The Royal & Fortescue Hotel - Barnstaple

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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel - Barnstaple
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, United Kingdom, EX311HG·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Staff9.3
Location9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.6
Who stays here
Couples58%
Solo21%
Families9%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Staff9.3
Location9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.6
Who stays here
Couples58%
Solo21%
Families9%
Groups9%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 16.5 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:47
Former name
royal and fortescue
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

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
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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

Boutport Street, Barnstaple, United Kingdom, EX311HG
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Boutport Street, Barnstaple, United Kingdom, EX311HG
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Boutport Street, Barnstaple, United Kingdom, EX311HG
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The Pannier Market
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