Situated in the lively market town of Barnstaple, The Royal & Fortescue Hotel is just a few steps away from designer shops, restaurants, cafés, and the famous Pannier Market.
Adam
United Kingdom
Staff so friendly and helpful, so welcoming made to feel so comfortable and homely stress free and complete relaxation
The 4-star Imperial Hotel is located in the centre of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw.
Lorna
United Kingdom
Lovely location on the river. Very helpful staff responded promptly to any queries and stored our bikes for us in the garage. Comfortable rooms. Good breakfast.
Situated opposite Rock Park and only a short level walk to the town centre, this modern 4-star hotel offers easy access to the countryside and beaches of North Devon.
Located in Barnstaple, 21 km from Lundy Island, Broomhill Estate Boutique Art Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Kevin
United Kingdom
Room was great and quirky to say the least but very nice, bathroom was ok but not on the same level as the room itself.
Food was great and breakfast was plentiful.
Set in 3 acres of beautiful grounds, Cedars Inn features a conservatory restaurant and free parking. The inn is situated just outside Barnstable, a 20-minute drive from Exmoor National Park.
Neil
United Kingdom
Good choice and variety of food offered both at breakfast and Dinner. Staff friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Room was clean and well kept. Bed was very comfortable. Plenty of car parking space available.
Located in Barnstaple and only 1 km from Wildersmouth beach, Verity and Ilfracombe Harbour View provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Set in Barnstaple, 16 km from Lundy Island and 16 km from Royal North Devon Golf Club, No 22 offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.
Fly to Exeter International Airport, then take a 1-hour train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, direct trains from London Paddington take approximately 4 hours. For domestic travellers, direct buses from major UK cities are available.
The most convenient airport for Barnstaple is Exeter International Airport, due to its proximity and good transport links. It's approximately 100km away, making it easily accessible for both domestic and international travellers.
Barnstaple, UK, offers various public transport options. Stagecoach South West provides frequent bus services throughout the town and beyond. The Barnstaple Railway Station, part of the Tarka Line, connects to Exeter. Taxis are readily available. For short distances, walking or cycling is feasible due to the town's compact size.
The Pilton area in Barnstaple is ideal for visitors, boasting historical charm, close proximity to the town centre, and easy access to the Tarka Trail for scenic walks.
Barnstaple, UK, experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild, damp conditions. Average temperatures range from 4°C in winter (December to February) to 19°C in summer (June to August). The town doesn't have distinct summer and winter seasons, but rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month is typically December, while the driest is generally in April. There are no monsoon or hurricane seasons in Barnstaple.
What guests said about Barnstaple:
8.0
Scored 8.0
This is a nice little west country town on the estuary of...
This is a nice little west country town on the estuary of the Taw river, with easy access (by car) to surfing beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe bay, and to Exmoor for hiking.
It's easy to get around the town on foot. Bike rental is available for going farther afield.
There are some excellent restaurants, notably Tiffins (Indian).
There is an amusing museum with local information and artifacts .
Thomas
Switzerland
8.0
Scored 8.0
Although not itself overly picturesque, it has excellent bus...
Although not itself overly picturesque, it has excellent bus services to many places that are - Westward Ho, Ilfracombe, Bideford, Lynmouth and even Minehead! More should be made of these in publicity, don't assume everyone has a car.
Glen
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I lead other cyclists on the Devon Coast to Coast cycle...
I lead other cyclists on the Devon Coast to Coast cycle Trail , & Barnstaple is near the start or finish depending on whether you are going south or north. I normally go to the Hunters Lodge just south of Barnstaple they are excellent but they were full at the time.
Tarka Trail , Grit stone path, Drakes Trail etc
Anthony
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 4.0
Barnstaple is a charming town with a good range of...
Barnstaple is a charming town with a good range of architecture but particularly after dark the town is full of beggars, drunks, drug addicts giving the town a very unsafe and grubby feel. The Police and Council appear to have given up on improving the social environment and this probably impacts on the town’s tourist industry.
