Hotel
 The Barnstaple Hotel

Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LE, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.3
Very Good
1,255 reviews

Staff were friendly, The pools were good. Breakfast was good and the bar too. Location good for touring the local area by car to places such as Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Lynton & Lynmouth etc.

David United Kingdom

Nice swimming pools, warm staff and food was good too.

Yue United Kingdom

Excellent service from the staff. It's so refreshing to go to a hotel theses days where everyone knows what they are doing. Great breakfast and good facilities. The hotel did everything that we asked for and we never felt like anything was too much trouble.

Kieran United Kingdom

Amazing staff friendly, efficient and helpful Food was very good Would definitely stay again

Elaine United Kingdom

Very clean hotel and excellent adaption to covid restrictions. Disappointed we didnt get a slot in the pool (call early on ur day of arrival) Lovely food in restaurant staff very attentive. Left early did not try the breakfast.

Emily United Kingdom

Pool bookings were usually accommodated. Food was excellent and always choice was flexible. Staff couldn't be faulted and couldn't see do enough for you. Reception dealt with everything we threw at them.

Hill United Kingdom

Good breakfast selection and quality, room was clean and spacious, bed was very comfortable, staff were helpful polite and smiled , impressive

Alun United Kingdom

Loved this hotel, beautiful inside and rooms were very spacious , staff were really pleasant and helpful and the safety measures put in place at this time we're excellent Lovely pools , kids loved it, food was also excellent Would highly recommend

Zoe United Kingdom

The hotel was exceptionally clean, modern, comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the facilities were amazing. Couldn't fault our stay at all! We were sad to leave!

Abby United Kingdom

Wonderful room with everything you could need. very clean. wonderful staff and a smashing breakfast variety in the morning.

Rebecca United Kingdom
8.3
Very Good
1,255 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Staff were friendly, The pools were good. Breakfast was good and the bar too.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice swimming pools, warm staff and food was good too.”
    Yue Yue United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent service from the staff. It's so refreshing to go to a hotel theses days where everyone knows what they are doing. Great breakfast and good facilities.”
    Kieran Kieran United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing staff friendly, efficient and helpful Food was very good Would definitely stay again”
    Elaine Elaine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very clean hotel and excellent adaption to covid restrictions. Disappointed we didnt get a slot in the pool (call early on ur day of arrival) Lovely food in restaurant staff very attentive.”
    Emily Emily United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Pool bookings were usually accommodated. Food was excellent and always choice was flexible. Staff couldn't be faulted and couldn't see do enough for you.”
    Hill Hill United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good breakfast selection and quality, room was clean and spacious, bed was very comfortable, staff were helpful polite and smiled , impressive”
    Alun Alun United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Loved this hotel, beautiful inside and rooms were very spacious , staff were really pleasant and helpful and the safety measures put in place at this time we're excellent Lovely pools , kids loved it,...”
    Zoe Zoe United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel was exceptionally clean, modern, comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the facilities were amazing. Couldn't fault our stay at all! We were sad to leave!”
    Abby Abby United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Wonderful room with everything you could need. very clean. wonderful staff and a smashing breakfast variety in the morning.”
    Rebecca Rebecca United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location8.1
  • Free WiFi8.6

With indoor and outdoor pools, a fully equipped gym, and free Wi-Fi, this hotel is just a 15 minute stroll to the town center. Offering free parking, it is only a 10 minute drive to the glorious beaches of North Devon.

Each elegant room enjoys a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities for guests to relax with. Most rooms have views over the outdoor pool and garden, and all feature a modern private bathroom.

Free access to the hotel's leisure center is available to all guests, which also provides an indulgent relaxation suite with a range of luxurious therapies and treatments.

