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The Red Lion Hotel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, WiFi (free)

Double Room, Sea View

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, WiFi (free)

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, WiFi (free)

Family Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bideford

The Red Lion Hotel places you next to Clovelly Beach and Clovelly Harbour. This 4-star inn has 11 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clovelly Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clovelly Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fisherman's Cottage - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kingsley Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Farmer's Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hoops Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wrecker's Retreat - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The West Country Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Friendly staff can provide a safe deposit box at the front desk, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
LED TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, electric kettles, and phones.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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
  • Snorkeling

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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Red Lion Hotel?

The Red Lion Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near The Red Lion Hotel?

This inn is located in Bideford and just steps from Clovelly Harbour and Clovelly Beach. You'll also find Fisherman's Cottage and Kingsley Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Red Lion Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, The Red Lion Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Red Lion Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Red Lion Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this inn, including a beach, a beach bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Red Lion Hotel?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Red Lion Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Red Lion Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Harbour Bar.

Will The Red Lion Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Red Lion Hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Red Lion Hotel?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Red Lion Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Red Lion Hotel.

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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