MALCOLM
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I haven't been to Barnstaple for a few years and was a bit...
I haven't been to Barnstaple for a few years and was a bit disappointed as most of the old shops had gone you could have been anywhere, it's individuality had gone. If you haven't been before it is a lovely old town and has all the facilities that you could want.
Ian
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The hotel and the food ere excellent
The hotel and the food ere excellent
The staff were friendly helpful polite and very attentive. Breakfast was amazing and dinner was excellent choices. We ate there for our whole stay. Very reasonable prices too. The pool and the gym were greatwe were lucky with the weather so were able tobe outdoors for most of our stay
Quirky secluded stay down a well-kept and very well lit track from the carpark. The instructions were excellent, the key, a torch, etc, all very accessible and the guest's needs really thought about. Wonderful! The cottage is tucked away in beautiful, interesting woodland with the sound of the stream below. Gorgeous location. The accommodation is exceptionally well equipped with everything you need. /the area is lovely too. Highly recommended!
It was a breath of fresh air from the national hotel chains I stay at, all the facilities that you need were there at half the price, so why pay more. The reason why I found your hotel was because the hotel I was going to stay at rang me at the last moment to say they had overbooked my room, I will not be staying with them again as your hotel has everything I need.
The interior decor was outstanding. The host were friendly, chatty without being intrusive. The breakfast was a wonderful surprise having a hint of the full English but refreshing light and with plenty of other fare for those with a different palate. Next time we travel to the Barnstaple area 22 will be the prefer place to stay.
The hotel is customer friendly. Friendly staff. Food. Pool. Good Atmosphere in hotel. Smart decor throughout.
Initiative my case was taken to my room when it was ready. Restaurant staff remembered I needed GF and oat milk. I needed a computer shop as laptop failed. Staff recommended a place in Barnstaple.
Room was cleaned.
Comfortable, cosy, convenient location for a family wedding in Barnstaple and reception in Swimbridge. Pleasant surroundings.
Good size fridge and freezer, efficient hot water, good shower, double bedroom had en-suite loo & washbasin, dog friendly accommodation, with excellent dog exercise area.
When we come to Barnstaple we normally stay at the Premier Inn but find it so expensive but the cedars is as just as good if not better in my opinion the room we had was really comfortable nice and spacious and a really nice bathroom will definitely be staying again.
The views overlooking the estuary of the Taw and the sunsets were a delight. Easy access to shopping in Barnstaple was useful. Instructions on how to gain the keys good. The apartment was comfortable and well equipped. We had great short break.
Room was extremely well equipped and comfortable. The establishment is very COVID aware. The staff are very friendly and helpful and make all guests feel very welcome. The location, with free parking, is perfect for the town centre.
We arrived at hotel after a 20 hour journey. The staff were very helpful, courteous and professional. Facility was very clean and the staff wore masks. The room was lovely and bed very comfortable. Dining and bar very good
The Park Hotel totally exceeded our expectations. Rooms were amazing, spotlessly clean and we had the best stay. All the staff we met were friendly and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be returning
very clean and comfortable. It is a good location for the town centre and surrounding attractions. The staff were friendly and helpful and the restaurant is excellent regarding food quality and service
Beautiful luxury hotel in the heart of Barnstaple.
Perfect for exploring North Devon.
The hotel is spotless and the staff couldn’t do enough for you.
Our room on the 3rd floor was perfect!
The location was excellent. I was able to walk into Barnstaple in about 7 minutes. I was also upgraded to a bigger room on ariving. The room was very quiet being at the back of the hotel.
location was excellent, staff were great , friendly, helpful, and the restaurant was excellent, lovely food. We would recommend staying here to all looking for hotel in Barnstaple.
The inn's grounds are gorgeous. Take time to wander through the sculpture garden and the common areas of the inn itself. Art everywhere! And the food is outstanding.
Cosy inside, thick carpet in bedrooms, large dining table to work at, close to Barnstaple. There was a problem with the bathroom light which was fixed quickly.
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