Exmoor Forest Inn in West Somerset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Had a meal here and food was delicious. Fast Wi-Fi. Lovely interior.

We had a family birthday weekend here and had a lovely time. The rooms are well decorated- comfortable beds and nice showers. The menu featured local produce and all food was well prepared and presented. All staff were friendly and their care and attention helped make the weekend very special. Many thanks

We had a family birthday weekend here and had a lovely time. The rooms are well decorated- comfortable beds and nice showers. The menu featured local produce and all food was well prepared and presented. All staff were friendly and their care and attention helped make the weekend very special. Many thanks

We stopped here on the way through exmoor and would highly recommend. The rooms are extremely comfortable and the food is excellent. Lovely quiet village with some great walks nearby.

Fancy lunch no booking they said please ok we got people coming 13:00eat quickly as possible they had more people coming so get eat food was very nice but in 2second worst place I every been do not suggest this public no booking just wanted order food 1 star terrible staff are rude and manger does not listen to me worst pace ever

Excellent stay very comfortable room with a great view, outstanding food and service right at the heart of Exmoor

First time visiting and would heartily recommend this lovely place to stay and eat. My room was lovely, clean and comfy. The place has a lot of character and is run by friendly and helpful people. The food was spot on.

Catered for 10 of us here on a trip recently. Sunday roast and all the rest of the food was excellent. Service was equally as good!

Lovely, clean rooms and guest areas. Fab breakfast. Really helpful and pleasant staff.

Had a really great meal with family. Well cooked food and a great menu with lots of home made food off the farm .

We booked here for a family meal an we were not disappointed, Great selection of food and drinks, the food was excellent, the ambiance was very nice, the staff were very good and helpful, See you soon.

Stayed at the Inn when walking in Exmoor, and had an evening meal. The food was excellent, potion sizes, quality of the food, locally sourced and amazing service. Very comfortable, high standard and recently refurbished. Locally sourced full English high end. Thank you to the team from the 3 walkers that were running late, but the hotel and restaurant still accommodated us being late with no issues.

Spent a night here and the dinner and service was excellent, beer garden great on a sunny day.

I used their camping field, there is no level part to it whilst the toilet and shower is good, because they are in the same room the toilet is not accessible when someone is showering and vice versa. Whilst I was able to negotiate a reduction because I am charity walker I feel £25 per pitch is way too expensive

We had dinner here on evening. Really good quality and excellent cooking. All food locally sourced or grown/bred on site. Menu changes regularly but if you see squid with chilli jam and clotted cream I high recommend it. Very nice indeed.

A lovely experience was spoilt by a large party that was also staying at the Inn, they were extremely loud throughout their stay and when you get woken by people acting in a drunken manner and speaking extremely loudly in the hours of the morning, I passed my thoughts to the hotel reception team the next morning, I had an apology from the reception but no other feedback was given If this had not occurred then I would have given nothing but positive feedback, as my wife and I enjoyed everything else about our stay

We enjoyed a delicious meal here last night, a fantastic seasonal menu full of truly local produce, prepared by a talented chef, and set in a stunning location on Exmoor with excellent walking on the doorstep. Thoroughly recommend

Een prachtige plek om te verblijven, met heerlijk sustainable eten, diner, lunch en ontbijt met vier sterren! Eén geweldig uitgangspunt voor fijne wandelingen over de mooie Moors!

Sunday roasts for four people at the end of their service period on a busy spring Sunday - the food was superb and the service exemplary. Simply the best meal out we’ve had in a long time and a tribute to all that is good about Exmoor. Good value, great portions and the local beef was sublime. Peter Robinson Molton Monthly magazine

We enjoyed the food but the portions were small. The chowder had shards of broken shell in it. The service was good and the waitresses friendly and helpful.

Had an excellent meal at the Exmoor Forest recently. On a damp and chilly April evening the Inn was very welcoming. Had a super meal which my wife and I both felt was good value for the quality of the food and service provided. In particular my steak and ale pie was a home made thing of beauty (fortunately I was hungry having completed a long walk) and my wife really enjoyed the hake. The staff were very polite and helpful, the ambience was "country luxurious" without being ostentatious which all combined to make a very enjoyable evening. We will be returning, which is probably the best vote of confidence you can give.

We stayed here towards the end of walking the Two Moors Way, and appreciated the level of comfort and the wonderful food. Our muddy boots were taken and dried off in the boiler room. The Inn has a long history and is decorated in an interestingly eclectic way. Our room was very comfortable, with a great wet room / shower room. There was a lovely sitting room downstairs with an open fire, but it was full when we went down. The staff were very helpful, friendly and chatty. A very enjoyable stay.

Wonderful food which is locally sourced and reasonably priced too. Great service and very friendly. You'll love the décor of the place, a lot of thought and money spent on it. Our favourites restaurant on Exmoor.

I can't praise the Exmoor Forest Inn enough. We had a 4 night stay (our first visit to Devon and Exmoor). The Inn is perfect, food lovely and the staff were amazing, so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. We will definitely be back. Amazing 5*+

Booked a room and dinner. It was great. The room was spotless with lovely cotton sheets. Dinner was great with nicely attentive staff, ditto breakfast aided by the really friendly and enthusiastic Christina attending to us. The room price is the absolute top price we would pay for a pub. This though with its Michelin Green Star makes it worth the price. Just.

We stayed here for a couple of wet April days and loved it. Best described as warm, cosy, welcoming - that covers both our room and the service. Recently refurbed decor, great shower and bath, comfortable kingsize bed. It felt like good value for dinner, bed and breakfast, especially having just been awarded a Michelin Green Star for their focus on provenance and sustainability. The food is good, no fireworks, just great ingredients cooked extremely well. The steak goes down as possibly our best ever - in fact it may have spoiled us for any other steak in the future - and having travelled just 12 food miles in its life and lived an organic and blameless life, you can feel pretty good about being a carnivore. The team are friendly and efficient (providing ice in a cloth when my husband clocked his head on beam and drying our wet waterproofs and boots in the boiler room); Christina who was managing the place whilst we were there is a really excellent human being. Exmoor always feels like one of Britain's hidden secrets and The Exmoor Forest Inn is a perfect spot to start your exploration. We will definitely return.

Had an amazing Easter Sunday roast here. Food was delicious. Staff couldn't have been more friendly and lovely. Couldn't recommend this place enough. Very child and dog friendly! Thank you.

We booked this because a) it was in the Michelin guide and b) it had a kids’ menu and I’m glad we did. The food was definitely several steps up from even those country pubs that claim to value the food they provide - more original and definitely more flavoursome. It was also reasonable value (£130ish for two adults 3 courses and 1 child including wine and other drinks). I would recommend this to others when most places I wouldn’t bother.

Stopped in twice for a drink, pub was very quiet (late march) but great, barman very friendly & excellent service. Decor brilliant, a fantastic looking pub and not expensive either.

The most delicious Sunday Roast.i highly recommend visiting if you are in the area. The service was also excellent.

We have just been for a meal here for our anniversary, it was so lovely, food amazing, staff so friendly and attentive. And even better that our little dog was allowed to come and made to feel very welcome. We look forward to coming back again soon

Probably the best fish and chips I've had since being a kid in Yorkshire. The curry sauce with fish is a no go for me but the rest was phenomenal

I recently stayed for two nights to celebrate my birthday with my sister and friends. I can't praise this place highly enough. The rooms are brilliant the food is amazing and the staff are excellent. The location is perfect. I will definitely be going back.

We dropped in here for a pint and a coffee. Both were first class, as too was the service!! We have booked a table for a meal tomorrow evening as we were impressed by everything we saw.

Amazing renovation - the sitting room at the end is gorgeous. Good food, friendly and helpful team, fantastic location.

Just returned from a very enjoyable stay at the Exmoor Forest Inn. There is a lovely relaxed feeling as soon as you arrive. The staff are super friendly and made us feel immediately welcome. It was a sunny afternoon so we took the recommend 2 hour walk along the Barle river and back along the top. Fabulous scenery and interesting notes in the thoughtfully laminated folding map. Our room was quite small (we opted for the lowest price 'standard room') but very comfortable with everything we needed included tea and coffee. We ate in the restaurant and the food was excellent and pretty reasonably priced. Breakfast was also excellent with a choice of full English, smoked salmon etc. We would heartily recommend eating and staying at this super Exmoor establishment. Many many thanks.

We had a gathering of 30 work colleagues for an evening meal. The selection of courses was just right and so delicious. The helpings were a good size. The staff were very attentive and the actual dinning room was wonderful. I will definitely be returning and recommending this inn.

