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The Exmoor Forest Inn

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9 10 reviews

Cooked breakfast can be booked in the inn

Quiet camping field for over-16s behind a popular pub near Simonsbath
Pub site situated on the Two Moors Way in Exmoor National Park
Dark-sky reserve and wildlife haven at an inn known for its food

Like the sound of hikes along the Two Moors Way or the Tarka Trail with the promise of a pint of Somerset cider at the end of it? Camping at The Exmoor Forest Inn near Simonsbath is probably going to suit you very well. Set bang in the middle of Exmoor National Park, the grass pitches at the rear of the historic Victorian inn provide a great overnighting spot for long-distance walkers – or indeed a peaceful rural base if you fancy hanging around for a few days to explore the area. Bordered by Ashcombe Water and mature woodland, the campsite is within easy staggering distance of the pub, which is renowned for serving the freshest and best local organic produce including beef, lamb and venison reared in the owners’ farm, which surrounds the campsite. A cooked breakfast is served daily in the inn and is available to campers, but you'll need to book ahead. Seasonal local produce is often available for sale too. On-site facilities include a modern bathroom, firepits for hire and kindling to buy. Pitch numbers are limited so you can unwind in peace and enjoy the views over the River Barle opposite the inn. If you’re quiet during the day, chances are you can spot all manner of wildlife. By night, watch out for views of the Milky Way – the lack of light pollution hereabouts has led to Exmoor being designated as an international dark-sky reserve. Please note: this site does not accept anyone under the age of 16.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Adults only 4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

4 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.

Picnic table

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Will definitely be going back.

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Anonymous Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very enjoyable stay, food excellent, shower room like hotel bathroom. Lovely atmosphere, beautiful countryside.

Disliked: Only one toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful stay would recommend and definitely stay again.

Overall	10/10
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Facilities / Activities	8
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Cleanliness	10
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Amy K. Jun 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Bathroom was lovely and clean.
Location.
Staff were welcoming
Campsite field was very pretty

Disliked: No wheelbarrow/cart to carry luggage.
Only 1 toilet which is joined to shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous May 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great food and lovely shower room. Super friendly staff.

Disliked: Was quite expensive for what it was, only one toilet which included the shower could be an issue if more campers were there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The food was.amazing, camping was quiet and the stars at night were…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The food was.amazing, camping was quiet and the stars at night were incredible. Great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location next to a friendly pub that served great food

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sandra P. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Loved the location - very beautiful. The bathroom was like a hotel en-suite bathroom- the best I’ve ever seen camping. The staff at the Inn were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious.

Disliked: No washing up facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely venue, pretty river and trees and not busy. Friendly staff…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Christine D. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely venue, pretty river and trees and not busy. Friendly staff at the pub, food fabulous, organic local meat. (Book in advance) and a good range of local beer and cider.

Disliked: Lovely bathroom but only one loo etc. Bin needed emptying more often and attention to keeping it clean.
No washing up place. No sign on water to say if it was drinkable.
No recycling bins etc.
I'm sure this will be sorted in time, I imagine this is a new venture.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant- will be back

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The setting is lovely, stream and woodland to rear of pitches and the pub is great- fantastic food, lovely breakfasts, and has extras available to buy such as wood, rental BBQs and some BBQ food if you require these. The shower and toilet facilities were the best I've seen on a campsite, new stylish and clean. Staff very helpful, happy to help with any issues.

Disliked: Only downside was there was only one loo and shower, and in same room, but during our stay only a few other campers so not a big wait.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean site, peaceful at the back of a lovely pub

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Justin E. May 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely bathroom / shower and toilet. Fabulous location at the back of a lovely pub. Very quiet. The sky at night benefits from no light polution. Pitches will get better over time. Would stay again

Disliked: Could do with an extra toilet only as the bathroom, though fabulous is the only one.
Take your own milk etc as there is no local shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views and walks close by.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Katie W. May 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views and walks close by. Bathroom was very well kept and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really friendly owner. Lots of space to pitch up in the rear…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Emma W. Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really friendly owner. Lots of space to pitch up in the rear garden of the pub. Lovely bathroom facilities and access to water.
Clean and tidy site
Perfect for walkers undertaking the Two moors way. Right in the route
The food in the pub was amazing, but would recommend booking ahead of arrival.

Disliked: The site has one bathroom/ shower. No issues on the night we stayed and you do have access to the pub toilets when open.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

The Exmoor Forest Inn

Simonsbath

Somerset

England

TA24 7SH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.13995°N
-3.75456°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.1 mi The Square

9.2 mi The Square

12.8 mi The Parade

Rail

14 mi Umberleigh Rail Station

14.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station

14.5 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

Ferry

13.3 mi Minehead Harbour

16.3 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

19.6 mi Instow Ferry Landing

Airport

25.4 mi Cardiff International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Exmoor National Park (walking and cycling): access from site - Wheal Eliza Mine: five minutes’ drive - Tarr Steps (clapper bridge): 20 minutes - Lynton: 20 minutes - Lynmouth: 20 minutes - Dunkery Beacon (viewpoint): 20 minutes - Dulverton: 25 minutes - Porlock: 25 minutes - Webbers Post (moorland views): 25 minutes - Greencombe Gardens: half an hour - Dunster (medieval village): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Lynmouth	7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Porlock Weir	7.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Combe Martin	13.1 mi	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor
Minehead Terminus	13.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Dunster North West	14.4 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 21.5 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 27.3 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 27.6 mi

National Trust

Watersmeet 6 mi

Heddon Valley 9.2 mi

Holnicote Estate 9.4 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 9.9 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 0.1 mi

EXMOOR 4.5 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 5.1 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 5.4 mi

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 5.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the pub instead.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £25.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Exmoor Forest Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Exmoor Forest Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Exmoor Forest Inn? Local attractions and activities include: - Exmoor National Park (walking and cycling): access from site - Wheal Eliza Mine: five minutes’ drive - Tarr Steps (clapper bridge): 20 minutes - Lynton: 20 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Exmoor Forest Inn?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more