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Price: £750 – £2,500
Guests: 100
Bedrooms: 31
Deals available: 4
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (4)
- Exclusive Bridebook DealBridebook Couple DiscountEnjoy a complimentary Devon Cream Tea for two when you come for a pre-booked viewing. Mention Bridebook Cream Tea Offer when you book your appointment. Call 01822 613221.
- Late AvailabilityLast Minute Dates AvailableLast Minute 2026 Dates
- Bridebook DealSeasonal Offer AvailableJust £3600
- Bridebook DealMidweek Offer AvailableJust £1995
Description
Description
Our historic and atmospheric building, and our perfect location in the heart of the award-winning market town of Tavistock, create a memorable backdrop. You’re welcome to enjoy our romantic walled gardens, and maybe take a stroll down to the riverbank for some captivating photos. We are licensed for your civil ceremony, or alternatively the parish church of St Eustachius is directly across the road from The Bedford. The Catholic parish church of Tavistock is less than a mile away. We have 31 individually designed rooms, including sumptuous four-posters (and the Bridal Suite is yours with our compliments when you book a full wedding package). For something extra special, we can even arrange exclusive use for you and your guests.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Hannah & Kay
It would be our absolute pleasure to help you plan your special day with us here at The Bedford Hotel in beautiful Tavistock. Every wedding day here at The Bedford is totally unique, and we are here to guide you every step of the way in making sure that your day is as magical and memorable as you've always wanted. We'd love to show you around, and prepare a personalised quotation for you.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1999
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30
Overview of The Bedford Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
31
Sleeps No. of People
58
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
Confetti permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet friendly
Disabled access
On-site parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Wedding Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Pricing for The Bedford Hotel
Pricing for The Bedford Hotel
What's Included?
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Civil ceremony spaces available for 2-100 guests from £750
Exclusive use of the hotel and grounds from 11am on the day of your wedding until 11am the following day from £2500
Contact our weddings team for more details.
Hide detailsReviews (29)
- SSam and Sami30/11/2025Perfect wedding!Perfect wedding!As soon as we saw The Bedford Hotel, we knew this was where we wanted to get married and booked it instantly. From the first viewing, to the day itself, everything was handled with professionalism and attentiveness by our wedding organiser, Hannah. We had regular contact and scheduled meetings so planning was kept up to date on both sides. We had a lot of friends and family staying in and near the hotel the night before so the staff were kind enough to give us use of one of their function rooms where we could all sit and eat together. On the day, the staff were amazing and the day ran smoothly from start to finish. They went above and beyond to cater to ours, and our guests needs - which included a family member in a large motorised wheelchair. The 3 course wedding breakfast was amazing and we had lots of compliments about how delicious every meal was. And the quality of the evening buffet was just as beautiful and delicious as the main meal itself. Thank you to The Bedford Hotel and all it's staff, you made our dream into a reality. Mr and Mrs Richardson xAs soon as we saw The Bedford Hotel, we knew this was where we wanted to get married and booked it instantly. From the first viewing, to the day itself, everything was handled with professionalism and attentiveness by our wedding organiser, Hannah. We had regular contact and scheduled meetings so planning was kept up to date on both sides. We had a lot of friends and family staying in and near the hotel the night before so the staff were kind enough to give us use of one of their function rooms where we could all sit and eat together. On the day, the staff were amazing and the day ran smoothly from start to finish. They went above and beyond to cater to ours, and our guests needs - which included a family member in a large motorised wheelchair. The 3 course wedding breakfast was amazing and we had lots of compliments about how delicious every meal was. And the quality of the evening buffet was just as beautiful and delicious as the main meal itself. Thank you to The Bedford Hotel and all it's staff, you made our dream into a reality. Mr and Mrs Richardson x
- CCharlotte & Harry Webster15/05/20255 star service throughout!5 star service throughout!The beautiful venue and gardens were beautiful in the height of summer, the staff were amazing throughout the whole experience! From the moment we had the first meeting with Kay right to the wedding day, the check ins and meticulous planning made our journey as soon to be bride and groom seamless! 5 star service throughout the year and a half of planning, right up until the day after the wedding!The beautiful venue and gardens were beautiful in the height of summer, the staff were amazing throughout the whole experience! From the moment we had the first meeting with Kay right to the wedding day, the check ins and meticulous planning made our journey as soon to be bride and groom seamless! 5 star service throughout the year and a half of planning, right up until the day after the wedding!
- MMichelle & Chris05/05/2025Wonderful day Wonderful dayThe day was wonderful from beginning to end. Nothing was too much for the team and the day flowed effortlessly. All timings were perfect amd the garden for photo was perfect as well. The day was wonderful from beginning to end. Nothing was too much for the team and the day flowed effortlessly. All timings were perfect amd the garden for photo was perfect as well.
- AAbi16/08/2024Fantastic from beginning to end Fantastic from beginning to endThe Bedford was the perfect wedding venue. Kay, Kirsty, Dylan and the team could not do enough for us. Nothing was too much to ask, they went above and beyond offered to support us in ways we could not even imagine needing. For example holding a brolly and walking with us to the church and waiting outside at the end of the ceremony to keep us dry on the way back. The food was hot and phenomenal and exactly like our wedding tasting, very impressive on such big scale. We had so many compliments about the food from our guests and it even had a mention in the guest book as the best wedding food they had ever had. The evening West Country boards were so impressive not only because they took 4 people to carry but show casing local produce which was great for family and friends who had traveled from afar. Kay’s communication from our first enquiry throughout the planning process and on the day its self was so prompt which was hugely helpful and appreciated she helped our wedding dreams come to reality. We will be forever thankful to the Bedford for making our wedding day so special it really felt like a home from home during our wedding celebrations.The Bedford was the perfect wedding venue. Kay, Kirsty, Dylan and the team could not do enough for us. Nothing was too much to ask, they went above and beyond offered to support us in ways we could not even imagine needing. For example holding a brolly and walking with us to the church and waiting outside at the end of the ceremony to keep us dry on the way back. The food was hot and phenomenal and exactly like our wedding tasting, very impressive on such big scale. We had so many compliments about the food from our guests and it even had a mention in the guest book as the best wedding food they had ever had. The evening West Country boards were so impressive not only because they took 4 people to carry but show casing local produce which was great for family and friends who had traveled from afar. Kay’s communication from our first enquiry throughout the planning process and on the day its self was so prompt which was hugely helpful and appreciated she helped our wedding dreams come to reality. We will be forever thankful to the Bedford for making our wedding day so special it really felt like a home from home during our wedding celebrations.
