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This smoke-free bed & breakfast features archery on site, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Olive Room serving guests of The Olive Branch.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
With a stay at The Olive Branch in Ilfracombe, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Ilfracombe Harbour and a 5-minute drive from Ilfracombe Aquarium. This bed & breakfast is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Woolacombe Beach and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Barricane Beach.
What's nearby
Ilfracombe Harbour(0.2 Miles)
Wildersmouth Beach(0.2 Miles)
Ilfracombe Museum(0.3 Miles)
Verity Statue(0.4 Miles)
Ilfracombe Beach(0.5 Miles)
North Devon Coast(0.9 Miles)
Chambercombe Manor(1.1 Miles)
Hele Bay Beach(1.2 Miles)
Ilfracombe Aquarium(1.8 Miles)
Watermouth Castle(2.6 Miles)
Broadsand beach(4.3 Miles)
Newberry Beach(4.5 Miles)
South West Coast Path Section 4 Trailhead(4.7 Miles)
South West Coast Path Section 3 Trailhead(4.7 Miles)
Combe Martin Beach(5.3 Miles)
The preferred airport for The Olive Branch is Heathrow Airport (LHR)(211.7 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tennis courts
Housekeeping
Golf course (nearby)
Ilfracombe Harbour (0.2 Miles)
Wildersmouth Beach (0.2 Miles)
Ilfracombe Museum (0.3 Miles)
Verity Statue (0.4 Miles)
Ilfracombe Beach (0.5 Miles)
North Devon Coast (0.9 Miles)
Based on 265 verified reviews
Business
3%
Couple
70%
Family
6%
Group
12%
Solo
8%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers praise The Olive Branch for its friendly hosts, excellent cooked-to-order breakfasts, and central location near Ilfracombe’s harbour, with many noting spacious rooms and lovely sea views that make it an easy, comfortable base for exploring.
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Travellers praise The Olive Branch for its friendly hosts, excellent cooked-to-order breakfasts, and central location near Ilfracombe’s harbour, with many noting spacious rooms and lovely sea views that make it an easy, comfortable base for exploring.
Several reviews highlight a small bar with live music or shanty evenings on select days. There is no on-site parking, but public car parks a short walk away are commonly used; upper floors are reached by stairs, and a few rooms have quirky layouts or in-room tubs. Overall, expect a characterful stay with a few practical considerations.
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Many guests mention a small on-site bar or wine bar with live music or shanty evenings on select days, and some enjoy evening sharing boards. There is no on-site parking, but nearby public car parks are commonly used; upper floors are accessed by stairs.
Lisa
18 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Bryan
15 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nathalie
19 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Niels
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sharon
30 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stephen
12 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Douglas
31 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Geoff
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
christopher
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Judith
20 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Reviews consistently describe rooms and linens as clean and well maintained; some call them spotless. One review noted minor wear on bedding seams.
Lisa
18 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sue
12 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Paula
16 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Edward
30 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
RICHARD
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Karl
13 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Geoff
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sheryl
5 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
25 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Carol
15 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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Guests often praise spacious rooms with sea views, comfortable beds, and features like free-standing or whirlpool baths. A few note quirky layouts in some top-floor rooms, including steps into bathrooms or compact storage.
Jeff
5 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nathalie
19 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Paula
16 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Frank
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Douglas
31 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Andrew
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Geoff
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sheryl
5 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jeff
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Carol
15 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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Hosts Jo and Ian are frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with flexible arrangements and helpful local tips. Check-in and breakfast service receive consistent compliments.
Jeff
5 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Paula
16 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Penny
14 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Douglas
31 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Andrew
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Keren
1 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
christopher
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alison
9 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Alison
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Daniel
10 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Central, walkable location close to the harbour, seafront, and restaurants, though set on a hill. Convenient for exploring Ilfracombe, with public parking a short walk away.
Nathalie
19 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Niels
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
RICHARD
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Douglas
31 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Andrew
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sheryl
5 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
25 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Marcus
25 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Alison
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Carol
15 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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Breakfast is widely praised for quality, choice, and cooked-to-order dishes, with buffet items like fruit, yogurt, and croissants mentioned. Several reviews also highlight evening sharing boards or snacks in the on-site bar.
Nathalie
19 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Paula
16 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Frank
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stephen
12 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Douglas
31 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
25 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Marcus
25 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Alison
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jeff
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Carol
15 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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Nicolas
6 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Marcus
25 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Colin
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nina
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jeff
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking is available nearby at a fee of GBP 3.10 per day. It is limited and does not require a reservation.
Breakfast is offered, and guests can enjoy a satisfying meal at the Olive Room. Specific serving hours are not provided.
Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.
Check-in time is from 15:00 to 20:00, and check-out time is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
The property is located in Ilfracombe, just a 4-minute walk from Ilfracombe Harbour and a 5-minute drive from Ilfracombe Aquarium. It is also 6.7 miles from Woolacombe Beach and 6.9 miles from Barricane Beach.
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
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Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tennis courts
Housekeeping
Golf course (nearby)
Tennis courts
Golf course (nearby)
Beach (nearby)
Scuba diving
Windsurfing
Cycling
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Horse riding
Canoeing
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Water Park
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Express check-in/check-out
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Non-smoking rooms
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Free wi-fi