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The Olive Branch

3.5 star property
Georgian B&B with restaurant, near Ilfracombe Harbour

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
When you stay at The Olive Branch, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Ilfracombe Harbour and North Devon Coast. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Olive Room, which serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. This Georgian bed & breakfast is also within a short drive of Exmoor National Park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Archery

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries
$107 nightly
The total price is $129
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total includes taxes and fees

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Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Open Plan Bath)

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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

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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
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room

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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 - 0.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Verity Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive
  • Chapelton Station - 30 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 34 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

When you stay at The Olive Branch, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Ilfracombe Harbour and North Devon Coast. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Olive Room, which serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. This Georgian bed & breakfast is also within a short drive of Exmoor National Park.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (14 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Offsite parking nearby (GBP 3.10 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Archery
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Olive Room - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 3.10 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 pets allowed at The Olive Branch?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Olive Branch?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Olive Branch.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Olive Branch?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Olive Branch and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery.

Are there restaurants at or near The Olive Branch?

Yes, Olive Room offers seafood.

What's the area around The Olive Branch like?

The Olive Branch is located near Wildersmouth Beach, just a short 4-minute walk from Ilfracombe Harbour and 18 minutes' walk from North Devon Coast.

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The Olive Branch Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Location
Restaurant
View
Parking
Service staff
Port
Guesthouse
Ocean view

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with many guests praising the quality and variety of the meals. (27 reviews)
  • Parking was easily accessible and affordable, with options available in nearby long-stay car parks within a short walking distance. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Another great stay in room 1 which has the large free standing bath,king sized bed and superb views of the sea towards the theatre. Breakfast great. Highly recommend
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

Lovely B&B at a reasonable price. Freshly cooked breakfast was a plus, as were the friendly staff. Short walk to restaurants and sea.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Singing shantys

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.
Judith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great B&B

Great little B&B in an amazing location near the Ilfracombe coast.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Lovely short break, great location, lovely room with sea view, attentive staff and excellent breakfast choice.
Heather, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay with great room, comfortable bed and very accommodating hosts. Would definitely return.
Penny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All who worked there were very friendly and helpful, thank you.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay.

It was a wonderful 2 day stay. A friendly welcome, comfortable room and a great breakfast. Couldn't have asked for more.
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Attractive, welcoming, well presented and comfortable. Great breakfast!
Edward, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Bryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Geoff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely

Centrally situated on a slight hill, close to shops and the seafront. The olive branch Stairs up to rooms. My room was a nice size with all amenities. Coffee,tea, biscuits tv shower / toilet. Etc. Comfortable place to stay. Nice breakfast to set you up for the day. Good location.
Debbie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Nathalie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay!

Fantastic stay, comfortable, clean and excellent breakfast. Just ensure you park anywhere but Ropery Road Long Term car park as thats where we parked (paid £9.80 for 24hrs) returned to our 6 week old car to find all 4 tyres had been slashed. £859 for recovery home. Not the Olive Branches fault at all as they were fabulous, just don't park in Ropery Road (a 3min walk from The Olive Branch)
Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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).
Jennifer, 1-night trip