Located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, The Bedford Hotel offers a warm welcome with free full breakfast, a cozy coffee shop/cafe, and inviting garden. Relax on the tranquil terrace or lose yourself in a good book from the library. Helpful staff have left guests feeling right at home.
Cotehele House and Gardens - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 51 min drive
Gunnislake Station - 13 min drive
Calstock Station - 18 min drive
Bere Ferrers Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
The Market Inn - 7 min walk
The Union Inn - 3 min walk
Stannary Brewing Company - 11 min walk
The Whitchurch Inn - 3 min drive
The Blacksmiths Arms - 6 min drive
About this property
The Bedford Hotel
The Bedford Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 8 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Working away
4 meeting rooms
Conference space (1356 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Romance packages
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 70.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs GBP 8 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does The Bedford Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bedford Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bedford Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Bedford Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 8 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bedford Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Bedford Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. The Bedford Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bedford Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Bedford Hotel like?
The Bedford Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Tavistock Pannier Market and 11 minutes' walk from Tavistock Golf Club.
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The Bedford Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 March 2025
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 February 2025
It was very clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly.we had dinner and the food was amazing great chef. Breakfast was also the same .Would highly recommend it also Tavistock very old town has lots of shops and things to see and do
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 January 2025
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.
Isabel
Isabel, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 October 2024
Always a lovey welcome, great hotel
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
Great central location
Lovely older hotel. Comfy room. Lovely atmosphere. Staff all friendly. Nice overnight stay for a Xmas mooch around lovely Tavistock 😃 so close to the beautiful moors.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
Remarkable Hotel A*****
I have been visiting tis hotel for business since 2011 and it is always a pleasure to stay here, every time I come there is a new improvement. Staff is vey polite and helpful all the time. A*****
Gracian
Gracian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 October 2023
Excellent place to stay, definitely will be back
Lee
Lee, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2023
Lovely stay.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 March 2023
Good breakfast- nice room and well priced
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 November 2024
Comfortable
Spacious, comfortable room in good location. I was able to charge my EV.
Very comfortable bed with clean sheets.
Bathroom clean generally but seal in shower and shower tray around the door was a bit grotty.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 March 2025
Great place for a stay near Dartmoor
We recently stayed a few nights at the Bedford. Right in the centre of town, with its own car park. (Hotel guests pay £8 a day but bar & restaurant guests seem to pay nothing.) Very enjoyable. Only a short drive from Dartmoor. Two National Trust properties within reach. A few plusses and minuses, as with most places. The staff were great. Housekeeping did a great job, the waiting & kitchen staff were very helpful. The bar seemed to be busy all day, with locals having teas & coffees morning & afternoon. Not a problem for guests as there's a large separate guest lounge round the corner. Bar staff were happy to take drinks orders & deliver to the lounge. The restaurant was very good but food fairly expensive and a bit 'fussy' for our liking. Our room was warm & comfortable. Some noise from early deliveries but we needed to be up early so it probably helped! My wife found the pillows too firm but we didn't bother asking if they had alternatives. (Too tired!)
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Great hotel, Great location
I stayed overnight and met with friends so my experience was only related to the bedroom and the following mornings breakfast. Staff are incredibly friendly and very welcoming and the room was spotlessly clean and incredibly comfortable. Was very tasty and well cooked and the service was prompt and delivered with a smile. Hopefully I will be back.
ADRIAN
ADRIAN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 July 2024
Room was very clean bed was comfortable and nice to have a fan in the toom
Kerry-Anne
Kerry-Anne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 September 2024
On the whole, well done to the Bedford hotel.
I'm quite tall and wide, so the small shower cubicle was very snug! Apart from that a good stay.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
It was wonderful to come back after 35 years! Just as lovely as we remembered!
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2023
Free parking, quick check-in, great breakfast, friendly and efficient staff
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 September 2024
The room was nice, clean and spacious, however seemed rather pricey £160, compared with similar places. Felt car parking at an extra £8 for 24 hrs was quite cheeky. Breakfast was lovely, full English, various options, even kedgeree.
ANDREW
ANDREW, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Nice hotel with lots of character. Tasty breakfasts.
Comfortable beds. Hot showers.
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
And Good cake.
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 July 2024
The staff were amazing, room was a little outdated and the stairs well there was lots of them.
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2023
Fabulous old hotel with great staff. Ideal base for exploring the area.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 May 2024
The staff are amazing and the hotel is in an excellent location.
This hotel is quaint, old fashioned and traditional. The staff lovely a very good breakfast. However , as an average 3 star , nothing more to add
Zoe
Zoe, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 February 2024
Traditional and very comfortable
The Bedford is a very comfortable traditional hotel and we really enjoyed our stay.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 March 2023
Best breakfast I have ever had in a hotel
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2022
The room was excellent, very clean and functional and the dining room extremely welcoming and good food.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2023
another pleasent stay
a pleasant stay as usual, nice to be back at the hotel post covid