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The Hoops Inn

Devon · United Kingdom

Horns Cross, S/NView location

9.6/10Excellent262 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Hoops Inn

Enjoy stunning garden views at The Hoops Inn, a charming Bideford inn located near Gauter Beach and the breathtaking North Devon Coast. Indulge in the daily complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and unwind with drinks at the bar/lounge. The inn offers 14 comfortable guestrooms equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, and ensuite bathrooms.

Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or take advantage of room service during limited hours. Other amenities include free self-parking, express check-in/check-out, and daily complimentary receptions.

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With a stay at The Hoops Inn in Bideford, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of North Devon Coast and Gauter Beach. This inn is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Peppercombe Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bucks Mills Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 16

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    16
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Gauter Beach 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Peppercombe Beach 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Bucks Mills Beach 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
The Milky Way Adventure Park 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
North Devon Coast 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
The Big Sheep 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Clovelly Village 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Fisherman's Cottage 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Kingsley Museum 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Pannier Market 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Clovelly Harbour 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Clovelly Beach 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Bideford Long Bridge 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
South West Coast Path Section 8 Trailhead 10.4 km / 6.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 14
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
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  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDBL.DB-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

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  • SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB

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    SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Hoops Inn

9.6
Excellent
262 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
Lyn
We had a comfortable stay. The room was clean, comfortable, and well suited to our short stay.

This is a straightforward, no-frills property with the essential amenities, and it met our expectations. Breakfast was a highlight, with a good cookes English breakfast and other options available to order, providing a great start to the day.

We also had dinner and it was very good and reasonably priced.

As the property is an older building, some noise transfer is to be expected. Sound carries along the corridors, and the timber floors do creak in places. If you are a light sleeper, be mindful.

Overall, we felt the property offered good value for money.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
David
Lovely place, very convenient for getting about the area.
Amazing breakfast!
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2026
Robin
Staff were very helpful and food was very good.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2026
David
The only complaint was that the electric fan in the room was a little ineffective. Nice room good breakfast, good value.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Andrea
Very quick stay for work purposes. Lovely staff, large room, nice breakfast. Quirky beautiful building
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Suzanne
The Hoops was the best Inn style room, dinner and breakfast we've ever had! Newly refurbished room was excellent. The food was outstanding, worthy of a Michelin award! breakfast was equally superb. We will definitely stay again and can highly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Cyril
Loved the ‘Olde Worlde’ charm and history
of the Inn,
The only minor fault was that there were no
leaflets of surrounding places of interest to
visit.
However we would would highly recommend
This property.
Thank you.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Michael
We have stayed here a few times about 9 years ago when we had reasons to be in north Devon. We were pleased to have had another opportunity last week.
Our room was spacious and comfortable with a first rate bathroom. We had a very enjoyable dinner, some lovely wine and a splendid breakfast. All the staff were friendly and helpful and we really hope to be able to visit again sometime. Thank you!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Kenneth
A gem of a find, a quite location,large car park,friendly staff,dog friendly with a large field off the car park, a great inn with a large beer garden,
A great selection of beers & the food taken in the bar or garden was very good.
After a power cut in the early morning ( no fault of their own) power back on at 9.15am they managed to provide a full English before we checked out.
We would make a point of returning again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Berenice
Lovely garden, breakfast and staff. Dinner was good too
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Gigi
Amazing! If you are even considering booking here, do it! Everything from the accommodations, staff and food were top notch. 10 Stars!
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Jamie
Lovely character hotel, room was lovely, quite warm due to the very thick walls, bath in our room was huge (room 3), super dog friendly, great breakfast
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Malcolm
Hoops Inn is a lovely Grade II building with history.
It has a lovely garden, although on a steep incline so may not be suitable for anyone with walking difficulty.
The staff are very welcoming & helpful.
Lovely freshly cooked breakfasts with good quality produce.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
Colin
Yes breakfast was varied and well cooked and presented bar choices excellent evening meal choice very good alround 5 star as always
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2026
Debbie
Comfortable, clean, breakfast good choice and hot. Staff good
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2025
Don
This was a return visit as we loved the friendly staff and locals.
Special treat for our Irish Wolfhound because my wife was on antibiotics so timing meant she couldn't have her breakfast... so guess who got it instead. Very happy dog though I think the chef felt his skills were not being tested given she likes her eggs raw.
So yes they are very dog friendly, and the food for us humans was excellent as well.
Business_and_leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Frank
Excellent staff, spotless rooms, snd superb food. Would recommend to everyone.

10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
David
Superb stay at The Hoops Inn. Made to feel extremely welcome as was Tilly our dog 🐶and the food was another level.
Can't wait to come back
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
S
Super dog friendly
Room full of character and a very generous size
Spotlessly clean
Staff welcoming
In a great location for visits to Bude and Westward Ho
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Don
Friendly bunch of people around the bar. Excellent food. Helpful and no issues with our giant dog (Irish Wolfhound). We had 2 rooms. Rooms at the back are modern and quiet. Rooms at the front are lovely tudor atmosphere and we did not notice any road noise.
Business_and_leisure Pet
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2025
Paul
Good choice of ales
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Marian
Nestled in the tranquil countryside near Bideford, The Hoops Inn offers a charming escape that feels both timeless and welcoming. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel like a valued guest rather than just a visitor. Their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine smiles set the tone for a truly relaxing stay.

🍽️ The food was a highlight. Each meal felt lovingly prepared, with hearty portions and rich flavors that celebrated local ingredients. Dinner in the historic dining room was a treat.

🛏️ My room was a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Exposed beams, a cozy bed, and thoughtful touches like fluffy towels made it feel like a home away from home. The peaceful surroundings meant I slept soundly each night.

🌸 Whether you’re stopping by on a scenic road trip or seeking a quiet weekend retreat, The Hoops Inn delivers warmth, flavor, and character in equal measure. I left feeling nourished, rested, and already dreaming of my next visit.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Rick
The Hoops is a lovely country inn with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Our room was clean and comfortable especially the bed. A well stocked tray with tea, coffee, water and biscuits. Towling robes were also provided.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner had good choices and the cooked food was delicious
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2025
Minnie
My partner and I had a lovely welcome from the friendly bar lady. We were given room 12; mediocre, yet functional. Unfortunately it had a faint smell of urine emanating from the bathroom. The bed was clean and comfortable and the room had been heated well so we were not cold during a chilly October evening.
Supper was great. I would recommend having a meal at the establishment. The bar staff are very friendly and the locals too. It has a sense of community about it which is a joy to see.
Unfortunately our sleep was disturbed throughout the night. Firstly the doors slam shut and the noise resonates throughout the hall. Later at 2am, 4am & again at 6am we were listening to hotel workers moving some type of heavy object on wheels outside the grounds of the Inn. It is great to still see a working Inn, but at night when one needs to sleep is unacceptable.
Breakfast is amazing. The variety and attention to dietary requirements / allergies.
Service in the morning was excellent as it was the evening before. The staff there do a superb job. The Inn is a great place for entertaining. I would go again, but not to stay the night.
One recommendation I would suggest is to place a jug of drinking water in the room. Tap water would suffice.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
shannon
Great place to stay
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
Sandra
Good quality food, friendly, welcoming staff. Plenty of parking and outside space.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
bradbury
Lovely room complete with great bathroom
Staff very friendly 😃
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Jason
Pleasant stay and a good base for exploring the local area. Food good and room was well maintained.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
S P
Lovely, clean room. Nice gardens, friendly staff and lovely food. Great cooked breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Wynn
Clean quiet room.
The food choice was excellent and prepared to a high standard
First class hotel
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2025
Joy

