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The Olive Branch

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

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The Olive Branch puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ilfracombe Harbour and Ilfracombe Aquarium. 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 North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking

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
The current price is CNY723
CNY868 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Open Plan Bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • North Devon Coast - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tandoori Nights - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Olive Branch

The Olive Branch puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ilfracombe Harbour and Ilfracombe Aquarium. 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 North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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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Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with many guests praising the quality and presentation of the meal. (28 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay , wonderful host , beautiful room (5) great location. Lovely breakfast. definitely be back, highly recommend the olive branch
Marcus, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and spacious room. Impeccable amenities/furniture. Beautiful views. And the most amazing host!
Nicolas, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely sea view

Great stay with lovely sea view. Thanks
Nina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful

Beautiful guest house, delicious breakfast and very helpful staff
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room comfy and clean, host friendly and welcoming. Good location in the centre of the town.
RICHARD, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely warm welcome, excellent food and a great view. Thank you
Deborah, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All who worked there were very friendly and helpful, thank you.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely comfortable room.With fantastic views.Breakfast was excellent.Thank you
Brad, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Paula, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Niels, 1-night trip
Verified

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
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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
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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