The Old Smithy Inn
Welcombe, Bideford · Hotel
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A former forge in Welcombe near Bideford, The Old Smithy Inn offers en-suite rooms, free parking and easy access to the Tarka Trail.
What's nearby
- Chapel Cottage next door
- Darracott Farm Cottage next door
- Welcombe Pottery next door
- CARV 200m away
- D Cornish & Sons 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About The Old Smithy Inn
A forge once stood on this spot, and The Old Smithy Inn now occupies it as a welcoming hotel in Welcombe, just outside Bideford, Devon. The building keeps a countryside pub feel, with a bar and restaurant on site, a garden with outdoor seating, and free on-site parking for anyone arriving by car.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, drinks available in-room, and free WiFi throughout, with breakfast served each morning to set guests up for the day. There's also a meeting room for those combining business with a stay, and pets are welcome, making it a flexible base whatever the reason for visiting. Reception operates around the clock, so arrival times are never a worry.
The location suits walkers and cyclists heading for the Tarka Trail, while Westward Ho! Beach and RHS Garden Rosemoor are both within easy reach for a day out. Golf and fishing can be arranged nearby, and further pubs, restaurants and entertainment are all close at hand for evenings out beyond the inn itself.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 10:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 5:30 PM
Diners like this pub's delicious and hearty food, including roasts, burgers, and pies, as well as the wide selection of local ales. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, cozy atmosphere, and beautiful beer garden.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Welcombe, Bideford
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Bideford