Bedford Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1283 reviews)
Plymouth Road , Tavistock , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Stylish décor
Cons:
Breakfast options could improve
Issues with shower temperature
High cost for some menu items

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
The hotel was clean and beautifully decorated.
Service
8.85
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.19
In an ideal location with a relaxed atmosphere.
Room Quality
8.14
Room was clean, well presented and a good size.
Amenities
8.67
Amenities such as dog-friendly services were a plus.
Value for Money
7.63
The cost was high for the value provided.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Breakfast had a good variety but some items were subpar.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall pleasant experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

The Bedford Hotel, nestled on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Tavistock, offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Rooms feature en suite bathrooms, tea/coffee facilities, and some are pet-friendly. Indulge in a traditional breakfast included in your stay.

Fine Dining Experience

Enjoy exquisite dining at Woburn's restaurant, boasting an AA Red Rosette. The Dukes Bar offers local ales in a charming walled garden setting, perfect for afternoon tea.

Convenient Location

Explore Tavistock Farmers Market and the riverside just a short walk away. With easy access to National Trust houses, golf courses, and Plymouth beach, there's plenty to see. Plus, the renowned Eden Project is a mere 30 miles away. Book now and enjoy free parking at the Bedford Hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1283 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 7.63
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.65
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James solo_traveller gb
10
Canadian visitors
Pros:

Canadian visitors were given an absolutely beautiful upgraded room and a packed breakfast as they had to be on the road very early in the morning. Most satifactory.

Cons:

Nothing. Recent changes impressive.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
9
A superb stay in an iconic and historic hotel in the heart of this beautiful Dartmoor town.
Pros:

The Bedford Hotel is an icon of Tavistock and has such history attached to it. The location is brilliant, right in the centre of this lovely market town on Dartmoor. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. And the restaurant is superb, and I must recognise the chefs who delivered a really excellent dinner and breakfast during our stay. I would make a special trip for the food. I stayed with my brother during a nostalgic visit for us to the places where our parents grew up, and there are long family connections with both Tavistock and the Bedford Hotel. All in all a wonderful stay in a special property.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
8
Pros:

Food was excellent

Cons:

Decor is dated

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Karlyn L couple gb
8
Good hotel
Pros:

Dinner was good, and bar well stocked with good cocktail menu
Generous tea and coffee tray in room with a bath

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit sparse on the sel-serve section, and you could only order one hot choice (our choice had run out)
Electric charger was difficult to use

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Norman couple gb
10
Over night for ZZ TOP tribute at WHARF.
Pros:

Great location and central for night the Wharf forTribute band.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller gb
6
Disappointing
Pros:

Staff good, food worth paying

Cons:

Bedroom small and bed very uncomfortable, over priced for what we had

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Ian extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful property. Good rooms. Excellent breakfast. Great location.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
6
Adequate for 1night
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very small room
Despite reception being at the top of a flight of stairs and our room being up a further flight of stairs there was no lift availability,only in use for disabled people.
We were offered help with luggage from reception level

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
J
Janice solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Very convenient for town

Cons:

En-suite very tired

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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John extended_group gb
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Carolyn couple gb
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
10
We are looking forward to staying again
Pros:

Food good , service good ,room perfect

Cons:

We had problems with EV charger. Staff not briefed on helping customers
We were charged for the carpark in spite of the fact we used the bar for drinks and snacks and the restaurant for evening meal . Had we not been staying at the hotel, use of the carpark would have been at no cost.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller gb
7
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
10
A wonderful stay.
Pros:

Loved the room which had a jacuzzi bath. The staff were helpful and professional. Wonderful breakfast with local sausages and bacon.

Cons:

Had to pay for parking because we did not book directly with the hotel.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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ADRIAN couple gb
9
Great room, excellent staff, interesting town.
Pros:

Breakfast was good, although I’d have liked a bit more.

Cons:

Didn’t appreciate being woken up at 5:45 ish by a very noisy dust cart on Tuesday morning.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Janis couple gb
7
Pros:

Loved the traditional nature of the old building

Cons:

Very disappointed that parking was extra at £8 overnight. Available free to those that booked direct but not to us because we booked through booking.com

2026-04-12 via Nuitee