The Hoops Inn

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Horns Cross, Bideford, England, EX39 5DL
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bucks Mills Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Peppercombe Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Suite (Mallow)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Hoops Inn

Inn in Bideford with free breakfast and restaurant
This inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room and express check-in are on-site.
The Hoops Inn offers 14 accommodations. This Bideford inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Hoops Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Gauter Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a meeting room and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from North Devon Coast and a few minutes from Gauter Beach
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Hoops Inn also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bideford inn.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The inn hosts a free manager's reception daily.
The Hoops Inn has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

The Hoops Inn Inn
The Hoops Inn Bideford
The Hoops Inn Inn Bideford

The Hoops Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 223 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Minnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My partner and I had a lovely welcome from the friendly bar lady. We were given room 12; mediocre, yet functional. Unfortunately it had a faint smell of urine emanating from the bathroom. The bed was clean and comfortable and the room had been heated well so we were not cold during a chilly October evening. Supper was great. I would recommend having a meal at the establishment. The bar staff are very friendly and the locals too. It has a sense of community about it which is a joy to see. Unfortunately our sleep was disturbed throughout the night. Firstly the doors slam shut and the noise resonates throughout the hall. Later at 2am, 4am & again at 6am we were listening to hotel workers moving some type of heavy object on wheels outside the grounds of the Inn. It is great to still see a working Inn, but at night when one needs to sleep is unacceptable. Breakfast is amazing. The variety and attention to dietary requirements / allergies. Service in the morning was excellent as it was the evening before. The staff there do a superb job. The Inn is a great place for entertaining. I would go again, but not to stay the night. One recommendation I would suggest is to place a jug of drinking water in the room. Tap water would suffice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality food, friendly, welcoming staff. Plenty of parking and outside space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bradbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room complete with great bathroom Staff very friendly 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay and a good base for exploring the local area. Food good and room was well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

S P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, clean room. Nice gardens, friendly staff and lovely food. Great cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wynn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room. The food choice was excellent and prepared to a high standard First class hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok stay

Nice hotel , service was ok .Jack behind the bar was fantastic ,so friendly.unfortunately the service at breakfast was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a couple of nights at The Hoops for a weekend family get together. Excellent gastropub menu with huge portions for dinner and breakfast, comfortable superior room and super service, inside and outside in secluded beer garden. On a main road so front facing rooms a little noisy but not really a big issue in the overall scheme of things. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the Hoops Inn. Our room at the back of the Inn was quiet, spacious and clean and the quality of the food (both dinner and at breakfast) was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Real

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and cozy, clean Inn. Staff and ambience was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love beautiful old buildings, and this was one of them. The grounds were beautiful. The staff were very polite. The breakfast was very nice. All in all my partner and i had a wonderful time, and will definitely be booking the same place again next year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, convenient location. Friendly staff and quaint accommodation. Nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel. Welcomed us & our dog. Excellent walking area at the back of the hotel for walking the dog. Had a Sunday roast which was as good as mine! Breakfast was so large, I didn’t have to eat again that day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hoops Inn was great value for money and was ideally located to tour around Northern Devon and Cornwall. The room was clean and felt like it had been recently refurbished. We enjoyed the evening meal and breakfasts. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We will stay here again and would recommend it - especially for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and nice room all in a very nice and traditional building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Travelled with partner
Staff and food were all excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

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

Very pleasant

This place a very nice and full of history. We found our room very small for us and 2 dogs but was very hot. No fan in the room and nothing available when asked. Pleased we only stayed one night with the dogs. Would stay again as all staff very friendly and welcoming. Food including breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant one night stay, the snug area is a nice retreat for hotel guests to get quite time away from the bustling bar....Staff v helpful and friendly....Had an excellent Roast on a Sunday, excellent beef and good value, top marks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent gardens, delicious menu, good bar. The breakfast only starts at 8 - no good for visiting workers and the walk to the nearby beach is a bit of a nightmare.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint property, well kept. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025