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The Olive Branch

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a delicious breakfast before relaxing in this peaceful seaside haven just steps from the harbor waters.

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The Olive Branch sits near St Ives Harbour, offering a quiet place to recharge with full breakfast included. Guests appreciate the free in-room WiFi that keeps them connected while enjoying the smoke-free environment and convenient self-parking.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in St Ives, The Olive Branch is near the beach. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Marazion Marsh reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. National Dahlia Collection and Country Skittles are also worth visiting. Visit our St Ives travel guide
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Map
6 Porthminster Terrace, St Ives, England, TR26 2DQ

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach showing a beach and a coastal town
    Porthminster Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthmeor Beach featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
    Porthmeor Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tate St. Ives featuring heritage architecture and signage
    Tate St. Ives
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Ives Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station
    5 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Porthminster Beach Bar
    5 min walk
  • Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips
    6 min walk
  • Porthminster Beach Café
    7 min walk
  • Hub
    6 min walk
  • The Cornish Bakery
    7 min walk

About this property

The Olive Branch

Upscale bed & breakfast near St Ives Harbour
The Olive Branch provides free full breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Olive Branch offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

The Olive Branch St Ives
The Olive Branch Bed & breakfast
The Olive Branch Bed & breakfast St Ives

Frequently asked questions

Is The Olive Branch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Olive Branch?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Olive Branch?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Olive Branch located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour. St. Ives Theatre and Harbour Sand are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Olive Branch Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect St Ives Location

Had a fantastic time, a lovely B&B in a great location and lovely people
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Olive Branch is amazing. The hosts go out of their way to make your stay better than good. The breakfast was better than we have had anywhere. Our room was very comfortable and very clean - comfy bed and great shower. I can’t speak highly enough about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019