Ok stay

Nice hotel , service was ok .Jack behind the bar was fantastic ,so friendly.unfortunately the service at breakfast was terrible.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Ian
Enjoyed a couple of nights at The Hoops for a weekend family get together. Excellent gastropub menu with huge portions for dinner and breakfast, comfortable superior room and super service, inside and outside in secluded beer garden. On a main road so front facing rooms a little noisy but not really a big issue in the overall scheme of things. Recommended.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
Philip
We had a lovely stay at the Hoops Inn. Our room at the back of the Inn was quiet, spacious and clean and the quality of the food (both dinner and at breakfast) was excellent.
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Real
Very unique and cozy, clean Inn. Staff and ambience was excellent
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Paul
I love beautiful old buildings, and this was one of them. The grounds were beautiful. The staff were very polite. The breakfast was very nice. All in all my partner and i had a wonderful time, and will definitely be booking the same place again next year.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Grant
Nice, convenient location. Friendly staff and quaint accommodation. Nice experience.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2025
Jeny
Lovely hotel. Welcomed us & our dog.
Excellent walking area at the back of the hotel for walking the dog.
Had a Sunday roast which was as good as mine!
Breakfast was so large, I didn’t have to eat again that day!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2025
Nick
The Hoops Inn was great value for money and was ideally located to tour around Northern Devon and Cornwall. The room was clean and felt like it had been recently refurbished. We enjoyed the evening meal and breakfasts. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We will stay here again and would recommend it - especially for the price!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Flavio
Good breakfast and nice room all in a very nice and traditional building
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
DEREK
Staff and food were all excellent
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2025
Karon
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Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2025
Claire

Very pleasant

This place a very nice and full of history. We found our room very small for us and 2 dogs but was very hot. No fan in the room and nothing available when asked.
Pleased we only stayed one night with the dogs.

Would stay again as all staff very friendly and welcoming. Food including breakfast was very nice.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Robert
Very pleasant one night stay, the snug area is a nice retreat for hotel guests to get quite time away from the bustling bar....Staff v helpful and friendly....Had an excellent Roast on a Sunday, excellent beef and good value, top marks
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2025
Paul
Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent gardens, delicious menu, good bar.

The breakfast only starts at 8 - no good for visiting workers and the walk to the nearby beach is a bit of a nightmare.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Anthony
Lovely quaint property, well kept. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Very enjoyable stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Elizabeth
Warm , welcoming, accommodating to all needs
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jun 2025
Verified traveler
The Inn was delightful and very well “modernized” ,yet still keeping the lovely old portions like a stained glass window in our room. We were disappointed with the service though. They were extremely busy at the time so perhaps that could explain. When the two rooms were booked well over a month ago we also booked dining for the evening. However, we were not seated at any of their pretty dining areas as they said it was all booked up. We were put at a table in the public bar area where a group were not dining but just drinking. The breakfast served in a lovely dining room was excellent— very generous portions as was the Sunday roast the previous evening.

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2025
Mark
Stayed 2 nights at the Hoop Inn, bed extremely comfortable, staff all attentive and friendly.
Evening meal was excellent and the breakfasts set us up for the day.
Plenty of safe off road parking.
I would highly recommended and will be looking to book again if we are visiting Devon in the future.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Paula
Arrived just before check room was ready
Staff did have to juggle between bar/ reception and serving meals so a little slow at times. Hubby was a bit disappointed with his lamb as had watched other people in the day getting bigger portions but tasted lovely.Anna was so helpful and Millie only saw her 1 evening but really helpful. Our dog was even given a sausage for breakfast lovely touch. The ladies cleaning the rooms were lovely.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2025
Michael
Friendly, relaxed environment with comfortable room and excellent food and drink throughout. Had a great time.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2025
Gary

We will definitely use this Inn again!

An overnight stay in room 2 which is directly above the bar and alongside the road however we still slept really well. The room was spacious and had a jacuzzi bath✅.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel was too.
We had our evening meal there and the food was terrific.
There is also a very pretty garden for some afternoon beers.
We will definitely be going back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2025
Sonia
Excellent food.
Friendly staff
Comfortable bed
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
David
Lovely stay!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
John
Staff were very obliging to accommodate a very late check-in( during the early hours of the morning) due to car troubles along the way. Breakfast was excellent . Room lovely.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2025
David
Only stayed for 1 night but was very impressed and will definitely be booking again. Breakfast at least 11 out of 10.
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2025
Mr Daniel John Eddie

Good value for money

Very reasonable priced stay which included a hearty breakfast. Clean, well run hotel and will definitely stay again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Sue

Just perfect

Just perfect! Beautiful room with lovely antique furniture and toasty warm.
Lovely staff and service and great meal in the pub. Definitely recommend this place
Also has a beautiful garden for summer
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
Mark

Comfortable stay in historic inn

A very plesant overnight stay in this historic inn. Comfortable room in the stable block. Staff very friendly. Food great!

