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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Bideford, Hartland Quay Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its romantic environment and proximity to great restaurants, Hartland Quay Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Bideford.
Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, and Hartland Quay Hotel makes getting online easy as free wifi is available.
You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including outdoor furniture, baggage storage, and a picnic area. In addition, guests can enjoy a lounge during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
While staying at Hartland Quay Hotel, visitors can check out Hartland Abbey & Gardens (2.3 mi), which is a popular Bideford attraction.
While staying at Hartland Quay Hotel, you may want to check out Wreckers Retreat Bar (0.0 mi) which is a short walk away.
Whether you’re travelling for business, pleasure or both, Hartland Quay Hotel is sure to make your visit to Bideford one worth remembering.
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So very impressed by the way Sarah and Donal have managed to deliver such a warm and welcoming hotel and bar while still complying with the necessary Covid restrictions. This even includes using a "fogging machine" after guest departure from their room. No face masks in the bar for either customers or the friendly and smiling staff.
Decently distanced seating but it still felt so warm and welcoming and full of families, some with children and the odd dog - such a delight.
Plenty of outdoor seating if the weather is clement too.
Obviously the views remain stupendous and our mattress was the best I can remember sleeping on.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:Best sea views are in rooms 1 to 5.
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Response from Donal Sarah Stafford, General Manager at Hartland Quay Hotel
Responded 17 Sept 2020
Hi 842gilberta Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, it's very much appreciated. It's great you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards Donal Donal & Sarah Stafford Managers
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Excellent stay at the Hartland Quay hotel. Travelled from Sussex for business and scouted this place on Google when I was looking for somewhere along the coast. Very glad I stumbled upon this hotel.
On arrival it was clear this place is beautiful. The narrow country lanes that approach the hotel are very well maintained with endless places to let others pass in the opposite direction. No toll keeper on my visit so there was no £2 fee for approaching the hotel.
To check in you must visit the bar depending on what time you arrive. This wasn’t immediately clear to us but everybody is so happy and friendly that we found check in soon enough.
I opted for a room with partial sea views and it was exactly as described. The hotel sits behind the cottages so if you’re renting a room like this you’ll see the sea if you stand at the large sash window. The room was very clean and very pleasant, a little flaky paint but it’s to be expected from an old property battered by the sea.
Breakfast is included and was excellent, completely faultless and delicious. Locally sourced ingredients cooked perfectly.
This place would be a bargain without the surroundings, and gives chain hotels a run for their money price-wise, but the surroundings made this hotel stay very special and next time we’ll return when not on business.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Visiting in the winter meant that everywhere other than the hotel was completely quiet with...
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I am reluctant to write this review as I would rather selfishly like to keep it as a hidden gem. However, I can't deprive the proprietors and staff of the lavish praise they deserve and the thanks for a truly memorable and restorative sojourn.
There is literally nothing at the Quay except the hotel and the scenery (and the excellent little museum). But this is all you need when the welcome is so warm, the food is so great, the staff work so hard and smile relentlessly. And as for the location... it is simply breathtaking.
Do visit the museum. I am so glad we stayed on, on our last day, to wait for opening (11am). It is only £1 to enter and is jam packed full of information and artefacts. I wish we had gone on the fist day now, to put in context what we saw during our stay. There has clearly been so much love and care expended on it, and it is thought provoking and a poignant way of honouring those lost to the sea and sky along the coast over the years.
Our room was immaculately clean, and perfect for our needs. Beds were immensely comfortable, piping hot shower with good pressure, rooms made up daily. Breakfast was delicious, plentiful, and nothing was too much trouble, even with some more tricky fellow guests, We observed the lady taking orders being incredibly gracious with a large party with very particular orders who arrived at the end of service on 2 mornings.
If you don't need much by way of entertainment, this is definitely the place for you to enjoy the hospitality and scenery. Beautiful in summer, with good swimming and beach on your doorstep - and doubtless cosy and romantic in winter. Can't wait to go again.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Donal Sarah Stafford, General Manager at Hartland Quay Hotel
Responded 30 Aug 2022
Dear mrshayes0209 Thank you so much for the lovely (and detailed review)! We're delighted you had such a lovely time and agree the museum is great! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards Donal Donal & Sarah Stafford Managers
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Whoever is paying the staff including the manager , Donal should double the rate ! These guys do not stop working and running all day and night and every one of them is a delight. All the young staff are so lovely and pleasant. The breakfast manager epitomises professionalism mixed with being warm and friendly.
