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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property
Hotel in Barnstaple with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Point of interest
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Lunch and dinner served
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

8.8 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Front of property
The Imperial Hotel
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (431)
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Imperial Hotel

About the area

Map
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 3 min walk
  • Queen's Theatre - 3 min walk
  • Exmoor Zoo - 21 min drive
  • Saunton Sands - 25 min drive
  • Woolacombe Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Claytons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 48 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

Hotel near Clovelly Village
Consider a stay at The Royal & Fortescue and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, RF Bar and Lounge, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a lift and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Royal & Fortescue have comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 62 The Bank
  • RF Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fortescue Hotel
Royal & Fortescue Hotel
Royal & Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple
Royal Fortescue
Royal Fortescue Barnstaple
Royal Fortescue Hotel
Royal And Fortescue Barnstaple
Royal And Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple, Devon
Royal Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
The Royal & Fortescue Barnstaple
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal & Fortescue have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal & Fortescue?

As of 21 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal & Fortescue on 22 Oct 2024 start from £90.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Royal & Fortescue pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Royal & Fortescue?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal & Fortescue?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Royal & Fortescue?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal & Fortescue located?

Situated near a boardwalk, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay Beach and Exmoor Zoo. Clovelly Village and RHS Garden Rosemoor are also within 16 mi (25 km). Barnstaple Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 506 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 506 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 506 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 506 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 506 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mews flats are lovely but you get woken VERY early by noisy STAFF as the courtyard contains the hotel store
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay, convenient location with parking in the centre of Barnstaple
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one dislike.The sachets of coffee,in the room,were horrible,revolting ersatz.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are fantastic and so friendly, but the accommodation feels very dated and sadly the town is quite run down. Spotlessly clean, amazingly friendly staff. They have kept the outside looking as good as possible but the area around them lets it down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional feel inside
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient place to stay in the centre of Barnstaple staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good as usual
We were allocated a very small room that looked out over the flat roof of the building and fire exits The room was very small and would not be great for along stay, we were there two nights and it was okay Book parking if you need it as spaces can be tight, there is another parking plot further down the same road and it far from hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

i

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sadie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value 3 star hotel
Good value 3 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chrstine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking Problems
Stay here a few times a year visiting our daughter and grandchildren. It’s a long drive so we treat ourselves. The staff are always friendly,especially Howard on the bar. The rooms are clean and I think most have been recently refurbished. Our room (15 I think) only had a tiny window in the corner which was frosted. For the first time we had real trouble parking. Had to park in the alley behind and then get up before 8am to try again. On 2 of the 3 mornings I had to park in the public car park up the road. I was told by reception that it was not possible to reserve a parking spot. Having to get up early after and before a long drive is not the rest I was hoping for ! We have also noticed in the last year or so that prices for the R&F and their sister hotels The Imperial and The Park have increased considerably.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
8 out of 10
Cleanliness is good, staff polite, bed comfortable pillows bit hard but that's down to personal preference. Toilet seat loose and wobbled about plus toilet seat lid coming off, quicker to fix itemd myself that get hotel involved. Drinks are not cheap in hotel bar, bar 62 noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A*
Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)