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The Royal & Fortescue

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

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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 $97
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

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
Separate bedroom
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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 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

  • St Anne's Arts & Community Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pannier Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Devon Karting Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Funder Zone - 4 min drive - 2.4 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
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's Lounge And Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬1 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
DONE

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
DONE

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 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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