Excellent. We visited on Christmas Eve as a family of 10. The blond waitress behind the bar was excellent, (sadly I can't remember her name). The food was excellent and Fem the waitress was so helpful, patient & knowledgeable of the menu, all delivered with a lovely attitude & smile. The food was delicious and excellent sized portions for hungry walkers & teens. Dogs welcome, lovely fire and beautiful decor. So nice to see a country pub doing such a good job. Well done & thank you. We will be back.

Lovely weekend lunch. Logburners lit, great food, incredible location.

Would have to agree mostly with the previous comment. It’s gone very much downhill the last couple months. Unfortunately I guess they’ve not managed to find someone up to standard to run the kitchen.

Waited ages for the food which was cold and not seasoned so lacked flavour. Desserts weren’t the best. Very disappointed. Nice area though

Really disappointed to find the quality of the food has dipped. The 4 of us came for Sunday lunch- [we have eaten here several times before] The menu not as good as it was, the lovely crisp roasties replaced by rather dry tasteless roasties, veg overcooked, and thick salty gravy. The rather quirky deserts that were so delicious replaced with very standard deserts, and no longer the delicious homemade icecream. We over heard the people on next table saying it has not been as good since the original chef left, for what ever reason he left, he is a big loss to this establishment. It was a perfectly acceptable meal, but nothing special, similar to lunches you can get at many other places in the area.

Selection small and what they had was not worth the price. Flavour just didn’t exist at all.

Superb little hotel. Their literature makes some grandiose claims about quality. Amazingly, every mouthful supported the truth of those claims. As good a place to stay as I know of. Oh, and the wine list seems pretty good, too.

This hotel is a wonderful place to stay, far from the maddening crowd. Very clean, comfortable and relaxing. Everyone, staff and guests alike. were very friendly. We had a lovely room with a great view of moorland hills and trees. Such a good warm place to return to after long walks on the moor - they even have room to dry your coats etc. Breakfast was very good and the meals in the evening, delicious. Thank you to Martin and the staff for making us feel so welcome. We intend to return next year.

We only stayed for drinks but was a beautiful place inside and outside. Such beautiful surroundings too. Going to stay soon can't wait. I'll update my review after.

Only stopped for a drink. Nice place but pricey for the area.

I had the burger which was probably the best burger I’ve ever had. They source all their Beef from the farm and all the vegetables and salad are organic. Really tasty and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. My husband had the sausages and mashed and that was really tasty too. Definitely worth a visit.

Visited here a few Sundays ago for lunch with my husband and a friend who was visiting from the north. I had visited with my husband and daughter last year for an evening meal and have to say both times the food has been fab. I moved to North Devon three years ago, just before Covid and I have been somewhat disappointed when eating out but this was and is probably one of the best places that I personally have eaten at over the last three years in the Devon/Cornwall area that is amazing apart from Paul Worthington's number six in Padstow which was outstanding. Looking forward to our next meal with you.

A wonderful stay at the Exmoor Forest Inn. An excellent room and the food was exceptional; almost zero food miles with their own herd and my Bavette steak (blue) simply melted in my mouth! The staff were friendly and very accommodating. Thank you.

Stayed at this excellent hotel as we were visiting to attend the Exford Show. Could not have picked a better place to stay as we have dogs. The room was most comfortable offering a great view of the Barle valley, king size bed, en suite bathroom and tea and coffee making supplies provided. We ate supper each night and had breakfast at the hotel and the food was excellent, as was the comprehensive wine list. Fellow guests were great fun, staff helpful but not intrusive which added to the relaxed ambience. Can't wait to get back.

There's one overriding downside to eating here: the food is excellent, the staff attentive but the noise level from the people at the Large Table is overwhelming. That table, at the far end of the big room, should be walled off or curtained off from the cosier tables

Delicious food, I had the ‘hogget’ which is a lamb shank, the portion was a lot bigger than expected and it was lovely. Dog friendly pub and very welcoming staff. Service was also very fast!

I am reviewing the restaurant only, we did not stay as we live a short drive away. Excellent food and great service. We had a family lunch on Fathers day, for 10 people. Everything was perfect. So much so, that we have been back a few times for Sunday lunch, and today for a week day lunch. The staff are well presented, polite and efficient. In particular manager Martin - he recognises guests and is attentive to the right degree. He welcomes new faces perfectly too. Friendly AND professional. The menu is small and simple. All freshly made, the food is delicious. Today we had hake with chips and peas, and braised beef with mash (although I asked to swap it for potatoes), little gem and peas. Seriously tasty and the perfect size too. There is a very well stocked bar and even cocktails and mocktails. If you are looking for a cosy lunch or family celebration, we can absolutely recommend the Exmoor Forest Inn.

