The Wayfarer Inn

Property class: 3

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Free cooked-to-order breakfast, 2 beach bars, and a free daily manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at The Wayfarer Inn. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A large bed with white bedding, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A large bed with white bedding, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Suite, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the neighborhood

Located in Instow, The Wayfarer Inn is near the beach. Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and The Big Sheep are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Pannier Market and Pannier Market. Clovelly Village and St Anne's Arts & Community Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Bideford travel guide
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Lane End Rd, Instow, England, EX39 4LB

What's nearby

  • A rocky coastline at sunset with the sun setting behind large rock formations.
    North Devon Coast
    24 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Instow Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • West Appledore
    19 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon)
    7 min drive
  • White Hart
    7 min drive
  • The Boathouse
    1 min walk
  • The Glorious Oyster
    4 min walk
  • Sylvesters
    20 min walk

About this property

The Wayfarer Inn

  • Bed & breakfast near North Devon Coast
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast, 2 beach bars, and a free daily manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at The Wayfarer Inn. In addition to a garden and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Wayfarer Inn feature comforts such as separate dining areas.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • Separate dining areas, highchairs, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Wayfarer Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This bed & breakfast doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Wayfarer Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Wayfarer Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wayfarer Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Instow Beach, South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead, and South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead. West Appledore and Northam Burrows Country Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Wayfarer Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful!!!!. Staff extremely professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was very clean and spacious. The bar was not open while we stayed but the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice room with sea view, unfortunately very steep stairs to get there and as suffering mobility issues, not the best, although staff were not aware. Breakfast excellent, and evening meal for 7 highly commented on favourably, hot plates and food. Unfortunately a bout of food poisoning occurred overnight, although the source cannot be confirmed but suspected. Would recommend and stay again. Chair to be placed in room in September after renovations will be a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely find hidden away off the main street. We only booked the room an hour before arriving but were made to feel very welcome by the young lady behind the bar. Breakfast was cooked by Phil and was delicious and he came out and had a lovely chat with us. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff , reception and welcome along with a comfortable room and en-suite excellent. Our disappointment was that it was a little too far away from Appledore for us . We believed we could walk to Appledore in 15 minutes . Yes , if the tide is in and you catch the ferry. Our hearts sank on arrival as the whole frontage of the inn had scaffolding giving the impression the inn was closed completely. Our agent didn’t warn us of this … In the end we enjoyed our time at the wayfarer inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was great (if small) and the homemade shortbread was a nice little touch my son enjoyed as part of his breakfast. The breakfasts were also really good. They were very flexible on items on the full English and the ingredients were good quality with proper sausages, thick bacon and thick slices of good bread. The two women working there were great and the service was excellent though. They told another guest they only took it on last year and are doing it up but they need to either do it up faster or not rent out rooms that are in such a state. Like others that stayed in the top floor room have commented though, it was in very poor repair - damp/mould around the bedroom and in the bathroom, large area of paint flaking off the ceiling above the bed, scaffolding on the front of the building blocked the view and allowed anyone to climb up into the room from the street, one light above the bed didn't work and there's no WiFi signal in that room, the bar area windows were covered in blue bottles.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Place was nice, staff was friendly and helpful, food was good the room we were in was a bit shabby and no parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Helpful staff, lovely breakfast. Annoying light in the ceiling that glowed all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room we stayed in needs some improvements. Mostly redecoration
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

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My husband and I have just spent two nights at The Wayfarer, in the top floor room (which a staff member suggested was the penthouse suite). I am sorry to say that our stay was far from enjoyable and in fact, we contemplated leaving after the first night. Sadly the second night was worse. The room only had two bath towels, no hand towels or bath mat in the bathroom. The room was tired and in need of updating, with lots of furniture and fittings broken. The toilet was not attached to the floor and the seat was broken. The shower rail comes out of it's fitting if you try to adjust the height of the shower head. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable and mattress lumpy and uneven. At 1 a.m. on Saturday we heard several doors banging and then a man climbed the stairs and burst into our room. Thankfully or not, we happened to be awake due to all the noise, so my husband was able to shout out and the intruder left. We would have raised all of this with the staff, but when we attempted to on Friday morning we were met with a nonchalant attitude. On the Saturday morning we asked for the managers details and the staff member just offered a name. Sadly a poor experience all round. Trying to give one positive, the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026