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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