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title: "The Collingdale Guest House vs The Devonian: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Collingdale Guest House or The Devonian in Ilfracombe? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Collingdale Guest House vs The Devonian

Both are in Ilfracombe, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Hele
## [The Collingdale Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-collingdale-guest-house-ilfracombe/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2193978/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Slade
## [The Devonian](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-devonian-ilfracombe/)

- **Guest rating:** 10.0 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2195688/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose The Devonian if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (10.0 / 9.1)
-   to walk to the sights (460 m / 1.3 km)

### Why is The Collingdale Guest House better than The Devonian?

1.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Devonian better than The Collingdale Guest House?

1.  Higher guest rating (10.0 vs 9.1) (+0.9)
2.  830 m closer to the city centre (−830 m)
3.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Collingdale Guest House | The Devonian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 10.0  (+0.9) |
| Location | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.2  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 10.0  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 7  (+2) |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 135 | – |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2  (+0.3) | 7.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 460 m  (−830 m) |
| To the beach | 270 m | 250 m |
| To the airport | 58 km  (−1.3 km) | 59 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 29  (+4) | 25 |
| To the nearest food shop | 680 m | 250 m  (−430 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 6  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 5  (+3) | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 9 | 7 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+7) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Golf | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.4 km apart

The Collingdale Guest House: city centre: 1.3 km, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 58 km, beach: 270 m, 29 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

The Devonian: city centre: 460 m, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 59 km, beach: 250 m, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Ilfracombe

[Ilfracombe weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/ilfracombe/weather)

## The Collingdale Guest House or The Devonian: common questions

### Which is better, The Collingdale Guest House or The Devonian?

The Devonian leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, The Collingdale Guest House or The Devonian?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Devonian is closer: 460 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for The Collingdale Guest House.

### How far apart are The Collingdale Guest House and The Devonian?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-collingdale-guest-house-ilfracombe-vs-the-devonian-ilfracombe/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/