The Barnstaple Hotel, Braunton Road, Barnstaple is part of the Brend group. It is on the outskirts of Barnstaple and is ideal for a short break.
Brend Hotels have several properties in Devon and Cornwall and maintain a certain standard in all of their hotels.
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glorious beaches of North Devon. The Barnstaple Hotel has a stylish brasserie-restaurant and a health and leisure club including indoor and outdoor heated swimmi...
to put your feet up and serve equally well as an area to catch up with friends family or colleagues You have the option of 2 excellent eating experiences at the ...
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central location overlooking the River Taw.Situated in the town centre, it is only a 10 minute drive to the beautiful North Devon coast. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the area and visiting Dartington Glass Factory, the coastal village of Clovelly with its 14th century harbour, and the beautiful Lynton and Lynmouth.Spend a few relaxing moments during morning coffee or afternoon tea, and make the most of the hotels service, where guests' comfort is of paramount importance.
world character and charm with the convenience of a modern hotel.As well as Lord Fortescue's restaurant, the hotel also houses "62 The Bank" a popular cafe/bar/bistro.
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the annual Britain in Bloom Competition culminating as winner of the World in Bloom title an outstanding achievement! Situated in the town centre the Hotel offers all modern facilities while retaining its original charm and character All bedrooms have bathroom en suite and the lift provides easy access to all floors The relaxing lounges are waiter served throughout the day and are well renowned for their wonderful selection of afternoon teas patisserie and specialist coffees 'Lord Fortescue's' the Hotel Restaurant enjoys a particularly fine reputation with extensive A La Carte and Table d'Hote menus to choose fromThe highest standards of accommodation is a combination of both comfort and style There is a lift to all floors All bedrooms are beautifully furnished with private bathroom colour satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities Naturally should you choose to dine in your room we offer a limited 24 hour room service In addition we also have a number of ground floor rooms The North Devon coastline boasts some wonderful scenery and most of our beaches have Blue Flags so you can be sure safety and cleanliness are top priorities Exmoor National park is a very special place It combines stunning wild moorland with an awe inspiring coastline and is populated with red deer rare wild ponies and soaring birds of prey From centuries old local markets to the latest in modern retail North Devon and Exmoor provide great chances to buy locally produced goods Leisure facilities are available at the barnstaple Hotel The Royal and Fortescue's sister hotel also in Barnstaple free of charge these consist of Sauna Fitness Centre Solarium Billiards Jacuzzi Biking Indoor Swimming Pool Outdoor Swimming Pool
A review by kismet on Barnstaple Hotel, Barnstaple February 24th, 2006
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Advantages:
smart, 2 swimming pools
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none
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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The Barnstaple Hotel, Braunton Road, Barnstaple is part of the Brend group. It is on the outskirts of Barnstaple and is ideal for a short break.
Brend Hotels have several properties in Devon and Cornwall and maintain a certain standard in all of their hotels.
The hotel has been rated 3* by the AA, RAC and the Tourist Board.
The hotel has its own health club with 2 swimming pools, jacuzzie, sauna and gym. This is free to hotel guests and open to members who pay an annual fee.
PRICES +++++++
The rates for one night, room only vary from £65 to £100 per person per night depending on the class of room and the time of year. It is £10 cheaper per night from January to April and October - 22 December.
Continental Breakfast is £7.50 and a Full English is £10.00.
The rates are reduced slightly for multiple night stays. If you stay for two nights the rate is #63 per night, if you stay for 3 or more nights the rate is #57 per night from 1 May to 30 September. These prices include breakfast and a 4 course dinner
The autumn/winter rates are even better value, with 2 nights costing #52 per night and 3 nights or more costing #47 per person per night. These prices include breakfast and a four course dinner.
THE ACCOMMODATION ++++++++++++++++++
The Barnstaple has 60 rooms, called Garden Court, Pool View, Executive and Deluxe.
We stayed in a pool view room. The room had a satellite television, hairdryer, trouser press, tea and coffee with biscuits, paper, pen, envelopes and plenty of storage space. There is 24 hour room service and you can have breakfast served in your room for an extra cost.
The bathroom was white and very clean and tidy and the shower was extremly powerful. The only complaint was that the toilet was right next to the bath and could not be sat on comfortably, (but then my bottom is bigger than most, so maybe it was just me!)
There is a door onto the balcony which runs around the whole outside of the hotel overlooking the pool and steps down to the pool, which is great and means that you can get to the pool without having to go through the hotel all the time.
FOOD +++++
The night that I stayed was for a works party so we had the carvery dinner. The selection of starters and sweets was exceptional and the carvery was superb. The carvery was great with plenty of potatoes and vegetables to choose from. Very tasty and with plenty of gravy too!
At breakfast the next morning there was a large selection of cereals and full English breakfast, all on a help yourself basis. Tea and coffee is brought to your table.
There is a bar menu and a brasserie menu, both serving excellent meals. The brasseries offers 2 courses for #20 or 3 courses for #23 per person. There is a wide range of choices.
SERVICE ++++++++
Brend Hotels pride themselves on service and the staff are very well trained and are very efficient and friendly.
The check in procedure is very simple, at reception you have to sign in and give your car registration. Then you are given a key to your room and directions up the stairs and along the corridor.
I have friends who work for Brend Hotels and they all say that they are great Employers to work for, firm but fair.
HEALTH CLUB +++++++++++++
The outdoor pool is heated as is the indoor pool. There are running machines, exercise bikes and many other exercise machines in the gym. They have 2 snooker rooms and a tanning room.
I used to be a member of the Health Club and go swimming twice a week. The membership is quite exclusive and the pool is usually free to swim lengths in.
MY OPINION +++++++++++
I have now stayed in 2 Brend Hotels and eaten in 4 of them. You always get the same great food, served in comfortable surroundings. The rooms are clean and spacious and very comfortable.
We stayed at a reduced rate of #50 for the room as it was a Christmas party, but you still get exactly the same service. If we had not got a reduced rate it would have cost us #70 for the room.
I would recommend a stay in a Brend Hotel, especially the Barnstaple Hotel, as it has the swimming pool.
It is very close to the town but off the road. It is very handy for travelling reps and people who just need an overnight stay. It is also very handy for a weeks holiday as it is on the road to the main beaches outside of Barnstaple at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe.
Advantages: Great fun, great exercise, Croyde is a good break, and a very nice summer resort to visit Disadvantages: Can be dangerous if you are unfit, or unprepared
...off at Tiverton junction, then simply all the way across the link road, all signposted for Barnstaple. Accommodation is good, there is the Saunton Sands hotel, and a few nice hotels in Barnstaple itself at the upper end of the scale, and several campsites at the opposite end of the budget. Sorry, I have no real recommendations, I have never stayed there as a local.
Sorry about this being slightly off topic, this opinion was more on surfing in general rather than one specific beach, but I did include as much information on Croyde beach as I though neccisary. It is one of my favourite surf spots, but I was not sure it I should approach it from a surfers angle or a tourists angle. Thanks for reading, feel free to leave comments, questions etc. Chris...
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