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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Saunton Sands

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Experience the classic charm of the Royal & Fortescue Hotel's traditional architecture, featuring a prominent entrance and inviting atmosphere.
Enjoy a serene coastal landscape with a wide sandy beach and lush green surroundings.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a tranquil atmosphere.
Enjoy a drink at the central bar, surrounded by comfortable seating and framed artwork.
Welcome to our reception area, where guests can check in and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

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
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

  • Barnstaple Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Claytons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 48 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

Hotel near Clovelly Village
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:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, 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, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

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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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 62 The Bank
  • RF Bar and Lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

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 at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

Is The Royal & Fortescue pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal & Fortescue?

As of Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal & Fortescue on Jul 24, 2025 start from CA $153.76, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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The Royal & Fortescue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 598 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice hotel friendly staff good food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

This was a nice hotel/ location to stay in, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Lovely hotel and very helpful staff, good location and parking ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice clean hotel in centre of town , good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Our stay was during the heatwave and without air conditioning. We were eventually moved. The front desk staff was unprofessional and definitely could use customer care training. Otherwise the food and the restaurant staff were exceptional. We would highly recommend and did let the manager know that there was a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Lovely weekend stay at the Fortescue Hotel very central for town. The room was of good size and facilities very clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful building good secured parking loveliest helpful staff. Excellent meal and cocktails
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

A great independent hotel, with friendly staff in the heart of the town. It was Valentine’s Day so restaurant was fully booked
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and refreshments readily available. Car park a bit hit and miss but plenty others nearby. Nice break
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Lovely room, Staff extremely helpful. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Really good experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable bed. Atmosphere in the bar lounge friendly and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Met my expectations and great for the morning !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great service, excellent breakfast, and very central
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

A word of thanks to people who rarely get any.The standard of housekeeping in the room was outstanding. All staff very helpful and polite. Would we stay thete again....without doubt if we were in that area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The room was excellent. Very clean. Pubs, restaurants and shops all close .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Lovely overnight stay, convenient location with parking in the centre of Barnstaple
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Convenient place to stay in the centre of Barnstaple staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Very clean and welcoming. Breakfast and its surroundings were 2nd to none, it all felt rather plush. Staff very helpful. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Lovely pre-holiday stay! Everybody really friendly and helpful but extra praise for Awad aka Howard on the bar, and Luke and Caitlyn in the restaurant. They all went the extra mile to make our stay wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Fabulous stay. Perfect location. Brilliant service from reception and the bar. I look forward to staying their again in the new year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Hotel and staff where very nice, unfortunately we where blocked in the car park which made us 1.5 hrs late for our meeting/work which was very embarrassing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025