Cool, clean, friendly and fantastic value. It’s close to the start of the South West Coast Path, the NCN 27 aka the Coast to Coast Ilfracombe to Plymouth cycle route and great surfing beaches.

Get active in the daytime and enjoy the buzz of the hostel and the vibrant town of Illfracombe by night. Choose spacious private rooms, self-cater or eat out.  There’s lots of secure storage for bikes, boards and boots, a drying room and all bedding is provided.  Even you four legged friends are welcome too.

Come to Ocean Backpackers in llfracoombe, North Devon for a fun filled holiday.

Affordable activity holidays in North Devon

With lots of activities on the doorstep suitable for all the family you are sure of a holiday to remember. Staying at our great value, award winning hostel means you will have lot more of your holiday budget to spend on exciting activities.

Sun, sand and water sports. Here at Ocean Backpackers its all possible. The best part is you don’t even have to go abroad.

We welcome stag and hen groups. Larger groups are encouraged to book the backpackers for sole use, so that they can fully enjoy themselves without having to worry about disturbing other guests. There is the option to use the kitchen to cook up a storm or local restaurants can be booked so a gourmet meal can be enjoyed! There are plenty of activity providers in the local area who can arrange surf lessons, kayaking, coasteering, horse riding, quad biking, fishing etc for stag and hen groups and we are very happy to offer recommendations!