The Old Smithy Inn

Hotels
8.6 (436 reviews)
Welcombe Bideford , Welcombe , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Cozy atmosphere
Good value for money
Quiet location
Cons:
WiFi issues
Warm temperatures in the room
Insect noises at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including crawling insects.
Service
9.08
Many mentions of friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.82
Quiet location mentioned positively multiple times.
Room Quality
8.57
Cozy room descriptions with mixed reviews.
Amenities
8.1
Issues with WiFi and no air conditioning present.
Value for Money
8.76
Consistently noted as good value for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Food quality was appreciated, although some were dissatisfied with meal prices.
Overall Experience
8.78
Overall positive experiences with some service quirks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 00:51

Property Description

Charming Accommodations

Discover cozy rooms with flat-screen TVs and sea views at The Old Smithy Inn. Enjoy a comfortable stay with free toiletries, bed linen, and towels provided.

Delicious Dining Options

Indulge in British, Seafood, and local cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Special dietary requests including vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options are also available.

Scenic Surroundings

Relish the serene garden, inviting terrace, and vibrant bar at The Old Smithy Inn. With free WiFi and a convenient location near popular attractions, your stay promises to be unforgettable.

To book your stay at The Old Smithy Inn in Welcombe, visit our website today!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 436 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Frouke • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
5
Disappointing. Needs a good shake-up to become great.
Pros:

Characterful and great location.
All of the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The rooms are small and not so well equipped, e.g. no small fridge, virtually no flat surfaces, that were not full, to put anything down on, e.g. the bedside tables had huge, end-table lamps on them, proper bedside lamps would be better.
And generally the rooms are rather shabby, grime is building up, noticeably in the en-suite.
And, whilst recognising that it's not part of a slick hotel chain but a country pub with rooms, the general organisation and efficiency leaves a lot to be desired, despite the really nice staff.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Wendy Mountford • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great location for the South West Coastal Path. Lovely meal served at the pub.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard • couple • at
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • couple • gb
4
Very pretty location, but improvements needed
Pros:

The location was great. The thatched pub is beautiful

Cons:

The room was tatty. Bathroom door had lots of paint missing. The outside table was very small and not as pictured. The breakfast cereals were stale. Food, plates and glasses left on tables outside overnight. Not pleasant to see when arriving for breakfast

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • be
6
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • de
8
Auch bei schlechtem Wetter ein guter Zwischenstopp
Pros:

Ruhig gelegen mit dem schönen Pub direkt nebenan.

Sehr bequeme Betten.

Sehr nettes Personal und leckeres Frühstück und Essen.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Jen • couple • gb
6
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • couple • de
9
Hier bleiben wir gerne!!!!
Pros:

Schöne Lage. Ruhig, gemütlich und eine gute Küche.
Super nette Eigentümerin und ebenso das Personal. Hilfsbereit und immer bemüht!!!
Wir kommen gerne wieder und erinnern uns gerne an den Aufenthalt!

Cons:

Nichts!

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Dr Vanessa • couple • gb
8
Pros:

We liked the oldness of the building which was very welcoming and the garden was lovely. Every member of staff was excellent and extremely helpful. We also liked the separate self contained bedroom- bijou but with all amenities-warm and cosy. Very good home cooked breakfast.

Cons:

Lack of reliable wi-fi. The Old Smithy is in the middle of nowhere and wifi is needed to drive anywhere. Also it is near to the South west coast path which I was walking (as well as at least two other guests) and a walker needs WiFi to plan routes, check weather and make future plans- the lack of reliable wifi made all this very difficult. It also meant the TV had no signal which when it was pouring with rain would have been quite nice!

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • couple • de
9
Klein, gemütlich und angenehm!
Pros:

Sehr netter Empfang
Tolles Frühstück
Absolut hilfsbereit.👍👍👍
Ruhige Lage
Essen prima
Wir kommen gerne wieder

Cons:

Alles prima!🍀👍

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • ch
10
Grossartig!
Pros:

Alles. Ich kam zu früh an und sie zogen die Reinigung meines Zimmers extra vor, damit ich früher reingehen konnte. Das Zimmer war das bisher schönste auf meiner Reise. Hell, warm, Fussbodenheizung im Badezimmer, Oberlicht in Bad und Schlafraum.

Cons:

Das Wifi hat im Zimmer nicht funktioniert - habe ich bereits zurückgemeldet.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
10
Quaint lovely place with a friendly safe atmosphere
Pros:

The pub is in a quiet location close to the coastal path, the pub has old world charm and the staff genuinely love the property and that comes through with there service and regular patronage

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Erik • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • extended_group • gb
9
Lovely stay with great food and friendly staff
Pros:

Very friendly happy staff
Great breakfast

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • couple • gb
7
Very nice stay, huge breakfast!
Pros:

Lovely and original, quirky. Staff lovely.

Cons:

Our TV didn’t work 😢

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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LEE • couple • gb
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee