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The Olive Branch

3.5 star property
Comfortable Georgian bed & breakfast, walk to Ilfracombe Harbour

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Superior Double Room, Sea View
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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56 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9DJ
  • Popular LocationIlfracombe Harbour4 min walk
  • Popular LocationVerity Statue7 min walk
  • Popular LocationIlfracombe Beach10 min walk

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Open Plan Bath)

Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Open Plan Bath)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Ilfracombe

At The Olive Branch you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Ilfracombe Harbour and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Ilfracombe Aquarium. Highlights at this Georgian B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Olive Room, serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ilfracombe B&B include Woolacombe Beach and Barricane Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Verity Statue - 7 min walk
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 10 min walk
  • 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
  • Dolly's Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Hip & Pistol - 3 min walk
  • Sandpiper Inn - 4 min walk

About this property

The Olive Branch

Comfortable Georgian bed & breakfast, walk to Ilfracombe Harbour
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Olive Branch also features express check-in and express check-out.

This Georgian Ilfracombe bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Olive Branch offers 5 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Ilfracombe bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

  • Daily housekeeping

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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 for check-in information
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 3.10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

Are there any beaches close to The Olive Branch?

Yep, The Olive Branch is a short 10-minute walk from Ilfracombe Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and windsurfing.

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

As of 5 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olive Branch on 8 May 2024 start from NZ$194.34, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Olive Branch?

No, The Olive Branch does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Olive Branch?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Olive Branch's onsite restaurant that serves seafood.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Olive Branch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Olive Branch?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Olive Branch Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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