The Barnstaple Hotel has a stylish brasserie restaurant and a health and leisure club including indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

The Barnstaple Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 23, 2007

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Most popular amenities

2 swimming pools
Free parking
Free WiFi
very good Fitness Center
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 1,255 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location8.1
  • Free WiFi8.6

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  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff were friendly, The pools were good. Breakfast was good and the bar too. Location good for touring the local area by car to places such as Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Lynton & Lynmouth etc.”
  • Yue
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Nice swimming pools, warm staff and food was good too.”
  • Kieran
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent service from the staff. It's so refreshing to go to a hotel theses days where everyone knows what they are doing. Great breakfast and good facilities. The hotel did everything that we asked for and we never felt like anything was too much...”
  • Elaine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Amazing staff friendly, efficient and helpful Food was very good Would definitely stay again”
  • Emily
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very clean hotel and excellent adaption to covid restrictions. Disappointed we didnt get a slot in the pool (call early on ur day of arrival) Lovely food in restaurant staff very attentive. Left early did not try the breakfast.”
  • Hill
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Pool bookings were usually accommodated. Food was excellent and always choice was flexible. Staff couldn't be faulted and couldn't see do enough for you. Reception dealt with everything we threw at them.”
  • A
    Alun
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good breakfast selection and quality, room was clean and spacious, bed was very comfortable, staff were helpful polite and smiled , impressive”
  • Zoe
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Loved this hotel, beautiful inside and rooms were very spacious , staff were really pleasant and helpful and the safety measures put in place at this time we're excellent Lovely pools , kids loved it, food was also excellent Would highly recommend”
  • Abby
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The hotel was exceptionally clean, modern, comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the facilities were amazing. Couldn't fault our stay at all! We were sad to leave!”
  • Rebecca
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Wonderful room with everything you could need. very clean. wonderful staff and a smashing breakfast variety in the morning.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Will the indoor pool be available in April?
    Thank you for your enquiry, the indoor pool is open year round
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room with Garden View • Answered on December 7, 2020
  • Are you dog friendly
    Thank you for your email. No unfortunately we are not dog friendly. We only accept guide dogs.
    Asked about: Family Room with Balcony • Answered on January 12, 2020
  • hi do you cater for dogs? thank you
    Unfortunately we do not accept dogs.
    Answered on November 14, 2021
  • Hi, is the indoor pool heated?
    Hello, yes it is!
    Answered on February 22, 2022
  • do you have carparking
    Yes we have free parking.
    Answered on January 16, 2022

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Hotel area info *
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Lundy Island
    6.9 miles
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club
    7 miles
  • Westward Ho!
    8.1 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach
    8.3 miles
  • Watermouth Castle
    8.7 miles
  • Bull Point Lighthouse
    9.6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant 62 The Bank
    1.5 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Bar 62
    1.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River River Taw
    0.2 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Saunton Sands Beach
    5 miles
  • Westward Ho! Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Exeter International Airport
    37.6 miles
  • Cardiff Airport
    38.3 miles
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport
    59.8 miles
How to get to The Barnstaple Hotel from Exeter International Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Brasserie

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Barnstaple Hotel

Most popular amenities

2 swimming pools
Free parking
Free WiFi
very good Fitness Center
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Kids' club Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Heated pool
Pool 2 – indoor
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Heated pool
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Barnstaple Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£25 per child, per night
2 - 15 years
Extra bed by request
£25 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa The Barnstaple Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that full payment is taken on arrival.

Please note that The Barnstaple Hotel is a busy function hotel and at times has music playing until 01:00 in the function suite. There are times when this can be heard in some garden court and pool view rooms.

Children aged 12 to 16 years must pay for meals as taken. Children aged 11 years and younger receive free breakfast and dinner when dining with parents.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Please inform The Barnstaple Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Sauna is closed from Thu, Jan 07, 2021 until Tue, Nov 30, 2021

Fitness center is closed from Thu, Jan 07, 2021 until Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Outdoor Pool: Closed from Fri, Oct 30, 2020 until Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Outdoor Pool: Closed from Mon, Nov 01, 2021 until Fri, Apr 01, 2022

FAQs about The Barnstaple Hotel

  • Guests staying at The Barnstaple Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The Barnstaple Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Kids' club
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Locker rooms
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness

  • The Barnstaple Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Brasserie

  • Room options at The Barnstaple Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family

  • The prices at The Barnstaple Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Barnstaple Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of Barnstaple.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Barnstaple Hotel by:

    • Taxi 1h

  • Yes, The Barnstaple Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Barnstaple Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.