Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Nature reserve
Health or beauty spa nearby
Arcade/game room
Electric car charging station
Comprehensive recycling policy
Books
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Cleanliness of rooms
Tasty food
Cons:
Hotel is tired
Need for maintenance on rooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Rooms were clean and tidy, but the hotel is noted as 'tired'.
Service
1
The staff were very friendly and always ready to help.
Location
1
Ideal location for an overnight stay.
Room Quality
1
Rooms were clean, but the hotel is in need of maintenance.
Amenities
1
Limited amenities noted; pool was not used due to cold weather.
Value for Money
1
Not the Ritz, but satisfactory for the price.
Food and Beverage
1
Food was tasty and freshly made.
Overall Experience
1
Enjoyable stay, but with clear areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-02 05:15

Property Description

Experience the charm and comfort of Durrant House Hotel, where convenience meets luxury in the heart of Bideford.

Prime Location
Perfectly located just a stone's throw from North Devon Coast and close to beloved attractions like The Big Sheep, our hotel makes exploring the area easy and enjoyable.

Family-Friendly Amenities
With 120 spacious guest rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi, your family will feel right at home. Enjoy 24-hour room service and two delightful on-site restaurants to satisfy every palate.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the outdoor pool or pamper yourself with rejuvenating spa treatments. Our fitness center and arcade ensure fun and fitness for guests of all ages.

Book your stay at Durrant House Hotel today to experience a perfect getaway in beautiful Bideford!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
J
Julie
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and always ready to help if you have a problem - foid was tasty and the rooms were clean and tidy

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
J
Jacqueline
10
Pros:

The room was clean the bed was comfortable - the staff were very friendly and helpful - its lovely to see pets are welcome - the food was tasty and always freshly made - we didnt use the pool it was too cold outside - will definitely stay again

2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • partner
6
Pros:

Bit run down - needs a birthday
Beds not so good
Restaurant was good

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
P
PATRICK
6
Pros:

Tired hotel. Great staff trying really hard. Did what it needed?

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
L
Lee • family_with_children
8
Pros:

We had an overnight stay here for a friend's birthday and really enjoyed our stay , It's not the Ritz as some previous reviewers seemed to expect,but it was clean ,the guy on the reception was friendly and helpful and we managed to use the outdoor swimming pool.An ideal location for what we needed ,

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
C
chris • partner
4
Pros:

To be totally frank this property room wise is stuck in an 80,s time warp and in dire need of modernising. Whilst it was clean in this day an age to label it superior is far from what the room actually is especially with the lack of power sockets by the bed. To some people of a certain age this may still appeal but to be totally honest for what they are charging it totally fails on all points.roosuperior.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
R
Rohim
4
Pros:

All the bad reviews are true! I can imagine it was an amazing hotel back in the 1980's. Unfortunately no maintenance has been done since. Old carpets and furniture. Old school springy uncomfortable mattress. Outdated decor. Broken tiles. Very poor shower, hardly any flow. Old fashioned tiny TV. Can't use firestick on it.
My upgraded room wasn't much better than the previous room. I had to fix the window myself as wouldn't close properly. On both rooms, the inside thumb lock don't function so a saftey issue.
All the stairs and rooms have creaky floors.
The elevator is slower than if you walk up the stairs!

I feel sorry for the staff as they try their best. No duty manager on Bank holiday Monday.

Hotel needs complete refurb. The room walls need stripping back to the bricks!

Avoid. You have been warned.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee