The Bittescombe Inn

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Bittescombe Inn in Upton offers family rooms with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving lunch and dinner, with a bar for relaxation. Breakfast options include continental and full English/Irish, featuring warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Free on-site private parking is available, and Exeter International Airport is 59 km away. Nearby attractions include Tiverton Castle and Dunster Castle, both 23 km from the inn. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, menus for special diets, housekeeping, and a seating area enhance the guest experience. Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mike
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“Nice welcoming atmosphere, the team made you feel welcome. Food and breakfast excellent”
Max
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“Beautiful pub/restaurant with rooms in the countryside. Wonderful welcome from the owners and their staff and delicious food (breakfast and dinner). This was our second stay and absolutely will not be our last.”
Ian
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“Hotel was really well laid out and decorated. Room was spot on. Food very good. Hosts were brilliant and all in a lovely part of Somerset/Devon”
Andrew
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“Marc and Linny were perfect hosts from the moment we arrived to when we were leaving. This is a very dog friendly pub - our black labrador was spoiled from start to finish. The pub is very cosy and the bedrooms are beautifully turned out. There...”
Olivia
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“The family run atmosphere, the bed was super comfy, the room was quiet, the food was amazing, the beer and wine were excellent and we loved all the dogs”
Colette
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“The hosts were great. The decor in the whole place was fresh and high spec. The room was really lovely. The food on offer was superb. And the dogs were welcomed too, so what's not to like?!”
Eric
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“This was one of the best stays we have done. The decor and furnishing inside was exceptional, warm and comforting. The food was of high quality and quantity. A very friendly and welcoming establishment.”
Toni
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“It’s in a peaceful position along a ’B’ road but also a popular place. It’s clean, comfortable, cosy and homely. The food is good and so is the coffee!”
Steven
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“Everything, fantastic warm welcoming owners/managers. Room was cosy but functional and of exceptional quality.”
Colin
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“A truly lovely pub with rooms. Very friendly hosts who ensured we had a very comfortable stay and ate well! The room was really nice….something a bit different and we really liked it. Dog friendly”

Managed by The Bittescombe Inn

Company review score: 9.8Based on 168 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Renovated in 2023, the Bittescombe Inn saw the much-loved local pub, which has served the local community for over a century, restored to its former glory. Originally a farmhouse, dating from the 17th century, the Inn has a food offering based on produce from the Bittescombe Estate and other local suppliers. ​The kitchen is led by Olivier Certain, French, yet really a local Exmoor boy having worked for over 20 years in the South West's top gastro pubs. The Inn has five en-suite, cosy, bedrooms each with their own distinct character. The team has reimagined the "local humble country" pub as an inn of which Upton and Somerset can be proud. Please note, whilst the B&B is open 7 days a week, our kitchen is closed on Sunday evenings. We open at 4pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, with a reduced menu being served 4pm-9pm on these days. The rooms are a reduced price on Sunday and Monday night stays as we offer a continental breakfast only.

Property information

Your home away from home Each of the rooms at Bittescombe Inn is unique, inspired by the Inn’s big sister Bittescombe Lodge. Fully refurbished to retain the heritage of the original building equipped with all modern comforts one would expect. Please note, whilst the B&B is open 7 days a week, our kitchen is closed on Sunday evenings. We open at 4pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, with a reduced menu being served 4pm-9pm on these days. The rooms are a reduced price on Sunday and Monday night stays as we offer a continental breakfast only. There is no cooked breakfast available on Monday and Tuesday mornings as are chefs are at rest after a busy week.

Languages spoken

English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Bittescombe Inn
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
Restaurant #2

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Facilities of The Bittescombe Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 10 GBP per pet, per night applies to any rooms. Payment will be on arrival in the accommodation. Also children has an extra charge of 15 GBP per child per night only for the Hare room.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.