Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Fireplace in lobby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Slow service
Room issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Some areas needed attention, as per guests' observations.
Service
9.46
Staff were very accommodating and generally helpful, despite some slow service.
Location
10
Beautiful countryside location and well-kept property.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, with some minor issues noted.
Amenities
8.98
Good amenities, though some issues with room provisions such as missing items.
Value for Money
9.44
Excellent value for the quality experienced during the stay.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Food was delicious with good breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.87
Overall a lovely stay with minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 20:11

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in complimentary wireless internet access and enjoy a cozy fireplace in the lobby at this boutique hotel.

Fine Dining Experience
Savor delectable dishes at The Coach House and unwind in the bar/lounge with a refreshing drink.

Scenic Surroundings
Take in breathtaking views from the terrace and garden while being just a short drive away from Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast.

With a stay at Kentisbury Grange in Barnstaple, experience the perfect blend of elegance and comfort surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 146 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.46
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 9.87
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Ian
10
Perfection
Pros:

Wow! What an absolutely beautiful place, clean, comfortable, safe, finished to a very high quality, staff were amazing, food was lovely. Literally can't say enough nice things

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul
8
Pros:

Lovely room and good breakfast. Ample parking space.

Only disappointment was to be told on arrival that the restaurant was not open.........this also happened on my previous visit

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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jane • partner
10
Pros:

Lovely spacious room and beautiful bathroom with wonderful views, very clean,food and service excellent, staff very friendly and professional, this is our second visit and we will definitely return

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Colin
10
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and enjoyed our evening meals too, staff were very accommodating.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Ian
8
Pros:

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2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family
8
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful, with lovely grounds, spacious rooms, and a comfortable bed/sofa. The food in the restaurant at dinner and breakfast was delicious. We had a good stay, but there were quite a few negative points. Service was very slow in general in the restaurant and my breakfast was forgotten about entirely. No milk is provided for tea in the rooms, which is frustrating after a long drive! I had also requested a twin room, but was given a double instead with no notification. Staff were generally helpful, despite these downsides, and we had a nice stay overall.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Ian
8
Pros:

The food was very good and the service excellent

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Anthony
10
Pros:

Lovely country retreat with an amazing restaurant.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Rob
10
Pros:

Excellent room, fantastic views, polite and attentive staff. Excellent value for money. Breakfast and the evening meal was exceptional. The only issue was being woken up 4 times throughout the night of load knocking from the bathroom.. however this would not deter me from staying again..

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • partner
8
Pros:

The grange is surrounded by beautiful countryside, it is quiet , striking property Our room and en-suite were huge and on the ground floor of the original house. There was plenty of parking close to the property.
Breakfast was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. Staff were very welcoming and helpful
We stayed in room one , although huge and clean there were a couple of areas that needed attention , the curtains were ripped in places and one had come of the curtain track and the grout in the shower needed cleaning in places. Otherwise the room was spotless

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Robin Geoffrey • partner
6
Pros:

The site of the hotel was excellent, well laid out and well kept.
The restaurant staff were very pleasant helpful and efficient.
The general house keeping for the hotel rooms was not good for this hotel. There was no attention to detail and gaps in room provisions were too many (no milk, no hand towels)

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Christian • partner
6
Pros:

We stayed overnight in one of the Cottage Suites, which are detach chalets in the grounds. These consist of a large bedroom with adjoining bathroom.
The first thing we noticed on entering the accommodation was that it was cold. Apart from that our first impressions were that everything was smart and clean. There is underfloor heating with a wireless thermostat on the wall, so we turned it up. After a couple of hours however it was still cold. On our way out we mentioned this to reception. On returning later we found that the room was too hot; the thermostat reading 25°C. We only wanted to warm the room up a little, but this was stifling. I think the thermostat was broken and in our absence the staff may have manually overriden the temperature. We soon opened some small windows, one of which just flopped shut. In the morning the temperature read 25°C.
There was a large smart TV on the wall, but we couldn't get it to connect to the WiFi, so just ordinary TV was available.
I found the lighting in the bathroom to be poor, even to shave by.
Breakfast was pretty good and our cooked breakfasts were very nice. The orange juice, jam and yoghurts were nothing special though. There could also have been slightly more of a selection of fresh fruit. I think with a few tweeks the breakfast could have been excellent.
The staff were helpful and friendly, but maybe there just needs to be a bit more attention to detail.
I'd definitely go back, but it probably wouldn't be my first choice.

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Carole
8
Short break
Pros:

Great location for exploring the North Coast of Devon.
For this reason alone we would recommend Kentisbury Grange.
Restaurant was closed because they were having a new floor fitted these things happen but was disappointing
however found a great pub for food, the Black Venus, a short distance away.
Room was spacious and clean but was let down by the condition and fitting of the curtains!

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Steve • partner
6
Pros:

Garden suite….bathroom looking a little grubby.
Tv did not work at all.
Breakfast good.
Staff … excellent and polite

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Yau Wai
8
Pros:

We stayed in garden suite, so it was very morden and spacious. Very cosy. Breakfast was brilliant and had good options.

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan
4
Pros:

Arrived at hotel to what seemed a rabbit caught in the headlights. Asked about food options to be told the kitchen was not operating. Asked about local options to be told there was a pub over 1mile away. Had to locate room in a maze of a country house. This hotel could be lovely but the staff need some serious customer service training

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Steven
10
Pros:

The rooms and service provided were excellent. Highly recommend

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jill
6
Disappointing
Pros:

We stayed in the main house which needs reburbishment. Room was clean but needs some TLC. Window frames need attention.
Breakfast was only just ok. Choice not great service slow and tables left uncleared. No management on site until 10.00 so unable to give feedback when we checked out.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • partner
10
Pros:

Kentisbury Grange is a stunning venue, our garden suite was clean, well equipped with a wonderfully large and comfortable super king size bed that we didn't want to leave.
It's very conveniently situated for easy access to lynmouth to the east and woolacombe/Ilfracombe in the west with easy access. We had a fantastic couple of nights for my partners birthday and would 100% stay again. I didn't get their names but the two young ladies who were there for breakfast each morning were fantastic considering the hotel had issues with the kitchen because of a flood, which I will say I was notified of before hand by phone which I appreciated.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Penny
10
Pros:

Lovely stay. The cottage garden suite was fantastic. Really enjoyed the hot tub.
Great location for exploring North Devon.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee