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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property
Barnstaple hotel with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Front of property
Lunch and dinner served
Point of interest
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Interior
The Royal & Fortescue offers a warm welcome near Clovelly Village. Enjoy lunch or dinner at RF Bar and Lounge, grab a coffee from the on-site cafe, or relax with dry cleaning/laundry services. With outdoor pool access nearby and free self parking, you'll appreciate the helpful staff who've left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking
$135 nightly
The total price is $162
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saunton Sands - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Exmoor Zoo - 23 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 27 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 58 min drive
  • Barnstaple Station - 9 min walk
  • Chapelton Station - 15 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barum Takeaway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Claytons & the Glasshouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

At The Royal & Fortescue, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of North Devon Coast. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

RF Bar and Lounge - This bar serves lunch and dinner.
62 The Bank - This brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Fortescue Hotel
Royal & Fortescue Hotel
Royal & Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple
Royal Fortescue
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Royal Fortescue Hotel
Royal And Fortescue Barnstaple
Royal And Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple, Devon
Royal Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal & Fortescue offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal & Fortescue does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal & Fortescue?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal & Fortescue?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal & Fortescue?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal & Fortescue and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Royal & Fortescue also has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal & Fortescue?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, RF Bar and Lounge.

What's the area around The Royal & Fortescue like?

The Royal & Fortescue is a short 9-minute walk from Barnstaple Station and 3 minutes' walk from Queen's Theatre. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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The Royal & Fortescue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Location
Breakfast
Food
Parking
Bar
Bed
Towns
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a nice selection to eat. (17 reviews)
  • The property's dining options were excellent, with delicious menus and friendly service. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Overall a great place!

A really lovely stay, local to the town centre. The car park was tiny due to some on going work on the premises, but to have parking in a town centre hotel. The bed was comfortable, the facilities in the room great and despite a slight issue in the room on arrival, this was sorted very quickly and efficiently. Breakfast was amazing too!
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Hilda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very pleasant stay
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good for larger parties not couples.

Thought it a little on expensive side for the room very small expect because it would be serving larger groups for weddings. As a couple would not return but would return to restaurant which was excellent. Very clean and lovely staff comfortable beds.
Brenda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cheers

I loved everything about this place. I had to park in a different spot than the free one, for the second and third night, but it was not really that expensive at all.
Hessam, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very conveniently placed hotel in the town centre

I found The Royal & Fortescue to be a lovely comfortable place to stay in the centre of Barnstaple very close to all amenities including the bus station which was so handy for getting to other near by attractions. The hotel is very clean and welcoming. We had a really nice relaxing stay and if in Barnstaple again would be more than happy to stay again.
julia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel friendly staff good food
Malcolm, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel

This was a nice hotel/ location to stay in, would stay again
Stewart, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel and very helpful staff, good location and parking ok
Marllyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sat 13th Sep 25

Check in simple, very pleasant receptionist. Mews room so not inside hotel, room was cold on arrival, no heating in bathroom/ toilet only warm (just) towel rail. Occupants im room above noisy. Pleasant surroundings. Not cheap in the lounge bar. Breakfast was good, served plated but typical continental type offering as well. Would have liked advice before arriving on parking. Not easy to find, there are two car parks but we didn't see the second (and bigger) car park until we were leaving. Very central so would consider going there again (now we know where to park).
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel in centre of town , good breakfast
Mr Ryan A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right in the center of town and an easy walk from the train station in Barnstaple. Everything is right there in walking distance and it's all just as funky and charming and welcoming as can be! The hotel's foundation has sunken a bit (or more in some places) which is charming but a little disconcerting if you're thinking you might fall out of bed!
Debra, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building good secured parking loveliest helpful staff. Excellent meal and cocktails
mandy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Ben, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good

Rooms clean with nice decor
Cara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great independent hotel, with friendly staff in the heart of the town. It was Valentine’s Day so restaurant was fully booked
Martin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely room, Staff extremely helpful. Enjoyable stay.
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good break

Friendly staff and refreshments readily available. Car park a bit hit and miss but plenty others nearby. Nice break
Ray, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient place to stay in the centre of Barnstaple staff were excellent.
William, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely overnight stay, convenient location with parking in the centre of Barnstaple
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable

Very comfortable stay , delux room was spacious , spotless and very comfortable. Overlooked the town and still very quiet , breakfast is a buffet , breakfast room is stunning. Well worth a stay
Elaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel.

Lovely hotel in a great location excellent spacious well appointed room, restaurant very good.
Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Keep Up The Good Work

Great service, excellent breakfast, and very central
Brian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Met my expectations and great for the morning !
Rhys, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well done Rotal & Fortescue

Really good experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable bed. Atmosphere in the bar lounge friendly and peaceful.
Emma, 2-night trip