This historic hotel has first-class food, friendly service and a great location for North Devon's sights, including Clovelly village and the picturesque Tarka Trail for walkers and cyclists.
The Royal Hotel is at the eastern end of ancient Bideford Bridge and close to public transport. It is easy to explore the centre of Bideford and the quayside, where you can catch a boat to Lundy Island.
The hotel is associated with the 17th-century Court of Assize and the author, Sir Charles Kingsley, who wrote some of 'The Water Babies' and 'Westward Ho!' whilst staying here.
At The Royal Hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and have 24-hour room service. One of the hotel's famous features is the oak-panelled Kingsley Room, with its ornate, sculpted ceiling.
Hotel Information
Whatever the reason, a stay at the Royal Hotel will feel truly special, whether we are catering for your wedding; looking after your business meeting; or serving you a special occasion dinner. A stay at the Royal Hotel will feel truly special.
The Royal Hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for first class cuisine and friendly, courteous service. Delicious table d'hôte and chef's speciality menus, mean you can enjoy the finest, freshly cooked food at the bar or in the more formal surroundings of the regency restaurant or Kingsley Room.
Afterwards, try a liqueur coffee in the comfortable lounge bar.
Surrounding Area
The Royal Hotel, sitting proudly on the Eastern side of Bideford's Ancient Bridge, has a long history. The writer Charles Kingsley wrote much of his famous novels, The Water Babies and Westward Ho! at the hotel. Bideford, which he described as 'The Little White Town', is just a short walk across the river and is a great place to explore.
Alternatively, you could board the Kathleen and May, a beautifully restored 3-masted Schooner which makes its home on Bideford quayside.
Transport
By Car:
- From the M5, take junction 27 to the A361 & Barnstaple.
- Follow signs to Barnstaple before taking the A39 to Bideford.
- Approaching Bideford, turn right before the bridge and follow the sign for Instow.
- Turn left at the roundabout and follow the road ahead to the hotel.
- Old Bideford Bridge is on the right and the Royal Hotel's private car park is on the left.
By Public Transport:
The train and bus stations are located in Barnstaple town centre, where you'll find regular bus services to Bideford.
Restaurants
Breakfast is served from 07:30 until 09:30.
Lunch is served from 12:00 until 14:00.
Dinner is served from 19:00 until 21:00.
Important
Please note that dogs are only accepted in standard rooms at the managers discretion and that there is a daily charge of £3.00 per dog. Dogs are not allowed in any public rooms unless they one for a vision impaired or hearing impaired person.
