The Rockford Inn sits beside the East Lyn River which flows through the beautiful and tranquil Brendon Valley in Exmoor National Park. The rural public house dates back to the 17th century and provides a cosy and convivial atmosphere in which to relax. Its a traditional North Devon country pub popular with local farmers, ramblers and fishermen set in an isolated and remote hamlet. We offer excellent home cooked seasonal foods, local brewed real ales and comfortable accommodation in which to stay, where we offer half board and full board.

You can sit by the river, enjoy a pint as you watch herons stalk young salmon and trout, as well as the odd unfortunate frog. The sound of rushing water over the rocky rapids provides a tranquility to behold. After we have locked up and retired the guests to bed the only sounds you will hear are the peaceful, tinkling waterfalls and the hooting of owls in the woods.

Video of the The Rockford Inn and East Lyn river after heavy rainfall

The bed and breakfast pub is ideally situated in stunning countryside where you can take part in many outdoor activities. For instance, there are stables nearby where you can arrange pony trekking and riding holidays over the moor. The East Lyn River, famous for its salmon and trout, provides a stunning backdrop for fishermen with its dramatic gorges, waterfalls, rapids and pools. As well as fly fishing it is permissable to use spinners or worm on the river. The biggest salmon caught this season is reputed to be 22ilbs. For walkers there is The Samaritans Way Footpath which connects Bristol and Lynmouth. The path runs along the length of the valley by the river, where you may catch glimpse of deer, kingfisher and otter. The National Trust's Watersmeet House (now a tearoom) is just 1.5 miles downstream from the pub, and makes for a lovely half-day stroll along the river, stopping for refreshment before you return.

We are near to Malsmead, Dunster, Dulverton,Simonsbath & Exford. We are also near to the seaside towns of Ilfracombe, Wollacombe, Minehead, Porlock and Lynmouth, a short distance away with their restaurants, shops and tea-rooms. Its an interesting drive around the narrow, twisty lanes, up and down the often steep hills whilst dodging the sheep strayed from the moor. The A39 skirts the coast for some 20 miles or so, and sandwiches you between two landcapes. On one side are picturesque views across the cliffs and The Bristol Channel to South Wales, whilst the other presents a foreboding, bleak and windswept Exmoor.

Whether you are coming to stay with us for a b&b holiday, weekend break, short break or booked into the restaurant for lunch, evening meal or simply stopping for a pint we welcome you with open arms.