The Olive Branch

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.

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.

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!

We've returned home today from a night away in The Olive Branch! It was truly wonderful. The room was lovely! I'm always anxious staying away from home because I get so hot in the night but I was delighted to find that I was able to control the radiator easily! I had the best night's sleep I've had in a long time! The bed was superb. The view from our top floor room was beautiful, we also loved that it was very central and we could explore the town easily. It was so nice we could just come and go as we pleased too, we had a key for the front door and then our room. The Olive Room next door was cosy and such a nice vibe. We ordered a meat and cheese board which was lovely and the best camembert I've ever had! Breakfast was included and also delicious, a really good choice of cooked breakfast and also a little buffet of cereals and toast toppings. Highly recommend for couples.

Came down for a couple of nights break away.This place was amazing and we would definitely come back. Everything was spotless room a good size with a great sea view.we had double room with separate bathroom.The only down thing for us was the bath it was lovely And would of been great to use but the plug didn't work leaking water so didn't stay in and tge shower could only be used sitting in tge bath which wasn't easy.The little things made it also with the bottles of water biscuits etc The breakfast was amazing fresh and not greasy lots to choose from.Credit to jo and team

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.