Exford
Places to stay in Exford, Somerset
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Exford is a small Somerset village in the heart of Exmoor, set up to serve as a base for exploring the moor rather than as a destination in itself. Accommodation here is split between cottage stays and a handful of hotels and guest houses, with the option to camp. Monks Cleeve, the largest operation, is rated 4.4 from around 780 reviews. Among the cottage options, Crown Cottage and Chapel Cottage both have perfect ratings, though based on very few reviews; Cascade Cottage is rated 4.9 from seven reviews and offers a strong endorsement of quality. The Old Laundry rounds out the places to stay.
Where to stay in Exford(6)
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For those travelling with a tent or caravan, two campsites operate nearby: Exmoor Blueberries, rated 4.4 from 137 reviews, and The Heart of Exmoor, rated 4.8 from eight reviews. Both suggest reliable facilities for a base camp on the moor. The village itself is positioned as a working place to stay rather than a tourist attraction, which shapes how you might spend your time here—accommodation and onward exploration, rather than facilities concentrated in the village centre.
Things to Do in Exford
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Attractions Near Exford
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The Golden Retriever Experience
Carhampton
8 mi
Wimbleball Lake
Dulverton · ⭐ 4.4
9 mi
Channel Adventure Minehead
Minehead · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
Minehead Beach
Minehead · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
West Somerset College Community Sports and Leisure Centre
Minehead · ⭐ 4.4
9 mi
Minehead Eye
Minehead · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
West Somerset Railway
Minehead · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
Dunster Water Mill
Dunster · ⭐ 4.9
Camping in Exford(2)
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The Heart of Exmoor
⭐ 4.8 · from £20/night
Westermill Farm
⭐ 4.9 · from £13/night
Westermill Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.9
Halse Farm Caravan & Camping Site
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Porlock Weir Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £19/night
Exe Valley Caravan Site
⭐ 4.8
Porlock Vale Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £24/night
Porlock Bay View Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £30/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Exford
All cottages in Exford →Little Folly
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £347
Karslake Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £403
Karslake House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £323
Royal Oak Farm
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £637
Triscombe Farm Country Cottages
9 cottages · from £353
Moss Barn
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,437
The Wren Cottage
5 bed · sleeps 8 · from £720
West Hollowcombe Farm - Smiddy
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £841
Common questions about Exford
How many campsites are there in Exford?
We list 2 campsites in and around Exford, of which 2 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Exford?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Exford.
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