Name: The Olive Branch
Address: 56 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, GB

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Nicolas

Very nice and spacious room. Impeccable amenities/furniture. Beautiful views. And the most amazing host!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Marcus

Fantastic stay , wonderful host , beautiful room (5) great location.
Lovely breakfast. definitely be back, highly recommend the olive branch

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Colin

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 !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Nina

Lovely sea view

Great stay with lovely sea view. Thanks

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Jeff

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Douglas

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Gary

Had another lovely stay, lovely place with a great view. Owner was lovely, can't wait to go again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Alison

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

Jeff

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Keren

Lovely hosts and great ambience

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Daniel

Beautiful

Beautiful guest house, delicious breakfast and very helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

Judith

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Michael

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

Graham

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2024

RICHARD

Room comfy and clean, host friendly and welcoming.
Good location in the centre of the town.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Deborah

A lovely warm welcome, excellent food and a great view. Thank you

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2024

Niels

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2024

christopher

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2024

Sharon

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2024

Sheryl

Lovely, well located property

The property is in an excellent location when you consider the geography of the town. It was very easy to walk down to the harbour area and the seafront. We were warmly welcomed upon arrival and advised of breakfast arrangements and local options for evening meals.

The room itself (twin located on top floor) was a little quirky and you obviously have to work within the constraints of a room size and layout. That said climbing up steps into the wet room bathroom was a little odd, with just a flimsy cheap shower curtain used to limit the shower water from covering everything in the bathroom. Bedding was on the budget side (a couple of tears on seems), mattresses just about comfortable and the oddest wardrobe (which was chest high, had a shelf and was too small to hang most things in).

All of that aside the room was clean tidy and provided a comfortable overnight stay. You could see the sea from the windows which was just lovely. The breakfast the following morning was excellent and that combined with the location, meant that overall we received very good value for money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Nathalie

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!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Geoff

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Kevin

All who worked there were very friendly and helpful, thank you.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2024

Andrew

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Paula

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Penny

Fabulous stay with great room, comfortable bed and very accommodating hosts. Would definitely return.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Stephen

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Bryan

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2023

Alison

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2023

Brad

Lovely comfortable room.With fantastic views.Breakfast was excellent.Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Jennifer

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).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2023

Carol

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2023

Matthew

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2023

Edward

Attractive, welcoming, well presented and comfortable.

Great breakfast!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Great B&B

Great little B&B in an amazing location near the Ilfracombe coast.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

Lisa

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

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2023

Debbie

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2023

Karl

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Terry

Great stay.

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

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2023

Marie

Fantastic guest house in a great location. Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2023

Sue

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)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2022

Heather

Great stay

Lovely short break, great location, lovely room with sea view, attentive staff and excellent breakfast choice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2022

Jim

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2022

Peter

Lovely stay

comfortable bed, very clean room but right at the top of the house with loads of stairs which my wife struggled with. Friendly hosts and good full breakfast with plenty of choice. only stayed one night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2022

Richard

Great stay

Fantastic stay in an amazing room with good views out over Ilfracombe. The breakfast was also very good with very friendly service. The car park is just 5 minutes away and easy to pay using the app.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2022

MR HOWARD

Charming B&B in Ilfracombe

This was a last minute get away for my partner and i, we found the facilities and service offered by this charming B&B first class, we will be returning again.

Howard & Katie

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2022

Alison

Nice place.

Great place, location good. Parking very close. Breakfast good. Worth a look!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2021

paul

A really relaxing weekend break. Excellent hosts, room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Plenty of choice and well cooked breakfast. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again if we are in Ilfracombe in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2021

Graham

Handily placed for everything in Ilfracombe; the Olive Branch is a character property with very clean and comfortable en-suite rooms, an excellent breakfast, plus friendly and helpful proprietors. Really glad it was available when I was looking for somewhere to stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2021

Graham

Loved the Olive Branch

Had a really good stay at the Olive Branch the room was great bathroom was great there was a really buffet breakfast with good choice of cooked breakfasts
Would definitely go back to the olive branch and would highly recommend it

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2021

Sarah

Nice room, great breakfast. A bit chilly but

I turned up the radiator and it was fine by the morning.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Richard

Comfy and friendly.

