🇬🇧 Bideford, United Kingdom
Five Sunnyside
📍 5, Sunnyside, Bideford, EX39 4EG
Your stay — Five Sunnyside
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices in Bideford for best rates; avoid the tiny bureau de change at Barnstaple train station and airport kiosks which give poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) are widely accepted in supermarkets, cafés, and most shops; carry some cash for small village pubs and market stalls.
Round up taxi fares or leave a few pounds; 10% tip in restaurants if service is not included (common in nicer places but not expected in pubs/cafés); hotel staff generally not tipped unless exceptional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee in a café costs about £2.50.
A sandwich or jacket potato from a bakery or supermarket café costs roughly £4–5.
A main course in a gastropub or family restaurant is around £12–14.
No real street food scene; the weekly Pannier Market on Thursdays and Saturdays has inexpensive takeaway stalls (pies, pasties, stalls).
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in Bideford.
High-street chains like M&S, Next, and Primark are in Bideford town centre; cheaper charity shops too.
Stagecoach bus dayrider ticket costs around £6 a day for unlimited travel in North Devon; the cheapest way from Exeter Airport is the 398 bus (approx £3–4 single) to Barnstaple then connecting 21 bus.
Buy the Stagecoach app for cheaper day tickets; eat lunch at a supermarket café (Tesco/Sainsbury's meal deals for £3–4); visit the free park-and-ride at Bideford Quay for free parking and walk in.
Good to know — Bideford
Type G · 230V
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$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bideford, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Five Sunnyside
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Bideford Railway Station (nearest: Barnstaple) → Corner House Guest House
💡 The nearest train station is Barnstaple, 10 miles away. From there, take a short taxi — local drivers know the guest house as 'the one on the corner near the bridge'.
Bristol Airport (BRS) → Bideford (The Strand)
💡 Book tickets online for the best price — walk-up fares can double. The coach drops you at The Strand, a 5-minute walk to the guest house.
Barnstaple Bus Station → Bideford Quay (stop near guest house)
💡 Get the Stagecoach app for live times and day tickets. The bus stops right on Bideford Quay, a 3-minute walk from the guest house.
Exeter Airport (EXT) → Corner House Guest House, Bideford
💡 Book with a local firm like Bideford Taxis or Atlantic Cabs for fixed rates. Avoid flagging down taxis at the airport — pre-book saves you at least £15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Five Sunnyside?
Check-in at Five Sunnyside is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Five Sunnyside?
A sandwich or jacket potato from a bakery or supermarket café costs roughly £4–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Five Sunnyside?
Stagecoach bus dayrider ticket costs around £6 a day for unlimited travel in North Devon; the cheapest way from Exeter Airport is the 398 bus (approx £3–4 single) to Barnstaple then connecting 21 bus.
Top Attractions in Bideford
💡 Go early on Saturday for the freshest veg and to avoid crowds. The fishmonger near the back does good value crab.
💡 Walk it at low tide to see the full arch structure. The best photo spot is from the riverbank by the quay.
💡 The skate park is popular; if you want quieter space, head to the lower woodland paths behind the tennis courts.
💡 Check opening times on Facebook before visiting — the hours can be limited in winter. Donations welcome but not required.
💡 Walk south along the seawall to Instow village (about 30 mins) for a pint at the pub and the beach views. Free parking on the road at the north end.