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The Olive Branch

3.5 star property
Georgian bed & breakfast in Ilfracombe with a restaurant

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Beach nearby
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is €115
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Open Plan Bath)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
56 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9DJ

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 10 min walk
  • Hele Bay Beach - 11 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

Bed & breakfast near Ilfracombe Harbour
Located close to Ilfracombe Aquarium, The Olive Branch provides a restaurant. Active travellers can enjoy archery at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Olive Room

Things to do

  • Archery

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Olive Branch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Olive Branch?

As of 3 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olive Branch on 4 Mar 2025 start from €115.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Olive Branch?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Olive Branch?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Olive Branch?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Olive Branch located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ilfracombe Harbour and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Ilfracombe Aquarium. Woolacombe Beach and Barricane Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Olive Branch Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Keren

Lovely hosts and great ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

B&B with good accommodation and good breakfast
Lovely little B&B. Have been going there for a number of years now. Simple, friendly, and comfortable with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

RICHARD

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

A lovely warm welcome, excellent food and a great view. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Fabulous stay with great room, comfortable bed and very accommodating hosts. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great B&B
Great little B&B in an amazing location near the Ilfracombe coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

All who worked there were very friendly and helpful, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Niels

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Heather

Great stay
Lovely short break, great location, lovely room with sea view, attentive staff and excellent breakfast choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Great guesthouse in a great location!
Lovely guesthouse in a central location, with well-designed rooms that are immaculately maintained. Breakfast is excellent and staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The property is a listed building located on a hill overlooking Ilfracombe's harbour and coast. We had a top floor room affording good views (binoculars are provided). The bedroom was well furnished, bedding was spotless cotton linen. The breakfast menu was provided in advance allowing you to notify your order ready for preparation the breakfast selection and ingredients were first class. There are parts of Ilfracombe where some premises are empty and have been vandalised having a detrimental impact on the Town's appearance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

Matthew

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

Terry

Great stay.
It was a wonderful 2 day stay. A friendly welcome, comfortable room and a great breakfast. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Fantastic guest house in a great location. Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

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

Edward

Attractive, welcoming, well presented and comfortable. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Nice Hotel
A very short stay but enjoyable. Great location, lovely building and host. I recommend The Olive Branch as a place to stay in Ilfracombe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Lovely comfortable room.With fantastic views.Breakfast was excellent.Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

8/10 Good

christopher

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