The West Country Inn

United Kingdom , Devon
CLOVELLY, Bursdon Moor, Nr. Hartland, Bideford, Devon
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50 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Ian

It’s comfortable and the food is delicious.

Business

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2026

John

Staff very courteous & amenable as I arrived later than I had planned.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Lindsey

Laura is a wonderful host and the Inn is quirky and full of character.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Kane

Landlady went beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay. Incredible food and sent us off in the morning with complimentary food water for our trek. Extremely friendly/welcoming atmosphere!

Couldn’t recommend more!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

mark

Ideal for what we wanted

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

Trevor

Easy convient place to park stay, good food

Great place good food and beer. Easy Parking for large vehicles .

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Troy

Fantastic old world pub with excellent food and staff

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2024

Jeff

Nice country hotel

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

david

West Country inn

Laura is a wonderful host. Helpful in every way

Business

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2024

Rupert

The West Country Inn

USed as an overnight stay - comfortable and very friendly

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2024

Brett

Good hotel. Good service.

Lovely clean hotel. Good service. Bit limited on drinks in the bar, but ok. Good breakfast. Would stay again.

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2023

Duncan

A friendly welcome

The team was incredibly welcoming, and looked after me well. I had a lovely evening meal, and they were kind enough to do an early breakfast for me, as I was doing a long-distance walk and needed to make the most of daylight hours. The room was quite compact, and it is clearly an older building, but was comfy enough for me. The bathroom was compact, but certainly not cramped.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2023

Barrie

Good food clean & comfortable hotel, nice owner.
Enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

michael

Nice hotel, very convenient position and easy parking.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Aug 2023

Hannah

The most unhygienic hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Arrived around lunchtime and ordered some food in the pub. Upon sitting down we noticed food scraps all over the floor, the table was filthy and the wall behind the booth was covered in mould. We couldn’t lean back as we would have got mould in our hair/on our clothes. The staff were friendly and were able to get us into our room well ahead of check-in time but unfortunately the cleanliness of the hotel completely overshadowed the whole experience. The rooms were a decent size but everything was so old - the sheets, towels and pillows looked about 10 years old. I actually couldn’t bring myself to sleep under the sheets and slept with my coat over me. There was mould in the shower and spiders. The room got quite cold at night so I left the plug-in heater running for an hour or so before falling asleep. I woke up to a spark from the heater and realised it had died. It was a great location for what we were doing in Devon but would never stay there again. I heard of friends of friends who actually couldn’t do another night at the hotel and went back to London early.

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2023

Lesley

Lovely, Odd Inn

Had a lovely short stay, food was delicious and the hostess was fantastic. Will be returning next time we travel that way.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2022

lynda

Long weekend

Hotel staff very friendly and would help you with anything. Rooms very comfort and you have everything you need.
Food excellent and good portions. Did not have to wait long for food

Partner

2/10

Poor

31 Aug 2022

peter

faulty towers would get five stars in comparison

arrived early to find placed locked up so left , came back 15 min before alloted time and was greeted by you are not expected until 5pm but ill let you in .
later was told we were not booked for breakfast but can if wanted , then said you would be better going to Mc Donalds , return Sunday for evening meal the chef( only person on site ) says no meals tonight normal Sunday roast but they are all gone and can't be bothered to cook anything .
the room was never serviced and as result nothing on the tea tray for morning cup . we left

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2022

Dominic

Welcoming stay

Great landlord who couldn't do enough to make you welcome and ensure you enjoy your stay. Great location for visiting the sites in North Devon. Could do with a refresh of the hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2022

Kevin

Great food building a bit tired but fantastic host
The owner worked her socks off to make us welcome great food

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2022

Matthew

Staying over between jobs in Bideford and Plymouth; really lovely, comfortable and clean room - lovely old building, and a beautiful bedroom. Full English breakfast cooked perfectly, orange juice, fresh coffee ('proper' coffee, not the quick granular stuff) and plenty of cereal to choose from. Will be booking here again both for work AND if and when I come to Devon for a break. Really lovely staff.

