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Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated The Mount provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free Wifi. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and bicycle parking. Westward Ho! is 2.4 miles away, and Watermouth Castle is 22 miles from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, all units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A fridge and kettle are also featured. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruit and juice are available daily at the bed and breakfast. Lundy Island is a 12-minute walk from The Mount, while Royal North Devon Golf Club is 2 miles away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 60 miles from the accommodation.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
High score for Bideford
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  • Kelvin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a lovely place and really nice hosts, too. Everything was nice and clean, and there was free parking, too, something you don't always get. The breakfast facilities were excellent, too, with a help yourself set-up in a nice dining room. It...
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were approachable, helpful and friendly. The room was great and the location was excellent. The whole experience was top-notch.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house a lovely warm welcome from the owner as I arrived. The room was lovely and warm and so pretty, the bed was extremely comfortable. The shower looked new and was sparkling clean xx good help yourself breakfast available too. Good...

Managed by Heather and Andrew

Company review score: 9.7Based on 18 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Mount has been our (Heather and Andrew's) home for over 25 years during which time we have brought up four children (all now adult). It was already a guesthouse when we bought it, and we set out to modernise it from top to bottom. We decided to take a break a few years back, but I guess it's in the DNA and this year we decided to reopen having carried out further improvements. We have our own private space within The Mount which we share with our two spaniels, Monty and Tess. When not walking the dogs we both like to play golf and when Heather gets the opportunity to sit down, she will read a book or do the Sudoko.

Property info

The Mount is a handsome Georgian property, close to the town centre, with on site parking. We have lived here for over 25 years, during which time the house has been renovated to a luxurious standard. The rooms are priced to reflect their size and whilst all are a good size, the king size room is a very large bedroom of at least 400 square feet. The bedding is of very high quality as are the beds. All the rooms have a desk to allow for home working and the usual facilities for tea and coffee making. There is a separate lounge for guests use. We provide a continental breakfast (self serve) of tea, coffee, fruit juices, cereals, fruit, bread, jams, yoghurts etc in the dining room. We are very willing to supply alternatives if given notice. There is also a Lavazza coffee machine. Guests are welcome to use the dining room to warm up ready meals (using the microwave) or to eat take aways. The crockery and cutlery is provided and we will deal with the washing up. We operate a keysafe check in system where the lock boxes are sited near the front door. Further details are provided to guests before their arrival.

Neighborhood info

Bideford is a small town on the River Torridge. In its heyday it was a busy port. Quieter now, although it still has some commercial shipping and the ferry to Lundy leaves from the Quay. There are a good range of local cafes and restaurants. We are only three miles away from beautiful beaches at Westward Ho and Instow. The South West Coast Path runs through the town. The Tarka Trail is a cycle track which runs along a disused railway line between Barnstaple and Torrington. Appledore is a quaint old fishing village facing Instow across the mouth of the River Torridge. Further afield a visit to Clovelly is a "must" and for the more energetic the views from the cliffs and coastal path from Westward Ho out to Hartland is a match for anything in the country. Royal North Devon Golf Course is the oldest in England and is only three miles away on Northam Burrows backing onto the beach at Westward Ho!. Northam Burrows itself is a very worthy destination. A country park with sheep and horses roaming the land and acres of space for (responsible) dog walking. If you've run out of local options , then it is less than an hour to the middle of either Dartmoor or Exmoor.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Mount
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Mount takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about The Mount

    • The Mount offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Mount is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • Room options at The Mount include:

        • Double
        • Twin

      • The Mount is 1,650 feet from the center of Bideford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at The Mount may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.