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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
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Open Plan Bath) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Open Plan Bath)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Harbor 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
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin 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
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Verity Statue - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles

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 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).

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The Olive Branch Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 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

Room was very large and comfortable. Exactly as described and right downtown. Very walkable to all attractions and dining. Jo was a great host and provided excellent, large breakfast. Piano bar downstairs on Thurs - Sat nights. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely hosts and great ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great stay 4th April. Wonderful views. Nice bathroom with free standing bath. Lovely breakfast cooked by Jo. Really friendly and helpful owners. Back in June which says it all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful guest house, delicious breakfast and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

Room comfy and clean, host friendly and welcoming. Good location in the centre of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We had a lovely time shame it wasn't more than one night, great service and even sand Shantys with the group that meet up there every Thursday.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

8/10

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

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

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

8/10

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

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

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

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