Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 77 reviews.
Carole
United Kingdom · Group of friends · September 2026
“Relaxing break, great location and accommodation.”
+The breakfast menu had something for everybody and the quality of food served was clearly of a good standard. We were made to feel most welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The B&B was very clean and well presented with a charming selection of prints on the walls to make you smile.
−Nothing
Nicholson
United Kingdom · Solo · September 2026
“The Olive Branch is a highly professional bnb, efficiently run, well- located (no sea view)”
+- Judy was very welcoming, explained everything and 'took me through the town' on the map. Great preparation for my next three days. - Breakfast was delicious - fresh fruit with seeds and dried fruits, smoked salmon and slightly-too-salty scrambled eggs, hot toast, coffee (and I asked for hot milk for it which was delivered with a smile). - My room had everything I could possibly need, well designed, neat and tidy.
−- I received an email instructing me to arrive at specific times, implying I'd not be welcome (or perhaps not even be allowed in) if I arrived after 6pm. My three connecting trains, if on time, would arrive so that I'd reach the address by about 6.30. So I called but was not met with friendliness and understanding. This is a service industry (I also work in a service industry) and the customer needs to feel cared for including arrangements for arrival. - The condiments for the toast, indeed the whole menu, had to be selected the night before, instead of being put in normal jars on the table to choose from at the time. I had duly selected marmalade and found one spoonful was put beside my place in a little dish. I felt this was mean-minded. - Given the very high quality of almost everything, I was disappointed by the pillows: lumpy, thin, as if filled with cotton balls, and both the same (usually, there is one bigger harder one and one thinner softer one, to cover individual needs). The pillow determines a person's quality of sleep. I do hope you will update them.
Hilary
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
“Super stay”
+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 available without having to ask.
−Not much really once you accept that you either have to be reasonably fit to walk down into town or to the beaches and back up again to the property or get the car out everything else is great.
David
United Kingdom · Solo · June 2026
+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 · Solo · June 2026
+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 · Solo · June 2026
“Cosy accommodation close to st Ives.”
+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 happily come back.
Kate
United Kingdom · Solo · June 2026
“Busy with course but relaxing with good food and friendly people”
+Warm welcome from lovely hosts/proprietors. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. Central position. Very clean throughout.
−Nothing. Everything good.
Elaine
United Kingdom · Couple · June 2026
“Super B&B had everything we needed, would definitely go back”
+Clean, great location lovely hosts
−Not a problem for me but as it is on a hill anyone with mobility issues might not get on so well with this location
Dean
Australia · Couple · June 2026
“Great hosts Julie and Justin, fantastic breakfasts and beaut location.”
+Great location
Marvin
United States · Couple · May 2026
“Justin and Julie were awesome and very helpful.”
+Very good