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2022

Peter

Friendly

Friendly atmosphere, good food , room a bit tired

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2021

Norman

Mix up turns fabulous.

Note - there was a mix up with the accommodation- however the proprietor made other arrangements which were absolutely fabulous .

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Old style character hotel

Old style hotel in lovely location and lots of history

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Good location to explore area

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Disappointing

The hotel was very short-staffed and it showed. The manager/owner was very friendly but run off his feet as he had to do everything. The room was unclean, no hot water in the room and as it was a weekend no plumber was available, and poor choice of cereals at breakfast.

Self

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

I understand it’s been an hard year for all, but it’s no excuse for not doing some well needed updating. The room was so outdated, dusty and cobwebs everywhere , Stains on the sheets and the constant smell of damp. I was disappointed because it was an overnight surprise for the girlfriend, close to the road but I knew this when I booked up, who was in charge, the grey haired lady from behind the bar or the chef, the food was ok. The West Country inn is tired inside and out, with so much potential the place could be fabulous, shame.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

09 May 2021

John

Not fair as in lock down but we were front line and you took our booking

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2020

Oliver

Very cosy and friendly place!

Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and the food was incredible. I absolutely loved the cosy and rustic look/feel of the hotel room. The large fireplace in the restaurant/bar which I noticed on arrival was heaven in the mid December chill! This place is definitely worth a visit when on your travels!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2020

Chris

Excellent if in area will always use

Only two of us in the hotel excellent services nothing was any trouble made us a meal late 10/10

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2020

Cathy

The family had a very pleasant two nights here whilst visiting us.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2020

Robert

Food was nice and bed was comfy beer was cold 👍

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2019

Steve

Great views and excellent hospitality

A last-minute booking. I was made to feel really welcome immediately, shown to my room (which had a lovely view of the countryside. The room was clean and tidy, obviously traditional in character. I then popped down to the bar area to enjoy a wine and a delicious dinner.

Business

4/10

Poor

17 Oct 2019

Martyn

BAD STAY

Well had dinner which was very average for the price when i asked what time breakfast was in the morning all the lady kept saying not in that room rate . When she looked at our booking she could see we had breakfast was in with the rate. Then she said its 8-30 which is no good for working people so we had to forget it which she seemed to be very pleased about as she said we have not paid enough i payed extra for a cooked breakfast . Not just me and my wok mate another chap was in the same boat had to go to work without. At the end of the day we payed the rate on the site of Hotels.Com and i think if a place dose not do breakfast till late it should be pointed out Would i stay again NO

Business

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2019

Peter

I booked this for my husband and a friend so didn’t see the room first hand, but the photos they showed me on their return told a very different story to those displayed on this website.... also no room service, no bottled water ( both shown as available in the listing.... and breakfast WAS NOT INVKUDED, despite a description and booking confirmation details stating quite clearly that it was.... the landlady was incredibly rude to my husband, and when I attempted to rectify the situation over the phone, she was also abusive and downright rude to me.....whilst the rooms were apparently relatively clean if basic, the bar was described and pictured as very dated, in need of a good clean, and having a strange smell... also the cider was bad and upset my friends stomach through the night...

Overall I would definitely not recommend this accommodation but would rather warn people off

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The position of the property was good for what we wanted to do for the weekend. The condition of the property however needs a lot to be desired. It is a very old building needing a substantial amount of TLC. As for the room we stayed in, well where should i start. The cleanliness was awfull, the bedding was like something from the 1900's, the mattress crunched everytime you made a move in any direction. The ensuite bathroom, dont make me laugh, the shower was absolutely awfull, a dribble at most. I'm going to stop now as there too many other things to mention.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

disappointed

The welcome, accommodation and breakfast was ok but the service, particularly for breakfast was bad. Something went radically wrong. Late attendance by the chef and someone sleeping in seemed to be to blame. Also on arrival beer ran out and staff were unable to successfully change the barrel. We chose to take our evening meal elsewhere as a result.
Staff and owner were friendly enough, maybe they had a one off crisis.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2019

Anne

We chose this as a highway stopover but enjoyed the dinner and hotel staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2019

Gary

Nice place to stay, veryfriendly staff and friendly locals in the bar.

