Orchard Hill Hotel

Orchard Hill Hotel descritpion

Set in an elegant Victorian building, Orchard Hill Hotel overlooks the River Torridge in Bideford. This small family-run luxury hotel offers quality accommodation with free Wi-Fi, a bar, and a large guest lounge and dining room.
Featuring views over the garden or the river, the individually styled rooms are warm, light, and spacious. Each room offers a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms have luxury toiletries and a hairdryer. Ironing supplies are available upon request.
In the mornings, Orchard Hill serves full English breakfast in the dining room. Continental options are also available. Guests can relax in the guest lounge or on the terrace seating area, which features heating in the evenings.
With free private parking, Orchard Hill Hotel is conveniently positioned close to the A39 road and is surrounded by local attractions, walks, and amenities. The Royal North Devon Golf Club can be reached after a 5-minute drive and Barnstaple’s town centre is a 20-minute drive away.
Exmoor National Park is within 35 minutes' drive of Orchard Hill. The resorts of Westward Ho! and Appledore are 5 minutes away by car. The beautiful village of Clovelly is reached within a 30-minute drive.

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Facilities of Orchard Hill Hotel

Outdoors ：Grounds | Terrace | Sun Deck

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Cycling

Food & Drink ：Bar

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Services ：Packed Lunches | Baggage Storage | Shared Lounge/TV Area | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Business Center

Languages Spoken ：French | English | German

Reviews for Orchard Hill Hotel

Review 1：We were met with a very warm greeting from Steve, who was very informative and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is in a great location overlooking the estuary. Lovely room, and great breakfast! Will definitely be back.

Review 2：No bad experience at all

Review 3：Owner was very welcoming and sociable. Everything in the hotel was high standard, from the cleanliness and comfort of the room to breakfast. TV lounge was an extra bonus and filled with local magazines.

Review 4：The hotel is located in walking distance from town centre where there are plenty of restaurants and bars. There is a good bus service where you can visit all along the coast

Review 5：The road leading to the hotel is very narrow and can be scary when another car comes in the opposite direction!

Review 6：Friendly welcome from Steve, spacious family room with lovely views over Bideford and the river. Good selection of things available for breakfast.

Review 7：narrow, winding access road, difficult to turn right onto main road due to heavy volume of traffic & sharp right turn

Review 8：quiet location, lovely view ,welcoming & friendly host

Review 9：The bar needs to be better stocked.

Review 10：The lounge was very comfortable and inviting.The owner could not have been more welcoming and attentive. The view was stunning. The attention to detail was excellent.

Review 11：For us it was fine weather so easy to leave the car and walk into town for the evening meal. It would be more difficult for anyone less fit.

Review 12：The location of the hotel with its lovely views, and the helpfulness of our landlord. Thoroughly enjoyable and comfortable stay.

Review 13：The only thing i could fault this hotel with would be that the shower head wouldn't stay up in position (probably due to the power of the lovely shower), but that's about it and it really wasn't much of an issue.

Review 14：The owners were very friendly, welcoming and helpful allowing me an early check in so i could get ready for a wedding. The breakfast was delicious, good quality and well cooked.

Review 15：No complaint here at all the place is a pleasure to stay anytime

Review 16：We where made very welcome and everything was spotlessly clean the breakfast was fantastic I would stay here again B-)

Review 17：Not a criticism, but maybe breakfast (especially on a Sunday) could be extended to 10am?

Review 18：Lovely refurbishment of a fantastic old property. Like home from home. Could easily have stayed longer, so comfortable.

Review 19：Nothing negative.

Review 20：Clean and comfortable room. Good variety at breakfast, plentiful and tasty. Excellent hosts, extremely accommodating of our young children.

Review 21：We spent three nights at this hotel and from the beginning we were made feel very welcome. The hotel is exceptionally clean and very well fitted. The hotel caters for singles, couples and families. Steve and Jane are great hosts and offer help with places to visit and places to eat. The hotel is easy walking distance to town.

Review 22：Very minor problem with TV

Review 23：Outstanding decor and the owners were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the local amenities. Parking was excellent. Would love to go again

Review 24：1 very minor detail, in the single room a hanger on the room door would have been helpful as there was no hanging space.

