Ocean Backpackers is situated very close to Ilfracombe's picturesque harbour and Damien Hirsts' statue of Verity.

This cool, clean and friendly hostel offers excellent facilities for groups, families and solo travellers, and well-being retreats for groups of 5+ people. The hostel welcomes guests on a budget who enjoy a chat with like minded souls and have a love of the great outdoors!

There is storage for bikes, boards and Kayaks on request, plenty of books and games and USB ports. A well equipped self-catering kitchen and a spacious living room with plenty of seating and free WiFi, which makes it a real home form home.

Ideal for walkers, cyclists, surfers, divers as well as families, schools and activity groups. Other facilities include a boot and coat drying room and a place to wash and hang wetsuits.

Nestled in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ilfracombe has many shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants and is the start of the Route 27 Coast to Coast ride to Plymouth. The South West Coast Path runs through Ilfracombe and provides wonderful walks with stunning scenery that will take your breath away! It is just a short drive to the sandy surf beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde and the spectacular Exmoor National Park.

Ocean Backpackers provide wellbeing breaks for everyone, where true well-being is about finding joy in the outdoors and good food, easily experienced on a budget.

Package 1: £95pp (based on 5 sharing). Two nights in a private dorm room, self-catering facilities & complimentary refreshments. Includes morning Beach Stretch & Meditation (45 mins) Not too early, you’re on holiday after all! Pilates Class (60 mins) Includes mats and props followed by a glass of bubbly. A great way to unwind and have fun. No experience needed!

Package 2: Surf & Stretch £105pp. (based on 4 sharing) Two nights in a private dorm or family room, self-catering facilities & complimentary refreshments. Surf Coaching session (90 mins) includes. transport to and from beach, surf equipment hire is an additional cost. Power food snack pack, Pre and Post Surf stretch (30 mins)

Dog friendly rooms available on request depending on the season. The whole hostel can also be hired for exclusive use.

Contact Alex via the contact form on this page for Well Being Retreats and Whole Hostel Hire.