Name: The Olive Branch
Address: 6 Porthminster Terrace, St Ives, TR26 2DQ, United Kingdom, 6 Porthminster Terrace, Cornwall, TR26 2DQ, UK
Rating: 9.7

The Olive Branch

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Olive Branch in St Ives offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, sea or garden views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, TV, and electric kettle. Each room features a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, free toiletries, shower, carpeted floors, and a wardrobe. Exceptional Services: Guests enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by the property, ensuring a pleasant start to the day. The host is highly rated for their attentive service and welcoming atmosphere. Prime Location: Located a 5-minute walk from Porthminster Beach and less than 0.6 mi from Tate St Ives, the bed and breakfast is also close to attractions such as Carbis Bay (1.9 mi) and St Michael's Mount (8.7 mi). Land's End Airport is 17 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in St Ives, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds
Single Room with Garden View Without Parking 1 twin bed
Double or Twin Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds
Classic Double Room with Sea View 1 full bed
Double Room with Garden View Without Parking 1 full bed
Classic Double Room with Sea View 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Joannica

United States

“The breakfasts were amazing. Julie and Justin are exceptional hosts. Very friendly and welcoming.”

Sandra

Canada

“Close to train station, great breakfasts, friendly, and helpful hosts, good bed and nice furnishings.”

Hilary

United Kingdom

“Really welcoming and comfortable, great breakfast. The room facilities were good and the bedding quality was really good. I was impressed with the bathroom most of all considering that this was a single room. Tea and coffee top ups were always...”

Martin

United Kingdom

“Honestly couldn't have asked for a better stay at The Olive Branch! The place was spotlessly clean and just really lovely throughout. Big thanks to the hosts—they were absolute stars, super friendly, warm, and gave us some great local tips for St...”

David

United Kingdom

“Julie & Justin were amazing, very welcoming and friendly. Plenty of choices for breakfast and were spot on every morning. The hotel is close to the beach and town. The room was perfect for what I needed.”

Nora

Germany

“Julie and Justin are so lovely, welcoming and accommodating. The breakfast was excellent and we could even order something that wasn't on the menu. We very much enjoyed our stay”

Jennifer

United Kingdom

“It was a lovely, cosy room with friendly, helpful owners full of suggestions and tips for my stay. Breakfast was excellent. The room was beautiful and had everything I needed. It was a short walk to the beach, train station and shops. I would...”

Kate

United Kingdom

“Warm welcome from lovely hosts/proprietors. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. Central position. Very clean throughout.”

Johan

United Kingdom

“We had a really lovely stay at The Olive Branch and would definitely recommend it. The highlight for us was the breakfast, pabsolutely delicious and clearly made with a lot of care. Justin and Julie were wonderful hosts, very warm, welcoming and...”

Sarah

United Kingdom

“Great hosts, close to town centre, peaceful, great choice for breakfast, clean and comfortable room.”

Managed by Julie, Justin & George

Company review score: 10Based on 65 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

We have owned The Olive Branch B&B since June 2013; it was to be an exciting new venture for us both previously working in retail management all our past lives. So a B&B was going to be very different in many respects, but one we found very easy to settle into. We meet some lovely people and travel the world with our guests. We were awarded by Visit England ‘Four Stars’ for our Guest Accommodation in October 2013, in addition to this with our hard work and several enhancements we managed to gain a prestigious ‘Gold Award’ in 2021. In October 2016 we were awarded a 2016 Visit England Rose award in Recognition of Service Excellence, which we are delighted to have achieved.

Property info

The Olive Branch Bed & Breakfast (Not a Hotel) is a superb holiday location in Cornwall, just minutes from the harbour, town and large sandy beaches. Our Rooms We have five ensuite double rooms, four of which have sea views. Two of our double rooms can be converted to twin bedded rooms. There is also a single ensuite room. Breakfast We serve a traditional full English breakfast as well as vegetarian breakfasts and lighter options.

Neighborhood info

St. Ives has a Mediterranean feel about it, with its maze of cobbled streets and alleyways, crescent shaped beaches with golden sands and turquoise sea - all set in the uniquely rugged granite landscape of West Cornwall. The holiday visitor in St Ives can find everything that they could wish for in a seaside resort. From the moment that you arrive in the town you will be stunned by the panoramic vistas that seem to greet you on every turn.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Olive Branch

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

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

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 7:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

We do not offer parking for our single room.

Parked cars need to be moved by 10:00 on the day of departure.

Early check-ins must be arranged prior to arrival.

This property does not accept late check-ins.

Please inform The Olive Branch of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 19:00:00 and 08:00:00.