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The Olive Branch
3.5 star property

Georgian bed & breakfast in Ilfracombe with a restaurant

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

9.0 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is ￥14,716
￥17,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 10 min walk
  • Ilfracombe Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Hele Bay Beach - 11 min drive
  • Woolacombe Beach - 18 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 travelers can enjoy archery at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • No onsite 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

Property 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

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 Sep 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olive Branch on Sep 24, 2024 start from ￥14,716, excluding 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?

Check-out 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).

The Olive Branch Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B
Great little B&B in an amazing location near the Ilfracombe coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful one night stay. Rooms were very clean and cozy. Hostess and staff were very considerate and sweet. Breakfast was amazing! Wish they had their own parking but it was a short walk away… I would definitely stay again. Very quaint town and walk down to the pier was short and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023