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Ocean Backpackers

Hostel in Ilfracombe

HostelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)
Floors
3

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

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About

Self catering Independent Hostel in Ilfracombe, North Devon, offering great facilities at Budget prices. Close to surf beaches, the South West Coast Path and Route 27 coast-to-coast cycle trail. Ideal for groups, schools, families and solo travellers.

Amenities

Free Wi-FiWheelchair accessParkingRestaurantBreakfastFamily friendlyBeachfrontEV chargingKitchen / kitchenette

Best for

Best for families

family rooms or facilities listed · kitchen or kitchenette · beach within 2 km (straight-line)

Location

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Aquarium0.3 km
  • Wildersmouth Beach0.3 km
  • Ilfracombe Museum0.5 km
  • Tunnels Beaches0.7 km
  • Hele Cornmill1.3 km
  • Hele Beach1.4 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 43 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor 13.5 km
Nearest station
Killington Lane14.9 km
Nearest beach
Wildersmouth Beach0.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 19 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Ocean Backpackers?

From Ocean Backpackers, the nearest station, Killington Lane, is about 14.9 km away; Royal Marines Base Chivenor is around 13.5 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Ocean Backpackers from the beach?

The nearest beach, Wildersmouth Beach, is about 0.3 km from Ocean Backpackers in a straight line.

Does Ocean Backpackers have wifi, parking?

Yes — Ocean Backpackers offers free wi-fi, wheelchair access, parking, restaurant, breakfast, family friendly, beachfront, ev charging, kitchen / kitchenette.

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