Bedford Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1292 reviews)
Plymouth Road , Tavistock , gb

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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 1292 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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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Superb hotel
Pros:

Great service, excellent breakfast

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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joseph • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sai • couple • gb
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Phillippa • solo_traveller • gb
7
Our stay
Pros:

Situated opposite the church, the hotel was very convenient to look around the town.

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

In rooms allocated for pets there was a bowl, biscuits, poop bags and a ball. A lovely idea.
And the food was super!

Cons:

The room was far too small and cluttered.
We had to pay to park in the hotels car park.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful old hotel with interesting art and decor. Everything was lovely.

Cons:

Staff got breakfast order mixed up.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • je
8
Not our first stay at the Bedford, it's always lovely, we look forward to coming back
Pros:

Great room with plenty of space, great breakfast, lovely cheerful and friendly staff

Cons:

The bathroom - we were on the 2nd floor and the shower had little to no pressure so water dribbled out, fixed-head over bath shower, no grab rail so a little unsafe for elderly or limited mobility guests. The plumbing could be better. Heated towel rail didn't work so couldn't dry bath towels. The sash window couldn't be opened or closed, but it was slightly open at the bottom (painted so that it couldn't be moved).

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Walter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Short and sweet
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Having to pay £8 for the car park

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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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