy length of Woolacombe beach is frequently counted as one of thebest in the worldand its waves (particularly at the Putsboroughend, are classic). Nearby Croyde has surf that pumps (beginners beware) over its sandy bar, whereas the longer, more manageable, waves of Saunton Sands are a long boarder’s paradise and a great place to learn to surf.
Away from the waves, North Devon’s deep forested valleys, high moors and miles and miles of tranquil country lanes, provide most excellent cycling terrain for both road bikers and mountain bikers (check out our North Devon cycling blogfor more information).

The Land
Time to cast away thetech and swap a smart phone for a pair of binoculars and a firm stick! England’s Adventure Coast is a nature haven, a place where you can get close to wildlife without having to pay the price of an admission ticket– yes so much of the offer is free. As an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,and a UNESCO designated Biosphere, nature is literally on the doorstep. If you care about the environment, then England’s Adventure Coast is a great place to explore it! Adventures can be found throughout the Exmoor national park – from getting up close to an Exmoor pony or deer spotting as the sun goes down with a ranger (many activities are free). Braunton Burrows, one of the UK’s biggest sand dunes, always provides an adventure too (follow the walks in the Burrows guide to avoid the real possibility of getting lost in this vast space).

The Food
TheNorth Devon Adventure Coast culinary expedition will include some seaside favourites – fudge, ice cream, fish and chips! – but will also open the window onto a world of fresh caught fish, local reared meat and fine,locally grown ingredients. Use the Carlton as your home and enjoy a rich dining experiencethat will sensationalise those taste buds!

Need we say more?! Set up base at The Carlton in Ilfracombe where our stylish contemporary rooms and first class facilities provide a luxurious sanctuary… and set your sense of adventure loose this Summer or Autumn. Get in contactfor more information or to book a stay.

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Holiday Like a Victorian in Ilfracombe!
10th May 2019

Holiday Like a Victorian in Ilfracombe!

By Emily on News, Uncategorised

The Victorians gave us many things – the ‘British’ bulldog, a sense of Empire, rules and manners… While these pillars of the Victorian age seem antiquated now, there is one institution, inspired by the time of Queen Victoria, whose influence can still be felt today.

It was the Victorians that gave us Brits our tradition of escaping to the seaside, thanks to the Nineteenth century invention of railways and steam ships which brought the possibility of cross country travel to ordinary folk.

The pretty town of Ilfracombe in North Devon owes much of its present to the Victorians, who popularised this quiet fishing village on the North Devon coast as a go to seaside destination. Evidence of this bustling era in its history can be seen today as a stroll around the town reveals many buildings which were built at the time.

Ilfracombe is home to the Grand Victorian and Steampunk Festival  which takes place every year (15th – 23rd June in 2019). The town is also home to theCarlton Hotel, itself a Victorian building (although extensively refurbished in recent years to shine with a 21st century dash of first class) and the perfect base for a historical breakin North Devon.

Throughout the nineteenth century, a seaside scene developed in the UK, one crystallised in the words of the 1907 music hall song by John A. Glover-Kind, a rendition of which is as ubiquitous as calls of ‘Are we there yet?’ on many a holiday car journey to the coast:
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, I do like to be beside the sea,
I do like to stroll along the prom, prom, prom, Where the brass bands play tiddly-on-pom-pom!

Modesty is a quality often associated with the Victorians. In the Nineteenth century, Victorian ladies decamped from their bathing machines (or swam from designated ladies’ beaches), dressed in an attire much resembling the Burkini of today. Men folk, on the other hand would parade their wares al fresco – hence the need for a separate beach – and Ilfracombe’s Tunnels, which are a popular attraction today, tell this tale of Victorian bathing habits!

What is the Grand Victorian and Steampunk Festival?

Ilfracombe has celebrated its Victorian past for many years with an annual celebration, which involves parades and ‘tea with the Queen’ with music playing from the bandstand in the quaint Runnymede Gardens. Dressing up as one’s favourite Victorian character was very much the order of the day for Victorian Week and it is a town tradition that has been much cherished over time by locals and visitors,enjoying a historical break,alike.

In recent years the tradition has received a breath of fresh air with a new generation of Victorian enthusiasts who are mixing history with a healthy pinch of fantasy, represented by the influx of Steampunk fans.

Now the events of Victorian week combine the historical and the fictional with activities that include teapot racing, ghost walks, parasol duelling, a Masked and Time travellers ball, tea parties on the lawn, art competitions and a lot of period dressing up!Of course fancy dress is not obligatory and any out of town visitors, down for a historical break in North Devon, just enjoy the spectacle!

With a reputation for being quirky and fun for all the family, the latest incarnation of this Ilfracombe tradition takes place just a stroll from the Carlton Hotel (meaning all the fun you can have in a starched shirt – or full petticoat -can be succeeded by a luxurious night of dinner, bed and breakfasting before starting all over).

Steampunk Holiday Destination

The Ilfracombe event has become something of a Steampunk holidaydestination in recent years  and it’s certainly a scene that has been growing – helped in part by movies such as The League of Extraordinary gentlemen, The City of Lost Children, The Three Musketeers (circa 2011) and the Guy Ritchie revamp of Sherlock Holmes.

Steampunk supposedly began as a joke term somewhere in the early Noughties, used to describe a specific genre of science fiction which celebrated the fantastical potential of the future within the nostalgia of the past (it has also been called ‘retro-futuristic’).

