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The Red Lion Hotel

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Lunch and dinner served
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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48 The Quay, Bideford, England, EX39 5TF
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clovelly Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clovelly Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Red Lion Hotel

At The Red Lion Hotel, hit the beach, dine on-site at The Harbour Bar or enjoy a drink at one of the inn's 2 bars/lounges.
The Red Lion Hotel offers 11 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath.

This Bideford inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Red Lion Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Clovelly Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy seafood and ocean views while dining at The Harbour Bar
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes sailing and hiking/biking trails
  • Steps from Clovelly Beach and Clovelly Harbour
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Red Lion Hotel also features a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bideford inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Harbour Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this bar specialises in seafood and serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
Harbour Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Harbour Restaurant
  • The Harbour Bar

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in.
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

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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

The Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

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

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)
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. Great choice of real ales.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Swcp walk

Fantastic location right on the harbour front, poor shower pressure and small rooms, tv don’t work,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique experience, views from the room were fantastic. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay,have booked to return for two nights. Friendly staff,nothing was to much trouble,brilliant atmosphere . Clean and well organised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clive

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Steps to reception, patio restaurant to reception needs banisters for the guests of poor mobility
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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/
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zena

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

Superb

Fantastic hotel, super welcoming staff, lovely bar and restaurant. And the view from our room was divine. Definitely a new favourite of ours
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Veronique

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Two night break

Lovely hotel, fantastic location. Room very small, considering the cost!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020