Royal Britannia Hotel, Ilfracombe
About the Hotel
Guestroom Features
The Royal Britannia has 19 en-suite rooms, with some rooms overlooking the Harbour and the picturesque quay. The Grand Harbour, a sister hotel, features 22 en suite rooms across 3 floors with lift access. Rooms include free WiFi, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs. Certain rooms feature four-poster beds, harbor views, or baths. The Lord Nelson room has a super king-size four-poster bed and a 42-inch flat screen TV with full Sky package. Some rooms can accommodate families of 3, 4, 5, or 6 adults. Bedding and towels are provided.
Dining Options
The Royal Britannia Hotel offers cuisine from Northern China, a Sunday carvery, and bar meals. The large restaurant serves English and international cuisine. The hotel has two bars serving a range of drinks and light snacks. Guests can enjoy Devonshire cream teas. The carvery features a range of meats, and there is a seafood menu with fresh catch from Illfracombe harbor. The hotel serves light lunches, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, and traditional pub classics like Cod & Chips and British beef burgers. It also has a variety of Asian dishes, including authentic curries made from fresh herbs and spices.
Leisure and Entertainment
The Royal Britannia Hotel can accommodate parties of up to 150 guests. The hotel has two bars and a large terrace backing onto Ilfracombe harbor. It offers Sky and BT sports packages on 4 screens. Wildlife coastal cruises are popular and guests can also visit museums and aquariums. Other attractions include the Walker's Chocolate Museum, The Lynton and Barnstable Railway, and 11th Century Chambercombe Manor. The golden, sandy beaches of Woolacombe are a haven for surfers.
Location and Transportation
The Royal Britannia Hotel is in the Devonshire town of Illfracombe. It is near Capstone Hill (0.5 km), Ilfracombe Aquarium (0.3 km), Runnymede Gardens (0.5 km), Ilfracombe Museum (0.5 km), Ilfracombe Harbour (0.3 km), Cheyne Beach (0.3 km), Larkstone Family Park & Gardens (0.5 km), Hele Corn Mill & Pottery (1.5 km), and St Nicholas Chapel (0.3 km). Ilfracombe is at the far south end of the A361, the main connection with the M5. The nearest train station is Barnstaple, connected to Ilfracombe by bus (21A). A coach service runs from Heathrow and London Victoria to Ilfracombe on the 502 route.
Hotel Services
The Royal Britannia Hotel is family-run and ideal for networking, business lunches, training days, presentation evenings, and conferences. The hotel can host wedding receptions and parties. Certain bookings for group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties, are accepted. The Grand Harbour features lift access. The Royal Britannia does not have bicycle storage, but guests can lock them on the beer terrace. The hotel is non-smoking. People seeking quiet should consider out-of-town hotels.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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