# 54 Family-friendly hotels in Exmoor (2026)

> 54 family-friendly hotels in Exmoor, best reviewed first — including The Old Ship Aground. Ratings, locations and details.

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54 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Exmoor](https://staycation.co.uk/exmoor/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 29](https://staycation.co.uk/exmoor/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 54](https://staycation.co.uk/exmoor/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 7](https://staycation.co.uk/exmoor/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Minehead The Old Ship Aground ★ 4.5 (2,436) A harbourside inn with 12 en-suite rooms, built in 1911, overlooking Minehead's working fishing harbour.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/the-old-ship-aground) [Lynmouth Blue Ball Inn ★ 4.6 (1,365) A pub inn at Countisbury on Exmoor, close to walking and cycling routes and coastal fishing spots, with free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/countisbury/hotels/blue-ball-inn) [Minehead The Duke of Wellington Wetherspoon ★ 4.1 (2,509) A 28-room Wetherspoon hotel on Wellington Square in Minehead, combining pub, restaurant and bar under one roof for easy Somerset coast stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/the-duke-of-wellington-wetherspoon) [Exmoor The Luttrell Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 (1,078) Landmark 15th-century coaching inn beneath Dunster Castle, with 28 en suite rooms, log fires, terraced gardens and a well-regarded restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/exmoor/hotels/the-luttrell-arms-hotel) [Ilfracombe The Pack o Cards ★ 4.4 (1,222) A six-room High Street hotel in Combe Martin, on the North Devon coast, with a restaurant, bar and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/combe-martin/hotels/the-pack-o-cards) [Minehead Premier Inn Minehead ★ 4.4 (1,116) Premier Inn Minehead offers 102 en-suite rooms with air conditioning, a handy base for Exmoor and Somerset's coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/premier-inn-minehead) [Minehead Pines ★ 4.4 (1,105) Pines is a small, single-room guest stay near Blue Anchor on the Somerset coast, with free on-site parking and a relaxed, home-like feel.](https://staycation.co.uk/blue-anchor/hotels/pines) [Watchet The White Horse Inn ★ 4.6 (723) Village inn in Washford, Somerset, with en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant, and free parking close to Exmoor National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/washford/hotels/the-white-horse-inn) [Lynmouth Rising Sun Hotel ★ 4.4 (944) A harbourside hotel in Lynmouth, Devon, with a restaurant and bar, well placed for walking and cycling on Exmoor's coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynmouth/hotels/rising-sun-hotel) [Barnstaple Pyne Arms ★ 4.8 (529) Pyne Arms is a pub B&B in East Down near Barnstaple, handy for Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/hotels/pyne-arms) [Minehead The Rest and Be Thankful Inn ★ 4.5 (702) An 8-room coaching inn at Wheddon Cross near Minehead, with a pool, spa and free parking on the edge of Exmoor National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/the-rest-and-be-thankful-inn) [Dulverton Tarr Farm Inn ★ 4.7 (513) A nine-room inn amid Exmoor's countryside near Liscombe, Somerset, with an on-site restaurant and bar and easy access to walking country.](https://staycation.co.uk/liscombe/hotels/tarr-farm-inn) [Minehead Exmoor White Horse Inn ★ 4.4 (781) A 28-room coaching inn in the Exmoor village of Exford, near Minehead, with a garden, bar and easy reach of the National Park and coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/exmoor-white-horse-inn) [Exmoor Exmoor White Horse Inn ★ 4.4 (777) Sixteenth-century coaching inn beside the River Exe in Exford, with en suite rooms, a huge malt whisky selection and hearty local cooking.](https://staycation.co.uk/exmoor/hotels/exmoor-white-horse-inn) [Watchet Raleghs Cross Inn ★ 4.2 (1,045) On Brendon Hill near Watchet, this pub-hotel offers easy reach of Exmoor National Park and the West Somerset Railway.](https://staycation.co.uk/watchet/hotels/raleghs-cross-inn) [South Molton The Poltimore Inn ★ 4.6 (562) A traditional inn on East Street in North Molton, deep in the Devon countryside, with en-suite rooms and a pub-restaurant at its heart.