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The Red Lion Hotel

4.0 star property
Bideford beachfront inn with restaurant and beach bar

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Waterfront bliss awaits at The Red Lion Hotel, where you can unwind with a drink from the beach bar or one of two additional bars. Savor seafood and ocean views at The Harbour Bar, enjoy activities like snorkeling and sailing, or stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach bar
  • Terrace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Boat tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Scuba diving

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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48 The Quay, Bideford, England, EX39 5TF

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clovelly Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clovelly Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fisherman's Cottage - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kingsley Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 28 min drive
  • Chapelton Station - 32 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West Country Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coach and Horses - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wrecker's Retreat - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Farmer's Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion Hotel

  • The Red Lion Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of North Devon Coast. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the 2 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. A beach bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Fishing
  • Golf lessons nearby

Services

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Harbour Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this bar specializes in seafood and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Harbour Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Red Lion Bideford

Red Lion Hotel Bideford

Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel Inn

The Red Lion Hotel Bideford

The Red Lion Hotel Inn Bideford

Frequently asked questions

Does The Red Lion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Red Lion Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Red Lion Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like sailing, fishing, and snorkeling. The Red Lion Hotel also has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near The Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, The Harbour Bar offers seafood and ocean views.

Does The Red Lion Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around The Red Lion Hotel like?

The Red Lion Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Clovelly Harbour and 16 minutes' walk from Fisherman's Cottage.

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Reviews

The Red Lion Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning

Excellent location on the harbour, i loved being able to fall aaleep listeing to the waves. Beautiful room, very clean and quiet. Lovely breakfast and friendly staff.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Amazing, we had a wonderful stay over lobster feast weekend. Would certainly return. Lovey hotel with amazing helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended
sharon, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Schönes Hotel zel direkt am Hafen

Alles sehr gut. Schönes Zimmer (Dusche im Bad, schlecht benutzbar, da der Schlauch nicht frei ist. Sehr unangenehm). Sehr gutes Frühstück und ausgezeichnetes Nachtessen (frischer Fang: Sole, Lobster)
Christoph, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning location and liked everything about the hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. The accommodation was very comfortable and the decor was very pleasing.
Kathryn, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very nice.

The restaurant was excellent. The staff were nice. But there was no water coming out of the taps at night. And one lamp in the room didn't work. but the room was very clean. Over all, it was a very nice stay.
Marc, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was just amazing... spent a little more than normal for this room and it was so worth it. The restaurant was amazing as well... and the location was unbeatable.
Greg, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. Great choice of real ales.
Lou, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Swcp walk

Fantastic location right on the harbour front, poor shower pressure and small rooms, tv don’t work,
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A very unique experience, views from the room were fantastic. Highly recommended.
Leigh, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A must stay

This was such a lovely little hotel in a stunning village. Enjoyed our stay so much and our room overlooked the harbour. The hotel was on the water with stunning views. Food was delicious and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Thank you!
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The Red Lion is a unique hotel in a very beautiful location. Clovelly is lovely but I would recommend a maximum of 2 nights, and you’d best hope the weather is good as it would be limited fun in bad weather. The food is good and eating outside on the harbor wall was lovely. The service is patchy and they don’t clean rooms currently (Covid regulations) which is a real shame, and it means no fresh towels etc. the breakfast tray is lovely, but again we left it outside our room and it wasn’t cleared for two days. All in all, a good experience and we would recommend to others. Clovelly is totally unique and picturesque.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great family stay at the red lion hotel

Perfectly located hotel - right in front of the sea so we could watch the porpoises coming in with the evening tide. Beautiful family room - very spacious, clean and well decorated. The village is fantastic and well worth a visit.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay,have booked to return for two nights. Friendly staff,nothing was to much trouble,brilliant atmosphere . Clean and well organised.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location

This hotel has the most incredible location, being right on the harbour in picturesque Clovelly. It's an older building but well maintained and clean throughout. The room we had was in the main building, quite small for a double, but perfectly adequate for a short stay, with a good sized bathroom. The views from the bedroom window are amazing and worth staying for them alone. An incredible vista of the harbour and surrounding sea and beach. Breakfast was extra at £12.50 each. Good selection and well cooked, with friendly service from the waiting staff. The road down to the hotel is windy and steep and it does feel as you re heading into the sea! Don't be put off though, it is totally worth it. I would definitely return.
clive, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in stunning location

Excellent hotel in a stunning location! We stayed 2 nights with two young children, the staff were very helpful. We ate in the hotel both evenings & the food was very good. Will be staying agsin
Greg, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great setting and friendly staff.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Steps to reception, patio restaurant to reception needs banisters for the guests of poor mobility
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant menu excellent though snug bar evening meal menu was limited. Down side is that boojing through hotels.com rather than direct meant breakfasts were not included in the price which meant we had an unexpected charge of £50. If this is the case with every booking, hotels.com will lose our custom/
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful property in a stunning location. Our room was ground floor though with a view of the car park. Next time we will request a room on the first floor.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very Special Stay.

The Red Lion is amazing. The staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful, the service is exceptional. The position right on the harbour is perfect. I highly recommend the Red Lion, a stay here is really special, borne out by a number of returning honeymooners. The food is amazing as is the gratitude not to have to walk back up hill through the village after it.
Sian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Superb

Fantastic hotel, super welcoming staff, lovely bar and restaurant. And the view from our room was divine. Definitely a new favourite of ours
Zena, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly hotel in great location

Amazing location: Clovelly is a very pretty village, and quite magical when empty of tourists in the evening.The staff are lovely, the food is great, the views from the bedroom and bathroom are fab. The only downside is the size of the room we had (extremely small with a double not king bed, little room for luggage) and the 2 steps down to the bathroom, which could be pretty unsafe in the dark. Also did not get any help with our luggage up and down stairs and over the cobbles in the car park. The road down to the hotel is very narrow, it's best to ask the hotel jeep to go up in front of you so you don't struggle with passing vehicles. Overall great stay but expensive for what it is.
Veronique, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely relaxing stay.

We had a lovely stay. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and all Covid rules were followed. Our room was very comfortable and spacious. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location cannot be beat - incredible stay.

We absolutely loved our stay with the Red Lion Hotel in Clovelly. The service was exceptional - from the gentleman who helped direct us where to park our car (away from the stormy ocean), to the helpful woman at the front desk. We also really appreciated the staff at the restuarant within the hotel, who were exceptional, and made us smile with each interaction. The location of this hotel cannot be beat - right on the seafront in Clovelly. It was pure magic! We happened to visit during the height of Storm Alex and the staff helped to set our minds at ease so that we could enjoy watching the spectacular display. The room was huge, very comfortable, and extremely clean. The bedding was comfortable and luxurious, and we enjoyed the various amenities included - such as a nice warm hot chocolate while a storm raged outside.
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Two night break

Lovely hotel, fantastic location. Room very small, considering the cost!
2-night trip