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About the Barnstaple Town area of North Devon

This historic market town has stood at the first crossing of the Taw estuary for over a thousand years. The original street pattern of the medieval town can be found between two tidal rivers, the Taw and the Yeo. The modern town now sprawls well beyond the old Norman walls. It is easy, when visiting the busy shopping centre in what was old Barum, to understand the town's relationship with its rivers, fords and bridges, and the old quays. In the 16th and 17th Centuries, Barnstaple was a pioneering port, a port of merchant venturers. Hundreds of wooden trading ships were built here at slipways on either side of the Taw: ships that would trade with Portugal, Spain, France, Holland, Ireland and, of course, the Americas.

Nowadays Barnstaple, as the largest town in North Devon and Exmoor, is a popular shopping destination for both locals and holidaymakers. Most of the town centre is pedestrianised between 10am and 4pm. The famous Pannier Market and pretty Butchers' Row sell locally produced food, including meat, fish and game. There are shopping malls and outdoor cafes, street entertainers and guided walks, parks and gardens - and flowers everywhere. The riverside walk takes you past museums and fountains, a mosaic and a motte and bailey castle. Boutport Street, which encircles the eastern side of the old town offers entertainments at the theatre, the multi-screen cinema, and a miriad of taverns and restaurants.


the sunlit white-painted facade of this splendid three-storey hotel
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THREE NIGHT DEALS
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for three nights - from £342 per couple in April and from £354 per couple in May.
AA four stars
HOTEL

The Imperial Hotel

Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, EX32 8NB. Tel: 01271 345861.
Website: www.brend-imperial.co.uk Email: info@brend-imperial.co.uk

Elegant and spacious town centre hotel, beside The Square gardens and overlooking the River Taw. Barnstaple's premier hotel is less than 100 yards from the C14th Long Bridge, the Museum, the Tarka Trail Cycle Path (34 miles long) and the town's pedestrianised shopping streets.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room from £122.00; single room from £97.50. Dinner: £35.00.
Bedrooms: 10 single, 20 double, 28 twin, 5 family. Bathrooms: 63 en-suite.
Parking ample free. Open: All year round.

a night-time view of the welcoming entrance to this modern hotel
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SUNDAY SUMMER SAVER
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for Fri, Sat & Sunday nights - from £296 per couple, inclusive.
Available 16Apr-13June 2010.
AA three stars
HOTEL

The Barnstaple Hotel

Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LE, Tel: 01271 376221.
Website: www.barnstaplehotel.co.uk Email: info@barnstaplehotel.co.uk

A large, modern hotel on the outskirts of Barnstaple, with access to the main road to the great sandy beaches of Saunton (7ml), Croyde (9ml) and Woolacombe (13 miles from the hotel). Fitness Suites including sauna, solaria, indoor and outdoor swimmingpools. Conference facilities for up to 200.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room from £100.00; single occupancy from £78.50. Dinner: £27.00. Bedrooms: 19 double, 20 twin, 7 family. Bathrooms: 60 en-suite. Parking ample free. Open: All year round.

a view of this blue and white modern hotel, from the park opposite
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SPRING BREAKS (min 2 nts)
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £50 per person, per night.
Bed & Breakfast from £42 per person, per night.
AA three stars
HOTEL

The Park Hotel

Taw Vale, Barnstaple, EX32 9AE. Tel: 01271 372166.
Website: www.parkhotel.co.uk Email: info@parkhotel.co.uk

A modern hotel, close to town centre, overlooking Rock Park gardens. Only 80 yards from riverside walk and Tarka Trail; 600 yards from the town's pedestrianised shopping streets and historic quay.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room from £95.00; single room from £75.00. Dinner: £25.00. Bedrooms: 6 single, 16 double, 18 twin. Bathrooms: 40 en-suite. Parking ample free. Open: All year round.

the bow windowed hotel facade, window boxes and royal warrants
children welcomeground floor bedroom(s)radio in bedroomsdigital tv in bedroomstea/coffee in bedroomstelephone in bedroomslicensed barspecial diets availabletotally non-smokingresidents' loungenight porterpassenger lift/elevatorcentral heating throughoutironing facilitiesconference facilitiesbuilding of historic notecredit cards acceptedsome disabled accessrestaurantspecial christmas packages
SPRING BREAKS (min 2 nts)
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £50 per person, per night.
Bed & Breakfast from £42 per person, per night.
AA three stars
HOTEL

The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HG. Tel: 01271 342289.
Website: www.royalfortescue.co.uk Email: info@royalfortescue.co.uk

