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.
This historic hotel combines old world character and charm with the convenience of a modern hotel. As well as Lord Fortescue's restaurant, the hotel also houses "62 The Bank" a popular cafe/bar/bistro.
Guests can also use the leisure facilities at the sister hotel, The Barnstaple Hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“Warm room a very comfortable bed also very clean.
Staff so welcoming and helpful my husband has booked again for April !”
Ian
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“Remarkable service, excellent restaurant, all very comfortable”
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Ian
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“A very pleasant hotel, with friendly reception staff, the hotel is in a great location for the town.”
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Peter
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“Staff very friendly, nice comfortable room and bed, free parking, lovely Sunday carvery with friends whom we were visiting, great location. Would stay again without hesitation.”
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Shona
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“Heritage hotel, beautifully restored but with distinct quirkiness.”
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Teresa
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“Lovely old hotel, good atmosphere, great location and good price”
Paul
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“It was just a perfect stay, couldn't fault it in any way.”
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Christopher
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“Breakfast and dinner very nice main bar area bit dated but restaurant area excellent”
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Sheila
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“Love the hotel and friendly helpful staff.
Room was clean and comfortable
Used bus for transport once we arrived the station was close bye .
We ate evening meal at hotel which was lovely.
Nothing was to much trouble for the staff”
Alison
United Kingdom
“Clean , staff excellent, food lovely, will be back 👍”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
62 THE BANK & BAR62
Cuisine
British • Seafood • Local • European
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Royal & Fortescue Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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