Set beside the River Taw on the Saunton side of Barnstaple, The Barnstaple Hotel is within ten minutes’ walk of the town centre while still enjoying a peaceful, riverside outlook in the heart of the North Devon countryside. The 59 twin and double rooms — many recently renovated — are all ensuite, and free parking, free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour room service keep the practicalities in good order. The Brasserie restaurant showcases the best of locally sourced produce, and the Aqua Bar provides a more relaxed setting for drinks and lighter meals.
An outdoor swimming pool and an indoor pool sit at the heart of a leisure offering that also includes a spa — an important consideration for golfers looking to recover properly between rounds on a multi-day Devon golf break.
Saunton Golf Club, home to two outstanding links layouts, is one of England’s finest golfing venues and is easily the most celebrated course within reach of the hotel. Royal North Devon at Westward Ho! — the oldest links in England — and Ilfracombe Golf Club complete an excellent trio of nearby options. The nearby beaches at Saunton, Woolacombe, and Croyde, and the moorland of Exmoor National Park, make this one of the most scenically rewarding corners of England for a combined golf and leisure trip.
