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Reviews of Old Pound Smithy

ex395qa, Bideford, EX39 5QA, United Kingdom

#1 of 5 hotels in Bideford

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Review Score

Based on 32 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    A unique 'glamping' experience in a beautiful location that has an onsite smithy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pull-out cot ended up not being warm enough, but we all fit in the big bed. Next time, I think we should prepare better and bring an appropriate sleeping bag.

    The location was gorgeous; each tent was well enough apart for privacy; the fire pit was a perfect addition to the experience; a heated blanket on the giant bed meant three of us stayed warm through the cold night. The toilets are not close to all tents and require a walk, so waterproof shoes (or urine bags) might be a good idea in very cold weather. It was a very unique experience. We hope to come back when we can also take a blacksmith course.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    10
    Fantastic glamping experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Such a great find! Amazing tent, the decor in the tent and communal kitchen was stunning, great showers and all round peaceful, perfect night away.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    10
    If you want a place to relax away from the madness of modern life and only a short drive from Bude, this is for you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Loved everything about it. Reception from the host was amazing, the tent was really well laid out, facilities inside the hub were brilliant, everything we could want for a break away from the chaos of normal life.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stayed in a tent- good value but grounds could've been tended just a bit , even though it is wild glamping as got bitten by flies quite badly. Toilets and shower were super clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    10
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything is fine

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    10
    Amazing experience, bell tent was warm with very comfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Secluded location with excellent facilities.

    Immaculate in a lovely setting.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    10
    Lovely quiet site with excellent accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Very comfortable bed and electric blanket. Very good hosts. Attentive and kind. The creative design of the bell tents and the lighting. Excellent additional room to cook and sit inside if necessary. Very clean bathrooms and loved the sinks.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    10
    Great place to stay in touch with nature. Regained peace of mind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t anything we didn’t like about our stay.

    Beautifully set out bell tents, comfortable and clean. Far enough away from other guests, made us feel as if we were the only ones there. The Hub has all the kitchen facilities needed including your own cupboard full of plates, mugs etc. The toilets were kept clean and well stocked with paper, soap. Can purchase firewood and charcoal for a Barbe/fire pit. Dave was very welcoming, friendly and informative. Loved our daily visits from Rusty ( their dog ) who lived to greet the visitors too. Excellent pub/restaurant just up the road too.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all it was a lovely experience and we we can't wait to visit again

    The tent was super clean and cosy and full of lovely vibes, the host was welcoming kind and provided us with a new fire pit which we used instantly, the facilities were super close, super clean and super cosy

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    10
    I want to return…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather wasn’t really in our favour but this didn’t affect our stay. It was lovely and cosy inside.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being so remote

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2024

    10
    Serene country escape.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely stylish camping place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The tranquility, facilities, bell tents, comfy beds and the host

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleanliness, the facilities, the tents and the owners were amazing

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    9.0
    A stunning peaceful location with beautiful accommodation and great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stunning location and well equipped beautifully decorated bell tent (heated blanket and elec) plus 'hub' facilities - lovely showers/bathrooms and dining room/kitchen/board games :)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    10
    Peaceful perfect getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only the sign going in wasn’t massively clear, but wasn’t a huge issue

    Love how clean and bright the bell tents were. Such a lovely well kept site.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything. Difficult not to like this place - it's perfect. Only 4 bell tents which ensures calm and quiet time. The views are wonderful, bell tent and hub designs are wonderful. The only bad thing is we only had 1 night to spend there. Definitely coming back!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    10
    Absolutely exceeded expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect stay in the Whittlers Yurt. Great facilities, loads of room, decorated beautifully. Peaceful & tranquil surrounding. Hot tub was great. Couldn’t ask for more!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No towels provided even though on this website it states 'linen provided'. Poor headroom in the tent made worse by a macerate decoration. Unless you move the chairs you can't sit on them as your head hits the tent roof. (Yes, I know it's a tent experience.)

    Lovely comfy bed with an electric blanket that we were grateful for. Very good camp kitchen. Mowed paths with solar lights for night time guidance.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    10
    100% recommend! 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect.

    Really wonderful experience. Beautiful tranquil location. The yurt was in a little zone all on its own so felt very private with parking right next to it. The yurt was super spacious and has the most comfortable bed! There was areas to sit and relax and a table and chairs to play games or eat which was so great as we got very unlucky with rain so it was good to have so much space and zones in the yurt so not to feel trapped. Outside there is plenty of room and direct access to the pond (sadly we had to avoid several doggy poops, which is a shame people are not more conscious of clearing especially as you have to keep your dog on a lead so I don't know how they missed it). To the side of the yurt is a really large private hot tub which was wonderful. There is a kitchen equipt with everything you need and a nice clean indoor shower and toilet. The little village close by has a fantastic store, take away and pub, which felt like all you needed for a couple of nights. Surrounded by lots of places to visit. The old smithy offers little lessons to make things, which sounded fun. They also have a little shop with all the essentials you could need. Would 100% recommend.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    10
    Back to nature, extremely well thought out facilities and wonderful hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    very friendly and relaxed

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would say take insect repellant as there were lot of insects as expected in the farm.

    Remote location. Peaceful. Loved cosy electric blankets.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in August 2025

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