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2018

Les

the staff were friendly and accommodating - but it was in a quiet time. The food was good and good value. The place as a whole was looking and feeling a bit dated but in good condition. I'd go back again

Friends

4/10

Poor

10 Aug 2018

Howard

No Room at The INN.

When I arrived about 4.30pm, there was no one about and the building was secured. I telephoned and got no reply, eventually the land lady called me back. She told me the premises does not open until 6.0pm but would check me in anyway (5.30pm).
She took me to the room and I began to have a look around, on removing the duvet from the bed the linen looked as if the bed had already been slept in, sheets all creased and loosely fitting, the pillow cases were odd and one was stained.
I spoke to the land lady who assured me the bed was freshly made, on showing her the bed she said the wrong sized sheet had been fitted and offered to remake the bed.
So no service was available until 6.0pm I had been driving (business trip) for about 5 hours so as you can imagine I was certainly NOT impressed.
I told the land lady I was not staying and would find accommodation else where, she apologised and I left.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2018

Charlie

Really nice

Really nice stay, very friendly and the hot tub is real nice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2018

Martyn

Breakfast dose not start till 8-00 which is no good for working lads as we need to leave no later than 7-30

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2018

John

Excellent position ,warm and friendly staff, had a perfect stay, would recommend to friends and family

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2017

graham

We had a great time, food & service was brilliant. Relaxing, warm & welcoming

Family

2/10

Poor

31 Aug 2017

Mike

Booked for two nights but only stayed for one!

The room I was shown to by a member of staff on my arrival in the afternoon was situated almost above the beer cellar and the noise from the cooling fan was quite intrusive. I was told that the fan was always turned off at midnight when the bar closed but as I was going to a family birthday celebration and would not be returning until late it I thought it not to be a problem. I returned around midnight and people were still there drinking in the bar so I had a beer and went to bed. I awoke around 2.30 to find that the fan was still running and in the quietness of the night it was so unbearably loud that I found it impossible to go back to sleep. The hotel was in darkness and I could find no way of contacting staff to get the fan turned off. In the morning I complained to the staff and was told that they had forgotten to turn it off. I decided not stay for the second night that I had booked but I still had to pay for the my sleepless one!

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

4 nights stay

Great views of Devon. Owner donated some of cost of stay to local charity which we were raising by funds for.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Tired but friendly

We booked a room for three and a dog and were given the family bedroom which slept 5. We were met by the friendly Martin who gave us our key and directions to the room. The room was clean and tidy, however we stayed two days and the 'refreshing' of the bedroom consisted of a cup being washed and tidied back in place. The bed hadn't been made and the toiletries weren't replenished, you could feel the springs in the mattress on the double bed and the pillows were lumpy however we had no trouble in sleeping. The gym wasn't enquired about and wasn't volunteered to be shown around.
Overall the inn looked tired however ever the staff were excellent and would help in any way possible

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Aug 2017

Libbyshu

We fortunately had only booked one night here. My first impression when we walked in was the smell. Our room also smelled. It was dirty with damp on the walls . The furniture was old and badly marked. The white bedding had either not been ironed or someone had already slept in them. I had only read a few reviews which had been good but I have now read them all and many are of the same opinion as me. We did not eat here so cannot comment on the food.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2017

Reasonable hotel

Fairly nice pub/hotel. Lovely breakfast. Could do with a bit of modernising/decorating and definitely need new mattresses.