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-molton/hotels/the-poltimore-inn) [Lynton The Crown Hotel ★ 4.5 (577) A small 8-room hotel on Market Street in Lynton, Devon, handy for walking and cycling routes into Exmoor National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton/hotels/the-crown-hotel) [Minehead The Exmoor Forest Inn ★ 4.5 (531) A simple inn in Simonsbath for walkers, cyclists and anglers wanting a base deep inside Exmoor National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/simonsbath/hotels/the-exmoor-forest-inn) [Minehead Stones Hotel Bar and Restaurant ★ 4.3 (641) A three-star hotel on The Avenue in central Minehead, five minutes' walk from the seafront, with its own bar and restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/stones-hotel-bar-and-restaurant) [Minehead The Beach Hotel ★ 4.3 (594) An award-winning, apprentice-run 14-room Victorian hotel on Minehead seafront, with views across to Wales.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/the-beach-hotel-minehead) [Minehead Northfield Hotel ★ 4.4 (430) A 30-room hotel close to Minehead town centre with an indoor pool, restaurant and bar, popular with families and coach parties.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/northfield-hotel) [Barnstaple Premier Inn Barnstaple ★ 3.9 (839) A budget-friendly base in Barnstaple for families and road-trippers exploring the Tarka Trail, Saunton Sands and Exmoor.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/hotels/premier-inn-barnstaple) [Lynton The Rockford Inn ★ 4.4 (388) A small 7-room inn on Church Hill in Lynton, well suited to walkers and families exploring Exmoor and the North Devon coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton/hotels/the-rockford-inn) [Minehead The Castle Inn ★ 4.5 (311) A characterful small inn on Porlock's High Street, with just 9 rooms and free parking, minutes from Exmoor and the coastal path.](https://staycation.co.uk/porlock/hotels/the-castle-inn) [Lynton The North Cliff Hotel ★ 4.7 (224) A 12-room hotel in Lynton with restaurant, bar and sea views, close to the Valley of Rocks and Lynmouth harbour.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton/hotels/the-north-cliff-hotel) [Lynmouth Rock House Hotel ★ 4.3 (364) An 8-room adults-only hotel in a two-storey seafront building in Lynmouth, with river and harbour views from most rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynmouth/hotels/rock-house-hotel) [Lynton and Lynmouth Rock House Hotel ★ 4.3 (359) A small hotel with eight en suite rooms set between Lynmouth's historic harbour and its pebble beach, with a restaurant, bar and private dining room.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton-lynmouth/hotels/rock-house-hotel-lynmouth) [Minehead Dunster Castle Hotel ★ 4.6 (223) A 28-room hotel on Minehead's High Street, close to golf, fishing, cycling and walking country, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/dunster-castle-hotel) [Minehead The Crown Hotel ★ 4.4 (275) A relaxed base on Exmoor National Park near Minehead, well suited to walkers and dog owners with an indoor pool, garden and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/the-crown-hotel) [Lynton Exmoor Manor Hotel ★ 4.5 (236) A small seven-room hotel on the A39 near Lynton, well suited to walkers and Exmoor visitors who want a quiet base with parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton/hotels/exmoor-manor-hotel) [Minehead Steps Farmhouse ★ 4.9 (147) A 16th-century farmhouse B&B in Bilbrook, with en-suite barn conversion rooms and private parking, five miles from Minehead.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/steps-farmhouse) [Lynmouth The Bath Hotel ★ 4.5 (223) A 20-room harbourside hotel in Lynmouth with sea-view rooms and en-suite bathrooms, handy for Exmoor and the Valley of Rocks.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynmouth/hotels/the-bath-hotel) [Lynton and Lynmouth The Bath Hotel ★ 4.5 (222) A family-run harbourside hotel in the same family since 1951, with 20 en suite rooms, most with sea views, overlooking Lynmouth's harbour.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton-lynmouth/hotels/the-bath-hotel-lynmouth) [Lynton The Valley of Rocks Hotel ★ 3.8 (532) A 68-room hotel on Lee Road in Lynton, Devon, close to the Valley of Rocks and Exmoor National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton/hotels/the-valley-of-rocks-hotel) [Minehead Myrtle Cottage B&B ★ 5.0 (101) A cosy High Street B&B in Porlock with a proper cooked breakfast, garden views and easy access to Exmoor and the coastal path.](https://staycation.co.uk/porlock/hotels/myrtle-cottage-b-b) [Lynmouth Orchard House Hotel ★ 4.6 (141) Orchard House Hotel on Watersmeet Road in Lynmouth offers sea-view rooms, a garden and free parking, close to Exmoor National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynmouth/hotels/orchard-house-hotel) [Lynton and Lynmouth St Vincent Guest House ★ 4.9 (92) A Grade II listed Georgian guest house in central Lynton, built in 1834, with free parking and wifi and evening meals available.