Bideford is a small port, Torridge district, administrative and historic county of Devon, England, located at the lowest bridging point of the River Torridge estuary, which empties into Bideford, or Barnstaple, Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The medieval community grew mainly as a result of the wool trade; Bideford received its market charter in 1573 and was incorporated soon after. The region welcomes thousands of travelers all year long, which is why they have developed a vast lodging infrastructure which includes accommodations such as Bideford vacation rentals, hotels, Bideford short term rentals and Bed & Breakfasts.
Visitors have a variety of lodging options to choose from including Bideford home rentals, Bideford holiday rentals or Bideford vacation rentals. The old road has a lovely famous bridge crossing the Torridge linking Bideford to its pertinently named neighbor "East the Water". This area of North Devon was home to the Author Charles Kingsley and where he based his novel Westward Ho, since that novel was published the town of Westward Ho! Has grown and was in-fact named after the book! Bideford still has some pleasant small streets and shops, although, in common with many towns in the UK, many of the older shops are struggling as the out of town shopping centers are developed. The area around Bideford has some fascinating places to visit places such as Appledore, Instow and Clovelly have there own charm, whilst at Great Torrington, the Dartington Glass Factory has a visitor�s attraction and Factory shops.