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The Bickford Arms Inn, Brandis Corner, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7XY
The Bickford Arms Inn History
The Bickford Arms has stood at Brandis Corner near Holsworthy since the 17th Century, first as a coaching inn and now as a completely rebuilt traditional pub and restaurant, offering bed and breakfast. The Bickford Arms was originally part of the Dunsland Estate, an extensive holding that once stretched across large parts of North Devon.
The estate was gradually broken up and it passed through the hands of several major court and political families, principal among which were the Cadiho, Arscott, Dabernon, Battyn, Coham and Bickford families after which some of the rooms are named.
The current building was constructed to match the original which sadly suffered a disastrous fire in 2003.
The Bickford coat of arms is still proudly displayed and was for the labourers who were mostly illiterate, so they would know which public house belonged to whom. We frequently receive Bickford family visitors from many parts of the world!
The woods adjoining the car park are home to our six friendly Emus, nine pygmy goats and four sheep.
Well behaved dogs very welcome
Six 22kW EV chargers
Visit our friendly goats, sheep and emus!
You may spot a celeb or two before you're ready to go!
Accessibility
We have disabled toilets and easy access throughout the ground floor and beer garden.
Sorry we do not have a lift to our first floor rooms.
Policies
Check in: 14:00 till 21:30
(24 hour check-in available on request)
Check out: 10:00
(Late check-out available on request)
Child Policy: Children welcome
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Accommodation Type: Bed and Breakfast
Pets: Well behaved furry friends welcome **
**(Charge applies)
Directions
Road from Holsworthy (4.7 miles) Head South-east on Victoria Hill toward High St. Turn right at A388/Fore St, continue to follow A388. Turn left at A3072/Windmill Rd, continue to follow A3072. Destination will be on the left.
Road from Dartmoor (27.0 miles) Head North-east on Abbey Rise toward Whitchurch Rd. Turn left at Whitchurch Rd. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A386/Dolvin Rd, continue to follow A386, go through 1 roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A3079/Holsworthy Rd. Continue to follow A3079. Turn right at A3072, destination will be on the left.
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Great traditional pub / hotel with warm welcoming fire.
Friendly welcoming staff, good sized rooms with large en-suite shower room. The room was a little cold on arrival, but soon warmed up when heating came on. Good service in bar area. Good range of meals in menu and on special boards. Food was great in the evening. Breakfast was lovely, served with a smile and unlimited quantity of good coffee. Plenty of off road parking.
Great place to stay
I had a very pleasant stay. I was staying overnight, as we had a meal at the pub for work. The food was great and the staff were very friendly. The room was cosy, warm and clean. Breakfast was also great.