Located nearly 20 minutes' walk from Hele Corn Mill and Pottery, the 4-star The Olive Branch Bed & Breakfast Ilfracombe features Wi-Fi in public areas and public parking nearby. The bed & breakfast is a good starting point for exploring Ilfracombe, including Ilfracombe Harbour, which is merely 400 metres away.
Located within easy reach of Cheyne Beach, the hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Ilfracombe city centre. Guests can easily reach Borough Farm Sheepdog and Falconry Displays about 15 minutes' drive from The Olive Branch Ilfracombe. Two Potts Hill is 3.1 km from the property.
Overlooking the beach, some rooms at this Ilfracombe hotel feature a stone fireplace furnished with a wardrobe and a writing table. Complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts as an iron and ironing board are also featured. Providing bathrobes and slippers, the private bathrooms come with a spa bathtub and a shower.
The Olive Branch Bed & Breakfast serves a complimentary breakfast to all guests. Enjoy British cuisine in the gastropub The Rendezvous Cafe-Bar, situated approximately a 5-minute walk away.
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9.3
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Sports & entertainments
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling
Golf course
Darts
Archery
Aerobics
Fishing
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Luggage storage
Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
Special diet menus
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Electric kettle
Leisure facilities
Beach access
Aqua park
Live entertainment
Facilities for disabled guests
Handicap parking
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Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
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Free toiletries
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Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Carpeted floor
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No smoking on site
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No pets allowed
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Overlooking the beach, some rooms at this Ilfracombe hotel feature a stone fireplace furnished with a wardrobe and a writing table. Complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts as an iron and ironing board are also featured. Providing bathrobes and slippers, the private bathrooms come with a spa bathtub and a shower.
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Andy
2024-05-04
8/10
It boasts fantastic and wonderful location near to the Olive Tree Michelin-starred restaurant, the hill by the lifeboat station, and the sea and harbour. The hotel serves scrumptious breakfasts by attentive waitress.
Terry
2024-04-20
9/10
Clean hotel with accommodating and very pleasant staff and a great value. Overall a wonderful stay on this visit.
Frederick
2024-04-07
7/10
Had brand-new twin room with the scrumptious breakfast, lovely decorations and amazing views. This accommodation was in the central location in the Michelin starred restaurant attached to it.
Alan
2024-03-15
8/10
We didn't have time, so stayed here only for 1 night, nevertheless everything was very good.
Kevin
2024-03-09
7/10
The breakfast was scrumptious and large with beautiful views of Ilfracombe and homemade bread, for instance, thoroughly enjoyed what was offered.
Mark
2024-02-28
7/10
We booked superior king room, it had basic facilities you could ask for: coffee, a hair dryer, and tea/coffee.
John
2024-02-07
9/10
Domestic area, excellent location, near to the harbour and sea front as well as shops all within walking distance. And also a short way from Capstone Hill Observation Deck.
Robert
2024-01-30
9/10
The hotel was well-maintained and recently renovated and in a central location near the associated restaurant as well as shops and the harbour area. The morning meal was large with homemade bread and beautiful views and Michelin starred chef.
Louise
2024-01-26
8/10
The breakfast was large and well presented with attentive waitress, ie smoked salmon and beautiful views of Ilfracombe. The staff were efficient, everything was really good during our stay. The location was comfortable and perfect in the Olive Branch restaurant.
Roger
2024-01-14
9/10
Stylish & airy unit with great views.
Jim
2023-12-29
8/10
It was a fine stay at £ 70 for the night. The hotel was in an absolutely perfect location, to Lundy island. Also, it was located near a bucolic village. Superior room was fashionable and the food was great.
Jon
2023-12-27
8/10
We loved rooms with fantastic views. The hotel was in a central location to the picturesque harbour.
Billy
2023-12-19
7/10
The location is perfect, liked to be near some leisure places, we've visited restaurants and bistros. The hotel rooms are very well decorated with views across the roofs to the harbour.
John
2023-12-12
8/10
Good modern and well-appointed unit with a coffeemaker, refrigerators, and glassware. Very comfy beds, excellent bathroom. Particularly good setting, very close to the Michelin starred restaurant. Besides, very convenient to Embassy Cinema.
Robert
2023-12-05
9/10
Well-maintained and incredibly beautiful hotel in a pretty nice area just next door to the appearance of the B&B itself, the centre of Ilfracombe and the B. Breakfast by attentive waitress. What a pleasant staff.
Robert
2023-11-26
7/10
Excellent and lovely location in the domestic area, just next door to the B & B & the Olive Branch restaurant, and Capstone Hill. Besides, excellent for visiting Saint Mary's Cathedral.
Fiona
2023-11-23
8/10
This was a comfortable stay at £ 70 for the night. The rooms were beautifully decorated with a very comfy bed and pillows, the staff were pleasant. The hotel was in an amazing location, in event of fire on staircase.
Mike
2023-10-16
7/10
It was clean, breakfast was superb and scrumptious. The location was nice for visiting restaurants and bistros near the hotel. Btw, a ferry port was near the property. Thanks to the knowledgeable staff everything was really good, including plenty of fabulous food.
