Ilfracombe Harbour Reviews Summary

Harbour and Coastal Walks

Pros:

• "Parking at the harbour, was an idyllic setting for our short visit."
• "Lovely place to have a walk round and walk up to the different view points."
• "Absolutely love coming to this place, usually only for Rolys fudge but such a beautiful little harbour/town."
• "The scenic walk along the top, this didn't fail to please."
• "Take a coastal walk up elephant mountain (don't attempt if you struggle with steep inclines) its breathtaking at the top."
• "Beautiful harbor with a stunning landscape."
• "Really pretty harbour hosting the Damien Horst statue."
• "Love this harbour. The tide coming in creates glorious high waves and thrilling spray gets thrown up."

Cons:

• "Views of the coastline are amazing. The harbour is looking tired and run down, needs some desperate investment."
• "Parts of Ilfracombe are Beautiful despite having to cater to the masses!"
• "It's a very cute with lots of shops the locals make you feel very welcome. The harbour is busy with life with trawlers coming and going, it's nice and there is a natural feel to the harbour without overflowing with tourists."

Shops and Eateries

Pros:

• "Lovely harbour nice little place to walk around with lots of little shops and quirky places."
• "Nice harbour, a variety of shops n lots of places to eat."
• "Lots of little shops and cafes. Very picturesque."
• "The shops and restaurants around the harbor provide plenty of good food and merchandise."
• "Plenty of shops and facilities nearby as you'd expect, as well as various boat tours."
• "Fish shop on harbour superb lovely crab sandwiches, cockles and prawns...would recommend."
• "Small shops on the Quay that sell the obvious fish and chips but also craft shops."
• "Plenty of options for fresh fish and chips, ice creams and I think there is enough to see and do to make a day of it."

Cons:

• "A little disappointed that all the shops seemed to be shutting up shop before 4 o'clock I guess it's seasonal but this is half term week."
• "The high Street is very sad and void of good shops or....indeed any shops."
• "To be honest the statue aside Ilfracombe has little to offer unless you want to wander around a run down Cornish town."

Statue of Verity

Pros:

• "Really pretty harbour hosting the Damien Horst statue."
• "The statue is an interesting view although not sure about the message... Verity is the name of a woman shaped like Barbie."
• "Went to Ilfracombe Harbour. Saw Verity and enjoyed a walk around."
• "Views of the coastline are amazing. Wonderful views of the hills surrounding the harbour. Verity, the Damien Hirst statue is a must see."
• "Adore Verity the Damian Hurst statue that stands proud on the harbour looking out to sea."
• "Beautiful town! The views are stunning and plenty of shops and things to keep you entertained for a few hours. Lots of choice for food. Verity, the Damien Hirst statue is a must see."
• "Been here a few times it's a nice seaside town it has its own attraction that people go to see which is the statue by Damien Hurst of Verity that stands for truth and justice."
• "The Damien Hirst sculpture 'Verity' is stunning and thought provoking."

Cons:

• "The statue of verity is quite a graphic, beautiful, intriguing piece of sculpture."
• "Still not sure what I thought about Verity. She certainly is a talking point."
• "The statue of Verity, by Damien Hirst at the end of the harbour. There is a picturesque harbour, with small beach area."
• "The Damien Hirst statue at the harbour entrance. What a statement it makes. Whist I have reservations about the statue, it's bold and make a bold strong statement."