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The Wayfarer Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this welcoming inn where the garden invites quiet strolls and the bar creates space for meaningful connections

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The Wayfarer Inn, in a picturesque setting, lets guests unwind. Its beautiful garden offers tranquility, and the inviting bar is perfect for conversation. Visitors enjoy WiFi, morning breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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About the area

Bideford is home to The Wayfarer Inn. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Bideford travel guide
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Lane End, Bideford, England, EX39 4LB

What's nearby

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    Woolacombe Beach
    60 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Instow Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • West Appledore
    19 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe du Parc
    7 min drive
  • White Hart
    7 min drive
  • The Glorious Oyster
    4 min walk
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club
    9 min drive
  • The Boathouse
    1 min walk

About this property

The Wayfarer Inn

Bed & breakfast near North Devon Coast
At The Wayfarer Inn, you can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Wayfarer Inn offer amenities, such as WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 15 October 2025 to 14 October 2027 (dates subject to change).

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wayfarer Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wayfarer Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wayfarer Inn?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Wayfarer Inn located?

Situated in Bideford, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Instow Beach, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead. West Appledore and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Wayfarer Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay , comfy bed and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHI MING

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

We enjoyed the stay.

We enjoyed the stay. Very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love the sea view & instow, so quite here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value stay. Nice room, good breakfast and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pleasant place to stay

Great staff, great location, great breakfast. i can't fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and lovely staff,,will go again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Loved the location and great breakfast. Downside very steep narrow stairs and bedroom furnishings a bit tired. There's only street parking with time limits in summer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and pleasant staff. We stayed for a night and had a good dinner and breakfast. Simply furnished seaside inn, comfortable bed. Bathroom was basic but all worked and did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kirstine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Staff were lovely, room was larger than expected. Breakfast was delicious. Just a short walk from the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very good and nothing too much trouble, Food was very good, arrived quickly and super value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room in a beautiful property in a really beautiful location. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Only slight issues was some damp/mould in the bathroom, but it was an old building on the coast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Amenities
Nice, quiet seaside pub. Comfy bed, nice bathroom, excellent breakfast.Helpful staff . Only whinge is that parking is 3-400metres away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stewart

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

Good stay for business

Great value as price included bedroom, comfy bed. Rooms are a bit worn but for work, decent, Wi-Fi is good as well. Bottom of the road leads to the beach which is stunning. Parking can be a nightmare but I fell lucky.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little accommodation above a pub! All the staff were super friendly, the family suites were spacious enough for myself, my husband and our toddler. She loved using the bunk bed which is in a separate room. Breakfast was great! A real little gem. Would defo stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking useless. Stairs steep. An Oldie Worldie Inn. Evening meal amazing. Breakfast Superb. Staff friendly and helpful with a laid back attitude. Everywhere clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Wayfarer Inn

A lovely hotel in Instow and very friendly staff. My room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. A superb all inclusive full English breakfast. Only down side the car park is a 10 minute walk away but not a problem. I will return next time I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were excellent and friendly Room was comfortable but not room we payed for we payed extra for sea veiw room and our room overlooking the side street instead All the rooms were named after local towns on our booking form with yourself said double sea veiw appledore instead we were put in double room cathillie appledore room was front facing over sea I did point this out to staff but they disagreed said only booked double room but clearly states on room booked with you sea veiw appledore So was disappointed was looking forward to sea veiw room we had come dry own for a funeral and was looking forward to overlooking the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great food. Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Don

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

Comfortable room

Comfortable room and a great location. Bar was very good but we didn't use the restaurant except for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value in Instow close to beach, goid walking and several places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Excellent accommodation

Comfortable room and excellent food. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so very close to the beach, which is hard to find anywhere access via steep narrow stairs was the only issue we had with the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully friendly and welcoming. We were there for a family funeral and the staff were very understanding ( even arranging a late check out so we didn't have to wait around in the cold). They were very helpful lending me an iron/ board. The rooms were very comfortable ( and I'm picky about my bed!),clean and well appointed. Highly recommended ,I would happily go back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spacious and spotlessly clean, with a view over cottages of the beach/sea. Considering that we were directly above the pub, the noise level was fine. Breakfast was lovely (full English). On street parking VERY limited and risky, though we were given a permit to park in the cricket club carpark, which was a proper 10 minute walk away, so drop your luggage first!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024