Bedford Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1371 reviews)
Plymouth Road , Tavistock , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1371 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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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
4
Cons:

I was very disappointed when I arrived and was told about about the hidden costs, namely £20 charge to park the hotels car park. If I had known, I would have stayed somewhere els.
Bedford guests beware!

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Dilys • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Irina • family_with_children • ua
10
Pros:

Lovely, cosy and peaceful atmosphere. Very comfortable beds and pillows, and excellent, friendly staff. We were kindly given our room two hours before check-in, which was much appreciated.

The breakfast was excellent and delicious. The only problem was that my son wanted even more! 😊 Which probably says everything about how good it was.

We really enjoyed our stay and would happily return.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
10
Charming hotel and staff.
Pros:

The staff were exceptional, couldn't have been better.

Cons:

Nothing negative to say at all.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
K
ken • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

It was an older building,old school style operation and was excellent in providing the service under those circumstances

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
8
Lovely
Pros:

Lovely hotel , lovely breakfast, great location

Cons:

Found the bed very hard and pillows hard.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location was great. Room was lovely

Cons:

Having to pay for parking when diners/drinkers/bookers with hotel direct don't. Booking.com should make it clearer. The sauteed potatoes at breakfast were 'new potatoes' rather than chopped fried potatoes which are more usual!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Zena • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely building and very helpful staff

Cons:

Food quite pricey for small portions

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Really relaxing place with friendly and helpful staff and a great homely feel to it. Superb meals in the dining-room.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Sven • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Die Lage war super.

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind nicht entsprechend dem was gezeigt und beschrieben wird.

Da reicht es nicht, wenn man im Marco Polo Reiseführer erwähnt wird....

Definitiv nicht empfehlenswert.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
C
Claire • family_with_children • gb
9
A lovely place to stay in central Tavistock.
Pros:

Location was perfect as central as could be! Bonus that the car park available for 24 hours for £8. Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I didn't have any complaints.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
J
joann • family_with_children • gb
10
Beautiful we felt very spoilt
Pros:

This hotel has been a place of stay for my mother and grandmother for many years and we revisited to have a lovely weekend away.
Everything was exceptional and we will return .
Thankyou to all the lovely staff who looked after us , they were really kind and super professional.

Cons:

The heat of the room but couldn’t be avoided this summer .

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • family_with_children • gb
6
Good location
Pros:

Location is great, has parking

Cons:

Breakfast was small, no lift,

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
8
Despite working, it was very relaxing and comfortable, and I'd be happy to recommend, and return.
Pros:

All the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was excellent (dinner and breakfast). The hotel has character - it's a lovely old building in the centre of the town, so brilliantly placed. Good on site car parking. The room, though technically a single, was a good size, the bed was probably a double size anyway, and everything was clean. One particular but small thing - there was a decaf tea bag in the room tea and coffee pack, which I thought was very thoughtful.

Cons:

The only thing was the unreliable WiFi - I resorted to hotspotting off my phone. I get that this is difficult in a large old building, but it's a bit of a pity as I was working on my laptop in my room. When it did work, eg in the public areas of the hotel, it was perfectly fine. This is the only reason I've given this an 8, otherwise it would be an easy 9 or 10 out of 10.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Osborn • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great historic hotel
Pros:

Very comfortable stay with tasty food and helpful staff

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
Traditional style in wonderful Devon town.
Pros:

Traditional style and good quality catering.

Cons:

It’s a little tired in places and the bath needed a good clean particularly around the area your head encounters the scum rim!

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Oujafink • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Location, staff n breakfast

Cons:

No air con. Cleanliness of room.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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francespB3064RV • Family • East Sussex, England
10
Bedford Hotel Experience
Pros:

We always stay at the Bedford Hotel when visiting family in the area so good location. The staff are all very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The bedroom was very clean and comfortable. A wide variety of food is available and in our opinion always cooked to perfection. The whole hotel is good value for money and the cleanliness excellent.

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Ade • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Food was excellent.

Cons:

Smallest shower I've ever seen. Overpriced.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee