The Exmoor Forest Inn
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- 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
Site type
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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/motorcycles at the site. 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 park: 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 flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, May 2 to
Pitch types & availability
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Beautiful location next to a friendly pub that served great food
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Primitive grass tent campsite
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.
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Lovely venue, pretty river and trees and not busy. Friendly staff…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
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.
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Brilliant- will be back
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Primitive grass tent campsite
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.
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Lovely clean site, peaceful at the back of a lovely pub
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Primitive grass tent campsite
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.
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Lovely and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views and walks close by.…
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Liked: Lovely and quiet place to stay. Beautiful views and walks close by. Bathroom was very well kept and clean.
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Really friendly owner. Lots of space to pitch up in the rear…
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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.
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Great place highly recommend. Will definitely be back
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Fantastic facilities and great food.
Disliked: Could do with separate toilet and shower as when busy there was a queue.
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Clean, new facilities and lovely pub.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Really lovely toilet and shower facilities, and we were lucky enough to have the site to ourselves. Car park is next to the camping ground and there is also a fridge that campers can use. The pub is beautiful and we enjoyed our meal there on Saturday evening.
Disliked: Campsite is quite rocky in patches.
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Lovely peaceful spot behind inn. Excellent shower and loo. Very friendly reception.…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Lovely peaceful spot behind inn. Excellent shower and loo. Very friendly reception. The inn has had a total refurbishment and excellent food and beer in the evening too. Thank you.
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Perfect for anyone walking the 2 Moors Way.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Quiet location, friendly staff, clean hot shower. Nice food and good beers.
Disliked: Only open Friday and Saturday, a bit expensive.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gastronomic delight
Hikers’ paradise
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Pub campground
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Location
The Exmoor Forest Inn
Simonsbath
Somerset
England
TA24 7SH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.13995°N
-3.75456°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynmouth | 11.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porlock Weir | 12.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Combe Martin | 21.1 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Minehead Terminus | 21.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dunster North West | 23.2 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 34.6 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 44 km
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 44.4 km
National Trust
Watersmeet 9.7 km
Heddon Valley 14.8 km
Holnicote Estate 15.2 km
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 15.9 km
Dunster Working Watermill 21.9 km
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 0.2 km
EXMOOR 7.2 km
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 8.2 km
Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 8.7 km
Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 9.1 km
Local events
- GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday, June 21, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024)
Croyde, England 33.6 km
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.
Want to know more about camping in Somerset?
- 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Exmoor Forest Inn? From $42.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.