The Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Garden
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View
Miscellaneous
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $168
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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Lane End Rd, Instow, England, EX39 4LB
  • Place, Instow Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, West Appledore
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Wayfarer Inn

3-star Bideford B&B with 2 beach bars
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a garden.
The Wayfarer Inn offers 6 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The bed & breakfast offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the bed & breakfast's bars, which include 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Bideford bed & breakfast also offers a garden and coffee/tea in a common area.

The Wayfarer Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Wayfarer Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barrie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious. The bar was not open while we stayed but the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely find hidden away off the main street. We only booked the room an hour before arriving but were made to feel very welcome by the young lady behind the bar. Breakfast was cooked by Phil and was delicious and he came out and had a lovely chat with us. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026