Address: Bath Pl, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AN, United Kingdom
Phone: +441271879882
Rating: 4.5
based on 255 reviews.
Staff and Service
Pros:
"All the staff at Tunnels were an absolute delight, and were extremely helpful from the moment we arrived that morning."
"The staff the friendliest and professional I have encountered in a long time."
"The staff were the most efficient, helpful and friendly bunch you could imagine."
"All the staff here are very professional and super friendly."
"The staff were absolute gems and made us feel so so welcome and at ease."
"They made an effort to talk to all the guests and really felt a part of the wedding."
"Staff at tunnels beach are very friendly."
Cons:
"Visit spoiled by unhelpful/dismissive staff who were very reluctant to accept the £3 admission fee in cash."
"Very disappointing, very annoyed they had the cafe closed for a wedding, didn't tell us when we entered but still charged us full price & then asked us not to talk as we walked past to keep the noise down."
"An employee literally yelled down to me from the balcony up at the changing area, that dogs were not allowed on the beach."
"Snack bar poor nothing there did not realise anybody was serving seemed to be hiding."
Wedding Venue
Pros:
"There is something truly magnificent about Tunnels and those who have had their wedding there or been to someone’s there will know exactly what we mean!"
"I'm sure this is one of the best places in UK for a wedding venue."
"Our daughter got married here last week. Can not fault The Tunnels at all."
"Part wedding venue, part historical bathing pools. Quite possibly the most amazing wedding venue in the country."
"Utterly BRILLIANT wedding venue. One of the coolest, funnest and quirkiest places to get married."
"The indoor venue is amazing, but that's not why you get married here - you do so for the view and closeness to the beach and the sea."
"The venue, the accommodation, the service - everything is simply outstanding!"
Cons:
"Half of the beach is often closed off for weddings."
"Been here a few times now, everytime we come the secondary beach is closed off for private guests only though it's always been empty."
"Bit of joke!!! 2.50 to enter. Due to a wedding main half was closed. Litter on beach."
"Very disappointed. A wedding was on so only one beach to see."
"The beach is nothing special and we could not see the whole area due a wedding being prepared for...surely a reduction should be applied?"
"Charged full price of £12 for a family of 4 only to be told that the Gentleman's beach was closed due to a wedding..and therefore the restaurant and bar were closed."
"We were pretty upset to have paid the full entrance fee to only see part of the coves. One was shut because of a wedding."
Food and Catering
Pros:
"The gourmet BBQ was fantastic, a real delight."
"The atmosphere and the food were second to none and the views were stunning."
"Large numbers of our guests have commented that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding."
"The Gourmet BBQ, Canapés and Pasties were all amazing, people are still talking about the food."
"The food on the day and night was amazing, catered for everyone."
"The food was sublime and plentiful - recommend the monkfish & prawn skewers!"
"All the staff were fantastic, and the food was amazing!"
Cons:
"The only drawback was that the food is served on one big platter to serve yourself but this got cold quite quickly with no heating plate to keep it warm."
Facilities and Accessibility
Pros:
"There's a café, very modern bathroom and you can rent deck chairs."
"It was lovely not having to walk miles for the toilets or a cafe."
"Easy access for those with disabilities too."
"The water is crystal clear, with pebbly beaches with sun loungers on hand on use."
"Toilets, Beach shop and coffee shop available."
"There are also toilets and changing facilities. Some historical bits to read and see as well."
"They have toilets and a little cafe and shop too."
Cons:
"Disappointing considering how much we had to pay for 4 of us."
"Bit expensive for what it is of just a tunnel and beach. The pool that stays when the tide goes out hasn't been repaired to a high standard."
"Parking. Almost nonexistent and you have to try & find a space on-street on the surrounding roads, which can be easier said than done."
"We've been there all weathers and would have given it more stars but for the litter and broken tap in one of the toilets and broken soap in another."
"Bit disappointed really, £2:50 to walk through, dogs aren't allowed on the beach."
"The changing rooms and toilets are very modern clean and welcoming."
"The beach is tiny with uncomfortable grey slate shingle which you cannot sit/lie on for any length of time."