Durrant House Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (1040 reviews)
Heywood Road, Northam , Bideford , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Uncomfortable bed
Limited evening menu

Categories

Cleanliness
6.55
Some rooms need a makeover, but overall cleanliness was noted.
Service
7.55
Staff were noted as friendly and helpful, though responsiveness to issues could improve.
Location
8.05
Location was described as super good and excellent.
Room Quality
6.55
Some beds were uncomfortable, but overall room experience was satisfactory.
Amenities
7.05
Amenities were mentioned positively, though sauna facilities were not working.
Value for Money
7.55
Good value for money was highlighted in several reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Food quality and variety were rated positively.
Overall Experience
7.05
General experience was enjoyable, with specific mentions of positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:22

Property Description

Scenic Views and Relaxation

Located on the outskirts of Bideford, the Durrant House Hotel offers stunning views over the Torridge estuary. Guests can unwind in the sauna or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool.

Comfortable Accommodation

The rooms at this North Devon hotel provide a cozy retreat with amenities such as tea/coffee facilities, TVs, and Italian marble en suite bathrooms. Enjoy a restful night's sleep surrounded by modern comforts.

Delicious Dining Options

Start your day with a hearty full English breakfast and savor delectable dishes made with fresh local ingredients at The Olive Tree Restaurant. For more casual dining, The Appledore Bar offers a variety of home-cooked meals to satisfy your cravings.

Book your stay at Durrant House Hotel for a memorable getaway filled with relaxation, comfort, and culinary delights.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Mon, May 31, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 1040 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.55
Service: 7.55
Location: 8.05
Room Quality: 6.55
Amenities: 7.05
Value for Money: 7.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 7.05
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oscar • couple • gb
9
overall a nice break.
Pros:

The room was very hot and the window was not able to open past two inches wide. The fan provided worked but was inadequate. The sink unit in the on suite was very elegant but too big for the room.

Cons:

as previous comments.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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margaret • couple • gb
6
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Andrew • family_with_children • sa
7
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Alexander • couple • at
1
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
8
A well run hotel that was very clean, with friendly and helpful staff.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Beds weren’t the comfiest and the place was a bit tired.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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jack • family_with_children • gb
7
Nice property but be ready to be cooked
Pros:

The room(family room) was an amazing layout, with two rooms in one it really helped with settling the kids.

The building is nice and has a lot of potential.

Cons:

The room was hotter than a sauna, they provided fans but it made no difference, the windows can’t be opened properly due to a safety chain, this could be overcome by putting two chains on instead of one for both windows so they could open and allow air flow whilst maintaining safety, but one across both just prevents airflow.

The property is also a bit run down with paint peeling and ripped carpets.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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PAMELA • family_with_children • gb
8
we enjoyed it but not the dinner side of it .
Pros:

bedroom

Cons:

the dinner was a disaster, after sitting at our table we were then told to go to the bar order our drinks . and then on top of that to order our food and pay for it took my sister 25 minutes . The waitresses could of taken our order easy, The man taken the order for the drinks an our meal and paying for it was just like FAULTY TOWERS. We will never visit the hotel again, Sorry

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Tommy • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

It was dated an smelled quite bad, location wise it was brilliant. The staff were very friendly

Cons:

The smell in the room was horrid

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicolene • couple • gb
6
Nice location but over priced for room
Pros:

Lovely location and views

Cons:

Found a toothbrush in our bed and was very outdated the suites not worth the price . Staff were amazing from reception to waiting staff

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • de
5
Leider enttäuschend!
Pros:

Man konnte noch erkennen, dass das Hotel früher mal recht schick war.

Cons:

Unser Zimmer war leider so weit abgelegen, dass wir kein Wifi hatten. Auch die Möglichkeit, ein anderes Zimmer zu bekommen, wurde uns leider nicht angeboten. Der Eingang zum Bad war sehr eng und schien etwas provisorisch "renoviert" worden zu sein. Die Sauberkeit war teilweise nur auf den ersten Blick gegeben. Das Personal wirkte etwas reserviert, was vielleicht am Saisonende gelegen haben kann. In den 80ern war das Hotel bestimmt mal eine tolle Nummer, aber dass es über die letzten Jahre seinen Glanz verloren hat, ist nicht zu leugnen.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The Reception lady was very welcoming. We had arrived at the same time as a coach party, but did not wait long to be booked in. Our room even though it was the economy room it was well equipped and very comfortable, shower room particularly roomy. Just missing a towel rail really.
We ordered food which was served promptly and beautifully hot, with excellent waitors. We sat afterwards in the entrance area and finished our drinks before retiring to our room.
We want to return to sample more of the menu and enjoy a breakfast, as we had to meet friends elsewhere.

Cons:

There was nothing really, just thought there needed to be a towel rail in the bathroom so a used towel could hang to dry for the morning, the hook on the door was otherwise the only place you could put one, but no good for 2.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
7
All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Fantastic choice with more than enough for anyone's taste. I would like to say a special thank you to the receptionist Margarita. She was fantastic. So welcoming and sorted out all the little problems herself. Also Anthony. He was really helpful too and good fun.

Cons:

We would have preferred not to have been in disabled room with disabled bathroom facilities. We also thought it was really odd not to have any soap near the basin. I also thought it was odd to have no proper toilet roll holder having to balance it on top of the container. The room itself was nice but very hot. Also when we arrived there was a nasty stain on the pillow case.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Zeshan • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Derek • solo_traveller • gb
7
Hotel was absolutely fine apart from the wifi connectivity
Pros:

The food in the Hotel is very good, with a varied menu for both breakfast and dinner. The staff were all very professional and very friendly. they provided an excellent service - nothing was too much trouble for them.

Cons:

The WiFi connectivity was poor. On arrival, I was allocated a room which had no wiFi connectivity which was no good to me as I was travelling on business and needed to work. However, when I explained at Reception I was advised that "wifi is not guaranteed in all of the rooms, just in the Reception area". I was then offered an alternative room and asked if I wanted to check the wifi connectivity before I moved rooms. The wifi connectivity was okay in the second room, but still a bit intermittent.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
7
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age • solo_traveller • gb
10
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AlliBeaven • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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mostafa • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee