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We only spent one day at Barnstable but it seemed a pleasant town with quite a few shops and a nice walk/cycle route along the river. There were signs for the Tarka trail along the riverbank. As it was a Sunday we did have a carvery in a hotel at the end of the High Street, I think it was called the Royal Fortescue. Plenty of car parks and a park and ride on weekdays. As our Devon visit was mainly to attend a birthday celebration, we spent the remaining days in other locations, Ilfracombe and RHS Rosemoor gardens.
Barnstaple is an old market town with lots of places to eat and drink. It is the biggest town in North Devon and the main route through to either Exmoor, the beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe, and a good pit stop if heading for North Cornwall
The town centre is small but has a great selection of restaurants. We ate at Giovanni's Italian, which was great value. Quite a few little cobbled alleyways to explore. Trip only marred slightly by the number of seagulls swooping inches from our heads!
Pleasant market town on the River Taw. Ideal location for touring and cycling, and in close proximity to excellent beaches. Sadly the town centre has a number of empty shops but an interesting pannier market is a focal point for visitors.
Barnstaple is a typical Devon market town and is an ideal base from where you can explore the North Devon area. There are pleasant walks along the Taw or the chance to hire a bike and ride the Tarka Trail which is a flat former railway line which links Barnstaple to Braunton in one direction or to Bideford and beyond in the other. The beaches within 5-10 miles from the town (Saunton, Woolacombe, Croyde, Instow) must be some of the best in the country or, if you prefer, the rugged beauty of Exmoor lies to the north.
The view from the main road belies what is inside this hotel as it is really nice. There is free car parking. The staff were helpful and efficient, didn't use the leisure facilities but they were being used by quite a few people. We thought the breakfast was over priced so did not eat there. It would be good if you could have wifi in your room. Getting to the hotel is easy as it is just off the main road although there are plenty of roadworks around Barnstaple at the moment but normally it is an easy run into town where there is plenty of parking.
“Not just a good hotel: Amazing museum of modern art and fine cousine restaurant. Great place indeed!”
“lovely NEW ROOMS THOUGH OUT THE MAIN HOTEL Great well done all Breakfast staffs exceptional best ever in the south west”
“Did not eat in hotel”
“it's a nice hotel but it's too far out of town”
“Great hotel, can't fault staff, lovely room, bed and bathroom immaculate”
“Great welcome, very homely place. Paul looked after us very well, he gave us a map with all the best places to eat. We had a complimentary mini pancake at breakfast, which was also excellent.”
“We had a meal in the restaurant and it was delicious. The service was excellent, especially from the two new members of staff who were being trained. The rest of the staff were a!so exceptionally friendly and polite.”
“The staff were very friendly and I”
“The swimming pools were so clean and warm, all the staff was lovely and polite and very helpful.”
“The whole place was a great experience”
“Very comfortable! Great facility and hosts. Super breakfast with homemade bread! Great dog and kitty! Great rec for a dinner spot, too!”
“Bed was massive and very comfortable and lovely modern bathroom. Very friendly staff and lovely food. Great location.”
“A lovely place Jo and David were great hosts ..”
“The ten acre sculpture was an amazing enhancement to our stay. Wonderful art in the public and guest rooms. Food was superb, both at dinner and breakfast. Service was universally courteous, friendly and prompt.”
“Welcome and location was excellent. Brilliant location for little children and the hosts made our child (19months) really welcome. Feeding the ducks and chickens was a real treat!”
“The finish and decor was just lovely! Very spacious and clean. Sandra was so lovely and accommodating and makes a mean cooked breakfast. Would stay again!”
“Well equiped-very clean-great location”
“The hosts were outstanding. Our room was pristine and we enjoyed wonderful award winning cuisine.”
“The landlord was friendly, and very thoughtful and obliging. The room, and indeed the building were wonderfully old and quirky. It had everything we needed, it was spotlessly clean, with wonderfully soft beds.”
“Beautiful cottage in an excellent location.”
