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Reviews of The Olive Branch 4 stars

56 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9DJ, United Kingdom

#12 of 21 B&Bs and Inns in Ilfracombe

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Review score

Based on 425 B&B reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful last minute stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 comfy, we were even given a full English breakfast in the morning which was a nice surprise (not that it's not stated, just didn't note when making the original booking). Great stay and would come back in a heartbeat. Great location, quiet rooms, lovely hotel. 10/10

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good breakfast Very convenient location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Great little cozy B&B, agree with the reviews, but I had a minor overcharge which is irritating
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I realised days after paying that the price I paid was higher than what was being offered on Booking.com. While it wasn't a huge sum, it's the kind of thing that leaves you with a negative impression. I should've picked up on that on the spot though. Booking.com also advertised parking, but there is no parking at the hotel itself. You'll have to find a spot at the quay lot, which is obv a roll of dice in terms of parking spots + peak season charging run all the way from 8 in the morning until 8 at night.

    Central location, very cosy and nice rooms. Great breakfast too. Very nice atmosphere with lovely hosts. I generally agree with the prior reviews. I recommend the place however please read the negatives for a full picture.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Well run B and B with friendly owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location with sea view room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful little B & B
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would’ve preferred a shower rather than a bath, the bath was a lovely one but I had a injury to my coccyx so getting in and out of it wasn’t easy also really conscious about washing my hair with the hand shower as it was difficult trying not to get any water on the floor.

    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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Perfect location lovely staff. Home from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location lovely staff. Home from home

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good breakfast, nice staff and a cosy atmosphere.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good

    Staff, food and location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    The best breakfast ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress on the bed was excellent quality but too firm for me. Because of this I had hip pain and slept badly. I needed a mattress topper

    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)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    Lovely helpful people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seagulls living on the roof didnt seem to sleep and “talked” all night

    Location was really nice and character of the building interesting

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely people, excellent room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not being able to park close by, but at the bottom of the hill,,, we were able to drive up and drop off our bags, but it still left us with a hill to climb, not so helpful in our later years, however,, very worth the climb…

    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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Large Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking, had to pay to park a short walk away.

    Welcoming hosts, comfy beds, and fantastic breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No showers in the double rooms we booked

    Location, staff, breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Clean and comfortable. Superb breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nearest car park is £15 for 24 hours

    Very clean and comfortable room. Superb breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Welcoming, comfortable and relaxing from check in to check out
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing.

    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!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Large Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Perfect short stay for a nearby wedding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking outside and then difficult to get a taxi or bus.

    Greta breakfast, attentive and friendly staff and lovely rooms.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Highly Recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    We could not have asked for more. The owners are very friendly, the room vast, extremely well equipped, clean and super-comfy. The breakfast was also superb, and lots of nice veggie and vegan options. Again, the staff super helpful and friendly. The location is extremely convenient. That does mean parking nearby is not as straightforward as if further out, but we had no problem at all finding short-stop and off-peak spaces very close to the Olive Branch. We would definitely recommend here if looking for a luxury B&B.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large rooms ,everything you needed even little extras ,water in a bottle every morning

    Beautiful location,very large comfortable room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    We were only there for one night but it was an great experience and Jo could not have been any friendlier. We were there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was quirky and clean, ideally situated for our needs.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Really nice stay at The Olive Branch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs up to the top floor and our room would be an issue to some. Be aware when booking room(1) has only a bath option. Nice bath though.

    Really pleasant owners who made us feel very welcome. Great room(1) with a view. Good breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed the sea shanty group that practice here every Thursday.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plenty of character, very unique.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    9.0
    A fab adventure ✨️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was amazing and a great choice of different foods.

    Stayed in July 2025

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