Exmoor Bed and Breakfast near Lynton and LynmouthJust 4 miles up river from Lynton and Lynmouth, The Rockford Inn is a Bed and Breakfast Hotel lying in the remote Brendon Valley and is a great place to stay for those wishing to explore the vast open expanses of Exmoor National Park in North Devon. |
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Perhaps one of England's finest rural Inns, set in a small hamlet deep in the heart of |
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Traditional Exmoor PubThe Rockford was recently reviewed in a UK leading newspaper Sunday Mirror as
Its a traditional Exmoor Inn, a North Devon country pub near the border with Somerset |
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We were also featured recently in a Daily Telegraph article
"There's nothing better than being outdoors in the countryside when the sun is shining, Stephie B. Hotel Room AccommodationWe have 7 En-suite rooms to choose from |
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 Luxury Room 1 |
 Family Room 5 |
All prices include breakfast; Tea/Coffee & Toast, Fruit Juice, On occassion we do allow single occupancy of all rooms, please phone for rates. * We do not allow pets to stay in the accommodation * For availability and book on-line click here
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 Movie of Rockford & The East Lyn Rivertaken during summer rains. The summer rain on Exmoor only enhances the sense of natural beauty. You can walk for miles without meeting another soul. As hotels in Devon go this is about as remote and as tranquil as you will find in Exmoor National Park.
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| Map of Rockford, Brendon and Exmoor North Devon
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One of The Favourite Hotels in Devon
A traditional but secluded Exmoor Country Inn Hotel offering blissful peace and serenity in Devon.Home Cooked Food, Real Ales from the Cask, Log Fires and Ensuite Accommodation.
A warm welcome from Cathryn and Sarah is guaranteed at one of North Devons favourite small hotels.
Places to see
The countryside around Rockford B&B is some of the most breathtaking in the UK - sandwiched between the bleak windswept moors of Exmoor National Park and the rugged coastline of North Devon.
Exmoor
The Rockford Inn lies at the bottom of a scenic valley ....
... hidden from the outside world
by oak trees in a secluded hamlet ..
... deep in a wooded gorge.
Brendon Valley
Discover the secrets of Exmoor where Lorna Doone lived.
The Picturesque village of Brendon ...
... is just 1 mile along the valley from The Rockford Inn.
The road down is very steep, with a 1 in 4 incline ...
... but its well worth it.
This is the view that
greets you at the
bottom!
Countisbury
Foreland Point on the North Devon Coast is just 1 mile from Rockford ...
... its a short walk from
Rockford over Countisbury Hill ...
... and provides a great view down to Lynton & Lynmouth.
The old lighthouse is a favourite spot of ours.
Southwest Coastal Path
The Southwest Coast
Path overlooking the Bristol Channel between Porlock in Somerset and Coombe Martin in Devon is a particularly beautiful stretch..
. with wild Exmoor Ponies a common sight.
The Valley of The Rocks a spooky rocky outcrop famous for its wild goats ....
is a short distance further on from Lynton.
Watersmeet
The National Trust Tearooms at Watersmeet are just 1 mile downstream from Rockford, past deep green pools ...
... and is a lovely reward for your efforts.
Two rivers join together at this point hence the name.
Lynton and Lynmouth
The twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth are where Exmoor meets the sea. The town of Lynton is perched 500 ft on the cliff top, above its sister.
The fishing village of Lynmouth lies below at the confluence of two rivers, the East and West Lyn.
Winter at Rockford
The last couple of winters have been pretty hard in the remote wilds of Exmoor.
Visit us in Winter ...
....with roaring log fires
... in a snuggly bar ...
...we LOVE it!!!
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Pub Open Hours
Mon: 6 - 11pm
(closed during winter)
Tues-
Sun: 12 - 11pm
Food Times
12 - 3 pm
6 - 8.30 pm
**Bookings are advised**
East Lyn River
From the pub's patio you can enjoy a pint ..
.. and the only sounds you will hear are those of rushing water ...
.. over rocks and waterfalls.
Along the riverbank path the fern-lined Ash Pool is easily accessed from Rockford. A lush, green, 20 ft deep swimming spot.
Long Pool - a famous spot at the bottom of a 150ft gorge, where salmon wait for the river to come into flood in order to continue their journey up and over the waterfall beyond
Samaritans Way
The wooden footbridge
at Rockford connects
the pub to The Samaritan's Way, a 30
mile ...
... footpath which
joins Bristol to Lynton,
and runs along the length of Brendon
Valley.
Nearby Farm
Fishing
The East Lyn is one of the England's finest salmon & trout rivers Fishing permits are available from the bar.
The East Lyn after
heavy rainfall ...
... is not a river for fishing only.
Pony Treking
and horse riding can be arranged from nearby stables
Cycle Hire
from nearby Porlock can be arranged.
Real Ales
Local ales- Clearwater,
St. Austells, Exmoor Ales & Cotleigh - are poured direct from the cask behind the bar.
Mick Cawston Murals
The upper bar has a couple of murals by world famous artist Mick Cawston. The scenes, which he painted in return for beer, are typical representations from Exmoor!
Dunster Castle
Dramatically sited on top of a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since at least Norman times, with an impressive medieval gatehouse and ruined tower giving a reminder of its turbulent history. Panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and moorland complete the experience.
Lynton - Lynmouth Vernicular Cliff Railway
No family trip to the picturesque towns of Lynton and Lynmouth in North Devon would be complete without a ride on the famous funicular cliff lift.
The area situated in the centre of the "Exmoor National Park" and nicknamed "Englands Little
Switzerland" a "Day out in Devon" would not be complete without visiting one of the southwests top attractions.
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It's the best and most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns and will be one of the highlights of the day - for Mums, Dads and all the family.
Enjoy stunning views of Exmoor and the North Devon Coastline as you glide up and down the
862 foot length of track; from Lynmouth nestling at the foot of the cliffs to Lynton perched 500 feet above.