Situated in the lively market town of Barnstaple, The Royal & Fortescue Hotel is just a few steps away from designer shops, restaurants, cafés, and the famous Pannier Market.
The 4-star Imperial Hotel is located in the centre of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw.
Lorna
United Kingdom
Lovely location on the river. Very helpful staff responded promptly to any queries and stored our bikes for us in the garage. Comfortable rooms. Good breakfast.
Situated opposite Rock Park and only a short level walk to the town centre, this modern 4-star hotel offers easy access to the countryside and beaches of North Devon.
Steven
United Kingdom
I liked the hotel location and friendly staff and good food.
Located in Barnstaple, 21 km from Lundy Island, Broomhill Estate Boutique Art Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Kevin
United Kingdom
Room was great and quirky to say the least but very nice, bathroom was ok but not on the same level as the room itself.
Food was great and breakfast was plentiful.
Set in 3 acres of beautiful grounds, Cedars Inn features a conservatory restaurant and free parking. The inn is situated just outside Barnstable, a 20-minute drive from Exmoor National Park.
Steve
United Kingdom
Great staff. Very comfortable bed and very quiet location. Plenty of free parking
Located in Barnstaple and only 1 km from Wildersmouth beach, Verity and Ilfracombe Harbour View provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Set in Barnstaple, 16 km from Lundy Island and 16 km from Royal North Devon Golf Club, No 22 offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.
Fly to Exeter International Airport, then take a 1-hour train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, direct trains from London Paddington take approximately 4 hours. For domestic travellers, direct buses from major UK cities are available.
The most convenient airport for Barnstaple is Exeter International Airport, due to its proximity and good transport links. It's approximately 100km away, making it easily accessible for both domestic and international travellers.
Barnstaple, UK, offers various public transport options. Stagecoach South West provides frequent bus services throughout the town and beyond. The Barnstaple Railway Station, part of the Tarka Line, connects to Exeter. Taxis are readily available. For short distances, walking or cycling is feasible due to the town's compact size.
The Pilton area in Barnstaple is ideal for visitors, boasting historical charm, close proximity to the town centre, and easy access to the Tarka Trail for scenic walks.
Barnstaple, UK, experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild, damp conditions. Average temperatures range from 4°C in winter (December to February) to 19°C in summer (June to August). The town doesn't have distinct summer and winter seasons, but rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month is typically December, while the driest is generally in April. There are no monsoon or hurricane seasons in Barnstaple.
What guests said about Barnstaple:
8.0
Scored 8.0
This is a nice little west country town on the estuary of...
This is a nice little west country town on the estuary of the Taw river, with easy access (by car) to surfing beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe bay, and to Exmoor for hiking.
It's easy to get around the town on foot. Bike rental is available for going farther afield.
There are some excellent restaurants, notably Tiffins (Indian).
There is an amusing museum with local information and artifacts .
Thomas
Switzerland
8.0
Scored 8.0
Although not itself overly picturesque, it has excellent bus...
Although not itself overly picturesque, it has excellent bus services to many places that are - Westward Ho, Ilfracombe, Bideford, Lynmouth and even Minehead! More should be made of these in publicity, don't assume everyone has a car.
Glen
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I lead other cyclists on the Devon Coast to Coast cycle...
I lead other cyclists on the Devon Coast to Coast cycle Trail , & Barnstaple is near the start or finish depending on whether you are going south or north. I normally go to the Hunters Lodge just south of Barnstaple they are excellent but they were full at the time.
Tarka Trail , Grit stone path, Drakes Trail etc
Anthony
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 4.0
Barnstaple is a charming town with a good range of...
Barnstaple is a charming town with a good range of architecture but particularly after dark the town is full of beggars, drunks, drug addicts giving the town a very unsafe and grubby feel. The Police and Council appear to have given up on improving the social environment and this probably impacts on the town’s tourist industry.
MALCOLM
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I haven't been to Barnstaple for a few years and was a bit...
I haven't been to Barnstaple for a few years and was a bit disappointed as most of the old shops had gone you could have been anywhere, it's individuality had gone. If you haven't been before it is a lovely old town and has all the facilities that you could want.
Ian
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The hotel and the food ere excellent
The hotel and the food ere excellent
The staff were friendly helpful polite and very attentive. Breakfast was amazing and dinner was excellent choices. We ate there for our whole stay. Very reasonable prices too. The pool and the gym were greatwe were lucky with the weather so were able tobe outdoors for most of our stay
The hosts were so lovely and welcoming. They let us in the room way before 3pm and we just chilled and had a pint whilst they cleaned it. Great value for money. We ordered the breakfast and they also let my father in law come for the very cheap breakfast (cooked beautifully and again, great value for money) so that saved him a fortune as his hotel breakfast was very pricey. Wonderful fun pub to enjoy and felt well at home. Thanks for a fantastic trip to Barnstaple! Photo of the nearby Valley of the Rocks - well worth a walk there.
Lovely place to stay, our hosts were very welcoming, happy to help us with whatever we needed. Welcome pack provided including trout from the farm. Set in beautiful countryside with a stream running right past the cottage. Good location for Barnstaple and surrounding area. The cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen and other things like board games and books. We also used the sauna, which was great after a rather wet day out and a fun addition to the cottage. We didn't want to leave!
A beautiful room which exceeded our expectations. Just absolutely stunning. We were made to feel so welcome. The decor is amazing. The bath was just the icing on the cake! Due to leaving early we were unable to make the breakfast times but we were helpfully accommodated and just could not have asked for anything else. You have to stay here it’s such a lovely hotel
Clean , modern room .
Complementary tea/coffee.. soap / shampoo.
Lovely hosts. And a bargain breakfast.
Great location for town centre / theater , just a couple of minutes walk away
Public Carpark behind with a parking app so easy to top up carparking if needed . Only £13 for 24hrs or free after 6pm until 8am
Over all Well worth the money .
Great location very close to Barnstaple. Lovely views. Very well equipped cottage. The hosts had thought of all the essential needs, including gin glasses. The welcome hamper was appreciated and the fudge was excellent. Highly recommended and would happily stay again.
When we come to Barnstaple we normally stay at the Premier Inn but find it so expensive but the cedars is as just as good if not better in my opinion the room we had was really comfortable nice and spacious and a really nice bathroom will definitely be staying again.
Perfect base to visit north Devon!!,
Off the beaten track, Ideal for a couple, lovely Bedroom ( comfy)
All facilities are there to make your stay enjoyable.
Friendly family, lovely Dogs, amazing lake.
Very happy with this holiday 😊
Recommended location to stay!!!
Staff friendly and welcoming.. Hotel is spotlessly clean with super comfortable beds.
Great location only a stobe's throw from the theatre where I was attending a graduation ceremony..
I would definitely choose this Hotel again 8f I was visiting the area.
The views overlooking the estuary of the Taw and the sunsets were a delight. Easy access to shopping in Barnstaple was useful. Instructions on how to gain the keys good. The apartment was comfortable and well equipped. We had great short break.
Really nice helpful staff, the hotel is very clean and a really nice place to stay, could have done with a longer stay and would certainly go again but perhaps in a room of the main hotel.
The location was excellent. I was able to walk into Barnstaple in about 7 minutes. I was also upgraded to a bigger room on ariving. The room was very quiet being at the back of the hotel.
The inn's grounds are gorgeous. Take time to wander through the sculpture garden and the common areas of the inn itself. Art everywhere! And the food is outstanding.
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