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The Bedford Hotel

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The Bedford Hotel, Esplanade, Exeter -0745 127 3975
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4.5
HOTEL RATING: 
WONDERFUL
4.5 out of 5 (914 Ratings)
10.1 miles Exmouth Pavilion
v26 mins driving
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Hotel Description
Set on Devon's Jurassic Coast Bedford Hotel is located on Sidmouth's seafront. It has individually designed rooms with flat-screen TVs limited free parking and a restaurant overlooking Lyme Bay. Rooms at the hotel are decorated in light shades and modern wallpaper. Rooms include hairdryers tea/coffee-making facilities and many have panoramic sea views some also have balconies. Cooked English breakfasts are served each morning in the dining room while the restaurant offers an international menu. Produce is sourced from the Devon area and roast dinners are available on Sundays. Sidmouth has miles of sandy beaches for guests to enjoy. Sidmouth Golf Course is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 10:00
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Room Service
` Bar
` Elevator
` Fax/photocopying
` Beachfront
` 24-hour security
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Restaurant(s)
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Parking available (charges may apply)

The Bedford Hotel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Wonderful (4.5 out of 5)

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Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Sarah Sat, 19 July 2025

A delightful, comfortable stay right...

Liked: Situated on the esplanade, with some views out to sea and to the west, it is an old fashioned, comfortable hotel with 40 rooms. Ours was quite spacious. Good buffet breakfast.
Disliked: Car parking! Very few slots in the free park behind the hotel. If you can’t find a space there, you must use the expensive town car park opposite.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Anonymous Sat, 19 July 2025

I had a wonderful time...

Liked: Staff all very friendly and very welcoming
Disliked: Nothing, everything was great

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Christine Tue, 15 July 2025

A fabulous long weekend with...

Liked: Superb location. Receptionists helped bring in our luggage from the car park at the back of the property and again at the side when leaving despite the arrival of a coach! All staff were extremely pleasant. Good choice of breakfast both continental and cooked which was well prepared and presented on nice hot plates!
Disliked: Nothing.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Lesley Sun, 13 July 2025

We were only there for...

Liked: It all went well. the Staff are lovely and all so helpful. Food is lovely. Room is lovely and our balcony was amazing. We had the door open all night and could seen the moon on the water. One night it was the most amazing strawberry moon. We just lay in bed and enjoyed the view.
Disliked: I needed to get my mobility rollator in and out and it would have been easier if both the double doors were left open instead of just one. But any staff nearby immediately helped me if they say me struggling. The hotel is listed so they cant have ramps put in but it would make a big difference if the entrance double doors were both kept open which widens the doorway.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Julie Thu, 10 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: The hotel has been recently refurbished to a high standard. The room was very comfortable. All of the staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We ate dinner at the hotel and the food was excellent. Breakfast was good too, with high quality productos. I highly recommend this hotel.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Lynne Thu, 10 July 2025

Would definitely stay again

Liked: Sea view. Dog friendly staff. Nice, segregated room for breakfast. Comfy bed. Small but adequate lift.
Disliked: We did have a lady wanting to share the lift rather than waiting for it. Notice says not to share. I walked down to stop our dog being crammed in.My mackerel for breakfast smelt awful & tasted bitter, so I couldn't eat it. Not offered other choice.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Ellen Tue, 8 July 2025

Very good

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Tom Sun, 6 July 2025

Disappointed

Liked: Great location. Debbie at reception and Jack in the bar, restaurant were great.
Disliked: Some staff were completely disinterested, cooked breakfast was microwaved, including smoked salmon! The room was quite basic. At £450 for a 2 night stay it's a premium rate for an indifferent experience.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Hill Sun, 6 July 2025

Good

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Patrick Sun, 6 July 2025

Friendly Hotel

Liked: We loved the position of the hotel.
Disliked: There was nothing that we didn't like.

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