The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel - Bideford

Grade II listed country hotel on 3 hectares of grounds, offering dog-friendly stays and locally sourced dining near the North Devon coast.

Accommodation

The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel has 13 en-suite bedrooms, each with its own characteristics and individual design. Room types include a Suite (the Mallow Suite) with a four-poster bed and jacuzzi bath, as well as Standard, Superior, and Twin rooms. Dog-friendly accommodations are available across multiple room types, allowing pets to stay with their owners.

Dining

The restaurant serves a menu focused on locally sourced seasonal produce, including locally reared meat and locally caught fish. Breakfast offers a full English option along with a varied menu, served in the dining room or al fresco in the covered courtyard. The on-site bar stocks a range of locally brewed ales and ciders, including St Austell's Tribute and Jail Ale.

Grounds & Activities

The Hoops Inn is set within more than 3 hectares of landscaped grounds that include a garden, sun terrace, and picnic area. Guests can play darts or board games indoors, or walk the footpath from the property down to Peppercombe Beach. The hotel also has a dedicated function room for weddings, parties, and business meetings.

Pet-Friendly Facilities

Dog-friendly policies extend to a variety of room types, and the hotel provides pet bowls for four-legged guests. There is plenty of green space around the car park for dogs to exercise, and the property is situated on the A39 close to coastal walks. The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel also offers a breakfast option of bacon or sausage for dogs.

Location

The hotel is located on the A39 in North Devon, with Clovelly Harbour a 10-minute drive away and RHS Garden at Rosemoor near Great Torrington close by. Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks can both be reached in under an hour's drive. Free on-site parking is available, and the property has an accessible entrance with limited headroom (2.2 m) under the archway.

• Rooms: 13 en-suite bedrooms with individual designs and dog-friendly options
• Dining: Locally sourced seasonal produce, full English breakfast, and local ales
• Grounds: 3 hectares of landscaped gardens with sun terrace and picnic area
• Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms with pet bowls and green exercise areas
• Location: 10 min from Clovelly, near RHS Rosemoor and Dartmoor
• Activities: Darts, board games, coastal footpath, and nearby golf and surfing
• Parking: Free on-site parking with accessible spaces