A former coaching inn on Boutport Street in Barnstaple, with a restaurant, bar and free on-site parking in the town centre.
What's nearby
- 62 The Bank & Bar 62 next door
- London Town Barbers next door
- Scott Cinemas next door
- Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon next door
- Queen's Theatre 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
About The Royal and Fortescue
Free on-site parking is a rare find in the heart of Barnstaple, and The Royal and Fortescue offers exactly that from its position on Boutport Street, right in the middle of town. Once a coaching inn, the hotel now combines that traditional character with practical extras for modern stays, including a lift, air conditioning and free WiFi throughout.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, drinks and room service, and there is a laundry service for longer stays. Breakfast is served on-site, and guests can eat in the restaurant or snack bar, with packed lunches and kids' meals available for those out exploring for the day. The bar makes a natural spot to end the evening without leaving the building.
Barnstaple's own pubs and entertainment are within easy reach, and the surrounding area is well suited to cycling and walking, with fishing and watersports also nearby. It's a straightforward, central base for getting out into Devon rather than a destination in itself.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Guests consistently praise this hotel for its fabulous food, including an excellent Sunday carvery, and its spotlessly clean common areas. The friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff, along with the convenient town center location, are also frequently highlighted.
Some reviews mention the rooms can be dated.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Boutport Street, Barnstaple
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Barnstaple