Added bonus of being able to walk out to the coast path from the garden.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
michael
Nice Hotel in a convenient position, nice room, good service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Peter
We used the Inn for an overnight stay after visiting RHS Rosemore. It was very easy to get to on the A39 and had excellent free parking. The host called us in advance to see if we needed a table for dinner and gave us a warm welcome on arrival. The rooms were comfortable spacious and spotlessly clean. It is an old inn and some of the furnishings are a bit worn but seemed to be part of the ambience. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent and served in a friendly but efficient way. I would happily recommend to anyone not seeking a modern clinical hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
Grant

Friendly and accommodating

This was a quick overnight stay. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the service was more than adequate. The room was clean and comfortable. Excellent all round.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Roland
I thought this Inn gave us precisely what we wanted. We stayed two nights in February. What a superb, fascinating place. Nice, friendly staff. Good breakfast. Easy car parking. Well done! Thankyou!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Vanessa

Enjoyable stay.

3 night stay..
I found the hotel comfy and staff welcoming.
I would stay again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

V G

Dinner & breakfast were very good
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Claire
Stay here in Jan 25 for 3 nights. Lovely inn, with food available on site and bar. Quiet location and lovely rooms. Friendly staff. Ample parking. Would stay again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
Stuart
Staff were excellent as was the food
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Graham

Lovely pub hotel.

Very clean and nicely decorated. Staff all friendly and food excellent.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
sarah
Had such a lovely time at the Hoops. All the staff were really friendly, we had an upgrade to our room which was really comfortable. Enjoyed eating and drinking in the bar, great choice of drinks and delicious food. Breakfast was outstanding, really good quality food. Will visit again. Thank you to the Hoops for transferring our booking due to the weather, we really enjoyed our stay with you.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Lynn
Clean well equipped room and very friendly staff. Dining menu was excellent and our fur baby was well looked after
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2024
Terry
Building has nice character, friendly stafff and comfortable rooms.
Very nice food.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
kevin
Great place and food was excellent
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Janet
We were made to feel very welcome. My husband of 53 years and I had our first candlelit dinner in years in a window alcove. Our needs were unobtrusively met. Will stay again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
michael
Nice hotel, easy parking and in a nice area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Clare

Brilliant few days away

Very welcoming. Tea and coffee topped up daily with buiscuits . Breakfast and dinner was lovely
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Nichola

Memorable stay at Hoops Inn

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay. The room was clean and comfortable - a few hooks on doors and a grab handle to assist getting in and out of the shower would be helpful. Staff were all without exception delightful and extremely obliging and the food was superb. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choice and both evening meals were outstanding & better than anywhere else in the area! Huge compliments to all staff and the chef - we will be back for sure. Thank you!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Kevin

Historic inn with great accommodation

Beautiful old inn that has been tastefully modernised. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and comfortable. Excellent food and real ale available all day and evening. Surrounding countryside is stunning.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Kevin
My wife & I experienced excellent service and loved the character of the inn with all its cosy nooks & crannies. Absolutely delicious evening meals. Staff very friendly. Loads of breakfast options, tasty. Highly recommend.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Anne

Great place

Lovely stay, friendly welcome and great food. Only very minor complaint was shower drain was blocked and didn't drain properly. Other than that, very happy with our stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Heather
Stayed many times before and you never disappoint. The upgrade was amazing thank you
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Edward
Easy parking, quiet, food well prepared and enormous portions. Best breakfast yet!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Andrew
Very friendly staff, great for dogs . Our room (2) was massive, so no shuffling around the bed as in a lot of places.

