Name: The Olive Branch
Address: 56 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9DJ, United Kingdom, 56 Fore Street, Devon, EX34 9DJ, UK
Rating: 9.2

The Olive Branch

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Olive Branch in Ilfracombe is housed in a historic building, offering sea views and a private bathroom. Each room features a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a TV. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy amenities such as bathrobes, spa bath, fireplace, and soundproofing. Additional features include a work desk, refrigerator, and wardrobe. Exceptional Services: The property provides free WiFi, live music, and bicycle parking. Additional services include housekeeping, room service, and luggage storage. Local Attractions: Wildersmouth Beach is a 3-minute walk away, while Watermouth Castle lies 2 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 101 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

- Situated in the best rated area in Ilfracombe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6
- Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Superior Double Room 1 double bed
Single Room 1 single bed
Twin Room 2 single beds
Large Superior Room 1 extra-large double bed
Superior Room 1 double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Steven
United Kingdom
“Wonderful last-minute stay at the Olive Branch, Jo was super friendly and helpful with parking instructions and welcoming us! It's a lovely building, very spacious and the room was fantastic; well equipped, spacious, clean! The bed was super...”
Anna
United Kingdom
“Fabulous accommodation, rooms were really comfortable, very clean, breakfast was super, all very tasty and high quality. Location was perfect even had a sea view and the harbour. Highly recommend.”
Sarah
United Kingdom
“Best breakfast ever. The poached eggs on smoked salmon was first class, absolutely delicious. The staff/owners were helpful and kind (could leave my bag for a few hours)”
Lesley
United Kingdom
“Location was really nice and character of the building interesting”
Layberry
United Kingdom
“Excellent,, excellent room, staff, cleanliness, and a most excellent breakfast. We also went for our evening meal, and the staff were amazingly helpful, in sorting out a vegetarian meal for me , five stars.”
Barson
United Kingdom
“Our room was huge with fab sea views. Really clean and a large comfy bed..Breakfast was really good and staff so friendly. Close to shops, restaurants etc.”
Anthony
United Kingdom
“Welcoming hosts, comfy beds, and fantastic breakfast”
Matthew
United Kingdom
“An absolute gem, we had a lovely stay and couldn’t fault anything about this place. So comfortable and welcoming, great location with a fantastic breakfast and amazing service. We’ll be back for sure!”
Phil
United Kingdom
“Lovely place and lovely people. We stayed one night in the superior room with an awesome sea view and the biggest bed I've ever seen.”
Gabriella
United Kingdom
“Greta breakfast, attentive and friendly staff and lovely rooms.”

Managed by Jo and Ian

Company review score: 9.8Based on 464 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

We take great pleasure and pride in the service we provide so that your stay with us will be a happy and enjoyable one.

Property information

The Olive Branch is a AA accredited 4 Star Gold with a AA Breakfast award Guest House. It is a Georgian Grade 2 listed building of immense character and has been completely renovated and refurbished and is beautifully decorated throughout

Neighbourhood information

Ilfracome is an old Victorian fishing port, it became very popular with Victorian family's as there first choice for holidays in Devon, we still have the original Victorian bathing pool at the tunnels beach. Our Guesthouse is within Fore Street which is the oldest street within Ilfracome, it is well known for the mix of first class Restaurant one of which is The Olive Room down stairs from our guest house, it is a fine dinning Michelin and AA 2 Rosettes Restaurant. The harbour is breath taking, sail boats drifting on the tide, wine bar, the Great British fish and chips at there best and don't miss Verity, Damien Hurst famous statue which is 1mtr higher than the Angel of the north! We are also very lucky to be on the coastal path, the leg from here to Woolacombe is said to be one of the most enchanting walks of the over 600 miles the path covers. We are also on the Tarka Trail, an old railway line that has been converted to a cycle track, mile and miles of peaceful cycling without traffic. Why not take a trip on one of our pleasure boats for a trip around the bay, you may spot Dave the Dolphin chasing the boat! We must not forget Lundy Island, a sanctuary away from modern life, no c

Language spoken

English

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House rules

The Olive Branch takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 14 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

American Express cards are not accepted at this property.

Please note that express check-in is available at this property upon request. Guests should contact the property to arrange this after making their reservation.

Please note that parking is off-site, at a a public car parking nearby. Booking is not required, but charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.