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Be inspired for your next hotel break in Barnstaple, North Devon. Use our blogs as a guide to find out more about the must-sees, hidden treasures and local news.

South West in Bloom Gold Award-Winners
Published on 3 November 2023
The Imperial Hotel win South West in Bloom Gold Status for another year running!

Christmas Gift Guide
Published on 20 October 2023
At the Brend Collection, we've got your Christmas shopping all wrapped up! Whether you're searching for the perfect gift or want to spread holiday cheer with a thoughtful surprise, let the Brend Collection be your version of Santa's little helper with our monetary and experience gift vouchers.

Introducing our new bug posts!
Published on 17 August 2023
Discover all about The Imperial Hotel's new bug posts, made in partnership with New Leaf Centre.

10 Reasons to book a Pre-Festive break
Published on 16 August 2023
Still pondering whether to book your getaway? Here are ten compelling reasons to make that reservation.

Taking Care of the world around us
Published on 25 July 2023
Just like you, we love our cosy corner of the world that we call home and we are doing everything we can to ever improve it, not just for our benefit but also for generations to come.

Hotel Manager Will's top 5 things to do
Published on 7 June 2023
Hotel Manager Will shares his top tips of where to visit in North Devon, giving you some holiday inspiration for your next getaway.

2022 South West in Bloom Gold Status
Published on 7 June 2023
We’re proud to announce that we’ve been awarded Gold status in the RHS South West in Bloom awards.

EV Chargers
Published on 7 June 2023
We’ve installed Smappee chargers throughout the Brend Collection. Here at The Imperial Hotel we now have 6 EV chargers on site.

Introducing the Brend Collection
Published on 7 June 2023
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on a fresh new brand appearance for Brend Hotels. Alongside this, we’ve created a new group website that reflects everything that we aspire to become as we move forward into an exciting future.

5 Summer Adventures
Published on 11 October 2022
There is no better place to be than Summer in North Devon, discover out top 5 summer adventures here.