If you are doing the Devon Coast to Coast cycles section from Barnstaple to Plymouth this is a great place to start. Well situated for the train station and friendly staff helped with secure bike parking. Good comfortable room and very nice breakfast. Only downside, we had a rear room near an ajoining bar. This shut at 2 am on... More

Have. Stayed here several times and was not disappointed.. Lovely location handy parking and nice rooms. Good plain food good value for money. Pays to book for bed and breakfast as better value . Or if you don't have much breakfast Eat out. Will be going back soon.

We stayed here on Friday 26th August 2013 in order to see Adam Ant at the Queens Theatre in Barnstaple. The car parking at the hotel is a bonus. The Hotel itself is beautiful, our room was spacious. We were on a room only basis and to pay for the breakfast would have cost us an extra £24 (bit steep-so... More

We had a wonderful break; great hospitality and only minor "niggles" such as the absence of tomato juice at breakfast and no fresh fruit either. On our first morning I reported that one of the ceiling light bulbs in our room didn't light up and was assured it would be seen to while we were out. It wasn't, and nothing... More

Stayed for the first time with this small chain of hotels and the staff at this hotel made us feel welcome were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and comfortable and contained all the essentials tea, coffee, hair dryer and the food was delicious. We stayed on a special offer break dinner bed and breakfast with a carvery... More

Had a long weekend in our favourite little away-break hotel. Pleasant location, really good staff and food to die for. I spilled red wine all down my shirt on the first night at dinner, and they immediately came over to deal with it, and suggested I go and change straight away so they could wash it for me. They did,... More

I am a regular guest! The standard double rooms are spacious, cosy and warm, complete with the essentials- hairdryer, ironing board, tea/coffee making facilities! Lots of towels, dressing gowns. The room service is also great- staff are extremely helpful, and will get you what you want (if they're able to- no excuses). Food is really great too- fresh, made to... More

Just back from a two night stay at this hotel which is conveniently situated down by the river and near shops and restaurants.Had a room overlooking the back of the hotel which was fine - only a little late night noise outside but then it was a bank holiday. Good sized room with a large and comfortable bed. Bathroom very... More

In common with all of this groups hotels The Royal & Fortescue is most welcoming,the food & service are excellent,the rooms & cleanliness cannot be faulted in our opinion. One tip, get a room not overlooking the street. We prefer to take advantage of their coach service which collects from and takes you back to your front door. They also... More