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Based in a central location in the heart of Barnstaple, the elegant Georgian surroundings of the Royal & Fortescue Hotel create a really special atmosphere for your wedding reception and won’t fail to charm your guests.
The elegant Royal & Fortescue Restaurant can host small private gatherings right up to parties of 120 people, all treated to the excellent, attentive service that we are famous for. Our event manager will plan every detail with you, and then make sure your big day goes just as you had dreamed it would.
We would love to show you around the Royal & Fortescue Hotel, so that you can see why it could make the venue for you, so make sure to contact us for more details.
If you’d like to book your wedding reception with us, we’ll guarantee a time that you and your guests will love. In our delightful surroundings, our dedicated team will spare no effort to ensure you have the most wonderful day. Your guests will love the atmosphere and character of this amazing hotel. We’ll provide you with a wedding breakfast to remember presented with the flawless, warm service you can expect from Brend Hotels’ 50 years of experience.
Booking your wedding reception with us means you can expect the following features:
Expert support, planning and advice at every stage of your day from our experienced team.
The management can act as Master of Ceremonies for your reception.
You can choose from an extensive selection of buffet and banqueting menus to choose from.
We have a wonderful choice of top quality wines to choose from and can arrange a drinks receptions for your guests.
We can draw up the table plans and ensure that the room is laid out as you’d like
Flowers can be provided and will be placed on every table.
Couples can also receive a complimentary stay in the Percival Suite on the wedding night.
If you’re coming to us for your reception, why not also spend your honey moon with us in the beautiful North Devon? Whether you’re using us for the special day or you are looking for somewhere perfect for your honey moon, we can help.
With gorgeous luxury rooms and a great location in the heart of Barnstaple, the Royal & Fortescue Hotel is a wonderful place to spend your honeymoon.
Our honeymoon suite, the Percival Suite is one of the most exquisite rooms you can imagine, providing you with the perfect romantic setting for your stay.
You will find that our team are just as attentive to honeymooners as they are to the wedding party, they can ensure that your honeymoon is as magical as it can possibly be, including arranging any extra special touches you might like.
If you’ve never visited North Devon before, you are in for a treat, there is plenty for you to explore together in the beautiful town of Barnstaple and it is only a short drive to the idyllic beaches of the North Devon coast or the windswept and romantic scenery of Exmoor.
To find out more about our wedding packages, head to our website to view our brochure containing everything you need to know. Alternatively, drop us an email or call the friendly team to speak to our event planners and arrange a consultation. Whatever your special occasion, we can turn it into an even you and your guests will remember forever. With us you have so many options, from large gathering, to a smaller more intimate one, buffet or a banquet in Lord Fortescue’s Restaurant or an intimate private dinner in our Florence Suite. Just tell us the celebration you’re thinking of and we’ll make it a reality.
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Certificate of Excellence 2019
Saturday, 14th September 2019If it's a peaceful escape you are after, then this is not the hotel for you! On first impression, the hotel is lovely. Friendly helpful staff (this review is by no means a detrimental review of the... Read full review
Monday, 16th September 2019We usually like to stay out of towns but because it was a late decision to visit the area and our normal choice was full it turned out a good alternative. We stayed Monday to Thursday and the street... Read full review