Review 25：Attention to residents needs helped the stay more enjoyable. Steve was very helpful on all matters.

Review 26：We received a wonderful welcome from Steve and were able to lock up our bikes securely for the night. Steve has a passion for customer service and satisfaction and is an invaluable fountain of knowledge about the local area and was happy to share it with us. The room was clean, light and well-appointed.

Review 27：Excellent location, within walking distance of Bideford & driving distance to lovely coastal walks. Jane & Steve made us very welcome & presented us with info on good places to eat.

Review 28：Warm and friendly welcome, comfortable lounge, good size room with plenty of storage for a longer stay if needed. Nothing was too much trouble for Jane and Steve.

Review 29：Nothing

Review 30：It was extremely comfortable, tastefully decorated and very clean. Very well looked after by the owners, excellent breakfast using local fresh ingredients.Nothing was too much trouble.

Review 31：Nothing to dislike

Review 32：I booked an early book in and was welcomed by the owner on my arrival, very friendly and helpful. Room with breakfast included in was very good. Would recomend this Hotel.

Review 33：our room was very small and very hot even with the window wide open.

Review 34：very friendly staff nothing was to much trouble. Quiet location with walking distance of Bidefoed town centre. Very nice breakfast.

Review 35：Wasnt a real problem, but thought breakfast times could have been from 8am until 9.30 rather than 8 til 9

Review 36：The welcome from Steve and the hearty breakfast. Very tastefully presented hotel

Review 37：The room was very small with a lot of furniture in it. The bathroom was across the corridor and it was very basic. There was no shower and you had to put you toilet bag on the floor.

Review 38：A beautiful house in a good location with a lovely view if the river.

Review 39：Room was very small though ensuite was a reasonable size.

Review 40：Very friendly and welcoming hosts. Lots of advice given re where to eat, walk into town and places of interest. Lovely breakfast. Easy parking.

Review 41：Care and attention to the comfort of guests was exceptional, with overall a most friendly and helpful attitude. Although evening meals are not provided, we were recommended to try a couple of very satisfactory local establishments.

Review 42：The owners went out of their way to make us comfortable. They are transforming this Victorian villa sympathetically and with great care and attention. It offers excellent value for money

Review 43：Breakfast was a little early if you had been out on the town but was absolutely delicious so made up for it.

Review 44：Everything. Couldn't fault the whole hotel. Our room was gorgeous and a good size. The view was awesome and the bed is super comfy. Steve and his wife are really lovely and ready to help with any requests you will help. Can't wait for an excuse to come and stay again!

Review 45：No complaints whatsoever

Review 46：The fact that this was the most pleasant and comfortable owner managed small hotel we have visited for many years. We especially loved the freshly baked croissants with our breakfast every morning !!

Review 47：Steve and Jane were very welcoming and hospitable. Full of suggestions for where to head for evening meal. Comfortable bed and excellent shower made for a very pleasant stay. Only 9 miles from RHS Rosemoor.

Review 48：The shower was pretty poor but having said that this Hotel is an old building with plumbing to match. The water was lovely and hot so a bath was no problem.

Review 49：The owners were very welcoming and made our stay very pleasant. Lovey clean, bright comfortable rooms. Breakfast had something for everyone's taste!

Review 50：Steve and Jane are the perfect hosts and very friendly /helpful. The property is spotless and well decorated/maintained. Breakfast was a real treat !

Review 51：Bideford was a little quiet although it was Easter w/end. could have been more food restaurants.

Review 52：The stay at Orchard Hill Hotel was the best bit of our stay.

Review 53：Nothing to mention!

Review 54：We had a great stay at The Orchard Hill Hotel. It was very quiet at night, the room was comfortable and very clean, we had the super king room which had a massive bed and soft linen and modern bathroom. The breakfast was to order and very nice and the hosts very accommodating! Don't hesitate booking here.

Review 55：That it was only for a one nights stay.could have comfortably stayed for longer.

