The Olive Branch

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.
Exceptional

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
$102 nightly
$123 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Superior Room, Sea View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Superior Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Room, Sea View

Exceptional
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Open Plan Bath) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Open Plan Bath) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Open Plan Bath) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Open Plan Bath) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Open Plan Bath)

Very good
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Superior Double Room, Sea View | View from room
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Superior Double Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Exceptional
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Twin Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Twin Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Twin Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Twin Room, Sea View

Very good
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Single Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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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 - 4 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Royal Britannia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬2 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

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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 18-minute walk from North Devon Coast and 4 minutes' walk from Ilfracombe Harbour.

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The Olive Branch Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and superb with many guests praising the quality and variety of the meal. (29 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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Popular mentions

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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

Everything was of a very high standard,couldn’t have asked for anything more ! It really was a lovely stay , we will definitely come back !
Colin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hosts and great ambience
Keren, 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

Lovely sea view

Great stay with lovely sea view. Thanks
Nina, 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

Great B&B

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

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
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

Beautiful

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great guesthouse in a great location!

Lovely guesthouse in a central location, with well-designed rooms that are immaculately maintained. Breakfast is excellent and staff are very helpful.
Karl, 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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic guest house in a great location. Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast
Marie, 3-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Very good B&B

Very nice B&B, the staff are very helpful & attentive, stayed in room 5 large room with good views. The attached restaurant (Michelin recommended) is very nice as well, good food & staff, but if you'd like to go book in advance as it's extremely busy
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
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