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.
Trina
United Kingdom
Quiet location, parking nearby. Nice easy walk into town. Beautiful room, comfy bed, exceptional shower, spacious bathroom.
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!
Lovely place with beautiful gardens and green fields as far as the eyes can see.
The barn was a nice size plenty of room.
Very big cosy bed with a good thick duvet.
Kitchen was just absolutely incredible. Looks like a cudbored but you open it up and its a full kitchen unit. Very impressive all round
Such a lovely place to stay quiet and peaceful.
Definitely off the beaten track and down a few small lanes.
Thank you so much really enjoy 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!
We were running very late from London and the hosts were brilliant to accommodate us! We felt really welcoming and at ease right away. We loved everything about our stay. Such a cosy and comfortable place with a beautiful garden !! The amazing hosts and the place has a great warmth to say the least. It felt like a home away from home 😊 !! We highly recommend and would love to stay again on our next visit to Barnstaple !!
Contemporary and clean the room had a great view of Rock Park. Location is ideal for a walk into town. We had visited and stayed at the hotel 3 years ago and were very happy and now it had been updated so was even better. Barnstaple shops were largely unaffected from closure which is a problem in our area. Dining experience was wonderful and staff were attentive and cheerful.
This is the cleanest most well organised hotel that I have ever stayed in
The staff are well trained but also so friendly and accommodating
Check in and out simple and quick friendly service
We used the pool which was cleaned on the hour
We are already checking our diaries to book our next trip
Thank you Barnstaple Hotel 5 star ⭐️
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.
Perfect base to visit north Devon!!,
Off the beaten track, Ideal for a couple, lovely Bedroom ( comfy)
All facilities are there to make your stay enjoyable.
Friendly family, lovely Dogs, amazing lake.
Very happy with this holiday 😊
Recommended location to stay!!!
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.
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
Great location. Nice architecture, well maintained. Attractive furnishings in the common areas. My single room was not huge but very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Overall a very well run hotel.
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.
Cute and comfortable accomodation in Barnstaple. Simonne and Kim were very personable and accomodating hosts. Great breakfast and welcome hot tub after trekking.
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