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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
Point of interest
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Interior
Lunch and dinner served
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
The current price is CNY656
CNY787 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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
Heating
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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
Heating
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's Lounge And Bar - ‬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
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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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Reviews

The Royal & Fortescue Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a nice selection to eat. (18 reviews)
  • The property's dining options were excellent, with delicious menus and great breakfast. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Great location.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very pleasant stay
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Air Con was noisy and room was too hot but everything else was amazing
Robert, 1-night trip

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

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

8/10 Very good

The room was very clean but there was a most unpleasant smell - room 103 - it was like stale and embedded body odour but I was delighted when I was offered a different room which was an upgrade too
Simone, 1-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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Good

Rooms clean with nice decor
Cara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend

Fabulous stay. Perfect location. Brilliant service from reception and the bar. I look forward to staying their again in the new year.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value 3 star hotel

Good value 3 star hotel.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb Staff and accommodations

The staff are fantastic. Great location, not far from blue flag beaches. Breakfast was excellent. Overall a very pleasant stay.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean room . Bed amazingly comfy. Great value
linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Barnstaple very comfy accommodation

Very comfortable, clean, lots of storage very good
E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

comfortable recently renovated to a high standard
Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a friendly welcome and great value for a REALLY posh and smart looking historic hotel. When we asked for extra milk for our room we were offered a little jugful! Lovely place
Katy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All fine, good VFM and more soul than the big chains. A credit to the Brends' family.
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great 3 night stay

We had a nice clean,spacious room. The location is great,right in the centre of Barnstaple. The staff were very friendly and efficient. A very nice 3 night stay. The only gripe we had was that we found the beds and pillows a bit hard for our liking.
Nigel, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great place to stay if you're doing the Tarka Trail - it was pretty much on the doorstep! Friendly staff, no complaints - just keep an eye on the hot water temp. if you have kids.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ok for me!!

Excellent food, had lamb for dinner could not be bettered. Room really comfortable, can’t beat a nice hot bath after golf and a couple of drinks in the evening!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and comfortable room.

Friendly staff and attractive room. The room was cold on arrival and took quite a bit of heating up with extra radiator. It was very noisy outside during the night and some guests were very loud, in the early hours returning to rooms.
Catherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All of the staff throughout my stay were friendly and welcoming. The room was lovely it was in the courtyard part not in the main hotel. If you are a light sleeper ear plugs are a must as the walls are incredibly thin and you can hear people coughing and in the shower/bath. Car parking is interesting as one of them is very small and people do not know how to park properly. I would stay here again.
Sharon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was good size, quiet, clean. Bathroom could do with a bit of tlc... cracked floor tiles, shower was cheap and feeble. Breakfast was ok, toaster didnt toast very well, fried eggs sat in grease. Would give it another try though.
1-night trip