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Discover the fascinating history behind Royal Castle Hotel. From its Built in 1639 (17th century), with evidence of earlier inn on site. origins to its role in local heritage.

Royal Castle Hotel

Dartmouth, Devon

Building Age: Built in 1639 (17th century), with evidence of earlier inn on site.
Original Purpose: Inn and hotel.
Architecture: 17th-century historic hotel architecture, Grade II* listed. Notable for its winding wooden staircase and period features reflecting its long history overlooking Dartmouth Harbour.
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Historical Significance

A Grade II* listed hotel built in 1639, with evidence suggesting an earlier inn on the site where Sir Francis Drake reportedly stayed. The hotel has strong royal connections: many mistresses of Charles II stayed here, and in 1688, Queen Mary awaited William III at the hotel. Other famous guests include Queen Victoria, Edward VII, Cary Grant, and Agatha Christie. Features include a great winding wooden staircase and 46 antique spring bells.

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Royal Castle Hotel: A Dartmouth Landmark with Royal Connections

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The Grade II* listed Royal Castle Hotel in Dartmouth, built in 1639, boasts a history rich with royal patronage, from Charles II's mistresses to Queen Mary and later Queen Victoria.

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Pre-1639 Earlier inn on site, reportedly visited by Sir Francis Drake.
1639 Current Royal Castle Hotel building constructed.
Mid-17th C. Hosted mistresses of Charles II.
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Royal Castle Hotel history Dartmouth historic hotel Queen Mary Dartmouth Sir Francis Drake Dartmouth Grade II* listed Devon Agatha Christie Dartmouth
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