Near Woody Bay Beach
With a stay at The Old Rectory Hotel in Barnstaple, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Exmoor National Park and Woody Bay Beach. This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from North Devon Coast and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Heddon's Mouth Beach.
Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests ()
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Parking
Housekeeping
Free wifi
Classic Double Room (1)
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsSuperior Double Room (5)
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsSuite (3)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsClosest airports
The nearest major airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
238.1 km / 147.9 mi
Beaches nearby
Woody Bay Beach
1.5 km / 1 mi
Heddon's Mouth Beach
3.2 km / 2 mi
Lee Abbey Beach
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Wringcliff Beach
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Blacklands Beach
9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Sillery Sands Beach
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
What's nearby
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
3.3 km / 2 mi
Lee Abbey
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Valley of the Rocks
4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Lynton Cinema
6.5 km / 4 mi
Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway
7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Lyn & Exmoor Museum
9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Exmoor National Park
10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Glen Lyn Gorge
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Wistlandpound
11.3 km / 7 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Parking
Housekeeping
Free wifi
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Family friendly
No cribs (infant beds)
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
There is no front desk at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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