Robins Downs, Lee Downs (Ilfracombe)

Robins Downs is a quiet single-storey holiday house on Langleigh Road in Lee Downs (just outside Ilfracombe). It earns a 5.0/5 paw rating, sits on the higher ground above Ilfracombe with proper coast-path access nearby, and is run by owners who clearly take cleanliness and dog-traveller experience seriously.

Agoda hasn't published a per-night pet fee, weight cap, or breed restrictions for this property, so confirm those directly with the owners when booking. Multiple recent guests have brought dogs without acceptance issues, and one recent business traveller specifically noted that despite dogs being allowed, the property is so clean you'd never know dogs had been there - which is the gold-standard signal for a dog-friendly let.

Two practical features make this property particularly easy with a dog:

• Single-level layout: no stairs to navigate, which matters for older dogs, dogs recovering from injury, or anyone who'd rather not lift a heavy breed up and down the stairs multiple times a day.
• Garden for the dog: not the largest in the area, but properly usable for quick toilet trips and short outdoor moments without having to do the front-door routine every time.

Location-wise, the property is quiet and private (set back from the main road) with good parking. Recent guests note it's handy for the bus stop if you'd rather walk the coast path one-way and bus back. The South West Coast Path is easily reachable for proper structured walks, and Ilfracombe town centre, harbour and beaches are a short drive for restaurants, shops and dog-friendly cafes.

Owners are mentioned positively by recent guests - friendly, attentive, with the kind of small-property care that makes the difference between an average self-catering stay and one you'd return to.

One minor caveat: no hairdryer (flagged by one recent guest). Bring your own if you'd usually use one.

The 9.9/10 Agoda aggregate is exceptional, though it's based on a small sample of 4 total reviews - the property is relatively new to the Agoda listing rather than a long-established one. The qualitative signal across the recent stays is consistent and strong; the score should hold as the sample size grows.

Best suited to couples or single travellers with one dog (especially older or less mobile dogs that benefit from single-level layout) who want a quiet, private Ilfracombe base with proper cleanliness, coast-path access, and attentive owners. Bring your own hairdryer.