- DDave and Caroline07/08/2024A brilliant day supported by a wonderful hotelA brilliant day supported by a wonderful hotelThe Bedford helped us to deliver a day to remember. Throughout the process they were supportive and understanding. A great experience surrounded by a lovely location and amazing food.The Bedford helped us to deliver a day to remember. Throughout the process they were supportive and understanding. A great experience surrounded by a lovely location and amazing food.
- MMr & Mrs Watts17/07/2024The most wonderful wedding dayThe most wonderful wedding dayWe were married in the Woburn room on Friday the 12th of July. From start to finish the staff at the Bedford were absolutely amazing and nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was exceptional (we had an afternoon high tea rather than a sit down meal), and there was plenty of it, as was the evening buffet. We have spent many an afternoon there sampling their cream teas and having delicious lunches, this all helped to make us feel at home there on our day. We would highly recommend The Bedford Hotel for weddings and any event you may have. Outstanding quality and fantastic helpful staff. We were married in the Woburn room on Friday the 12th of July. From start to finish the staff at the Bedford were absolutely amazing and nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was exceptional (we had an afternoon high tea rather than a sit down meal), and there was plenty of it, as was the evening buffet. We have spent many an afternoon there sampling their cream teas and having delicious lunches, this all helped to make us feel at home there on our day. We would highly recommend The Bedford Hotel for weddings and any event you may have. Outstanding quality and fantastic helpful staff.
- SSarah & Samuel08/04/2024Thank you so so much!Thank you so so much!Thank you so so so much for everything you and your team at the Bedford has done for us. It was such a wonderful experience getting married and being a guest at the Bedford Hotel. Thank you so so so much for everything you and your team at the Bedford has done for us. It was such a wonderful experience getting married and being a guest at the Bedford Hotel.
- AAaron and Gabbs26/03/2024A beautiful weddingA beautiful weddingWe are so pleased that we chose the Bedford for our wedding, the hotel and gardens are beautiful and very picturesque. The booking was easy and the wedding team were supportive and attentive prior to and throughout the day. The hotel ensured our day went as smoothly as possible and did everything they could to accommodate all of our needs. We are so pleased that we chose the Bedford for our wedding, the hotel and gardens are beautiful and very picturesque. The booking was easy and the wedding team were supportive and attentive prior to and throughout the day. The hotel ensured our day went as smoothly as possible and did everything they could to accommodate all of our needs.
- VVanessa12/11/2023Magical Winter WeddingMagical Winter WeddingFrom start to finish Hannah and Kay were amazing. We had regular meetings with them and they always responded quickly to any requests or query’s. Hannah went above and beyond to make our day magical. The Tavistock room is amazing for an intimate winter wedding. Dylan the general manager was great on the day as were his staff. I cannot recommend this venue highly enough.From start to finish Hannah and Kay were amazing. We had regular meetings with them and they always responded quickly to any requests or query’s. Hannah went above and beyond to make our day magical. The Tavistock room is amazing for an intimate winter wedding. Dylan the general manager was great on the day as were his staff. I cannot recommend this venue highly enough.
- WWendy & John05/10/2023It was the best dayIt was the best dayIt was the best day and stay we have ever had, the food was sublime as were the staff. I did inform the manager of how successful and wonderful our day was. Other members of our party have recommended your lovely hotel too. We will be formally sending an email personally thanking all members of your staff at the Bedford Hotel. It was the best day and stay we have ever had, the food was sublime as were the staff. I did inform the manager of how successful and wonderful our day was. Other members of our party have recommended your lovely hotel too. We will be formally sending an email personally thanking all members of your staff at the Bedford Hotel.
Location & Contact Details for The Bedford Hotel
Location & Contact Details for The Bedford Hotel
Travel Notes
The Bedford Hotel is easy to find. We're right in the heart of Tavistock, just across from the main square and directly opposite the parish church of St Eustachius. We are around 30 minutes (15 miles) from Plymouth, and around 20 minutes (15 miles) from Okehampton.
By Road - from the A38
Leave the A38 at the Manadon junction on the outskirts of Plymouth, signposted A386 Tavistock. Join the A386, and continue all the way to Tavistock.
By Road - from the A30
Leave the A30 at the Sourton junction, close to Okehampton, and join the A386 signposted to Tavistock.
Nearest Town
Tavistock
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M5 Exeter
Nearest Train Station
Plymouth
Nearest Airport
Exeter
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What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Save the date! Get that all-important date booked in as soon as you can, as availability can change so quickly. All the finer details can come later!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Warm, welcoming, historic, relaxed, special
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Our beautiful Walled Garden - such a special spot.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Confit of duck, honey & five spice
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our beautifully romantic Walled Garden is one of our best kept secrets. A stunning setting for an outdoor wedding.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We take great pride in the awards and accreditations we’ve earned over the years, including the Taste of the West, Food, drink Devon, the South west wedding awards - they’re a wonderful reflection of the care, passion, and attention to detail that go into every wedding we host.
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