The Crown Lynton, Devon, EX35 6AG

  • 15 bedrooms

Coastal Village inn on the edge of Exmoor

The Crown is a beautifully restored 17th-century inn situated in the heart of Lynton, where the Exmoor National Park meets the dramatic North Devon coast. With 15 refreshed bedrooms, seasonal West Country food and a welcoming bar downstairs, it makes an appealing base for discovering Lynton, neighbouring Lynmouth and some of Exmoor’s finest coastal scenery. Step outside and you are within easy walking distance of the famous Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway and Blacklands Beach, while the spectacular Valley of Rocks and South West Coast Path put memorable walks close at hand.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires

Bedrooms

Upstairs at the Crown are 15 beautifully refreshed en-suite bedrooms providing a comfortable place to return to after a day on the coast or moors. The accommodation includes doubles as well as twin and family options, with interconnecting accommodation available for guests travelling together. Dogs are welcome (on request with prior acknowledgement), so there is no need to leave your walking companion behind when exploring Exmoor. Family rooms make the inn a practical option for breaks with children too.

Food & Drink

Food at the Crown is simple, seasonal and firmly rooted in the West Country. The kitchen makes good use of ingredients from Devon and the surrounding countryside, from fresh seafood landed on the coast to carefully sourced meat and local cheeses. Separate breakfast, main, Sunday, children’s and bar menus mean there is plenty of choice whether you are starting a day on Exmoor, stopping for lunch or settling in for supper after a long walk. At the bar, local ales sit alongside wines and classic cocktails and when the weather behaves itself, the terrace is an inviting spot to enjoy alfresco drinks.

Nearby

Lynton – Explore this characterful Exmoor town’s independent shops, narrow streets, galleries and spectacular position high above the North Devon coast (on the doorstep).

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway – The world’s highest and steepest fully water-powered railway links Lynton with the harbour village of Lynmouth below (0.3 miles).

Lynmouth – Picturesque harbour village at the meeting point of the East and West Lyn rivers, easily reached on foot or aboard the cliff railway (0.5 miles).

South West Coast Path – Join one of Britain’s great long-distance trails for spectacular cliff-top walking around Lynton, Lynmouth and the Valley of Rocks (1 mile).

Valley of Rocks – One of North Devon’s most striking landscapes, known for dramatic rock formations, resident wild goats and sweeping Bristol Channel views (1.5 miles).

Watersmeet – Beautiful wooded Exmoor valley where rivers meet among waterfalls, woodland trails and rich wildlife (3 miles).