Food good too. The dog enjoyed her sausage for breakfast.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Keith
Very helpful and friendly staff. Good food. Dogs very welcome.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
David
all round very good. Breakfast was excellent.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2024
Diana
Convenient for visiting clovelley
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2024
ANDREA
Lovely food and service in the restaurant.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Jocelyn
Beautiful building and location, very friendly and dog friendly staff made us feel very welcome. Food was incredible!! We come here every year and it's always a wonderful experience, thank you Hoops!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Brian
This is a very nice hotel in a secluded location. Very good food, good quality real ale and friendly staff made for an enjoyable stay. Only issue was forgotten as regards ordering evening meal, given menus but had to go to the bar to order.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
ANTHONY

Hoops Inn

My wife and I thought the hotel was excellent.
Our room was lovely and we even had a spa bath, which we took advantage of.
Only one small facility missing, a mini bar(Mainly for use as a fridge).
The service was excellent as was the fod.
The staff were friendly, helpful, professional and efficient.
Ib a few words, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2024
William
Convenient spot for a comfortable night on the South West Coastal Path.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Patricia
Great for an overnight stay. Plenty parking, but watch height restriction into main bit of carpark. Our room and I think most rooms, was away from bar area and road so not noisy. Really clean, good condition, great for an overnight stay, but standard room a bit small for an extended stay. Allow time for breakfast in the morning, great choice and cooked to order, worth the wait. Meal in bar in evening good. Staff all pleasant and helpful. Would stay here again and would recommend. Thank you to Hoops Inn.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2024
Christopher
We have stayed here many times and always found it to be excellent. Staff are friendly and always welcome our dog with cuddles and treats. However this time we did not enjoy staying in the family room which for two oldies was very noisy and outside lights in the yard on all night. Hasn’t put us off but will only book direct in future to ensure we get a room we want.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Rebecca
Cozy with a lot character to it!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2024
Tina

We’d definitely stay here again, really impressed

This is one of the best places we have stayed on our travels. It is an old thatched cottage style pub resplendent with some lovely original features.
Walking in from the car park we loved the wisteria hung entranceway with outdoor tables and chairs.

Our room was spacious with a good sized bathroom. It was clean and comfortable. I must admit if you sleep with the window open the road outside may disturb you but we kept it closed.

We ate in the restaurant on the night of our stay and breakfast the following morning was in the restaurant. The serving staff were friendly and helpful, it has a lovely atmosphere and the food was excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2024
Tina

We’d definitely stay here again, really impressed

This is one of the best places we have stayed on our travels. It is an old thatched cottage style pub resplendent with some lovely original features.
Walking in from the car park we were enamoured with the wisteria hung entranceway with outdoor tables and chairs.

Our room was spacious with a good sized bathroom. It was clean and comfortable. I must admit if you sleep with the window open you may suffer from some road noise.

We ate in the restaurant on the night of our stay. The serving staff were friendly and helpful, it has a lovely atmosphere and the food was excellent.
Breakfast was in the restaurant the next morning, our full English breakfast went down a treat. Again really good food.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2024
Tina

We’d definitely stay here again, really impressed

This is one of the best places we have stayed on our travels. It’s an old thatched cottage style pub resplendent with some lovely original features.
Walking in from the car park we were enamoured with the wisteria hung entranceway with outdoor tables and chairs.

Our room was spacious with a good sized bathroom. It was clean and comfortable. I must admit if you sleep with the window open you may suffer from some road noise.

We ate in the restaurant on the night of our stay. The serving staff were friendly and helpful, it has a lovely atmosphere and the food was excellent.
Breakfast was in the restaurant the next morning. Plenty of decent coffee and a full English each went down a treat. Again really good food.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2024
Carey
A lovely place full of character and charm
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Feb 2024
stan
Such a lovely clean modern room in an old property! And the restaurant food was excellent!!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Feb 2024
Susan
Excellent service, our room was clean and comfortable and the food was great, especially breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2024
Mark
Delightful stay from the moment we checked in Clean quiet rooms A good selection of beers and a great evening meal which was excellent value. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice The staff were friendly very efficient and polite Thankyou all for a very enjoyable stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2024
Verified traveler
Really warm and friendly place to stay, in a beautiful location. Excellent food and comfortable bed!
Self

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The Hoops Inn
Horns Cross, S/N, Bideford, United Kingdom

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