Crown Cottage, Exford

There are two pubs in the village that serve excellent food, The Crown situated directly opposite the cottage and White Horse two minuets walk.  The village tea rooms are also a two-minute walk from the cottage.
There are many country pubs in the surrounding villages.

Dunkery Beacon is the highest point in Exmoor at 519 metres. It is topped with a large cairn and is a wonderful viewpoint on a clear day. 

Horse riding,  There are many bridleways and fantastic riding ground on Exmoor.

Tarr Steps,    A prehistoric clapper bridge across the River Barle.

The Valley of Rocks,   A dry valley that runs parallel to the coast about half a mile west of Lynton. It is noted for its herd of goats, its geology and its stunning views.

Dunster,  a medieval village with an ancient castle, priory, dovecote, yarn market, inns, packhorse bridge and a mill.  Since the decline of the woollen industry in the eighteenth century the village has been locked in a time warp. 

Dunster Castle, once the home of the Luttrell family, is now owned by the National Trust.  

The Exmoor Safari  leaves from Exford for a 3-hour trip across the moor.  See red deer and Exmoor ponies, visit historic sights.

Minehead,   the area’s largest town.  It offers a long flat sandy beach, great for picnics and games. 
The promenade with its cafés, bars and shops offers access to the sandy beach and spectacular views across to North Hill.

Selworthy - Allerford - Bossington,  three Picturesque Villages with lovely walks. 

Horner woods,   One of the largest and most beautiful ancient oak woods in Britain, a national nature Reserve nestled on the Holnicote estate.

National Trust:
Arlington Court (17.5 miles)
Dunster Castle (11.3 miles)

There are many lovely walks direct from the cottage or further afield.    You can walk to Dunkery Beacon from Exford.   Books and details are available in the cottage.

Beaches,  Porlock & Porlock Weir,  Lynton & Lynmouth,  Minehead, Woody Bay.

Beaches for surfing,  Woolacombe, Croyde, Putsborough.