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Rooms from £65.0 [13 rooms total]
Location In the Country, By the Sea / Coast, Historical Building
Transport Show Map Directions
Rail Rail: EXETER, 80km
Air Air: BRS, 120km
Road Road: A39/M5

 

The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
Horns Cross, Clovelly , Bideford, , EX39 5DL
 AA+

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All rooms are securely bookable on-line but if you prefer you may book by phone
- call +44 (0)870 240 70 60 making sure you quote ref: TAC

Information about the hotel

If you are seeking the authentic flavour of the West Country then look no further. This picture-book Thatched Inn is nestled in some of Englands most unspoilt countryside.

This lovingly cared for Grade 2 Listed Heritage Hotel under the personal supervision of Dee and Gerry Goodwin combines character, charm, courtesy & cuisine with the warmest of welcomes and generous hospitality. Set on the Atlantic Highway (A39), this Romantic Oasis is easy to find and the perfect base for both relaxation & recreation. The picturesque village of Clovelly, the jewel of the West country, is a few minutes drive or a delightful coastal walk away, while Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks are within easy reach. At the `Hoops` we pride ourselves on the extensive range and high quality of the food we provide. The menu is changed to accommodate seasonal specialities and is freshly prepared in our own kitchens using the best of garden & local produce. Guests can choose to dine in the candlelit restaurant, in the relaxed bars or, on balmy summer days, alfresco in the covered courtyard. There are a vast array of activities on the doorstep which can be enjoyed throughout the year such as golf, fishing, sailing, walking, surfing and cycling. In addition to the many historic houses, beautiful gardens & quaint coves & villages, The Hoops Inn has more than 8 acres of landscaped grounds for your enjoyment. More energetic walkers and birdwatchers can follow the steps of Henry Williamsons Otter on the Tarka Trail, take a trip to Lundy Island or ramble along the North Devon Coastal Path. This Thirteenth Century Inn is one of England's most famous, being notorious as the haunt of smugglers and a meeting place for seafarers such as Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Richard Grenville. In Winter, relaxing by one of our inglenook fireplaces, warming yourself next to a blazing log fire you can imagine being transported back in time to a less complicated age. Today we welcome travellers from around the world and seek to provide an enchanting experience for our guests whilst they are with us and a warm memory when they leave.
 

Bedroom information

Coach House Standard Room

Country cottage styled rooms with bath and shower. Rooms overlook the courtyard fountain or gardens. more info
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Thatch Superior Room

All rooms are en suite with bath & shower, luxury handmade toiletries. The rooms have antique furnishings, with either four poster or tester beds and are situated in the old thatched part of the Hotel. Across the open countryside. more info
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Mallow Suite

A large double with antique Four Poster Bed and antique furnishings with a separate seating area and Double Jacuzzi Bath. Looks onto the green opposite the hotel. more info
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Family

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Restaurants and Bars

3 RAC Ribbons


 

Breakfast

  • Breakfast served from 7:00 hours to 10:00 hours

Lunch

  • Lunch served from hours to 15:00 hours

Dinner

  • Dinner served from 18:00 hours to 21:00 hours

Local Attractions

  • South West Coastal Path (1 miles) - Public footpath along the rugged coastline - ideal for hiking and birdwatching. Access within half a mile of The Hoops Country Inn.
  • Clovelly (3 miles) - Possibly the most picturesque village in England. An unspoilt fishing harbour with a timeless atmosphere.
  • Rosemoor Gardens (10 miles) - RHS Rosemoor Gardens - one of many gardens open to the public in the locality
  • North Devon Golf Club (10 miles) - The oldest links course in England set along the beach at Westward Ho! - One of a number of Golf Courses locally.

Getting there

 

From London, take the m4 or a303 to the Westcountry and join the m5 at Bristol or Taunton (from the Midlands follow the m5).
Leave the m5 at junction 27 (Tiverton) then follow the directions for Barnstaple on the North Devon Link Road (a361).
Bypass Barnstaple and continue on the a39 heading towards Bideford & Bude.
Avoid Bideford town centre by continuing on the a39.
Shortly after passing through Horns Cross, the Hoops Inn can be found nestling in a dip on the a39 before the turning for Clovelly.
 

  • Nearest Motorway or Main Road: A39/M5 - km
  • Junction No.: M5 JUNC 27 - 80 km
  • Airport Name: BRS - 120 km
  • Airport Name: EXT - 80 km
  • Airport Name: NQY - 100 km
  • Nearest Port / Ferrycrossing: PLYMOUTH - 80 km
  • Local Taxi Company: QUAY CARS - 14 km
  • Tel No. of Taxi Company: 01237 476496 - 14 km
  • Nearest Major Train Station: EXETER - 80 km
  • Nearest Local Train Station: BARNSTAPLE - 20 km
  • Nearest Coach/Bus Station: BIDEFORD - 14 km

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

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Hotel facilities

Parking & Transportation

  • Free car park
  • Self Parking

Concierge Services

  • Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
  • Guest Laundry Facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Express Check out
  • Safety Deposit Boxes
  • Left Luggage / Storage Facilities
  • Post/Parcel Service

Family / Children's services

  • Cots / Cribs
  • Childrens Menus
  • High Chairs

Hospitality

  • Restaurant
  • Lounge / Bar

Health Suite Facilities

  • Jacuzzi

Croquet and Golf

  • Croquet
  • 9 hole Golf Course: - 5 km
  • 18 hole Golf Course: - 5 km

Cycling Facilities

  • Cycling: - 1 km

Water Sports Facilities

  • Mooring facilities: - 10 km
  • Sailing: - 10 km
  • Canoeing: - 5 km
  • Water Skiing: - 10 km
  • Diving: - 5 km

Equestrian Facilities

  • Pony Trekking: - 5 km
  • Equestrian Centre: - 2 km

Running, walking and climbing Facilities

  • Hiking/Rambling
  • Jogging Trails
  • Nature Reserves / Trails

Fishing and Shooting Facilities

  • Private Fishing Rights: - 2 km
  • Fly Fishing - Trout: - 2 km
  • Fly Fishing - Salmon: - 2 km
  • Course Fishing: - 2 km
  • Private Shooting Rights: - 2 km
  • Clay Shooting: - 2 km
  • Pheasant shooting: - 2 km
  • Falconry

Driving / MotorSport Facilities

  • Off-road driving (4x4): - 10 km
  • Go-Cart Racing: - 10 km

Pets

  • Pets are allowed

Business Facilities

  • Business Support Services
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Secretarial Services
  • Internet access
  • Email access
  • Microsoft Office
  • Black & White photocopying
  • Fax service
  • Flip Charts
  • Blackboard

Hotel Policies

Children

  • Children over the age of 0 are charged as adults.

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 13:00 hours onwards.
  • You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations

  • In the event of a no show or a cancellation with less than day notice prior to the date of arrival, an amount equivalent to % of the total booking value will be charged.

Payment - We accept

  • American Express
  • Master Card
  • Visa

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