The Huffington Post talks of ‘retro pimping’, with old fashioned materials such as copper, brass, glass and mechanical workings as being characteristicsof the Steampunk movement and it has been credited with awakening an interest in the Victorian era amongst younger generations.

Not to be taken too seriously, the DIY ethos of Steampunk dressing up is nevertheless seriously good fun,so why not do something different this yearand head off to North Devon for a Steampunk holiday?

Contact the Carlton Hotel to book a historical break during Victorian Week or fuel your Steampunk holiday with a little bit of luxury, contact us on 01271 862446 or email enquiries@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk.

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The D-Day North Devon Holiday Experience
10th May 2019

The D-Day North Devon Holiday Experience

By Emily on News

North Devon D-Day commemorations are taking place this June and the region is going to be hosting some fantastic events to mark the occasion. The centre piece, and a unique North Devon holiday experience,  will be a two day event on the wonderful Saunton Sands which will see the beach transformed into a snapshot from a different era on the weekend of June 15th/16th.

For many years, North Devon’s unique contribution to the D-Day landings was something of a hidden history. Between 1943 and 1944 it was the temporary home for over 10,000 American GIs who were mostly billeted in and around the villages of Woolacombe and Braunton. 

However, the annual Saunton D-Daycommemoration event has helped to put the region’s WW2 past on the map. In the past couple of years has attracted big crowds – with its mix of living history, period vehicle and airplane displays and educational activities – attracting visitors from around the country and beyond.   

This year will have added attraction as the event marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and organisers are promising ‘one of the biggest battle displays’ the South West has ever seen! This is the only large scale living history event of its kind in the UK – taking place as it does at an actual WW2 site.  

North Devon’s D-Day History

How did they end up in North Devon? The D-Day invasion required an expeditionary force and final assault on mainland Europe that had no historical precedent. Launching attacks in occupied France from the UK’s south coast was a massive gamble that required intricate planning and coordination.

By the time the USA had committed to the exercise, the ‘best’ training spots were already taken up by the British and Canadian armies. They were offered a stretch of coastline that was deemed totally unsuitable for training – the beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton and the sand dune system of Braunton Burrows. 

It was here that commanding officer, Brigadier General Paul Thompson established the Assault Training Center and worked on a blueprint for the impending invasion – training troops for the task of assaulting heavily defended beaches, which required mastering new weapons such as the bazooka rocket. 

As fate would have it, North Devon’s coastline turned out to be more than suitable for the task, with the steep dunes of Woolacombe in particular serving as a remarkably similar substitute for the terrain the GIs would encounter in northern France that fateful day in June 1944. 

The vital role the coastline played was reflected in a wonderful quote from Brigadier General Thompson, who once noted; “If Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton, surely the sands of the North Devon beaches contributed importantly to the success of the assault over the Normandy beaches”.

North Devon D-Day Commemoration: What to Expect?

The Saunton D-Day weekend is not the only event taking place to mark the 75th anniversary. In the month leading up to it, visitors can enjoy a D-Day inspired North Devon holiday experience thanks to a wider programme of events. The Devon D-Day initiative involves museumsacross the district, from micro exhibitions to special walks and talks with WW2 historians.

The Carlton Hotel, in Ilfracombe provides the perfect base to immerse yourself in the wartime experience, its high class en suite bedroomsproviding first class comfort after a day spent trudging on the front line of the D-Day North Devon  holiday experience.  Quite a change from the days when it accommodated billeted US troops from the Pay Corps during the Second World War!

And one doesn’t have to stray too far either to get a taste. On the doorstep, Ilfracombe and Mortehoe Museums host D-Day RememberedandWartime Woolacombe and Mortehoeexhibits. The Carlton is also just a 20 minute drive from the main Saunton beach event. 

Ilfracombe celebrates its own contributions to history with two events that have become permanent fixtures on the North Devon What’s On calendar. Throughout the month of June, the town will take its annual walk back in time to celebrate the Grand Victorian and Steampunk Festival which enjoys a reputation for being a great spectacle.

 Later on in the summer, The Carlton is supporting the Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival (the weekend of August 31st/September 1st) with our own special sea food dishes contributing to a celebration of all things sea based.

If you have an interest in history, especially 20th century and the WW2 experience, North Devon this summer provides a unique destination to visit. Contact the Carlton to book a stay and do it in style! Give us a call on 01271 862446 or email enquiries@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk.  

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Events That Sparkle
6th May 2019

Events That Sparkle

By Emily on Events

For that special birthday surprise. For that symbolic anniversary. For that reunion, you’ve been waiting years for. For that extra special wedding day. For that first baby shower. For that family gathering & Sunday roast. For that show stopping foodie treat. The Carlton is the perfect place to make your event sparkle and celebrate those special moments with loved ones that last forever for

Now fully refurbished and open all year round, The Carlton remains a great value venue for any occasion. With private dining for that special birthday surprise, or symbolic anniversary, or reunion that you’ve been waiting years for. The hotels fresh and well designed facilities are equally perfect for weddings, formal dinners, as well as smaller gatherings. Event spaces at the hotel have a capacity of up to 90 guests formal sit down, and flexibility to allow for dancing and entertainment.

Call us today on 01271 862446
or email enquiries@ilfracombecarlton.co.ukto book your table or special event.

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