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The Wayfarer Inn

Property class: 3

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A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden tables and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a pub, food rooms, and The Wayfarer Inn sign.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lane End Rd, Instow, England, EX39 4LB
  • Place, Instow Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, West Appledore
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A large bed with white bedding, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite, Garden View

A large bed with white bedding, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Suite, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Bideford

The Wayfarer Inn places you next to Instow Beach and within a 15-minute walk of South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead. This 6-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Instow Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • West Appledore - 19 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • North Devon Coast - 24 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sylvesters - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪White Hart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪market street kitchen - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Wayfarer Inn

Guests of The Wayfarer Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a garden. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts debit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around The Wayfarer Inn?

This bed & breakfast is located in Bideford, just steps from Instow Beach. You'll also find West Appledore and South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead less than a mile away.

Does The Wayfarer Inn have a casino?

No, The Wayfarer Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Wayfarer Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Wayfarer Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Wayfarer Inn serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will The Wayfarer Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Wayfarer Inn for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

The Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!!!!. Staff extremely professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious. The bar was not open while we stayed but the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with sea view, unfortunately very steep stairs to get there and as suffering mobility issues, not the best, although staff were not aware. Breakfast excellent, and evening meal for 7 highly commented on favourably, hot plates and food. Unfortunately a bout of food poisoning occurred overnight, although the source cannot be confirmed but suspected. Would recommend and stay again. Chair to be placed in room in September after renovations will be a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room we stayed in needs some improvements. Mostly redecoration
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely find hidden away off the main street. We only booked the room an hour before arriving but were made to feel very welcome by the young lady behind the bar. Breakfast was cooked by Phil and was delicious and he came out and had a lovely chat with us. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff , reception and welcome along with a comfortable room and en-suite excellent. Our disappointment was that it was a little too far away from Appledore for us . We believed we could walk to Appledore in 15 minutes . Yes , if the tide is in and you catch the ferry. Our hearts sank on arrival as the whole frontage of the inn had scaffolding giving the impression the inn was closed completely. Our agent didn’t warn us of this … In the end we enjoyed our time at the wayfarer inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I have just spent two nights at The Wayfarer, in the top floor room (which a staff member suggested was the penthouse suite). I am sorry to say that our stay was far from enjoyable and in fact, we contemplated leaving after the first night. Sadly the second night was worse. The room only had two bath towels, no hand towels or bath mat in the bathroom. The room was tired and in need of updating, with lots of furniture and fittings broken. The toilet was not attached to the floor and the seat was broken. The shower rail comes out of it's fitting if you try to adjust the height of the shower head. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable and mattress lumpy and uneven. At 1 a.m. on Saturday we heard several doors banging and then a man climbed the stairs and burst into our room. Thankfully or not, we happened to be awake due to all the noise, so my husband was able to shout out and the intruder left. We would have raised all of this with the staff, but when we attempted to on Friday morning we were met with a nonchalant attitude. On the Saturday morning we asked for the managers details and the staff member just offered a name. Sadly a poor experience all round. Trying to give one positive, the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was nice, staff was friendly and helpful, food was good the room we were in was a bit shabby and no parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, lovely breakfast. Annoying light in the ceiling that glowed all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026