Hugh
2023-10-13
9/10
The staff was very very helpful and efficient and the owner too. The venue was in a central location close to centre, Capstone Hill and surrounding streets and pubs. Also, the hotel was 400 metres away from Ilfracombe Aquarium, down to the picturesque harbour.
Trevor
2023-10-12
8/10
Fairly clean hotel, I greatly enjoyed fabulously friendly staff. The location was central, incredible in the centre of Ilfracombe. Further, it was really close to the harbour and the shops as well as the B&B.
Elizabeth
2023-10-08
9/10
Fairly clean place with exceptionally friendly staff and wonderful view of the sea and town. Super and amazing breakfast, airy twin room. Well-equipped bathroom with a jacuzzi. Location - excellent, very close to harbour and main hub as well as the B & B & the Olive Branch restaurant.
James
2023-09-29
9/10
We had a really enjoyable stay thanks to hotel's very very helpful staff. The breakfast was large with attentive waitress and beautiful views, for instance, you will not be disappointed.
Kate
2023-09-28
9/10
Had a comfortable stay on this visit, everything was modern. They gave us a twin room with a fabulous view of the harbour.
Fred
2023-09-28
9/10
Central location in centre of town so conveniant for restaurants etc as well as the coastline. Situated only 1 km from Ilfracombe Tunnel Beaches.
Paul
2023-09-17
8/10
I asked for twin room and it was well-appointed and generous-sized with views across the roofs to the harbour.
Andrew
2023-09-16
8/10
Nicely decorated suite with a great view.
Winifred
2023-09-15
9/10
Brand-new, large rooms with an open plan roll top bath.
Luke
2023-09-11
7/10
The location was central, very close to the Michelin starred restaurant as well as shops all within walking distance. The staff were efficient and knowledgeable, had a great attitude.
Gordon
2023-09-07
7/10
I liked this well-maintained and recently renovated place, stayed there for 1 night. Nicely decorated units with the wonderful jacuzzi bath, great views, as for instance, and the staff were very helpful. Had a fine time.
Carl
2023-08-28
8/10
The perfect location was near Ilfracombe Harbour Harbor. The hotel was near a harbour and a park and overlooked the sea. The food in the Michelin-starred restaurant was fine, liked it. Tbh, had a fine stay on this visit.
Alfred
2023-08-08
9/10
Scrumptious and large breakfast with variety of options, charming and clean place. Fab location in the nice area, not far from the beach and town centre and the harbour and sea front. Lovely food at the Michelin star rated restaurant.
Lawrence
2023-08-05
7/10
Everything is very good here, had a very comfortable stay at £ 70 for the night. All the staff members are incredibly welcoming and accommodating. The units are well-appointed and generous-sized with an excellent breakfast.
Marjorie
2023-07-23
7/10
The location was magnificent, at a walking distance from Tunnels Beaches. It was located in a domestic area close to the B&B, a nice place for me. I had nicely decorated room with great views.
Henry
2023-07-18
8/10
It was in a good location not very far from Lee Bay Beaches.
Joe
2023-07-09
7/10
Had comfortable stay on this visit and the weather was lovely. Twin room we stayed at was airy with great views. The location was great, a minute walk from Ilfracombe Harbour Harbor. And the area was nice enough, near Capstone Hill and surrounding streets, and the harbour and the shops.
James
2023-07-06
9/10
The location was perfect - an easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go. Located in 10 minutes' walk to the downtown, the staff were efficient and knowledgeable.
Louisa
2023-06-12
8/10
Our room was airy and brand-new, had hypoallergenic pillows and down pillows. The hotel was in a magnificent location right by perhaps should really be evaluated as a restaurant with rooms, Ilfracombe for a Wedding at Tunnels Beaches and the harbour and sea front. It also was right in the centre.
John
2023-05-23
9/10
The location was perfect, you can visit Ilfracombe Harbour Harbor by walking. The hotel was near restaurants and bistros. Our superior king room was brand-new, with a nice bed.
Margaret
2023-05-18
8/10
The whole place was clean and the staff were hospitable. Its location was central, near Ilfracombe Harbour Harbor. Also was near restaurants and bistros.
Derek
2023-05-13
7/10
Accommodating and very pleasant staff, airy suite. Fantastic location for our visit to Tunnels Beaches around 10-15 minutes walk from the hotel.
Oliver
2023-04-29
8/10
Thank you guys for a fine stay on this visit. The location is perfect, near a ferry port, liked it. The staff is knowledgeable and the breakfast is absolutely superb and scrumptious.
Peter
2023-04-14
8/10
Newly renovated and clean place, magnificent view of the sea and harbour.
Victoria
2023-04-10
8/10
The location was comfortable for me, in event of fire on staircase. The staff were very very helpful and the breakfast was large with ie smoked salmon and Michelin starred chef, for instance.
Antony
2023-02-07
8/10
The place is clean, the room is elegant, the staff is excellent and attentive. The breakfast is fresh, with attentive waitress, homemade bread plus beautiful views. Thank you for a fairly nice stay.
