The Best Hotels in Exmoor | The Hotel Guru

With its rugged moors, winding rivers, and wild ponies, Exmoor National Park makes the perfect destination for a rural break. Those in search of outdoor pursuits will find endless opportunities from hiking, to fishing or horse riding. There's a good selection of accommodation across the national park and on the outskirts too. From quaint B&Bs offering a quintessentially British stay to boutique options with that little extra luxury. To narrow down the options to just the best few, our Hotel Gurus have done all the leg work and compiled a list of the best hotels in Exmoor. So why not browse through the options and start planning your next trip?

For a traditional stay

Bossington Hall is a charming country house turned upmarket B&B with breathtaking views both over Exmoor and the Somerset coast. The eight spacious rooms are classically styled — some come with sleigh beds, others boast claw foot bath tubs — but all boast pillow top beds, luxurious complimentary toiletries and many features you'd expect from a luxury hotel. A grown up getaway.
Found in the picturesque village of Dunster, the Luttrell Arms is a superb hotel. Elegant and effortless, the hotel offers delightful rooms, an atmospheric bar and an excellent restaurant. Surrounded by the beauty of Exmoor National Park, it's a great option for a weekend escape.
Beachborough Country House is a charming small B&B located on the edge of the national park. Owner managed, the house is filled with antiques and family heirlooms giving is a homely and welcoming feel. With just three rooms this is a great option to rent out in its entirety.

For the walks

Tarr Farm Inn is another property located inside the national park itself making it an ideal base for ramblers. With charmingly simple and traditional interiors and a lovely small restaurant, this is an intimate and homely stay.
The Old Rectory Hotel is a small relaxed hotel boasting a secluded spot surrounded by National Trust land. The walking options, therefore, are endless and unsurprisingly scenic. What really makes this property though are the owners, whose attentive hospitality makes this a very welcoming stay.

For an inn

The Crown is a charming 17th-century former coaching inn. The surprisingly grand rooms are decorated with antique pieces like Empire style armchairs, dark woods and ornate fabrics. The restaurant, serving real ales and traditional pub grub is a real highlight.
The Rising Sun offers a picturesque setting overlooking Lynmouth harbour. The 14th-century thatched building offers cosy traditional, rooms. The restaurant with its wood-burning stove, which serves classic British pub fare, is the perfect spot to return to after a day spent outdoors.

For a boutique

The Lodge at Loyton is a property that exudes class and charm. Lovely boutique rooms mix traditional and contemporary styles, delicious food in the restaurant and beautiful grounds all come together to create a perfect a rural retreat.

For foodies

The Ginger Peanut is an excellent restaurant and bar with five boutique and elegant rooms, each with smart en suite shower room and all with access to a complimentary guest pantry. The restaurant is run by award-winning chef Peter Mundy and serves dishes from the finest local produce. A superb find close to Exmoor.
Kentisbury Grange is a picturesque converted manor house set on the edge of the national park. Interiors are chic and contemporary and rooms boast luxuries such as roll-top baths. However, the restaurant is the real draw where superb dishes are crafted using local produce.

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The 12 Best Hotels in Exmoor

The Old Rectory Hotel

Devon (Exmoor National Park)

A very relaxed hotel nestled in the Devonshire countryside. A secluded escape with well-styled rooms and excellent, locally-sourced food. Guests can take many delightful walks to local beauty spots within Exmoor National Park. The perfect place for a quiet weekend away.

Restaurant - Seasonal menu serving classic dishes, using locally-sourced ingredients.
Fishing - Woolacombe Beach is just a 30 minute drive away.
Great walks - 500 metres from the Exmoor coastal path.
Surfing - On nearby Woolacombe Beach.

from €217 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Crown, Somerset

Somerset (Somerset)

This 17th century former coaching inn is ideally situated for the rugged terrain of Exmoor. The surprisingly grand rooms are decorated with antique pieces like Empire style armchairs, dark woods and ornate fabrics. The restaurant, serving real ales and traditional pub grub is one of the highlights.

