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Hele Cornmill

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Hele Cornmill

Photo: Chris Allen  (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • Explore a 16th century working water mill
  • See the mill workings and learn its history
  • Watch an information film in the Gallery
  • Enjoy a traditional Devonshire cream tea in the tea garden
  • Rent one of two holiday cottages on site

Hele Cornmill is a 16th century working water mill in North Devon, where entry to the mill is free and you can see the mill workings, learn about its history, and watch an information film in the gallery. There's a tea room serving traditional Devonshire cream teas, with seating outside under cover and a tea garden open in fine weather. It makes a good family day out, and two holiday cottages on site offer the chance to stay longer. The mill sits in Ilfracombe, North Devon, close to Ilfracombe Hele beach just 0.2 miles away, with Barnstaple station 9.4 miles off, and 179 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays if you're planning a visit.

Practical details

Open
11am-5pm, seasonal opening dates apply
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs welcome at the Miller's Cottage
Booking
Contact Kathy to book a cottage stay
Best for
Families, suits a day out

From the attraction's own website on 24 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

  • ✓ Restaurant
  • ✓ Gift Shop
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Places to stay near Hele Cornmill

Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.

0.2 mi
Elm Lodge

Elm Lodge

🏖️ 0.41 miles from Ilfracombe Hele (Good water quality)

Ilfracombe, South West England

Sleeps 4

£527 per break

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0.3 mi
Varley House

Varley House

✓ Freshly prepared breakfast with hot or cold choices

🏖️ 0.45 miles from Ilfracombe Hele (Good water quality)

Ilfracombe

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0.3 mi
0.4 mi
Palm Leas

Palm Leas

🏖️ 0.54 miles from Ilfracombe Hele (Good water quality)

Ilfracombe, South West England

Sleeps 3

£493 per break

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0.4 mi
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