The Bedford Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Standard Double Room
Restaurant
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

Explore the area

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1 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, England, PL19 8BB
  • Place, Tavistock Pannier Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tavistock Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Tavistock

The Bedford Hotel places you steps from Tavistock Pannier Market and within a 15-minute stroll of Tavistock Golf Club. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Tavistock hotel include Dartmoor National Park and Yelverton Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Tavistock Pannier Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Country Cheeses - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Meadowlands Leisure Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tavistock Golf Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Gunnislake Station - 13 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stannary Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Union Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peter Tavy Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whitchurch Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blacksmiths Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Bedford Hotel

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1356 square feet (126 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Bedford Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Tavistock hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 1356 sq ft of conference space
  • 126 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Bedford Hotel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Tavistock hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 8 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,356 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 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 17 per pet, per night
  • 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 available for GBP 70.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 8 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: GBP 17 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 70.0 per night

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Bedford Hotel Tavistock
Bedford Tavistock
The Bedford Hotel Tavistock, Devon
The Bedford Hotel Hotel
The Bedford Hotel Tavistock
The Bedford Hotel Hotel Tavistock

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bedford Hotel?

The Bedford Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bedford Hotel?

As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bedford Hotel on 17 June 2026 start from AU$316, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Bedford Hotel?

Yep, The Bedford Hotel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for GBP 8 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does The Bedford Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is served weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bedford Hotel?

No, The Bedford Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bedford Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bedford Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bedford Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Bedford Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at The Bedford Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Tavistock Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

The Bedford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 315 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are welcoming and helpful. The building has a comfortable old-world feel. Meals are well cooked, and delicious. We had trouble with a leaking basin in one room but it got sorted within the evening. It still felt a little of the same as when I went here over 65 years ago !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent. Room comfotable and clean. Excellent breakfast every morning
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, definitely will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast- nice room and well priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional hotel on centre of Tavistock. Friendly and helpful staff. Good quality breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Wedding

Great stay for a friends wedding
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Clean and comfortable. Very helpful and kind staff. Lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a lovey welcome, great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything and everyone very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking, quick check-in, great breakfast, friendly and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family funeral

Having family in the locality and visiting often I have always wanted to stay at the Bedford. This trip was for a funeral and an end of an era. Staff were very friendly breakfast was very good indeed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central in the town and facilities,and it’s a very lovely old building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice hotel with beautifully presented room including 4 poster bed frame and period decoration. Staff were friendly and very helpful and dinner and breakfast were pleasant. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice convenient hotel for our purposes. Room was very hot even with the fan which was provided we were melting all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay in vintage hotel.

Very comfortable room. Staff all very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous old hotel with great staff. Ideal base for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for town. Lovely, interesting building.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast I have ever had in a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, very clean and functional and the dining room extremely welcoming and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely central location

Lovely stay, keeping old features of building, breakfast, cream teas great. Ideal central location with easy walking to market & shops with lots of independent traders, plenty if historic features to see & easy walking as quite flat surroundings & canal walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, friendly staff couldn't do enough for us. Very pet friendly even had treats, and other goodies in the room waiting for them. Would highly recommend it and we'll be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024