Consider a stay at The Royal & Fortescue and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, RF Bar and Lounge, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Outdoor pool access nearby
Free self parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and luggage storage
A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal & Fortescue feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
2 bars/lounges
Room service available
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Restaurants on site
RF Bar and Lounge
62 The Bank
Things to do
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Family friendly
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Elevator
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
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.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Safe
Slippers
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Royal & Fortescue have a pool?
Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.
Is The Royal & Fortescue pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Royal & Fortescue?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Royal & Fortescue?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Royal & Fortescue?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Royal & Fortescue located?
Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay Beach, and Exmoor Zoo. Clovelly Village and RHS Garden Rosemoor are also within 12 mi (20 km). Barnstaple Station is 9 minutes by foot.
The Royal & Fortescue Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Nice clean hotel where I've stayed before and would stay again.
A slight complaint is that the taps in the bathroom weren't working properly (this was rectified when reported) and no cleaning brush was supplied for the WC until the end of the stay. Otherwise everything was very satisfactory.
The staff were very friendly and check in was smooth. The room was very spacious, well equipped and clean. The hotel is very central and easy walking distance to everything, including the station.
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.
Be mindful when booking this property, rooms located in the Courtyard are NOT per the images. Far smaller and very outdated.
Also, the rooms are INCREDIBLY noisy. We were awaken on our first night at 5:42am by a hotel worker taking a phone call in front of our room window. Second night was not much better, awoken before 8am by team emptying bins.
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