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The Fortescue Arms

Woolacombe Station Road, Woolacombe EX34 7HQ, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

My partner and I were staying in a house on Tarka Lane, which is vitually opposite The Fortescue. We attended there for a meal on two evenings and found the hosts to be very friendly. The locals were very friendly also. There is a good menu choice with something for everyone and a couple of specials on the board. On... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

we love to eat here.we are always made very welcome.our 2 dogs are always welcome and treated very kindly.the carvery is very tasty.the children are welcome.we look forward to our meal out here.not far from the sea so ideal place to stop on journey back from the beach travelling through to mullacott or ilfracombe.quick service.top food.

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Hayes, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Stayed again for New Year, what an excellent time we had, clean & warm room, excellent food, friendly staff who would go out of their way to get anything you needed & make you feel welcome. New Years eve they provided a disco with free buffett for all who came, locals & tourists who braved the wet weather. New Years... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

Went here for the first time on holiday a week ago. Went for a carvery, when we arrived the front of the building was falling apart, it was unclean and had moss growing all over, cracks in the walls, bit of roof felt flapping around. We carried on inside where we were greeted by who i only assume was the... More

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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

We popped on a Sunday evening for a quick meal, as it was close by to where we were staying. Everyone seemed to be having carvery so we went for that too. To be honest it wasn't bad, but when I go out I like to eat something better than I could do at home, which this wasn't. The desserts... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012 via mobile

Bit dated and tatty in places but food good and beer top notch. Nice family friendly atmosphere too. Very busy but didnt wait long for food, carvery was lovely. Generous tooi! Locals seemed friendly too.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012 via mobile

Tired, depressing, average food, poor service. Wouldn't even entertain the idea of going back - give it a miss.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

Wow what a great place we decided to have a weekend away chose Woolacombe and found this place to stay accomodation great, food excellent carvery to die for ...and Bob the host was wonderful made us feel very welcome...locals all made us feel at home will definately go back for another break.....Well worth it..roll on September :O)

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Kidderminster, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

am sure there are better value carvery's in the area, however it offered your basic selection of meats. The vegetables were plentiful, but a bit tasteless. Overall a filling carvery but certainly not as good as expected.

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Penkridge, England, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012 via mobile

Distinctly average quality.. With big prices.. Dog friendly, warm welcome

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Also Known As:
Fortescue Arms Woolacombe
Address: Woolacombe Station Road, Woolacombe EX34 7HQ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Woolacombe
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