Barnstaple's most ancient hotel, established as the Fortescue Arms in 1780: became "Royal" when the future King Edward VII (aged 15) dined there in 1856, having arrived on horseback from Ilfracombe. A beautifully appointed hotel right in the heart of old "Barum", opposite the southgate entrance to the town's pedestrianised shopping streets.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room from £79.00; single room from £59.00. Dinner: £26.00. Bedrooms: 4 single, 20 double, 21 twin, 4 family, 1 suite. Bathrooms: 47 en-suite. Parking ample free (inc garage parking). Open: All year round.

cream-white painted three-storey facade, sun-lit balcony
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TIC inspected
SMALL HOTEL

Yeo Dale Hotel

Pilton Bridge, Barnstaple, EX31 1PG. Tel: 01271 342954.
Website: www.yeodalehotel.co.uk Email: stay@yeodalehotel.co.uk

Georgian townhouse offering bed and breakfast (dinner available by arrangement). Very well appointed bedrooms, having undergone recent extensive refurbishment. A successful blend of traditional and modern style. Adjacent to historic Pilton Street, with its charming shops, and overlooking the River Yeo and Pilton Park. Only 400 yards from Barnstaple High Street. Internet Access: Free WiFi.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room £75.00-£100.00; single room £40.00-£50.00. Dinner: £15.00 (please give a minimum of 24 hours notice, if you require dinner.
Bedrooms: 3 single, 4 double, 3 family (3,4,4). Bathrooms: 9 en-suite, 1 private.
Parking limited hotel carpark, or public carpark nearby. Open: All year round.

cream painted corner pub with black timbered windows and three gables
no basin in bedroomsradio in bedroomsdigital tv in bedroomstea/coffee in bedroomslicensed barspecial diets availabletotally non-smokingcentral heating throughoutdogs not acceptedcredit cards acceptedrestaurant
TIC inspected
INN

The Olive Branch

Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SE. Tel: 01271 370784.
Website: www.olivebranchdevon.co.uk Email: suehall81@btconnect.com

This town centre public house has been modernised throughout. Comfortable and stylish lounge bar with separate dining area offering bar snacks or restaurant dishes, from 12 noon 'til 9.00pm. The twin bedroom has an en-suite shower room. The double bedroom has a washbasin.

Bed only, per night: from £25.00 per person.
Bedrooms: 1 single, 1 double, 1 twin. Bathrooms: 1 en-suite, 1 public.
Parking in nearby public carpark. Open: All year round.

red brick, green weatherboards and white windows, on a sunny day
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TIC inspected
GUEST HOUSE

Crossways

Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JH. Tel: 01271 379120.
Website: www.barnstaplebedandbreakfastcrossways.com

Crossways is a family-run 'colonial style' house with plenty of off road parking. Only 300 yards from the town centre, 200 yards from good food/ale pub. Close to hospital and industrial estates. Tarka Trail/South West Coast Path, 500 yards. Locked store for bicycles, etc. Digital TV/radio in all rooms. Free WiFi.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room from £55.00; single occupancy from £30.00.
Bedrooms: 2 double, 2 twin, 1 single. Bathrooms: 3 en-suite, 1 public.
Parking for 7. Open: All year round.

bow windowed town house with hanging basket and arched entrance
radio in bedroomsdigital tv in bedroomstea/coffee in bedroomshairdryer in bedroomsspecial diets availabletotally non-smokingresidents' loungecentral heating throughoutironing facilitiesgarden for guests' usedogs not acceptedbuilding of historic noteclosed for christmas
TIC inspected
B&B

The Old Post Office

22 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PJ. Tel: 01271 859439.
Website: www.theoldpostoffice-pilton.co.uk Email: theoldpost_office@btinternet.com

Georgian town house in historic Pilton Street, offering delightful bed and breakfast accommodation in a comfortable private residence. Guests are welcome to use the sittingroom and stroll or sit in the garden. There is a safe lock-up for bicycles and surfboards. The Old Post Office is 10 minutes walk from the town centre. Exceptionally good quality accommodation.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room £75.00; single occupancy £55.00.
Bedrooms: 2 doubles. Bathrooms: 1 en-suite, 1 private.
Parking on-street or free parking space nearby. Open: All year round.

large, three storey red brick gabled house in lawned mature garden
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TIC inspected
GUEST HOUSE

The Old Vicarage

Barbican Terrace, Barnstaple, EX32 9HQ. Tel: 01271 328504.
Website: www.oldvicaragebarnstaple.co.uk

Half of former Victorian Vicarage in a large terraced garden, with rose bushes, fruit trees and extensive lawns . 300 yards from the bus station, 500 yards from the shopping centre, 1000 yards from railway station. Lock-up for bicycles and motorbikes. Train and Bus station pick-up available. Broadband internet access. Small 'fridge in each bedroom for cold drinks and fresh milk for tea/coffee.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room £60.00-£70.00; single occupancy £34.00-£45.00.
Bedrooms: 1 family suites(4), 1 de-luxe double, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single. Bathrooms: 4 en-suite, 1 private.
Parking for 7. Open: All year round.