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton-lynmouth/hotels/st-vincent-guest-house) [Lynton St Vincent Guest House ★ 4.9 (92) Adults-only guest house on Market Street in Lynton, Devon, with just six rooms, a garden and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton/hotels/st-vincent-guest-house) [Lynton Choughs Nest Hotel ★ 4.9 (88) Hotel on North Walk in Lynton, Devon, close to Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coast for walking, cycling and watersports.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton/hotels/choughs-nest-hotel) [Minehead Waverley B & B ★ 4.8 (87) Waverley B & B on Tregonwell Road in Minehead offers free on-site parking and en-suite rooms, handy for exploring Exmoor and the Somerset coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/waverley-b-b) [Ilfracombe Channel Vista Guest House ★ 4.9 (79) Guest house in Combe Martin with a bar and breakfast on site, en-suite rooms, sea views and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/combe-martin/hotels/channel-vista-guest-house) [Lynton Ingleside Guest House ★ 5.0 (71) A seven-room guest house on Lee Road in Lynton, North Devon, with garden, bar and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton/hotels/ingleside-guest-house) [Minehead The Olde House ★ 4.7 (87) A three-room B&B on Dunster's High Street, close to walking country, golf, fishing and the village pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunster/hotels/the-olde-house) [Barnstaple Moorlands ★ 5.0 (65) A homely B&B at Woody Bay near Barnstaple, with a garden and easy reach of Exmoor and the North Devon coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/hotels/moorlands) [Lynton South View Guest House ★ 4.9 (66) A five-room guest house in Lynton with a spa, sauna and indoor pool tucked among Devon's walking and cycling country.](https://staycation.co.uk/lynton/hotels/south-view-guest-house) [Dunster Yarn Market Hotel ★ 4.5 (84) A 27-room hotel on Dunster's historic High Street, within easy reach of Exmoor's countryside and the Somerset coastal paths.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunster/hotels/yarn-market-hotel) [South Molton Headgate Farm B&B ★ 4.9 (37) A two-room B&B at Headgate Cross near South Molton, set among Devon countryside within easy reach of Exmoor and the North Devon coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-molton/hotels/headgate-farm-b-b) [Dunster Allerford Cottage ★ 4.9 (34) A small three-room guest cottage in Timberscombe near Dunster, with river views and easy reach of Exmoor National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunster/hotels/allerford-cottage) [Minehead Bournestream ★ 5.0 (23) A Bilbrook B&B near Minehead, handy for Exmoor National Park and the Somerset coast, with free on-site parking and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/minehead/hotels/bournestream) [Barnstaple Highfield House Parracombe B&B ★ 4.9 (21) A relaxed B&B at Pencombe Rocks, Parracombe, well suited to walkers and families exploring Exmoor and the North Devon coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/parracombe/hotels/highfield-house-parracombe-b-b) [Lynton The School House ★ 4.7 (12) A converted schoolhouse in Countisbury with just five rooms, free on-site parking and easy access to Exmoor National Park's coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/countisbury/hotels/the-school-house) [Minehead Edgcott Cottage ★ 4.4 (12) A B&B in Exford, Somerset, with en-suite family rooms and garden views on the edge of Exmoor National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/exford/hotels/edgcott-cottage) [Barnstaple Bratton Mill Cottage ★ 5.0 (2) Small two-room guesthouse in Bratton Fleming, close to Exmoor National Park, with free on-site parking and fishing nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/bratton-fleming/hotels/bratton-mill-cottage) [Barnstaple Bratton Mill Farmhouse ★ 5.0 (2) A four-room farmhouse in Bratton Fleming, Devon, well suited to travellers who want quiet river and garden views near Exmoor.](https://staycation.co.uk/bratton-fleming/hotels/bratton-mill-farmhouse)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Exmoor?+

We list 54 in Exmoor. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Exmoor are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Old Ship Aground (4.5/5, 2,436 reviews), Blue Ball Inn (4.6/5, 1,365 reviews) and The Duke of Wellington Wetherspoon (4.1/5, 2,509 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.