The Bedford Hotel

The Bedford Hotel - formerly The Dukes of Bedford retreat and now yours!
It sits proudly in the historic market town of Tavistock recently voted market town of the year in Great Britain. Tavistock is the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake and steeped in history just waiting to be explored. A paradise for walkers with Dartmoor National Park just one mile from The Hotel and also beautiful riverside walks directly behind.

A Taste of The West! Our guests are not just offered dinner but a dining experience. Simple; flavoursome & wholesome dishes are created with care & imagination to portray a delightful all round taste of The West.
Herbs are picked daily from our walled garden where Monks used to make their herbal remedies, you can still see the monks tower.

For those of you on a relaxing break, the Bedford Hotel is your ideal base from which to explore, just a few miles away is historic Plymouth. Also nearby is Buckland Abbey, home of Sir Francis Drake, Widecombe-in-the-Moor of 'Uncle Tom Cobley' fame, Becky Falls, Buckfast Abbey, a working Benedictine Monastery, The Garden House where Alan Titmarsh recently filmed and The Eden Project.

A welcome combination of comfort and style, delicious food, fine wines, warm hospitality and impeccable service.

The perfect base for exploring the West Country, to include the renowned Eden Project, a wealth of National Trust Houses and Dartmoor National Park on the doorstep.

2008 - Opening 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Grading

• 3 AA Stars

Awards

• Regional and Miscellaneous Dartmoor Tourist Association member 2008

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

28

* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

From A386
Situated in the centre of Tavistock, off the main square.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Celebrity connection - Tavistock is the birth place of Sir Francis Drake
• Haunted - We have been told the Bedford is haunted on many occasions
• In town/city centre
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Built on site of former Benedictine Abbey. Former home to Dukes of Bedford.

Children & Infants

• Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
• Facilities for children

Parking & Transport

• On site parking - 40 spaces

Leisure Facilities

• Access to golf course
• Arrangements for riding/pony trekking

Catering

• Additional meal details - Any
• Bar
• Cater for vegetarians
• Room service
• Serve breakfast - 7.30am-9.30am.
• Serve evening meal - 7.00pm-9.30pm.
• Serve lunch - Noon-2.30pm.

Payment Methods

• All major credit cards accepted
• American Express accepted
• Delta accepted
• Diners Club accepted
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Solo accepted
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
• Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

• Colour television in all bedrooms
• Four poster beds available
• Ground floor bedrooms available
• Hairdryer in all bedrooms
• Modem point in all bedrooms
• Non smoking rooms available
• Radio in all bedrooms
• Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
• Telephone in all bedrooms

Establishment Features

• Accept coach parties
• Available for wedding receptions
• Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
• Central heating throughout
• Conference facilities
• Event venue
• Garden/patio for guests' use
• Ironing facilities
• Pets accepted
• Real log/coal fires
• Separate guests' lounge

Specialist Features

• Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
• Marketed as gay friendly
• Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
• Special provisions for cyclists - Secure storage and drying facilities.
• Special provisions for walkers