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The Wayfarer Inn

Property class: 3

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A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden tables and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a pub, food rooms, and The Wayfarer Inn sign.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lane End Rd, Instow, England, EX39 4LB
  • Place, Instow Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, West Appledore
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A large bed with white bedding, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite, Garden View

A large bed with white bedding, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Suite, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Bideford

The Wayfarer Inn places you steps from Instow Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead. Highlights at this B&B include 2 beach bars, a restaurant and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Bideford B&B, attractions include North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • West Appledore - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Devon Coast - 24 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Hart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sylvesters - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Quay Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Wayfarer Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Wayfarer Inn also features a garden and coffee/tea in common area.

This 3-star Bideford bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Wayfarer Inn offers 6 accommodations. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Wayfarer Inn?

Yep, The Wayfarer Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Instow Beach.

Does The Wayfarer Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wayfarer Inn?

No, The Wayfarer Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Wayfarer Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Wayfarer Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Wayfarer Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Wayfarer Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!!!!. Staff extremely professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious. The bar was not open while we stayed but the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with sea view, unfortunately very steep stairs to get there and as suffering mobility issues, not the best, although staff were not aware. Breakfast excellent, and evening meal for 7 highly commented on favourably, hot plates and food. Unfortunately a bout of food poisoning occurred overnight, although the source cannot be confirmed but suspected. Would recommend and stay again. Chair to be placed in room in September after renovations will be a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room we stayed in needs some improvements. Mostly redecoration
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely find hidden away off the main street. We only booked the room an hour before arriving but were made to feel very welcome by the young lady behind the bar. Breakfast was cooked by Phil and was delicious and he came out and had a lovely chat with us. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff , reception and welcome along with a comfortable room and en-suite excellent. Our disappointment was that it was a little too far away from Appledore for us . We believed we could walk to Appledore in 15 minutes . Yes , if the tide is in and you catch the ferry. Our hearts sank on arrival as the whole frontage of the inn had scaffolding giving the impression the inn was closed completely. Our agent didn’t warn us of this … In the end we enjoyed our time at the wayfarer inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I have just spent two nights at The Wayfarer, in the top floor room (which a staff member suggested was the penthouse suite). I am sorry to say that our stay was far from enjoyable and in fact, we contemplated leaving after the first night. Sadly the second night was worse. The room only had two bath towels, no hand towels or bath mat in the bathroom. The room was tired and in need of updating, with lots of furniture and fittings broken. The toilet was not attached to the floor and the seat was broken. The shower rail comes out of it's fitting if you try to adjust the height of the shower head. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable and mattress lumpy and uneven. At 1 a.m. on Saturday we heard several doors banging and then a man climbed the stairs and burst into our room. Thankfully or not, we happened to be awake due to all the noise, so my husband was able to shout out and the intruder left. We would have raised all of this with the staff, but when we attempted to on Friday morning we were met with a nonchalant attitude. On the Saturday morning we asked for the managers details and the staff member just offered a name. Sadly a poor experience all round. Trying to give one positive, the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was nice, staff was friendly and helpful, food was good the room we were in was a bit shabby and no parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, lovely breakfast. Annoying light in the ceiling that glowed all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026