We stayed in room 12 the family room and I was nervous about the noise from the people drinking outside but I was out like a light by 10:30am. The room was spotless and the bedding felt so soft and luxurious. We weren’t sure about dinner but did stay in the end. My husband declared the chips the best he has ever eaten (he usually eats one/two only) . My 11 yo demolished the adults fish and chips ! I loved the fish cakes and it was nice to have new potatoes for a change and not chips. I rarely have desert but they had Bakewell tart and I couldn’t say no ….. it was my sons first Bakewell … we were both happy , the portion was enough for the three of us !
The location is simply spectacular and I’m already dreaming of a Xmas holiday with a lot of books and a log fire.
Cannot say enough good things about this place and the staff.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:I did get bitten so take cream/antihistamine. Need something to walk into sea with as it’s rocks...
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Response from Donal Sarah Stafford, General Manager at Hartland Quay Hotel
Responded 3 Sept 2022
Dear sandram0110y Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's very much appreciated. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the near future. Kind regards Donal Donal & Sarah Stafford Managers
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Hartland Quay is a little off the beaten track, but well worth a visit, hence it's popular choice as a film location. Plenty of car parking for guests. Some rooms have a sea view and are well worth splashing out for, ours (room 17) was very spacious with a bay window and large ensuiite. We chose to have dinner in the bar, which had a good range of choices, plus a small range of keg/real ales. Our food was delicious, with generous portion sizes, and well priced too. Breakfast also had a good range of choices, and again was very enjoyable. Packed lunches are available, and are good value Service was excellent, and particularly well organised.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We have been visiting Hartland Quay Hotel for many years and seen many changes, not all for the better. Have not stayed there since dogs were banned. The place has changed from a charming, slightly eccentric venue. Visited recently and was a little disappointed. We had booked a table in the Wreckers, adults, children, dogs. The welcome was slightly less than warm and before we had sat down we were told ( quite sharply) that dogs must be kept under the table. Fair enough as they would be anyway but the delivery of the request was more an order. Menu was fairly standard. Order taken efficiently and drinks delivered by a youngish chap who was friendly. Bit of a rigmarole about taking own drinks off of the tray. Food was OK but I never expect more than good pub food at the Wreckers. They had tried hard with CV-19 precautions and succeeded. It did, of course, mean that the atmosphere was very different. I have spent many an evening sitting there listening to locals and visitors alike but the ‘craic’ was missing this time. Did enjoy the visit from the Jack Russel that definitely was not under a table! 😄😄 In retrospect we may have been better sitting outside, enjoying the views and the sunset. If you’re down that was it is worth visiting ( it always is) but please, try and make the welcome a little warmer ( one of our party has spent 35 years in a service industry and another ran a gastro-pub) as we felt that was what was really lacking.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Donal Sarah Stafford, General Manager at Hartland Quay Hotel
Responded 29 Sept 2020
Dear Dudley E Many thanks for your review and feedback which we are always grateful for. COVID-19 safe working practices have certainly led to a different way of doing things - hopefully we can all get back to normal soon. I'm sorry if you felt the team were a little blunt - they are a really friendly bunch so apologies if this didn't immediately come across. Do please let us know at info@hartlandquayhotel.co.uk if you are returning in the future as we would be delighted to introduce ourselves and say hello properly. Kind regards Donal Donal & Sarah Stafford Managers
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Found by chance, GREAT location, so wild , in very wild weather
Restaurant - good hearty food, well served, highly recommend. My husband recommends a good pint of ale. Highly recommend finding your way here
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip:Sea view room
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Hartland Quay is stunning…fascinating history, dramatic scenery and perfectly placed for a stop along the coastal path. We stayed for one night in the self contained cottage which was really comfortable, extremely clean and had great views. Staff were incredibly helpful right from making the booking. We ate in the Wreckers Bar in the evening. Great range of food on the menu, all our meals were tasty, plentiful and very reasonably priced. Breakfast was also great and those departing early were given a very generous food parcel for the journey instead. This summer has been incredibly challenging for hoteliers but Hartland Quay Hôtel are doing a fantastic job and we will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Donal Sarah Stafford, General Manager at Hartland Quay Hotel
Responded 30 Aug 2021
Dear RJM, Thank you so much for the lovely review, we're delighted you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon. Regards Donal Donal & Sarah Stafford Managers
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This was our second stay at the hotel. We stayed in the cottage with friends on a B&B basis. We were warned by the hotel that there would be disruption due to building work taking place, as the hotel roof was being replaced. It didn't detract from our stay as the view from the cottage was un affected.