Jack
2023-01-28
8/10
The weather was lovely, had very comfortable stay on this visit. Every staff member was pleasant. Truly enjoyed the way our well-appointed and generous-sized twin room with the free standing bath was arranged.
Peter
2023-01-17
9/10
Everything was very good, personnel was accommodating and efficient. It had central location close to Lee Bay Beaches. Moreover, it's near to the restaurant, the sea front, and the harbour and restaurants. The breakfast was incredible, had a wide range of options.
Brian
2023-01-16
9/10
Everything was modern, knowledgeable staff, particularly nice views of the sea and the town. The location was unbeatable, not too far from a Norman manor house. The Michelin star rated restaurant served plenty of splendid food. All the facilities were very good: D
Stuart
2023-01-04
8/10
Enjoyed every minute of being there, would recommend. The unit we got was luxury and delightful with a jacuzzi bath, great views, as example. The restaurant here was good.
Sarah
2022-12-31
7/10
The location of the hotel was marvellous - a 10-15 minute walk from Fleek Gallery. Besides, it was next to the harbour, Ilfracombe and the B&B & the Olive Branch restaurant.
Peter
2022-12-19
7/10
Liked my stay and would recommend this hotel. The breakfast was fresh made with beautiful views and homemade bread, and the team was polite and kept the space clean.
Ann
2022-12-03
7/10
I enjoyed sleeping 1 night in this hotel. The accommodation was clean, the room was spotless. The staff was amicable, efficient all the time. The breakfast looked fresh made and satisfactory, by attentive waitress, unfortunately I didn't have time and didn't try it.
John
2022-11-25
7/10
Elegant, huge rooms complete with a lovely view, an excellent breakfast, a very comfy bed. Magnificent and brilliant location not too far from a local independently-run museum.
Edward
2022-11-10
9/10
Really comfortable stay on this visit. Lovely area, central location adjacent to the centre, a hike and the seafront. Nearby Hip & Pistol - great place to chill out.
Gareth
2022-11-09
7/10
We lived in the suite with views across the harbour, a very comfy bed, excellent shower.
Edward
2022-11-05
8/10
Our room was neat and airy and complete with great views, on suite bathroom and decent storage space.
Henry
2022-11-05
7/10
Well, it was a NICE stay on this visit. The location was peaceful, for example, Ilfracombe Harbour Harbor was not too far from the hotel.
Leon
2022-10-29
7/10
The breakfast was marvellous with Michelin starred chef and homemade bread and attentive waitress, the staffing teams were efficient. The location was peaceful, only 5 minutes walk to Runnymede Gardens.
Tony
2022-10-16
7/10
Possibly the best and great stay on this visit. Marvellous and peaceful location in a delightful dinning area, and 5 minute walk from Ilfracombe Harbour Harbor. And right by the centre, and restaurants. Comfortable bedroom. Excellent view of the sea.
Sarah
2022-10-09
8/10
Liked the place, had a great stay on this visit.
Anne
2022-09-24
8/10
The bed was exceptionally comfortable and it was great having an electric kettle, a stone fireplace and an iron. The hotel had a central location and it was close to a local independently-run museum.
Gareth
2022-08-19
7/10
The room we had included an electric kettle, a stone fireplace and central heating. Got the view of sea. The location itself was incredible, very close to Fleek Gallery.
Anthony
2022-08-12
9/10
Magnificent location to Ilfracombe Aquarium. It also was stroll from a harbour and a hill. Sensational breakfast - 4 star level.
Alexander
2022-08-11
9/10
The hotel was clean and the breakfast was scrumptious and large. Location: the venue was right by the picturesque harbour, the onsite bistro and Ilfracombe. The service was great in my opinion. Furthermore, the parking was on-site and convenient.
John
2022-07-09
8/10
Every time in Ilfracombe, I choose this place. The hotel has a central location in a delightful dinning area. Exceptionally comfortable bed, stunning room that has a fine bathroom.
Francis
2021-01-14
8/10
Of course, we would definitely recommend it to all. A huge variety of extra supplies: a stone fireplace, a sitting area and a radio. Comfy beds in our room. Moreover, we could use free WiFi.
Arthur
2020-12-03
7/10
The sea view was stunning, room was very clean and spacious. When I arrived the host was helpful. Next to the downtown, 10 minutes on foot. I truly enjoyed to chill in the nearby Relish Bar & Bistro.
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Christopher
2020-11-19
7/10
greatly enjoyed this olive branch. the beautiful view from the hotel on the sea. besides, the parking was nearby.
Alan
2020-01-29
9/10
We really enjoyed staying here, the breakfast was hearty. If you visit tunnels beaches, just 15 minutes walk, olive branch is a good option to stop over. You can eat at La Gendarmerie, which is set 200 metres away from the property. It is very close to the airport.
Philip
2020-01-15
9/10
Within short walking distance to Blacksands Bistro, where you can have lunch. The view from the window was magnificent!
