🇬🇧 Barnstaple, United Kingdom
Weirholme Annex
📍 Burlington Grove, Barnstaple, EX32 9BW
Your stay — Weirholme Annex
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St John The Baptist (369 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Grosvenor Church (965 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Whiddon Valley Evangelical Church (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Holy Trinity Church (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Queen's Walk — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Rock Park — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Queens Theatre — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Spar — 591 m · ~7 min walk
Barnstaple Bus Station — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux as they typically have poor rates and fees.
Contactless cards and mobile pay like Apple Pay are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; some smaller cafes or market stalls may be cash only.
Optional but appreciated; for restaurant service, round up or leave 10% if service is good; taxis round up to the nearest pound; hotel staff not expected but a couple of pounds for help with bags is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standard filter coffee from a cafe or supermarket costs around £2-£2.50.
A filled baguette or pasty from a bakery or sandwich shop costs £4-£6.
Fish and chips from a chippy (takeaway) or a pub main like a burger or pie costs £8-£12.
Not a big street food scene; look for markets in Barnstaple town centre on Thursdays and Saturdays for cheaper eats.
Common budget supermarkets include Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl.
High street chains like Primark and charity shops (e.g. British Heart Foundation) in Barnstaple town centre offer affordable clothes.
A Stagecoach day bus ticket covers Barnstaple and surrounding area for about £5-£6; from the nearest major airport (Exeter or Bristol), a National Express coach is the budget option, about £15-£20 one way.
Cook meals using your accommodation’s kitchen and shop at Aldi or Lidl for groceries. Walk or cycle – Barnstaple is compact and largely flat. Buy a multi-day bus pass if you plan multiple trips out of town.
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 Weirholme Annex
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.9 km · ~24 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 time is check-in at Weirholme Annex?
Check-in at Weirholme Annex is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Weirholme Annex?
A filled baguette or pasty from a bakery or sandwich shop costs £4-£6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Weirholme Annex?
A Stagecoach day bus ticket covers Barnstaple and surrounding area for about £5-£6; from the nearest major airport (Exeter or Bristol), a National Express coach is the budget option, about £15-£20 one way.
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.