Bedford Hotel  

Lovely staff in a comfortable, historic setting.

Leaving!

My family needed accommodation to attend a wedding at Tavistock Parish Church with a reception at the Town Hall. I booked at the Bedford while the rest of the family booked into Browns. I definitely made the right choice. The Bedford overlooks both the church and town hall so I couldn't have been any closer. There is a free carpark (unlike browns). I got the best deal by going through booking.com. I found £55 per night still pricey for a single B&B but hotels in tavistock don't come cheap! This was a cheaper option than browns by far. I was given a huge family room which was spacious, comfortable and clean. I spent some time at browns and found the rooms are barely big enough to swing a cat. The extra star at Browns does mean you get fancy radio, and a prettier box to keep your teas and coffees in but what you are paying for is a tarted up shoe box! I did find my room at the Bedford was a little hot but it wasn't a problem keeping window open as I didn't hear any outdoor noise at night and I was close to the road. The only concern I would have with room 18 is if you need to keep the window open, I would put something in front of the low window if you have younger kids (the window is low down). My family staying at Browns found it particularly noisy at night saying that they heard a lot of screaming as the drunks walked home up the street as the hotel is situated in the middle of town on an enclosed street with a pubs a restaurants. So in summary: What was better in the Bedford - Room size Location A quiets nights sleep Car Park Value for money What was better in Browns - More updated decore Really if you have the money, don't mind walking to your car, sleep with ear plugs, like the feeling of Claustrophobia, but need the pretentious feel to a hotel go for browns. Otherwise go to the bedford.

Really nice hotel with friendly service in a great location

Warm, efficient reception in a pleasant hotel environment linked to good accommodation with a well laid out room equipped with above average facilities made for a comfortable stay complemented by a good breakfast. Very helpful staff and pleasing atmosphere.

Very friendly staff, very nice room with lovely ensuite facilities. Great breakfast. A building full of history.

Clean. Well priced. Easy to find. Friendly staff.

Creaky floorboards.

Excellent staff, warm and friendly but very professional and courteous. Imposing building. Beautiful location and setting.

Friensly staff and very good room. Value for money

Straight forward accommodtion, no nasty surprises

Loved the olde world charm and the uneven floors. Food was amazing

Clean, comfortable, friendly Free room upgrade

Could not get Wi-Fi signal in room (end of corridor, room 8)

Wonderful building, large spacious room, relaxed friendly atmosphere

It was a short walk from the party we were going to, it was a treat to stay there for us but an expensive one, if there had been a travelodge we would have booked that but we could get used to the Bedford but not sure if we are the kind of people they are looking for. Lovely oldy worldly atmosphere.

We ate in the bar when we arrived, the food was wonderful and so was the service but it would have been nice if the tables had been a bit taller so that it was more comfortable to eat from.