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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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Front of property
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lunch and dinner served
Point of interest
Interior
Located near Clovelly Village, The Royal & Fortescue offers genuine hospitality. The RF Bar and Lounge serves lunch and dinner, and the cafe offers coffee all day. Amenities: dry cleaning, nearby outdoor pool access, free self-parking. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Queen's Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saunton Sands - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Exmoor Zoo - 23 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 27 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barum Takeaway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Panniers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Claytons & The Glasshouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

Hotel near a boardwalk/promenade
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), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, 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

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
  • 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 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. RHS Garden Rosemoor and Woolacombe Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km). Barnstaple Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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