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The Olive Branch

3.5 star property
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Beach nearby
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
56 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9DJ
  • Ilfracombe Harbour
    4 min walk
  • The Terrace Tapas and Wine Bar
    1 min walk
  • Barnstaple Station
    30 min drive
  • Swansea (SWS)
    202 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Open Plan Bath)

Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Open Plan Bath)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Room, Sea View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Ilfracombe

With a stay at The Olive Branch in Ilfracombe, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Ilfracombe Harbour and a 5-minute drive from Ilfracombe Aquarium. .This bed & breakfast is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Woolacombe Beach and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Barricane Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 10 min walk
  • Ilfracombe Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Woolacombe Beach - 18 min drive
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Seafood Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪S & P Fish Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Olive Branch

Georgian bed & breakfast in Ilfracombe with a restaurant
The Olive Branch offers 5 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Ilfracombe bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features archery on site, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Olive Room serving guests of The Olive Branch.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
Olive Room - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Off-site parking available (GBP 3.10 per day)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Olive Room

Things to do

  • Archery

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 3.10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Olive Branch B&B Ilfracombe
Olive Branch Ilfracombe
Olive Branch B&B
The Olive Branch Ilfracombe
The Olive Branch Bed & breakfast
The Olive Branch Bed & breakfast Ilfracombe

The Olive Branch Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 113 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room comfy and clean, host friendly and welcoming. Good location in the centre of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely warm welcome, excellent food and a great view. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Olive Branch is a really friendly place to stay. It delivers more than you expect from the 3 star rating. Parking in the nearby town car park is less than £10 for 24 hours and is about a minute away, so very good being so near the harbour. Definitely my first choice if I am back in Beachcomber.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I visited the Olive Branch before and after a trip to Lundy. When the departure had to be put back by 24 hours because of a high wind there was absolutely no difficulty in our being able to stay over for the extra unbooked night. Likewise on my return even though I was rather late I was met with the warmest of welcomes and a feeling of being part of a household. My only criticism is that some of the bedrooms are up several flights of stairs and for the elderly (like me) were easier climbed after a (very) good breakfast than when tired by a long walk on the local cliffs. . . butt that is in a way why it feels more like a house tan a hotel. I rate it highly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team are just amazing ! Room 5 very comfortable with spectacular views. Breakfast superb. Shanty choir on the premises in the evening was great fun. Restaurants nearby are lovely …. Suggest booking though as very popular.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, well located property
The property is in an excellent location when you consider the geography of the town. It was very easy to walk down to the harbour area and the seafront. We were warmly welcomed upon arrival and advised of breakfast arrangements and local options for evening meals. The room itself (twin located on top floor) was a little quirky and you obviously have to work within the constraints of a room size and layout. That said climbing up steps into the wet room bathroom was a little odd, with just a flimsy cheap shower curtain used to limit the shower water from covering everything in the bathroom. Bedding was on the budget side (a couple of tears on seems), mattresses just about comfortable and the oddest wardrobe (which was chest high, had a shelf and was too small to hang most things in). All of that aside the room was clean tidy and provided a comfortable overnight stay. You could see the sea from the windows which was just lovely. The breakfast the following morning was excellent and that combined with the location, meant that overall we received very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant!
Fully recommend this place. Located in a quiet street right in the centre of Ilfracombe, with car park 5 minutes’ walk away (£9.50/24hr). Friendly pub with live music in same street as well as tasty tapas restaurant. The room was really big with a lovely view to be enjoyed from comfortable armchairs. Bed a bit soft for our liking but overall feel of the room really comfortable. Breakfast was tastefully presented, with croissants, fresh fruit and delicious yogurt/muesli cups. Good choice of hot offerings too, served by very friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. Bar available with occasional events (Irish singing whilst we were there!). Well done!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the small single room. It had a very comfortable large single bed, tea making with biscuits and bottled water. Late TV and a clean bathroom. Lovely bar attached with music on Sunday night. Excellent breakfast and very friendly hosts. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All who worked there were very friendly and helpful, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place close to the harbour with plenty of pubs and restaurants within very easy reach. The host was very helpful and let us check in early just when we went to enquire about the parking. Great views over the sea from the room. Breakfast very good. Will definitely stay here again next time I visit Ilfracombe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place near the harbour.
Great welcome from Ian. The room was even better than the picture. Beautiful sea views. Great big bed and sparkling clean bathroom. Jo cooked us the best breakfast. Her poached wggs are amazing. We also had some wine and a snack in the wine bar. Perfect place. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay with great room, comfortable bed and very accommodating hosts. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hidden gem.
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Lovely building. Great bar lounge and food set up. Breakfast fantastic. I had researched the sharing platters served at night. Music in bar lounge was lovely. Owners fantastic. Clearly know what they are doing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Shame we didn’t stay longer , breakfast area turns into a small music venue/ bar on Thursday evening & Sunday afternoon. Would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in Ilfracombe. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jo-Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent little find!
The Olive Branch is a little gem of a place to stay in Ilfracombe. Its based in the historic part of the town in Fore street so close to the harbour. The bar and restaurant has the ambiance of a wine bar. The beds are super comfortable and the breakfast is excellent. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable room.With fantastic views.Breakfast was excellent.Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb in every possible way!
This is a family owned and operated BnB and during our stay, we felt like we became part of the family. Jo and Ian became friends, so much more than gracious hosts. Not only are the accommodations luxurious, the breakfast is stellar (get the Royals with sausage instead of salmon - you’ll thank me!). And don’t miss a sharing board in the evening. It’s the best kept secret in town. But if you fancy a supper at the top 3 restaurants in the city, the oldest pub or the most lovely high tea, then you’re in luck. All are a 5 min walk from your door. Sea views, sublime linens, sincere service and city center. You can’t do better than this elegant inn. We loved it so much, we published a full review video on our YouTube channel (Well Travelled Life).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Perfect Place to Stay
We had a wonderful mini break at the Olive Branch. It is a gem of a place in a central position in Ilfracombe, easy to get to and close to the harbour, sights, restaurants and the many local walks. Parking was easy in a long stay carpark a few minutes walk away. The property is well presented. There is a small bar (open at select times) which doubles as a breakfast room and guests have their own separate entrance. We stayed in Room 5, a large spacious room with a huge bay window with views of the sea and Capstone Hill. Our room was clean and comfortable with all the facilities we needed, there were two armchairs to admire the views, a large bed, plenty of storage and coat hangers, a fridge, an iron and ironing board, a hairdryer and a whirlpool bath. The refreshment tray and water bottles were replenished daily. Breakfast at the Olive Branch is excellent and it certainly helps you start your day well. There is a super buffet table with fresh fruit, yoghurt and croissants and a wide choice of cooked breakfasts that are cooked to order. Everything comes cooked to perfection and nothing seems too much trouble. My husband loved his full English and I enjoyed the full vegetarian and the scrambled egg and smoked salmon on toast. Jo and her team are friendly, professional and helpful, they regularly checked to see if we were having an enjoyable stay and gave us tips on what to see and do. We highly recommend the Olive Branch, it was a perfect place to stay. Many thanks Jo!
Sunset from Capstone Hill
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Stay
Great place and great room. Went for larger room and had great view and lots of space. Host very nice and breakfast was lovely. Will defo stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attractive, welcoming, well presented and comfortable. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

R E

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Diane

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023