The location is second to none. Right on the rocky coastline. We could sit in our living room watching the waves crash against the rocks below. Great coastal walks on your doorstep.
We ate in the hotel bar each night during our stay. Really enjoyed the fish and chips.
Good selection of beers behind the bar.
Great cooked breakfast each morning, served with a smile by the management.
The only 2 criticisms are 1 The WiFi in the cottage is almost useless. The signal is only detectable in the upstairs bedroom and part of the living room, no signal atall in the downstairs rooms. 2 The 'picture' window in the cottage living room which looks out across the rocky bay was very dirty on the outside, meaning that viewing and photographs were degraded. I know sea salt will contribute to this but it didn't look like it had been cleaned in a while. The window didn't open or I'd have happily cleaned it myself.
These are minor grumbles which in no way would put me off returning to this hotel. It's one of a kind and if you stay once, you'll definitely return.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I can't praise this place highly enough, it truly is the most wonderful place in which to base yourself for an exploration of The Hartland Peninsula and other parts of unspoiled North Devon/Cornwall coastline. It's a fantastically peaceful place and the staff are all all warm, welcoming and friendly. The "Wrecker's Retreat" bar is a fine place to sample some local ales and the food is all of excellent quality, much of it being locally sourced. The bar is itself the former stables from back in the day when the quay was extant and operational, the rooms being the former hayloft. Down the years the hotel has retained much of the character from its former life. The rooms themselves are clean, comfortable and most of them command wonderful views of the coastline in front of the hotel and here is a fantastic guest lounge also which provides the same. There is lots of space outside for outdoor dining/picnics with tables all around. The beach is very accessible (including for wheelchairs and buggies etc) but it should be noted that it's a rocky beach that isn't easily traversed and it's probably best to wear some sturdy shoes/boots. For walkers, the southwest coast path is easily picked up here. There is a fascinating and unique geology to be seen in many of the rock formations and cliff sides and high tide can be spectacular. The hotel faces due west and the sunsets are often utterly beautiful! All in all, it is a wonderful retreat away from all the stress of the "real world". There isn't a single thing I'd change about it!
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Donal Sarah Stafford, General Manager at Hartland Quay Hotel
Responded 11 May 2022
Dear 17392QOmichaelr Thank you for staying with is and for taking the time to submit such a detailed review. We're delighted you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Regards Donal Donal & Sarah Stafford Managers
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London, United Kingdom3 contributions1 helpful vote
Hi Shane,
It's a three bedroom Annex which is part of the main hotel. The rooms are 1 double, 1 Twin and 1 Family room. If you would like to know some prices and availability, please drop us an email directly.
Kind regards
Donal
Donal & Sarah Stafford
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London, United Kingdom3 contributions1 helpful vote
Hi Mike,
We would consider Hartland Quay to be very dog friendly. The Wreckers retreat bar and outdoor seating areas are welcome gto dogs and the car parks give access to miles of South West Coastal path which is dog friendly. Dogs are not permitted on the beach or on a grass area where children play.
If we can answer any other questions, please let us know.
Kind regards
Donal
Donal Stafford
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London, United Kingdom3 contributions1 helpful vote
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your message.
Check in is from 2pm and there is a very small fridge in the cottage (big enough for milk only really) but you can put items into our main fridges providing they are well labelled.
Best wishes
Sarah
Good morning, we do accept dogs in the hotel. However we only use one room for this so we have limited availability. If you would like to email me via our website with dates that you would like to stay, then i can check if it's available. We do charge £10 per stay for the dog. Kind regards, Jill
There are more places to choose from in the Bideford area.
PRICE RANGE
S$196 - S$214 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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hotel hartland quay
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandDevonTorridgeBideford
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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