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The Bedford Hotel

3.0 of 5
1 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park PL19 8BB, England
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The Bedford Hotel
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Frinton-On-Sea, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The hotel is very tired and in desperate need of refurbishing. Such a shame as it is in the best position in Tavistock with good parking. Staff were mostly pleasant ( not all ) but the breakfast was poor. Does any other hotel serve tinned fruit today ? Scrambled eggs lumpy, this is basic cooking. This hotel needs sorting out... More

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sussex
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20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights in April 2013 and felt the hotel was overpriced for what we received. The room was pleasant enough, with a four-poster bed and looked like it had been recently redecorated. But at £140 a night it did not have that luxury feel we were expecting. This was especially true with the bathroom, which looked... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A lovely old-fashioned hotel, with top-rate service, in the heart of Tavistock, and within Dartmoor National Park Rooms comfortable and cosy, plenty of hot water for the shower Very dog-friendly, my friends took theirs, and he was provided with a dog-bowl, bag of treats and a toy- very impressive!

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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We stayed two nightson the occasion of our wedding anniversary, and on our arrival were up-graded by the receptionist, Robynne, to a large room with a four poster bed. The room was very clean, only minor criticism was that the sealant around the bath needed cleaning/renewing. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for... More

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North Devon, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This would have been a 5* review except for a couple of small niggles, the room was very small and as you enter there is a bathroom door on the left, followed as you continue into the main room by a single step which I was not warned about and fell down it. Personally I thought the wardrobe door was... More

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Lymington, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

A group of 6 friends (3 couples) stayed here for a long weekend (3 nights) and from the moment we arrived we were made very welcome by the most friendly and helpful staff, in all areas. The rooms were fabulous, all with jacuzzi style baths and the dinner on the Sunday evening was of the best quality. The position in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The Bedford hotel is perfectly situated at the administrative and trading centre of Tavistock, a historic Devon market town and the birthplace of eminent English Elizabethan Sir Francis Drake. The building has been a hotel for over 100 years, a fact shows in both positive and negative aspects. One can feel the history in the sitting rooms, where excellent coffee... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We stayed here for one night over Easter with our two dogs and African Grey! The hotel is lovely and the staff are really friendly and made us all welcome, especially the dogs with their welcome pack! The location is great for the town and also lovely riverside walks on your doorstep. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The... More

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Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Stayed at the Bedford Hotel in Tavistock on 12th to 15th March and from the moment we got there the welcome was very warm and friendly. We took our little dog with us and he was treated like a prince a goody bag in our room for him on arrival and bowls of water in the bar when we sat... More

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Leyland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Chose this hotel rather than its main competitor in the town because it offered ample, secure parking. Booked a single room & stayed for five nights in early March while visiting family. Upon arrival I was given a free upgrade to a small double room (room 24), which was furnished with new solid oak furniture, a comfortable bed & pillows,... More

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Also Known As:
Bedford Hotel Tavistock
Address: 1 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park PL19 8BB, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Dartmoor National Park > Tavistock
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Tavistock
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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