Ilfracombe
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Overview
Annual Rev
£29.4k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£181
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
41 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£54
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ilfracombe market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +£32,057 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£9•• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£118)
3 bedrooms (£109)
2 bedrooms (£72)
1 bedroom (£45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ilfracombe market averaged 1,187 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier.
An average Ilfracombe listing earns £23K/year. High-performing listings earn £53K, while low-performing listings earn £12K.
Average occupancy in Ilfracombe is 31%, producing RevPAR of £46 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ilfracombe, at £38K.
Rules vary across Ilfracombe. Ilfracombe: Lenient. No specific STR licensing required, standard planning permission applies. Light enforcement, many operate freely. Barnstaple: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations, standard business rates and planning rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate without restrictions. Bideford: Lenient. No STR-specific permits needed, general planning law applies. Light enforcement, widespread operation without special requirements. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ilfracombe Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are TV (95%), Heating (94%), Internet (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+34%), Washing Machine (+33%), Pool (+27%).
Average daily rate in Ilfracombe is £185, down 2% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Ilfracombe book an average of 42 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 17% higher than weekday occupancy.