At just over 10 miles from the lively Barnstaple, the Royal Hotel in Bideford features pleasant vistas over the Torridge River and the historic Bideford Bridge. The hotel makes for an ideal base to explore the surrounding Devonshire countryside and its beaches, with the sandy stretches of Saunton, Bude and Woolacombe within easy driving distance and ideal for daytrips. Catering to guests’ dining needs is the Regency Restaurant, where West Country favourites are served amid a relaxed setting.