Review 56：A very pretty hotel that had the feeling of home from home. lots of personal touches. High quality of fixtures and fittings. Breakfast excellent. Hotel owner full of information for the surrounding areas.

Review 57：We have no negative comments to make about this Hotel.

Review 58：Very warm welcome by new owners Steve & Jane who go out of their way to make you feel at home. Rooms spotlessly clean, with comfortable beds and good quality bedding. Breakfast includes everything you could possibly want, cereals, yoghurts, croissants, etc together with freshly cooked to order full English. Located at the end of a quiet narrow lane with ample parking and a good base for all of the surrounding towns and villages of North Devon. Highly recommended.

Review 59：Nothing to fault.

Review 60：Friendly & helpful owners. Superb breakfast. Lovely patio looking over Bideford. Nice 10 minute walk into town. Good local real ales (bottled) in bar. Good car parking.

Review 61：Nothing!!!

Review 62：We really liked the welcome from Steve & Jane & the fact that they would always go the extra mile to make our stay as nice as possible. They moved us to a ground floor room with walk in shower as I was suffering with a damaged knee & found stairs difficult. Nothing was too much trouble for them & their restaurant recommendations were first class. We can see they are putting a lot of effort into upgrading the property & can't wait to come back next year. Steve's breakfast croissants & Jane's cooked breakfast are worth the trip alone!!

Review 63：Hosts are working hard to renovate fully. Our shower a bit sad. We wish them all the best as this place is a wonderful place to stay.

Review 64：Our hosts Steve and Jane were so welcoming and we enjoyed the wonderful views and breakfast. A must stay B & B.

Review 65：The host was very attentive and very polite. Ensured we were comfortable and got everything we needed. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Review 66：As answered above, there nothing to dislike. The welcome and general care was exceptional. The cooked breakfast put us right for an energetic day ahead.

Review 67：nothing

Review 68：Very friendly and helpful owners Very clean and comfortable room with good wifi. Excellent full English breakfast. Definitely would recommend this lovely hotel.

Review 69：Our bathroom/bedroom although very clean was a little tired but Jane and Steve explained their refurbishment plans to us which will start very soon. We really do wish them every success.

Review 70：Jane and Steve were wonderful hosts and could not do more for us. We came away feeling as though we had made new friends. Great breakfasts, cooked fresh to order too! Also great location. On the coast path, a few minutes cycle to the Tarka trail and less then 10 minutes walk into Bideford.

Review 71：1 very slight niggle - the entrance to the bathroom was a little narrow due to furniture

Review 72：Greeted on arrival with tea on the veranda. Owner very friendly, we arrived on the night of the carnival and massed pipes so town was buzing. Owner reccommended and booked an excellent fish restaurant. Very comfy bed.

Review 73：Wish the stay was longer.

Review 74：Orchard Hill is warm and welcoming, with wonderful hosts, great breakfasts, beautiful décor and good views. The location is central to many areas of interest.

Review 75：Friendliness of the owners Flexibility when we asked to check in extra early The room was beautiful Breakfast was wonderful Chatty owners who did not shy away from talking to their guests The owners could not do enough for us

Review 76：Mattress sloped at either side so nearly fell out of bed

Review 77：Owners were very friendly and efficient Food was excellent Views lovely Quiet Plenty of parking

Review 78：This is a period property with lots of attention to detail, it is old fashioned but contemporary items would be out of place in a Victorian property. It is very clean and comfortable, with a lovely good quality breakfast and we had excellent service from our friendly hosts.

Review 79：Steve and Jane the owners were very helpful and welcoming. The hotel was beautifully clean and comfortable . The breakfast was excellent as were the local information about where to eat etc . Thank you we had a great time

Review 80：Breakfast served between 8.00 and 9.00 a.m., which for us was a bit too narrow a time band. We therefore often arrived just before 9.00 a.m. and then felt we had to rush. Shower temperature in bathroom difficult to control, although I'm sure this will be addressed when the planned internal works are carried out later in the year.

