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.
With indoor and outdoor pools, a fully equipped gym, and free Wi-Fi, this hotel is just a 15 minute stroll to the town centre.
Scott
United Kingdom
Room was extremely spacious, comfortable, and clean. Lots of space, large TV, and plenty of storage space. Every member of staff I encountered was professional, friendly, and helpful. Fantastic indoor swimming pool which was a very welcome relief after a tough days walking on the South West Coast Path! Breakfast was tasty with an extensive selection. Can't recommend this hotel highly enough - it really was a hidden gem!
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.
Ian
United Kingdom
Beautifully refurbished.
Nice lounge area.
Very clean.
Great shower.
Comfy bed and fresh bedding.
Free onsite parking.
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.
Wendy
United Kingdom
Beautiful, well kept and conveniently near our son and family.
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.
SCOTT
United Kingdom
The friendliness and cleanliness, breakfast was excellent.
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:
6.0
Scored 6.0
The town is easy to get around and has plenty of places to...
The town is easy to get around and has plenty of places to eat. Sadly the River Taw looks very polluted with brown foam floating down it, which gives the town a rather dilapidated feel.
Otherwise a pleasant [place to stay
Christine
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Barnstaple is a great base for touring north Devon.
Barnstaple is a great base for touring north Devon. There are good link roads that take you through to north Cornwall and the whole of north Devon. Don’t like driving the bus service is excellent although when it’s busy there are slight delays just allow yourselves the time for this. Barnstaple is a lovely town with lots a shops and some are Independant. We are looking to move to the area to be nearer our daughter
Muckle
United Kingdom
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.
Lovely place to stay, our hosts were very welcoming, happy to help us with whatever we needed. Welcome pack provided including trout from the farm. Set in beautiful countryside with a stream running right past the cottage. Good location for Barnstaple and surrounding area. The cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen and other things like board games and books. We also used the sauna, which was great after a rather wet day out and a fun addition to the cottage. We didn't want to leave!
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.
Was extremely surprised at the location and the hotel. Staff were great and the room was huge! Literally a 5 minute drive to Barnstaple and north Devon beaches 20 minutes in other direction. Breakfast was a little disappointing, especially for the price of the room but that could just be my personal preferences. Would recommend and would stay again.
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.
Great location very close to Barnstaple. Lovely views. Very well equipped cottage. The hosts had thought of all the essential needs, including gin glasses. The welcome hamper was appreciated and the fudge was excellent. Highly recommended and would happily stay again.
Excellent service from the staff. It's so refreshing to go to a hotel theses days where everyone knows what they are doing. Great breakfast and good facilities. The hotel did everything that we asked for and we never felt like anything was too much trouble.
Breakfast was great.
Hosts were friendly interesting and helpful.
Able to walk around large estate which was quiet and interesting walk.
Animals were interesting.
It was convenient for where we wanted to go in Barnstaple
Beautiful location. Sent my daughter here for her birthday and she was so pleased with everything including the Partridge on the menu that she'd never tried before. Great staff, and service.
The hotel is in an excellent location for visiting Barnstaple and is only a short drive from the nearest beach. The food in the hotel was excellent and staff were extremely helpful.
Cute and comfortable accomodation in Barnstaple. Simonne and Kim were very personable and accomodating hosts. Great breakfast and welcome hot tub after trekking.
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.
Lovely hotel in the centre of Barnstaple! Beautiful cocktail bar, and restaurant aswell! The room was lovely and spacious with a large bed and great bathroom!
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