broadgate house at pilton
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to be inspected shortly
GUEST HOUSE

No 2 Broadgate

Bellaire, Pilton, Barnstaple, EX31 1QZ. Tel: 01271 327260.
Website: www.no2broadgate.co.uk

No. 2 Broadgate is a luxurious and unique Guest House on the elevated outkirts of Barnstaple. On the top floor is a double suite, with modern bathroom (walk-in shower and large bath) and private sittingroom (sofa-bed, writing area, 42" digital tv, dvds and books): this suite can sleep up to 6. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor, one also has an "trundle bed" for an extra two. Guests are welcomed with a cream tea, an aperitif, a cold beer or a glass o' bubbly, and can relax in the garden, conservatory, living room or use the gym.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room £55.00-£95.00 (Mon-Thurs) or £75.00-£110.00 (Fri-Sun); single occupancy tbc. Dinner or Buffet Lunch: by arrangement.
Bedrooms: 1 suite (sleeping 2/4/6), 1 double +2, 1 double. Bathrooms: 3 en-suite.
Parking for 3. Open: All year round.

detached red brick house with red tiles, white plastered first floor
children welcomeground floor bedroom(s)radio in bedroomsdigital tv in bedroomstea/coffee in bedroomsspecial diets availabletotally non-smokingcentral heating throughoutdogs not acceptedcredit cards acceptedsome disabled access
AA three stars
GUEST HOUSE

Cresta

Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, EX31 2BU. Tel: 01271 374022.
Website: www.crestaguesthouse.co.uk

1930's detached house, with its own carpark, on the crest of the hill, on the southern side of the River Taw. Less than 1 mile from the town centre and only 700 yards from the railway station, Tarka Trail Cycle Hire and the 34 mile long estuary-side Tarka Cycle Trail. 150 yards from a good food pub, an excellent fish 'n' chip restaurant and general store and newsagent.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room from £50.00; family room from £50.00; single room £25.00.
Bedrooms: 2 single, 2 double, 2 twin, 2 family(3/4). Bathrooms: 6 en-suite, 1 public.
Parking for 6. Open: All year round.

watercolour of country house amongst border plants
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2005 Barnstaple in Bloom Winner: Best Large Garden.
TIC inspected
B&B

Herton

Lake Hill, Barnstaple, EX31 3HS. Tel: 01271 323302.
Website: www.herton-guesthouse.co.uk

Spacious C17th former farmhouse in a unique position, in pleasant country surroundings, yet less than one mile from the pedestrianised shopping centre. Prize winning garden. Family suite is a self-contained cottage wing of farmhouse with double room, twin room, sittingroom, bathroom, kitchen, private garden: breakfast served in main house (or on Self Catering basis).

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room £56.00; family suite from £60.00; single occupancy from £45.00.
Bedrooms: 2 double, 1 family suite(4). Bathrooms: 2 en-suite, 1 private.
Parking for 6. Open: All year round.

white painted facade, black wrought iron balcony, bow windows
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2004 Overall Winner of Barnstaple in Bloom Gardens.
TIC inspected
B&B

Mount Sandford

Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, EX32 0HL. Tel: 01271 342354.

Grade II listed Georgian residence, a large, comfortable, detached house with pillared portico and ornate balcony, in a beautiful garden. Large sitting-room with french windows to lawns. Bicycle lock-up. Country and distant estuary views. 300 yards from Portmore Golf Club and driving range. Less than 1 mile from the two taverns of Landkey, both serving good food. 1.5 miles from the town centre.

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room £50.00; single occupancy £27.50.
Bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin, 1 family (3). Bathrooms: 3 en-suite.
Parking for 3. Open: All year round.

Rosehill
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Plenty of bedrooms - but a maximum of 6 guests at any one time.
TIC inspected
B&B

Rosehill

Deer Park Road, Barnstaple, EX32 0PD. Tel: 01271 329931.

* A large Grade 2* listed Georgian house built around an inner courtyard, all set in 6 acres with a walled garden to the south. A sweeping driveway leads to ample parking. Extensive panoramic views over town and estuary. 1.2 miles from town centre and under 1 mile from Newport and Bishops Tawton (shops, pubs, etc).

Bed & Breakfast per night: double room £50.00; child £15.00; single occupancy £25.00.
Bedrooms: 2 family (5 max)(3), 4 double, 1 twin. Bathrooms: 3 en-suite, 1 public. Cloakrooms: 1 public.
Parking for 5. Open: All year round.