Perfect location in the middle of Ilfracombe, close to the harbour. Room was clean and comfy. Great breakfast which was put on early for us as we had a boat to catch.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2021

Dan

Our favourite place!

Our favourite place, as simple as that! We have been coming here for 6 years now and I proposed to my Wife on Capstone Hill. Always stay at The Olive Branch, in the same room, we never do that, because it is perfect. New owners but Ian, Jo and Hayley have restored the warm and welcoming atmosphere that captivated us the first time we visited. We stayed twice in 3 weeks this year and we can't wait to return!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2021

Alan

Excellent stay with friendly service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2021

Lynne

5 *

Anazing time nothing negative ar all

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2021

Jeannette

Ilfracombe

The Olive Branch was very clean, breakfast, top class and the hosts were very good. The only problem was Ilfracombe itself. The restaurants only opened Wed to Sat, they were fully booked so there was nowhere to eat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2020

Anne-Marie

Beautiful location, so quiet and tranquil. Sitting in the bath overlooking the harbour, how amazing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2020

Gary

fantastic

Very comfortable stay. Lovely couple very kind very accommodating

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2020

J R

Lovely clean room, friendly owners in a wonderful location,would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2020

Laura

Perfect stay

The room was lovely, very clean and comfortable with a great view. Everything we needed was provided and location was great with lots of restaurants close by. The owners were very friendly and everything felt very covid safe

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Everywhere was spotlessly clean.
Comfy bed, bedding and towels soft and fluffy.
Very nice big bathroom with lovely roll top bath.
Our room also had beautiful sea views from both windows 😊

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2019

billy

Beautiful

Beautiful small guest house. Breakfast is cooked fresh when you are ready to order. Parking is about 150 metres away and very reasonable. Every one was very friendly. Only slight criticism is that the rooms are not very soundproof.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2019

Philip

Where to stay in Ilfracombe

This is a lovely place to stay - it really is. If I were to be really nit-picky I'd say the climb up and down the stairs is a bit of a faff - but then again people pay good money for gym membership...........
There was probably a lift that thicko here never discovered.
Would I recommend the Olive Branch? You bet!
Would I stay at the Olive Branch again? You bet!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2019

Elisabeth

stopover on my way to Lundy island

I enjoyed my stay: VERY friendly people, comfortable room, excellent breakfast, only a few steps to the harbour. I would highly recommend this place.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Stephanie

Felt like a home from home, friendly staff and good service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2019

Jill

Perfect

The Olive Branch is a beautiful boutique hotel.
The room was immaculate, gorgeous roll top bath, harbour views, coffee machine, fridge, tv.
Perfect for a romantic night

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

A lovely B&B. Staff and hosts very friendly and made you very welcome. Food was excellent and our room was very clean with a lovely view.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2018

Jonathan

Would recommend

Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Easy access to the harbour. Worth every penny

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2018

Scott

Lovely stay

Pleasant stay, lovely room and a nice breakfast. Manager @ Optimus Ellis

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2018

Roy

A bit dull and lifeless unfortunately.

The Olive Branch was generally good, beds comfortable, room clean but a bit basic, excellent breakfast. The only negative was that apart from being shown to our room on arrival and being asked what we’d like for breakfast, we didn’t speak to any staff member and didn’t see either of the brother owners. We had to guess what to do on checkout and just left our key on a desk near the breakfast room. It was ok but we wouldn’t rush back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2018

Roger

Lovely views, great breakfast

Check-in was a bit rushed: the person who showed me my room answered my questions by saying \"It's all in the welcome pack in the room\". The room itself, on the top floor, had a delightful view over the town to the port, the bay, and the cliffs beyond. The shower was hot, the WiFi worked, and the breakfast was excellent (including local mackerel).

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2017

sue

Hotel walkiing distance to harbour and town

Great stay at The Olive Branch, stayed 3 nights. Good choice for breakfast,fruit, cereal, cooked. Walking distance to Harbour and Town. A variety of restaurants and pubs, however some restaurants and shops closed Sunday and Monday. Amazing views from Harbour and great walks along coast.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2017

T

Lovely little hotel close to all amenities

Very helpful staff, clean and quiet little hotel. Great view from room, lots of stairs. Lovely breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

The room was amazing, better than we expected. The view was beautiful.

10/10