As 'The Little White Town's' finest hotel, The Royal sits proudly at the eastern end of Bideford's ancient stone bridge. The bridge may have been here longer but it's still no surprise that this comfortable, cosy hotel has been welcoming and inspiring guests for over 200 years.As a base, The Royal Hotel is great for exploring the winding streets of Bideford, cycling the Tarka Trail or the beaches and countryside of Tarke country. You can visit Westawrd Ho!, the only town in Britain to be named after a novel.