The Royal & Fortescue Hotel - Barnstaple
51.078835, -4.05866Overview
Historic boutique hotel in central Barnstaple, home to an AA Rosette-winning restaurant and an exclusive cocktail bar.
Amenities
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel offers complimentary access to the leisure facilities at the nearby Barnstaple Hotel, including a swimming pool and gym. Bar 62, the hotel's own cocktail bar, serves a range of classic and contemporary drinks in a setting exclusive to guests. Pet owners receive pet baskets and bowls, and the hotel provides an electric vehicle charging station along with two private car parks.
Rooms
The hotel's 48 rooms have been recently refurbished with contemporary furnishings, offering choices from Small Double Rooms to the spacious Percival Suite. All rooms include air conditioning, a private bathroom, and daily housekeeping services. Family rooms and flexible arrangements are available, including cribs and extra beds for children.
Dining
62 The Bank holds an AA Rosette for culinary excellence, using locally sourced ingredients in its bistro-style menu. The hotel also operates Lord Fortescue's restaurant, which offers a Sunday carvery and special diet menus. Breakfast is served in the dining room or can be delivered to the room, with options for children and gluten-free diets.
Location
The Royal Fortescue Hotel sits in the center of Barnstaple, a short walk from the Pannier Market and the town's shops and restaurants. Exmoor National Park is a 20-minute drive away, offering hiking and wildlife, while The Big Sheep Adventure Park is 10 minutes by car. The hotel is also close to the bus and railway stations, providing connections to Ilfracombe and other coastal destinations.
Entertainment & Activities
Guests can watch live sport events in the hotel's bar or use the complimentary leisure facilities at the Barnstaple Hotel, which include a swimming pool. The hotel provides kids' meals and family rooms, and the nearby Big Sheep Adventure Park offers a full day of activities for children. For business travelers, the hotel has meeting and banquet facilities for conferences and celebrations.
- Location: Central Barnstaple, steps from Pannier Market and Exmoor
- Rooms: 48 recently refurbished rooms, including the Percival Suite
- Dining: AA Rosette-winning 62 The Bank and Lord Fortescue's restaurant
- Amenities: Complimentary access to sister hotel's leisure facilities, Bar 62 cocktail bar
- Family: Kids' meals, family rooms, proximity to The Big Sheep Adventure Park
- Business: Meeting and banquet facilities for conferences and events
- Pet: Pet baskets and bowls, electric vehicle charging station
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 89 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 51.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Exeter International, EXT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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