Great walks - Exmoor has some of the most beautiful moorlands in the country, the UK's highest cliffs and rugged coastlines - take your pick!
Fishing - Hidden amongst this property's 3 acre grounds is a trout stream.
Full of character
Restaurant

from €127 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Kentisbury Grange

Devon

Kentisbury Grange is a converted manor house, situated in pretty gardens on the edge of Exmouth National Park. Rooms are contemporary in style with crisp white linen, roll-top baths and soft hues. Plus there's an excellent restaurant. The ideal country escape.

Foodies - Boasting an award winning restaurant headed by Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines.
Country Escape - A charming rural property in the pretty county of Devon.
Great walks - Explore the miles of trails that run through Exmoor National Park.
Sights nearby - Make a trip to the pretty coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth.

from €157 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Luttrell Arms

Somerset (Dunster)

Found in the picturesque Somerset village of Dunster, the Luttrell Arms is a superb hotel. Elegant and effortless, the hotel offers delightful rooms, an atmospheric bar and an excellent restaurant. Surrounded by the beauty of Exmoor National Park, it's a great option for a weekend escape.

Great walks - Surrounding Exmoor is full of wonderful walking routes.
Surfing - There are some great surf spots along the Exmoor coast.
Sights nearby - Ten minutes walk from Dunster Castle.
Romantic

from €163 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Tarr Farm Inn

Devon (DULVERTON)

A quaint farmhouse in the picturesque moorlands of Exmoor. Simply designed rooms feature soft hues, large windows and chintz fabrics. Superb food is served in the small restaurant using produce of the region. A glorious spot for a countryside escape.

Back to Nature - A pretty farmhouse in the rugged landscapes of Exmoor.
Birdwatching - With 243 species residing in the region bird watchers will be in paradise.
Great walks - Discover the beautiful moorland on long walks.
Remote

from €181 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Lodge at Loyton

Devon (Morebath)

Tucked away in rolling Devonshire countryside just to the south of Exmoor, The Lodge at Loyton is a place that exudes class and charm. Lovely rooms, delicious food in the restaurant and beautiful grounds all come together to create a place that's perfect for a rural retreat.

Sights nearby - Dulverton is a delightful town nearby, full of charm and character.
Great walks - Go out walking for the day in nearby Exmoor National Park.
Full of character
Views

from €121 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Rising Sun

Devon

With a picturesque position overlooking Lynmouth harbour, The Rising Sun is a charming traditional inn. Set in a delightful 14th century thatched property, the hotel prides itself on delicious food in the restaurant and comfortable, relaxing accommodation in its sixteen individually designed rooms.

Local exploring - A great base from which to explore Exmoor National Park.
Restaurant - Serving classic British cuisine with an emphasis on local produce including the fabulous fish from the harbour
Great walks - There are countless beautiful walking routes in the Exmoor National Park and the South west coast path
Fishing - Take sea fishing trips out from Lynmouth harbour or try your luck on the river Lyn

from €205 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The Ginger Peanut

Devon (Devon)

An excellent restaurant and bar with five boutique and elegant rooms each with smart en suite shower room and all with access to a complimentary guest pantry. The restaurant is run by award wining chef Peter Mundy and serves dishes from the finest local produce. A superb find close to Exmoor.

Back to Nature - With nearby access to Exmoor National Park, nature lovers will be right at home.
Restaurant - Menus are designed around the finest Devon produce by the award-winning chef.
Sights nearby - The castles at Dunster and Tiverton make for a great day out.
Boutique

from €103 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Bossington Hall

Somerset (Porlock)

A charming country house turned upmarket B&B with breathtaking views both over Exmoor and the Somerset coast. Six smartly done bedrooms offer super comfy beds and luxurious amenities; not all are en-suite, but all have a private bathroom. Plus there's a tennis court and cinema. Rural bliss!

Families - With the roomy family suite, dedicated playground, plus tennis court and cinema, families are well catered for
Total relaxation - With its intimate size and stunning location Bossington Hall is ideal for total RnR
Local exploring - Perfectly located for exploring both the north Somerset coast and Exmoor
Views - Breathtaking views both over Exmoor and Porlock Weir

from €181 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The 12 Best Hotels in Exmoor

For a traditional stay

For the walks

For an inn

For a boutique

For foodies

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