Bampton
Places to stay in Bampton, Devon
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Bampton in Devon is a place to stay and eat rather than to come for specific attractions. The town has a solid range of hotels and guest houses, with the Double Red Duke earning 4.6 stars from over 1,300 reviews, and Dacre House in Gilsland reaching a perfect 5.0 from 248 visitors. The Swan, Haweswater Hotel, and The Exeter Inn all have substantial review counts in the hundreds, suggesting they are established choices for overnight stays.
The food scene is the real draw. Tailor Made Top Nosh has achieved an impressive 4.9 rating from 44 reviews, while Blake's Kitchen at the Clanfield Post Office and Stores matches that with 4.8 stars. Adventure Plus at Windmill Farm Conference Centre also rates 4.8, and Aston Pottery and Lynwood & Co both sit comfortably in the mid-4s. The Double Red Duke itself does double duty as both hotel and restaurant, holding solid reviews across both functions.
Where to stay in Bampton(10)
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Bampton Townhouse
19 Fore Street, Bampton
Bridge House
24 Luke Street, Bampton
Dacre House, Gilsland
Gilsland, Bampton
Haweswater Hotel
Lakeside Road, Bampton
Heron House
Brook Street, Bampton
Hotel The Double Red Duke
Bourton Road, Bampton
The Exeter Inn
A396, Bampton
The Mill House
Ford Mill, Bampton
Things to Do in Bampton
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This is the kind of town that works well as a base—somewhere with enough places to sleep and eat that you could settle in for a few days. The restaurants suggest decent local food culture, though the specifics of what each serves would need checking beyond what we know here. Come for the hospitality rather than to tick off attractions; stay because there is somewhere good to have breakfast and dinner.
Attractions Near Bampton
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3 mi
Kelmscott Manor
Lechlade-on-Thames · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Carterton Leisure Centre
Carterton · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
Carterton Soft Play & Trampoline Park
Carterton · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland
Faringdon · ⭐ 4.7
Crocodiles of the World
Carterton · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Faringdon Leisure Centre
Faringdon · ⭐ 4.0
5 mi
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Burford · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
The Leys
Witney · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Bampton
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Camping Westmoor Farm
⭐ 4.3 · from £30/night
The Real Campsite
⭐ 4.7
West End Farm Camping
⭐ 4.7 · from £25/night
Rough Grounds Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 4.6
Bridge House Camp Site
⭐ 4.5
Burford Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Three TTT Water Sports
⭐ 4.8
Oxford Oak Camping
⭐ 4.3 · from £27/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Bampton
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The Plough
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £463
Dunmere Barn
4 bed · sleeps 11 · from £2,426
Leofric Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £587
The Spinney
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £571
Thornmere Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8
Eco Chic Cottages - The Chestnuts
4 bed · sleeps 8
September Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £423
The Colleys
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £741
Common questions about Bampton
Where can I stay in Bampton?
We list 10 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Bampton.
Where can I eat in Bampton?
We list 6 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Bampton.
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