Having just returned from a weekend watching Bideford Carnival and Massed Pipe bands we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, yes its a little dated, but the welcome was great and the staff were more than obliging, all meals were great and I left the table full.It is two star, if you want RItz prices and style then go to the Ritz.... More

We stayed in the family room (2 adults and 3 kids). It was bright, clean and spacious with fantastic views of the river. We had a good, hearty evening meal in the restaurant and breakfast was also excellent. The hotel is a little dated in decor but we felt the excellent price, good food and level of space and cleanliness... More

The hotel is a lovely building on the outskirts of Bideford.The gardens were well looked after and inviting and the view from our bedroom and in the dining room was stunning. The room we were in seemed somewhat dated. The carpets were very worn and the bathroom fittings outdated. The hotel has the potential to be excellent but is in... More

Spent the night in the Honeymoon Suite - No bride would ever go there willingly. Furniture at least 30 years old, carpet poor, bathroom smelt which is not surprising as it is carpeted and this must also be 30 years old! Found poo left in toilet so obviously not cleaned. 4 poster very rickety with dead insects in folds of... More

We booked this hotel via the discounter - we were looking just for a night's keep. Knowing it was two star we didn’t expect very much. To our pleasant surprise the hotel well exceeded our expectations. It is one of those old fashioned, family-run hotels where you receive the personal attention from the proprietor, there are plenty of nooks and... More

A hotel from the 50's. But we enjoyed our stay and would return. Staff very friendly. Views from the restaurant are great. Thankfully the Riversford is a 15-20 minute walk from Bideford...which is not a very nice town. More

Worn out. A bit scruffy. Out of the way. A bit like stepping into an Agatha Christie film set complete with characters. Jaded. Overgrown grounds. Ancient furniture and decor. But therein lies its charm. If you want an up-to-date hotel near faclities in comfortable surroundings, this isn't for you. Large bedroom with terrific view of the estuary. Bathroom works after... More

Yes the hotel does definitely need a makeover - nothing in the bedroom matched and there was no shower and just a very old blue bath!! - but the atmosphere was welcoming and food excellent, (apart from cabbage with steak). However the view from our room and the dining room made up for it all. We would definitely go there... More

We last visited this hotel 10 years ago. The decor has not changed!. In fact it was 30 years out of date then! It was tired, faded and a mish-mash of patterns and colour. It was clean(ish). The cutlery and glasses did not sparkle and the glass covering the pictures on the wall had been wiped and smeared rather than... More