The Devonian vs Cairn House
Both are in Ilfracombe, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Slade
The Devonian
- Guest rating
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 8 of 14
Guesthouse★★★★Slade
Cairn House
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 14
The short answer
Pick The Devonian
It comes out ahead on 8 of 14 compared facts. 1.1 km apart.
Choose The Devonian if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The Devonian better than Cairn House?
- 11.1 km closer to the beach (250 m vs 1.3 km)−1.1 km
- 223 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+23
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 15)+39
Why is Cairn House better than The Devonian?
- 1700 m closer to the area centre−700 m
- 2Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Devonian vs Cairn House: which hotel is better? | The Devonian | Cairn House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 10.0 | – |
| Location | 7.9 +4.9 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 9.5 +3.7 | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.1 | 9.1 |
| Guest rating | 10.0 +0.6 | 9.4 |
| Number of reviews | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Google rating | – | 4.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 114 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 +4.9 | 3.0 |
| Distance to Slade centre | 1.4 km | 700 m −700 m |
| To the beach | 250 m −1.1 km | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 59 km | 59 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 +23 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 10 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 10 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:30 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.1 km apart
The Devonian or Cairn House: common questions
Which is better, The Devonian or Cairn House?
The Devonian leads in 8 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Cairn House is stronger in distance to Slade centre, listed amenities, check-in from.
Which is cheaper, The Devonian or Cairn House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Cairn House is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for The Devonian.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Devonian is 250 m from the nearest beach; Cairn House is 1.3 km.
How far apart are The Devonian and Cairn House?
The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.
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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