The Bedford Hotel in West Devon

Lovely hotel, full of character and staff are very accommodating. We stayed there for the whole of Christmas and New Year last year, and went there just two days ago for another two nights for my partners birthday, returning yet again for the whole of Christmas and New Year this year, and dog friendly which is a bonus!

Really like this place. It's old fashioned in the nicest way and a must stop whenever we visit Tavistock. Lunchtime sandwich was superb and service always warm , friendly and professional. Haven't stayed over but fully intend to...thanks

We enjoyed a light lunch and it was very nice Pleasant bar/restaurant and good service.

Great service all round pleasant good coffee

Stopped here 9/3/25 not impressed. We have stopped before and it was acceptable but this time not so. We took our dog this time and was charged for her(didn’t mind the charge) but we had exactly the same room as the first stay so why the charge? Room was very small and looked as if it was last decorated in the 70”s. The evening meal. Was nothing special, for the price, it was served in the bar area and it felt like a bar meal although the prices were the same as the restaurant. Food was ok but very small portions. Think this will be my last visit to this hotel. UPDATE, I didnt say i didnt enjoy i said it was nothing special, which it wasn’t. You can have as many gold awards and rosette’s you like, but the cost for what was basically a supermarket sausage and mash was dreadful. I have had a lot better for a lot less. My wife had monkfish(she thinks) it was so spiced up she wasn’t sure what it was but i suppose thats her fault. Cant see us stopping again thank you.

Beautiful decor, delicious food and friendly staff.

Nice rooms, great service and good food.

Good service, good food. Didn't stay in room just there for a meal.

Clean, professional, polite. Room was a bit small, but a good view

We had booked a room at The Two Bridges but were moved to The Beresford due to power cuts at the Two Bridges. The Beresford was ok, but the room was very small. We were freezing after a day out hiking on the moor but there was no way for us to warm up in the shower because the water from the shower was just a trickle. Our stay was ok otherwise.

As expected of a 3 star hotel , however parking is an additional charge which isn't hidden whilst booking but an unwarranted cost if your staying at the hotel. the restaurant didn't meet my expectations a little over priced and too extravagant for a 3star hotel.

Integrity of the original blended with modern tweeks.......the perfect marriage of old & new. It's the local's fav!

Booked in for work, my bedroom was ok but quite pokey, and the bathroom was so tiny you couldn't even use the sink properly. It was right on the front main road and without double glazing the noise from that was quite loud. Also, there was a cleaning cupboard and other doors outside in the hall which were slamming late and early. Staff were friendly though and breakfast was nice, but probably wouldn't choose to book here again for the money.

Amazing Christmas stay once again food soo lovely ,service exceptional and room perfect . Cannot recommend enough

Left 24.11.24 in the morning found we had a puncture. Your receptionist and one of the chefs attempted to assist and change the wheel. Most impressed by their commitment and courteousness, highly commended. Rooms a bit tired, no curtain in bathroom and windows rattling. It was windy! Food amazing and menu very interesting.

Perfect location in Tavistock. We held a Wake in the portrait room. There was a member of staff on hand to help with refreshments. The room was spacious and had character. The sandwiches and cakes were delicious with plenty of choice. I would highly recommend for an event or even to pop in and have a drink. Cosy seating next to the fire. Parking at the rear available.

Wonderful service - thank you Megan W. Very lovely afternoon tea. Highly recommended.

Great hotel, would stay there again

Lovely hotel, only 1 night stayed

Great staff, food, rooms. Highly recommend this hotel.

Lovely comfortable lounge and bar area for lunch. Nice menu. Private rooms available prividing a good venue for meetings.

Lovey coffee, great meeting place .

A wonderful afternoon was spent here, enjoying an afternoon tea, which was delicious, for my fathers 80th birthday. Everything went to plan regarding the surprise element of the day. The whole team looked after us efficiently and with warm friendliness. The Hotel itself is a beautiful building with a delightful walled garden to be enjoyed on warm, sunny days. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon was had by all. Well done to all the team that made the occasion special.

Been before for drinks with colleagues. Went for cream tea for my daughter's birthday; spot on. The right side of shabby chic.

Visited for an 80th birthday afternoon tea which was to a high standard, the food was superb, the waiters were very helpful, and the gardens were well kept. 10/10, well done to all.

Lovely hotel with unique rooms, great food, excellent and polite staff. Lots going on in the local area.

Beautiful place, lovely well trained polite staff, lovely cakes and scones overall a great experience

Only one night but couldn't fault it Even made friends with the cat in the garden

The good. Big, comfortable, clean rooms. Nice friendly staff, great location in the centre of Tavistock. The not so good. £8 to park if you’re staying, free if your only eating or drinking in the hotel. Feels like a rip off. Poor, over complicated WiFi. Breakfast was mediocre and took ages to be served.

Pretty poor experience for afternoon tea. The seats were very uncomfortable. The chesterfield twisted my back and was far too low and far back from the low table. I complained at the time but nothing was done. Previous experience of afternoon tea was excellent here but the lounge venue was very noisy as people were shouting down the corridor at each other. So the venue was not appropriate for afternoon tea. No background music just noise! Service, definitely basic and had gone down since last time we visited there. No finesse whatsoever. The food quality was adequate but the way it was presented was not at all delicate. Were the sandwiches cut by a navvy? The scones were too large the whole presentation was out of proportion for afternoon tea which is meant to be delicate afternoon fayre. I know you can do better so why the poor service? Not recommended for afternoon tea.

Had a very good lunch . Warm , comfortable. Pleasant surroundings.

Rooms tired. Staff lovely, food good. Pluse very dog friendly. 🐕😊Jack loved his stay.

Very good old fashioned hotel in the centre.

Great Hotel with a beautiful afternoon tea.

A Warm welcome with professional customer service from desk to restaurant, with easy parking and car security through a locked down car park after midnight Room was clean, tidy and the bed comfortable, but the room was slightly too hot for my own personal choice. Food quality was good, well presented but offered limited Evening Menu choice, (Only 2 meals I felt I would order). Main Menu offers being of top end decription, that may unsettle a less experienced dinner? The price point was slightly higher than expected for a resident versus a casual diner popping in for lunch, compared to other recent hotel stays. But the menu description format, could be suggested to encourage the use of higher price justification ? Breakfast choice was broad, inline with expectations, with the cooked breakfast being cooked well. Only minor criticism was toast was offered as White or Granary. Granary toast was ordered, but Wholemeal was served.. This may have just been a staff member error or mis understanding of the product ? But did not spoil the experience Grounds were a small oasis within a business town, providing a pleasant morning walk. Would recommend venue to anyone wishing to visit area and would hapoily use again by my own request

Stayed here two nights on business. Being a vegan my food options are usually limited and/or uninspired. Not here though, imaginative dinner and business buffet lunch were superb! Hotel overall was of a very high standard, staff were excellent, attentive and helpful. With great car parking I highly recommend The Bedford, thank you, your hard work does get noticed.

Went there for afternoon tea. Very friendly, welcoming, and beautifully prsserved hotel.

Exquisite. Beautiful food. Excellent service. All at a reasonable rate. I had the best Coronation Chicken sandwich I have ever had. And the Prawn Cocktail is to die for.