The Royal & Fortescue

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July 2025

August 2025

Experience the classic charm of the Royal & Fortescue Hotel's traditional architecture, featuring a prominent entrance and inviting atmosphere.

Enjoy a serene coastal landscape with a wide sandy beach and lush green surroundings.

Welcome to our reception area, where guests can check in and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Enjoy a drink at the central bar, surrounded by comfortable seating and framed artwork.

Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a tranquil atmosphere.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG

Pannier Market
‪3 min walk‬
Queen's Theatre
‪5 min walk‬
Saunton Sands
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Wonderful

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Exceptional

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a classic reception area with a beautifully designed staircase and elegant decor.

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Saunton Sands

A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning.

The Royal & Fortescue offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Barnstaple hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Royal & Fortescue's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St Anne's Arts & Community Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 bars.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter, and luggage storage
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Saunton Sands and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Croyde Bay Beach

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Royal & Fortescue also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Barnstaple hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

RF Bar and Lounge - This bar serves lunch and dinner.

62 The Bank - This brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
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)

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

Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Portable fan
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Royal & Fortescue Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Travelled with partner

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Convenient for the town, but parking and access is tricky - carrying bags from the car is quite a distance. Higgledy stair cases even after the lifts take you to the correct floor. Corridors in particular are in need of updating. No fridge in the room. No air conditioning - needed window open all night and felt like a security risk as there was relatively easy access from the flat roof outside. Unappealing view. Comfortable, sizable bed.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darran

Business traveller

3 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

anne

2 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Michael

Travelled with partner

1 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

when we raised concern over a loud noise coming from a room above ours the staff dealt with the problem quickly and efficiently.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

31 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Barnstaple

Lovely weekend stay at the Fortescue Hotel very central for town. The room was of good size and facilities very clean and comfortable bed.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group

29 Mar 2025

Bar closing times early.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

22 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great independent hotel, with friendly staff in the heart of the town. It was Valentine’s Day so restaurant was fully booked

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

21 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good break

Friendly staff and refreshments readily available. Car park a bit hit and miss but plenty others nearby. Nice break

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Travelled with group

21 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

20 Mar 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Business traveller

20 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

This was a nice hotel/ location to stay in, would stay again

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

12 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A word of thanks to people who rarely get any.The standard of housekeeping in the room was outstanding. All staff very helpful and polite. Would we stay thete again....without doubt if we were in that area

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller

8 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marllyn

Travelled with partner

4 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel and very helpful staff, good location and parking ok

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

3 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

3 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mandy

Travelled with partner

2 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful building good secured parking loveliest helpful staff. Excellent meal and cocktails

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller

26 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, dreadful car park

Hotel and staff where very nice, unfortunately we where blocked in the car park which made us 1.5 hrs late for our meeting/work which was very embarrassing

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller

25 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service

The service was immaculate, as always. Nothing was too much trouble and the quality of service was exceptional. When my first room had a knocking sound, this was reported and i was immediately offered another room. Sadly, the thin walls in the replacement room and noise in the alleyway by the side of the room meant that sleep was difficult until late. I'd advise stating at the front or on the right of the building. Hotel choice and facilities are great, as was the food.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

23 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcia

21 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with group

21 Feb 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel friendly staff good food

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

17 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal location for Theatre. Second stay. Friendly staff. Were informed prior to stay that a party with music would be in progress up until midnight. Not a problem. Unfortunate disturbance at 5am when occupant of adjoining bedroom required attention after incident. No fault of management

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025