Ashmour has an interesting history, and dates from Georgian times.  It is a Grade 2 listed building.  In recent years it was used as a Youth Hostel, but was converted into apartments during 2005.  Apartment No 2 is at the front of the building (hence the views), on the first floor.  It is accessed via a wide internal staircase.

We are the second owners of the apartment, having purchased it in April 2008.  Our aim is to have a lovely place to stay both for ourselves & others.  To this end we have been equipping it with high quality products, which we hope you will enjoy using, including organic towels for the bathroom & bathrobes.  We use Ecover products within the apartment & for all of the laundry.  To maintain this, the laundry is done by Naomi, our housekeeper.  The bed linen has been ironed but will not be as crisp as if it was done by the laundry service, but we feel that it is the better option.

Over the years we have stayed in some beautiful locations, but have often been dismayed by the uncomfortable beds that we have encountered.  We believe that a comfortable bed is an essential for day to day living, and a necessity when on holiday.  We hope that you find our choice of bed to your liking!

Our lounge measures 22'3" x 17'6" and has ceilings over 10 feet high.  It has the original cornices & ceiling rose, as well as two huge floor to ceiling windows, with the original wooden shutters.  There is also a balcony.  There are views of the harbour, the sea and Hillsborough Iron Age hill fort. 

The furniture is arranged to give you sea views whilst relaxing or dining.  New for October 2008 are our 2 luxury leather sofas, one of which is a sofa bed.  A Micro sound system (CD & Radio) with MP3 facility is provided, as is a  Samsung 32 inch LCD TV and a DVD player. 

Our bedroom is 14'3" x 8'9" and is equipped with a  king-size divan bed with a leather headboard.  The bed is made up for your arrival, with Egyptian cotton bedding & luxury bathrobes are provided.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, plus all of the everyday items that you may need, including Denby tableware.  We have also included a picnic set, thermos flask & cool bag for your days out.

On the ground floor there is a utility room with a washer/dryer that can be used by guests staying at Ashmour.

No 2 Ashmour has one car parking space.

Hillsborough Iron Age hill fort as viewed from lounge window

New - Article on Hillsborough - quoted from DEVONLIFE magazine - August 2008 - see my Ilfracombe page