Your stay — Barnstaple Hotel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Barnstaple Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above 3rd floor) to minimize potential street noise from Braunton Road. Avoid rooms near the lift, as the Braunton Road Hotel is a 3-star property, and the lift may be a bit slow and noisy. If you're a light sleeper, consider a room on the 4th or 5th floor, as these are likely to be quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the lift, particularly on lower floors (1st-3rd), may be noisier due to the lift's slow operation and potential disturbance from the hotel's service entrance.
Best views
Due to the hotel's address on Braunton Road, rooms on the higher floors (4th-5th) may offer views of the surrounding countryside or the nearby Braunton Burrows, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Quietest floors
4th-5th floors
🔊 Noise notes
Braunton Road can be busy, especially during peak tourist season, but the hotel's location on a main road means that some rooms may be affected by traffic noise. However, the hotel's solid concrete floors may help to reduce noise transmission.
Insider tips
If you're driving, be aware that parking is limited, and you may need to park on the street or in a nearby public car park. It's worth requesting a room with a parking permit if you have a car. The hotel has a small bar and restaurant, but if you're looking for a more extensive dining experience, consider exploring the town centre, which has a range of restaurants and cafes within a short walk.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Barnstaple Hotel
free, 50 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, including the historic wing with original staircases
complimentary digital newsstand; no physical papers, although there's a small library with local publications
14:00-22:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 Monday-Thursday, £20.00; Friday-Sunday, £30.00
available 24/7, £5.00 per item, per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries, accessible bedrooms and public areas, but no adapted rooms in the historic wing
on-site parking, £15.00 per night; nearest public car park, Tiverton Road Car Park, £3.00 per hour; no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: £2.00 per person, per night
Deposit & card hold: £50.00 advance deposit, £200.00 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Mary the Virgin (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: St Peter's Church (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: St Paul's Church (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Green Lanes — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Pilton Park — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
St Anne's Chapel — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Queens Theatre — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Boots — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Pilton Stores — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Barnstaple Bus Station — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound, GBP
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux which give poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) are widely accepted in shops, pubs and cafes; small market stalls may prefer cash.
Not expected but rounding up the cab fare or leaving a few pounds for good service in restaurants is appreciated; hotel porters might get £1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter or Americano from a local café costs around £2.50–£3.00.
A sandwich or jacket potato from a pub or café costs roughly £5–£7.
A main course like fish and chips or a pub curry is typically £10–£12 in the evening.
Not a big street food scene here; for cheap eats head to the high street cafés or the market on weekdays.
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Lidl are the common budget supermarkets in the area.
The high street in Barnstaple has chain stores like Primark and M&S for affordable clothing.
A single bus ride on Stagecoach is about £2.20; day passes around £4.50–£5.00. To get to Barnstaple from Exeter Airport, the cheapest way is the Stagecoach 55 or 55A bus (around £6 single).
Eat lunch specials instead of dinner for cheaper pub food; shop at Lidl or Aldi for groceries; walk the town centre as it's compact and free.
Good to know — Barnstaple
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
BarnstapleFor non-emergency police matters in Barnstaple, call 101. Use 999 only in immediate danger. The local police station is on North Walk, Barnstaple EX31 1DW: 01271 345944.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Barnstaple, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Barnstaple Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Exeter Bus and Coach Station → Barnstaple Bus Station (a 5-minute walk from the hotel)
💡 Book online in advance for the cheapest fares — walk-up fares are double. The coach drops you at the bus station on Boutport Street; the hotel is a straight walk up the High Street.
Exeter Central or Exeter St David's → Barnstaple Railway Station
💡 Get a day return if you’re heading back — it’s often cheaper than a single. The station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, mostly flat along Bear Street.
Barnstaple town centre (various stops near the hotel) → Saunton, Croyde or Woolacombe beaches
💡 The 21A goes via Braunton to the surfing beaches — tap on/off with contactless, no ticket needed. Avoid the last bus if you’re out late; the service gets patchy after 6pm.
Exeter International Airport → The Royal and Fortescue Hotel, Barnstaple
💡 Book a local Barnstaple taxi firm like Giles Cabs or Barnstaple Taxis — they’re cheaper than airport-rank cabs, and will drop you right at the hotel door.
About Barnstaple
Wikipedia ↗
Barnstaple ( or ) is a town and civil parish in the North Devon district of Devon, England. The town lies at the River Taw's lowest crossing point before the Bristol Channel. From the 14th century, it was licensed to export wool from which it earned great wealth. Later it imported Irish wool, but i...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Barnstaple Hotel?
Request a room on a higher floor (above 3rd floor) to minimize potential street noise from Braunton Road. Avoid rooms near the lift, as the Braunton Road Hotel is a 3-star property, and the lift may be a bit slow and noisy. If you're a light sleeper, consider a room on the 4th or 5th floor, as these are likely to be quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Barnstaple Hotel?
Rooms near the lift, particularly on lower floors (1st-3rd), may be noisier due to the lift's slow operation and potential disturbance from the hotel's service entrance.
Is Barnstaple Hotel noisy?
Braunton Road can be busy, especially during peak tourist season, but the hotel's location on a main road means that some rooms may be affected by traffic noise. However, the hotel's solid concrete floors may help to reduce noise transmission.
Which rooms have the best views at Barnstaple Hotel?
Due to the hotel's address on Braunton Road, rooms on the higher floors (4th-5th) may offer views of the surrounding countryside or the nearby Braunton Burrows, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
What are insider tips for staying at Barnstaple Hotel?
If you're driving, be aware that parking is limited, and you may need to park on the street or in a nearby public car park. It's worth requesting a room with a parking permit if you have a car. The hotel has a small bar and restaurant, but if you're looking for a more extensive dining experience, consider exploring the town centre, which has a range of restaurants and cafes within a short walk.
What time is check-in at Barnstaple Hotel?
Check-in at Barnstaple Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Barnstaple Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free, 50 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Barnstaple Hotel?
£2.00 per person, per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Barnstaple Hotel?
A sandwich or jacket potato from a pub or café costs roughly £5–£7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Barnstaple Hotel?
A single bus ride on Stagecoach is about £2.20; day passes around £4.50–£5.00. To get to Barnstaple from Exeter Airport, the cheapest way is the Stagecoach 55 or 55A bus (around £6 single).
Top Attractions in Barnstaple
💡 Visit on Fridays for the best range of local food stalls, including fresh fish from Appledore.
💡 Go on a Saturday morning when a volunteer historian often gives free impromptu talks. It's quietest then too.
💡 Check the noticeboard on the door for occasional free concert or poetry readings, especially during the summer.
💡 Cycle north to Fremington Quay (about 3 miles) for a cheap tea and cake stop at the café there, then ride back.
💡 Walk through to the footbridge at the far end and cross for a circular stroll back via the Tarka Trail—takes about 40 minutes total.