The Old Smithy Inn

Hotels
8.6 (454 reviews)
Welcombe Bideford , Welcombe , GB

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Free
Children allowed

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 454 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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Nick • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing staff. Thankyou for making the stay feel special

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
10
Lovely quaint place to stay, good sized rooms, friendly staff and great food
Pros:

Nice thatched pub with accommodation set away from the pub, food was lovely. Bar man was lovely and friendly

Cons:

Slippery when coming out of accommodation and going down steps. Shame the nook had the very strong smell of bleach in the bathroom, nice small room though

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Emily • extended_group • gb
7
Lovely place, staff very good just a shame about the strong smell of bleach made eyes water
Pros:

Nice thatched building with accommodation away from the pub

Cons:

Very strong smell of bleach in the nook, even the dog wouldn’t go in, reported it, floor was mopped again and smell wasn’t as strong had to have windows open for ages

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Alen • couple • gb
10
Such a unique old pub
Pros:

Gorgeous old pub in the middle of the village but with good parking. Lodges were away from the pub so very peaceful. Good evening meal with attentive bar manager

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Otso • extended_group • fi
10
Yhden yön majoitus
Pros:

Huoneet olivat modernit ja siistit. Sijainti oli upea. Aamupala ja ruoka pubissa oli erinomaista. Henkilökunta oli erittäin ystävällistä. Suosittelen tätä paikkaa.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
8
Comfy room in quaint old pub but food disappointing.
Pros:

The location was great and the room was modern and comfortable.
Good substantial breakfast.

Cons:

The evening meal was really poor,, the chicken in my burger was almost inedible it was so over cooked and tough and the chips were cold.
Shame as the pub has lots of atmosphere

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Tracey Bird • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great place
Pros:

Beautiful place , great staff , amazing breakfast included.
Great location .

Cons:

If im being picky would have been great to have a king size bed ( as room good size) rather than a standard double for extra comfort.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Food in pub.

Cons:

Lots of steps sorry!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

An amazing quaint pub. Loved everything about it

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kath5 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff. Clean airy room. Good food in the pub.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • au
10
Unique little gem to enjoy over a weekend.
Pros:

Unique little hideaway. Friendly welcoming staff. Clean facilities and easy to manage room temperature. Basic but well prepared meals.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Veninga • couple • nl
7
prima plek voor een nacht, in de pub zelf prima eten. Eenvoudig maar super lekker
Pros:

perfect ontbijt, veel keus en wordt vers voor je bereid.

Cons:

kleine kamer, niet brandschoon, eenvoudig

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Anneliese • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Tim • extended_group • au
8
good but no wifi
Pros:

breakfast was good, and nice location near some amazing scenery. comfortable room.

Cons:

no wifi. no data service

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • couple • at
7
Eine spezielle Unterkunft
Pros:

Abendessen war gut

Cons:

Die Zufahrt war extrem schmal- etwas entlegen
Es war nicht sehr sauber

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Inge • couple • nl
7
Nette kamer bij traditionele in
Pros:

Kamer was gelegen in apart gebouw, was modern en netjes, badkamer had fijne inloopdouche. Terrasje voor de kamer. Ontbijt was goed

Cons:

Deur badkamer viel bijna uit elkaar. Geen mogelijkheid om raam open te doen, alleen schuifdeur.
Prijs was hoog voor wat je krijgt.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Avril • solo_traveller • ie
9
Quiet, good location
Pros:

Friendly staff, chalet close to pub

Cons:

Would have liked the blind on sky light in my room to be blackout

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee