The Imperial Hotel - Barnstaple
51.077017, -4.057587Overview
4-star hotel overlooking River Taw with AA rosette fine dining
Dining
The Imperial Hotel offers an AA rosette award-winning dining experience at the Arlington Restaurant, where menus change daily and feature locally sourced cuisine. Guests can also choose relaxed meals at the Colours Bar, a military-themed bistro and bar with a cozy atmosphere. The hotel provides a formal 2- or 4-course dinner option, plus a table d'hôte menu and an à la carte menu for evening dining.
Rooms & Accommodations
Rooms at the Imperial Hotel Barnstaple include river-view accommodations, with the spacious State room offering a separate walk-in rain shower and both a bath and shower. The hotel also has accessible rooms equipped with wet rooms, grab rails, and a shower seat for guests with limited mobility. Superior twin or double rooms are available, and all rooms are furnished with luxurious furnishings and maintained to high cleanliness standards.
Location & Activities
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple is located in the center of Barnstaple, a 10-minute drive from the North Devon coast and within walking distance of the historic pannier market and Rock Park. The hotel is a short drive from Exmoor National Park and the coastal villages of Clovelly and Lynton and Lynmouth. Guests can use the nearby Tarka Trail for walking or cycling, and the hotel offers electric bike charging storage for guests.
Pet-Friendly Policies
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple accommodates dogs in the River Court building adjacent to the main hotel, with pet bowls and pet baskets provided. Dogs are not allowed in the main hotel building, and bookings with dogs must be made directly with the hotel, not online. The hotel offers dog-friendly rooms with river views and access to outdoor areas for pet relief.
Amenities & Services
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple provides free parking at the front and rear of the property, with electric vehicle charging stations and accessible blue badge spaces. Guests have access to leisure facilities at a nearby sister hotel within the Brend Group, including a pool and gym. The hotel offers flexible services for weddings and group events, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage.
- Dining: AA rosette award-winning Arlington Restaurant & military-themed Colours Bar
- Rooms: River-view State room with walk-in rain shower & accessible rooms with wet rooms
- Location: 10 min from North Devon coast, near Exmoor National Park & Tarka Trail
- Pet-Friendly: River Court building with pet bowls & direct booking required
- Amenities: Free parking, EV charging, sister hotel leisure facilities, wedding services
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Courtyard view
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Essential information about The Imperial Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 116 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 51.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Exeter International, EXT |
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