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Charming
historic hotel of character Situated in the historic market town of Tavistock, Devon, The Bedford Hotel is an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful Dartmoor National Park and the wealth of National Trust houses and gardens in Devon and Cornwall. Formerly a Benedictine Abbey, the hotel was previously the residence of the Dukes of Bedford and today has 30 delightful bedrooms, an award winning AA Red Rosette restaurant and large private car park. Welcoming public rooms with comfortable sofas and chairs provides a relaxing space for coffee or cocktails, while the hotel's elegant Woburn Restaurant offers superb cuisine using the finest local produce complemented by a well-priced wine list. Each of the individually designed bedrooms has a charm and character of its own with tasteful furnishings and well-equipped with en-suite bathroom, colour tv, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Cots can also be provided by prior arrangement. Special interest weekends are held throughout the year including murder, mystery nights, painting breaks and garden breaks - please see our Special Interest page for further details. The town of Tavistock, voted 'England's best market town' (The Campaign for the Protection of Rural England) is situated on the River Tavy below the slopes of Dartmoor National Park. It is a delight to wander around with small specialist shops including the 1000 year old Crebers delicatessen and multi award-winning Country Cheeses. The town also boasts a thriving market scene with a farmers market twice a month and a regular covered pannier market which dates back to 1105. In the heart of the town a beautiful 15th-century parish church can be found near the 12th-century ruins of the Benedictine abbey. Reputed to be the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake, his statue within the town is the original of the replica to be found on Plymouth Hoe. World famous for its stunning scenery, the Dartmoor National Park is best known for its rocky outcrops, woodlands and wild open stretches of moorland. With over 200 grantite 'tors' to visit you are spoilt for choice. Especially popular is Hound Tor at Grimspound - the setting for Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Hound of the Baskervilles'. Other attractions to visit within easy reach include Buckland Abbey, home of Sir Francis Drake, Widecombe-in-the-Moor of 'Uncle Tom Cobley' fame, Becky Falls and Buckfast Abbey, a working Benedictine Monastery. No visit to the area would be complete without a trip to Plymouth, home to the Hoe where Drake first sighted the Spanish Armada whilst he played bowls and from where the Mayflower sailed for America with the pilgrim fathers. Also within easy reach of the hotel are the coastal resorts of South Devon. Torquay, Paignton and Brixham are famous for their exotic plants as well as lovely sandy beaches.
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Above rates are per person per night and include full English Breakfast and VAT. Children under 16 sharing with 2 adults will be charged just £25.00 inclusive of full English Breakfast. A Table d'Hote Dinner in the award-winning Woburn Restaurant can also be pre-booked for £27.50 per person per night. The hotel welcomes well-behaved dogs by prior arrangement for free! Dartmoor Mini Break ~ Two Nights Luxury Accommodation, Full English Breakfast and Table d'Hote Dinner in the award-winning Woburn Restaurant
Special Offer ~ Let the hotel arrange a bottle of bubbly and a box of chocolates in your room on arrival to get your stay at The Bedford off to a special start for just £39.95.
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The Bedford
Hotel Tel: 01822 613221 E-mail: enquiries@bedford-hotel.co.uk
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