56 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9DJ, United Kingdom
#12 of 21 B&Bs and Inns in Ilfracombe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 425 B&B reviews
9.2Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 August 2025
Steven
United KingdomWonderful 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
Mark
United KingdomVery good breakfast Very convenient location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Pseudo_traveller
United KingdomI 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
Stephen
United KingdomNothing
Great location with sea view room
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Anna
United KingdomWould’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
Paul
United KingdomPerfect location lovely staff. Home from home
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Zannyd
United KingdomGood breakfast, nice staff and a cosy atmosphere.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Paul
IrelandAll was good
Staff, food and location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Sarah
United KingdomThe 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
Lesley
United KingdomSeagulls 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
Layberry
United KingdomNot 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
Barson
United KingdomNothing 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
Anthony
United KingdomNo 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
Simon
United KingdomNo showers in the double rooms we booked
Location, staff, breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Stephen
United KingdomNearest car park is £15 for 24 hours
Very clean and comfortable room. Superb breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Matthew
United KingdomAbsolutely 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
Phil
United KingdomLovely 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
Gabriella
United KingdomNo 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
Upton
PortugalNothing.
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
Jason
United KingdomLarge 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
Barry
United KingdomNothing
It was quirky and clean, ideally situated for our needs.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Chris
United KingdomThe 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
Taylor
United KingdomPlenty of character, very unique.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Collette
United KingdomThe breakfast was amazing and a great choice of different foods.
Stayed in July 2025
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