Royal & Fortescue Hotel
Boutport Street
BARNSTAPLE
England
EX31 1HG
A former coaching inn with character and charm. Saturday dinner and dance.
Extensive wine list. Lift to all floors.
Most rooms en suite.
Situated next door to "62 The Bank"
Cafe bar & Bistro. (1999)
Royal & Fortescue Hotel, Barnstaple
Description (2000)
Originally a coaching inn this hotel, situated in the centre of this delightful market town, offers a friendly atmosphere. Bedrooms vary in size, all are decorated and furnished to a high standard. In addition to the formal restaurant, guests can take snacks in the coffee shop or dine more informally in The Bank, a bistro and cafe bar.
Directions: (follow A361 along Barbican Rd signposted town centre, turn right into Queen St & left (oneway) Boutport St hotel on left)
Facilities
Number of bedrooms: 50
Rooms with WC/bath/shwr: 49
Rooms with WC/shower: 1
Family bedrooms available; TV available in rooms
Satellite TV available; Direct-dial from bedroom
Licenced to serve alcohol; Tea/Coffee making facilities
Passenger lift; Night porter; Open parking available
Covered parking available
Leisure Facilities
Live entertainment
Restaurant Information
Morning coffee available; Afternoon tea available; Lunch available
Bar lunch available; Vegetarian meals available
Smoking allowed in restaurant; Time last dinner can be ordered: 9pm
Name of chef: R Loman
Originally a coaching inn this hotel, situated in the centre of this delightful market town, offers a friendly atmosphere. Bedrooms vary in size, all are decorated and furnished to a high standard. In addition to the formal restaurant, guests can take snacks in the coffee shop or dine more informally in The Bank, a bistro and cafe bar.
Directions: (follow A361 along Barbican Rd signposted town centre, turn right into Queen St & left (oneway) Boutport St hotel on left)
Facilities
Number of bedrooms: 50
Rooms with WC/bath/shwr: 49
Rooms with WC/shower: 1
Family bedrooms available; TV available in rooms
Satellite TV available; Direct-dial from bedroom
Licenced to serve alcohol; Tea/Coffee making facilities
Passenger lift; Night porter; Open parking available
Covered parking available
Leisure Facilities
Live entertainment
Restaurant Information
Morning coffee available; Afternoon tea available; Lunch available
Bar lunch available; Vegetarian meals available
Smoking allowed in restaurant; Time last dinner can be ordered: 9pm
Name of chef: R Loman
Formerly a coaching inn, The Royal & Fortescue Hotel is an historic and traditional market town hotel, earning its present title after patronage by the late King Edward VII.
- • Barnstaple is reputedly England's oldest borough, and has gained consistent recognition in the annual Britain in Bloom Competition, culminating as winner of the World in Bloom title - an outstanding achievement!
- • Situated in the town centre, the Hotel offers all modern facilities while retaining its original charm and character.
- • All bedrooms have bathroom en-suite and the lift provides easy access to all floors.
- • The relaxing lounges are waiter served throughout the day and are well renowned for their wonderful selection of afternoon teas, patisserie and specialist coffees.
- • 'Lord Fortescue's', the Hotel Restaurant, enjoys a particularly fine reputation with extensive A La Carte and Table d'Hote menus to choose from.