Review 81：Great location. Warm welcome by Steve and Jane, who wanted to make sure that we enjoyed our stay. Room very clean, bed very comfortable. Excellent breakfast, with hot food freshly cooked. Good quality linen and toiletries. Lovely communal lounge with TV. Able to come and go as we pleased. Quiet and peaceful.

Review 82：Having to leave!

Review 83：Steve and Jane are a wonderfully welcoming couple with a lovely hotel. Great choice for breakfast with a delicious 'Full English'. Beautifully decorated room with river view. Great ambiance: it felt like staying with old friends. Thoroughly recommended.

Review 84：The bathroom was a little dated

Review 85：Great welcome. Felt 'at home' immediately. The Family Room was very spacious and quiet. The beds were really comfortable. The kids loved the fact that they had 'grown up' beds and were made to feel very welcome by the owners.

Review 86：The rooms do need updating but the owners did say that they were going round the rooms and upgrading them. There wasn't much not to like.

Review 87：The owners are very friendly and made us feel welcome. It seems very flexible with the facilities and the breakfast was great. Lots of variety of food for children.

Review 88：Hotel is defiantly ‘work in progress’ after the current owners took over this hotel in January this year (2014), rooms & bathrooms need upgrading. I’ve no doubt this will done speaking to the owners (upgrade to all the bathrooms, already planed)

Review 89：Excellent location (10 mins walk into town), free parking, spotlessly clean, excellent hosts (Jane & Steve) comfortable beds, free wi-fi, one of the best breakfast I have had in a long time

Review 90：Decor not quite at the top of its game yet but well on its way back so the best. The price more than adequately compensates for what is just some minor finishing.

Review 91：Staff, comfort, location and a great breakfast.Excellent overall experience.

Review 92：No complaints at all

Review 93：This hotel is spotless! The owners could not do more to make their guests feel welcome and to provide helpful information. The breakfast was delicious, with locally sourced produce, perfectly cooked. We were travelling with my elderly mother and young daughter, we all had a wonderful stay.

Review 94：Nothing significant

Review 95：Pristine building on hilltop with superb outlook. Staff very attentive and breakfast was excellent. Altogether a positive experience.

Review 96：Struggled to find anything we didn't like about Orchard Hill. The owner advised he was due to upgrade the rooms within the next 6 months. The family room we had did need a slight refurbishment.

Review 97：The owner was extremely accommodating, helped us with our luggage as soon as we had arrived and assisted us with any requests we had. Breakfast was delicious!!

Review 98：This was a wonderful hotel at a great price. The owners are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to make your stay as perfect as possible. At one point, they even drove 40 minutes to pick me up after I accidentally missed the last bus one evening.

Review 99：Excellent!

Review 100：The owners couldn't have been nicer, and the room was extremely comfortable.

Review 101：Television too small for room size. Towel rail needed in shower room.

Review 102：Steve is an excellent host. Breakfast as good as I could wish for.

Review 103：N/a

Review 104：Great place to stay

Review 105：Steve the manager couldn't do enough to help you , carrying luggage , organising taxis , thanks a million !

Review 106：Very friendly couple who run the hotel, who were very efficient & extremely hard working to provide a great experience.

Review 107：Very comfortable room, lovely breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff

Review 108：Lovely location, staff very friendly, very clean

Review 109：welcoming host, great breakfast, warm rooms

Review 110：Standards, very high, food good, cooked very well. Staff, friendly knowledgeable and helpful.

Review 111：Steve was a great host. Everything was very clean and tidy.

Review 112：Breakfast well presented and good variety.Best boiled eggs ever! Host very friendly and helpful. Very clean.

Review 113：No bad experience

Review 114：Lovely warm welcome, nothing too much trouble. Super comfy bed and very quiet room. A lovely stay.

Review 115：- Absolute worth staying in, if you are in the neighbourhood. - Friendly owners, they will take care of you

Review 116：We liked everything!

Review 117：A lovely relaxing and comfortable hotel. Clean, good food and most hospitable.

Review 118：Very friendly

Review 119：Felt very welcome and Steve was very good when I had to ask for directions

Review 120：Lovely hotel with staff who made every effort to ensure our stay was hassle free and enjoyable. Good knowledge of local areas and amenities.

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