The Old Smithy Inn

Hotels
8.6 (393 reviews)
Welcombe Bideford , Welcombe , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
Fire extinguishers
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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!

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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 393 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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Debbie • couple • gb
9
Had a great time just the break I needed . Thanks
Pros:

A Lovely Inn , Beautiful location ,very good breakfast a spacious room & shower with a good comfortable bed good storage for cloths and other items if required.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • gb
7
lovely staff - very rural
Pros:

Very rural location - very quiet and great views from the balcony. from the look of the garden and the amount of tables this place must get really busy. Great staff

Cons:

No wifi and no phone signal.
Food was normal pub fayre - but apart from my Olives, to be honest it wasn't to my taste, but perfectly adequate for most im sure.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
3
Nice pub, poor room
Pros:

Staff & food great

Cons:

A number of issues with the room. All listed out got the owners to review and comment. Staff shouting for their dog and midnight didn't help either

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful
Pros:

Beautiful setup, lovely room, very accommodating staff, best poached eggs I've had. Way better than most places for tea & coffee in the room

Cons:

Couldn't see a blind on the skylight. WiFi & power a bit temperamental in high winds

2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
5
A poor experience
Pros:

The location was off the beaten track so peaceful. The breakfast was fairly good, however needed to be hotter.

Cons:

The evening menu was poor unless you wanted a burger. The bar was very cold and the heating wasn't on, only a woodburner which was hidden behind a table of six people so not much use to other customers who were all sitting in the pub with coats on.
The staff were ok but need to pay more attention to their guests. Would like to have spoken to someone on departure but they were nowhere to be seen.
The sheets were badly stained which doesn't make you feel very clean and the room on arrival had obviously just been done hence the floor was very wet. It would have been nice if the heating had been turned on for our arrival.
The toilet seat was broken and the bathroom door needs serious attention.
The rooms with terrace are obviously used for people with dogs which should be highlighted on their site as my wife is allergic to dogs.
Unfortunately we would not recommend and certainly wouldn't stay again.

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
8
2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
Ok wouldn’t return
Pros:

Quiet location

Cons:

No internet or tv

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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ALAN • couple • gb
10
Value for money romantic little hideaway
Pros:

Friendly landlady polite cheerful chatty helpful room lovely had two rooms both excellent

Cons:

It was perfect

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • solo_traveller • gb
3
Staff friendly
Pros:

Traditional pub and location

Cons:

Very hot and no air conditioning. I ordered Sausage and mash. £17+ for a definitely microwave meal from supermarket.

2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
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Paul Lucette • couple • gb
6
Cons:

No internet connection so also couldn't watch TV as links to net

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Hides • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Good breakfast friendly owners.

Cons:

Cold in the pub and was woken up at 5am with something crawling around on the roof of the accomodation. The Internet also, did not work in the accomodation.

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
9
Cosy room in a converted stable and super pub
Pros:

A hidden treasure tucked away near the coast. Beautiful traditional thatched pub and wood burner keeping us warm.

2025-11-12 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • couple • gb
10
Will be back soon great time
Pros:

Fantastic place bargain lovely people great food great service great place

Cons:

Fantastic

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • gb
8
2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
10
Welcoming, warm and friendly. Quirky, fun and unforgettable
Pros:

The first night in the restaurant sat by the roaring fire, eating delicious food was heaven sent.
Our breakfast delicious and our second night chatting to the owner, again by the fire with a plate of piping hot food was wonderful.

Cons:

Possibly the towels !

2025-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • gb
9
Good value for money, friendly staff
Pros:

Clean, and great value for money. Comfortable bed and good shower. Fabulous friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2025-11-02 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The Breakfast on offer was huge lol, I dont eat that amount of food for breakfast but it was a jolly good option, Husband was very happy.

Cons:

Everything was fine.

2025-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Cécile • family_with_children • fr
9
Un séjour agréable.
Pros:

La situation, au calme et proche de l’océan.

Cons:

Le wifi n’était pas disponible mais nous avons pu faire une pause.

2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent little hideaway will definitely return.
The staff were excellent and the pub is a gem of a place
Amazing location with plenty of outdoor seating areas for the warmer weather and long summer nights

Cons:

Only problem was we stayed on a Sunday night and the meal times on booking.com stated meals finished at 15:30 which meant we ate on the way there only to find out they were serving meals when we arrived in the evening.
Partly my fault because I didn't check the website or ring ahead and just took the times stated on booking.com as gospel
Will definitely eat there next time as the food looked and smelled amazing

2025-10-31 • via Nuitee