The Regency offers modern comfort in an historic building. The Grade 2 listed building has been sympathetically renovated to retain the grandeur and elegance of the Victorian family mansion it was built as whilst offering all the modern conveniences to make our guests feel comfortable and relaxed. The whole building can be booked for events or celebrations etc. Please contact us for details and prices.

The Regency is located on Torrs Park and therefore just moments from ‘The Torrs’ where you will find the stunning South West Coastal Path, spectacular cliff views, abundant coastal plants and open spaces. From here you can take a picnic or walk to Lee or further to Mortehoe & Woolacombe, taking in a pub lunch on the way. Keep your eyes peeled whilst looking out to sea for dolphins, porpoises and seals. If you prefer to stay closer to home Ilfracombe has a bustling high street and working harbour. Along the Quay and in surrounding streets there are restaurants, cafes, tea gardens, art galleries and pubs. From here you can take a ferry to Lundy Island, take in an exhilarating boat tour of the coastline or try some fresh seafood which lands daily. There are regular bus services offered by stagecoach from Ilfracombe to Barnstaple, Braunton, Woolacombe and Bude etc, the Exmoor Coaster open top bus, or try one of the many boat trips directly from Ilfracombe Harbour. So much to do! The Regency is situated on an elevated plot therefore offering beautiful views of the Wilder Valley and out to sea from some apartments. The front entrance is on the middle floor (floor 3 of 5) and this is where the entrance hall, residents lounge and bar are located. Suites 3 and 4 are one flight of stairs up on the first floor and Suites 5 and 6 are on the second floor. Suite 2 is located one flight of stairs down from the entrance floor and Suite 1 is below at garden level. There is no lift. The Regency also has a sun terrace, extensive landscaped gardens, an outdoor bar and a brook to sit and relax at the end of the day. Indoors on the entrance floor we have a residents lounge and bar (not staffed but you are free to BYOB). The suites are listed with maximum occupancy of 4 people for a two bedroom apartment and 2 people for a one bedroom apartment. We can sometimes make up an extra sofa bed or folding bed upon request at an additional charge. Please contact us if required.

The Regency is a Grade II listed mansion designed by W.C. Oliver and built by Shapland and Patter of Barnstaple in the 1880’s. It was originally meant to be for individual occupation by wealthy families however from 1907 to 1972 it was the Convent School of the Nuns of the Order of the Immaculate Conception who had come over from Brittany in 1903. In recent times The Regency was a residential care home and in 2019 renovated into six modern apartments.