We turned up hoping for a meal on a quiet Wednesday evening about 6pm. We were completely ignored by two members of staff. I went to the bar and a middle aged bar man huffed and puffed when I asked if I could look at the menu. He then looked at us as if we were something on his shoe and said “you can look at the menu but we can’t give you a table!”. We decided to leave and not come back any other night - we refuse to be treated like second class citizens. It was hardly the Ritz anyway !

Solid pub food, with lots of local sourcing - even down to a big board describing which local providers were responsible for the various ingredients used in the kitchens. Good wine list, friendly interior, and a welcoming staff make this a good place for an evening meal.

Exmoor Forest Inn Simonsbath Uninspiring 901491537 Disappointed at the quality of the ploughman's which did not conform to the menu description. No apple and no apology. The ham was not of the quality expected-not hand carved. Dressing for the mixed salad too salty. Overall uninspiring especially the desserts and not what was expected from other reviews and website. Not happy with a coffee which we did not have put on the bill and limited choice of lagers. Children running around the restaurant did not help the mood.

Superb! Been meaning to visit for ages as we only live half an hour away. Really friendly service and excellent food. The homemade sourdough and salty butter was gorgeous. Really interesting and different menu from the run of the mill. Lovely decor too. Thanks all, we’ll be back and will be recommending to visitors to my holiday cottages.

Rude staff and no outside eating, wasn’t interested in our business so won’t be back.

Mid walk pitstop. Had a fabulous ploughman’s, thrice cooked potatoes and drinks for lunch. Staff really friendly and helpful and the food was fresh and top quality. The property itself is very well presented and I would imagine if you were to stay there overnight you wouldn’t be disappointed. Would definitely recommend.

We booked a table, having driven pass this inn many times and from the moment we arrived to leaving, the service, quality of food and decor of this fabulous old building was excellent. All staff were friendly, food, all locally sourced was delicious (our only complaint was and it was a nice complaint was the portions were massive, but we did our best to eat all that was put in front of us!!) Menu catered for all, either light snack or full 3 course meal, drink selection from behind the bar was vast and it was nice to see local ales. All in all a lovely lunch and next time we pass we will definitely pop in and try other treats on this menu

Excellent couple hours with great company and excellent meal

The staff were very passive aggressive when me and my friend ordered just a starter each at lunchtime and made us feel embarrassed and guilty. You should teach your staff to be grateful for any business in this financial climate. The pretentious menu also didn't separate starters from main courses, so how were we to know? The food was overpriced and mediocre. Won't be going there again.

We only had a quick bite after a walk, but what a lovely surprise. Delicious food. Staff were very happy for us just to have starters as a stop-gap mid afternoon. Absolutely delicious. All prepared on the premises, looked & tasted really good. Deep fried Brussels sprouts? Who knew? Amazing!! Lovely & warm & cosy with lots of different areas so we didn’t feel crowded & the dogs got a great. welcome too!

We called at the inn, after a long walk, planning to have a light snack before carrying on. We found it unwelcoming and completely lacking in atmosphere. The music, if it could be called that, was far too loud and intrusive. However, we ordered two...

Stunning Pub to visit I've never stayed here.

Delightful lunch, reasonably priced and really friendly helpful staff. Everything to like for a lunch stop

Warm welcome, nice country decor and great food / drinks, just what a country pub should be.

This must rank among the Gems of Exmoor, a delightful country inn with charming staff and delicious food at Reasonable prices.

Absolutely gorgeous food, the chef is exceptional and sources everything locally. I can't fault this place, if you are nearby give it a go delicious food and lovely staff x

Really friendly service and yummy food.

Excellent the staff are friendly and attentive the food was excellent lovely room and setting a perfect getaway

This place is exceptional in all areas . Lovely staff , great room ( comfy bed , spotlessly clean ) . The food on offer is all local and tastes amazing , great selection of drinks on offer . Would highly recommend a stay at...

The property is under new management and very tastefully refurbished. Very pleasant atmosphere. Excellent Sunday lunch served by professional and polite staff. Second visit as good as first. Well done!

We are locals and have eaten here before and again we were not disappointed. We had cured meats and the Hereford cheese starters which were delicious. We then had the rib eye steak with homemade hash browns which was superb and my wife had the...

We found this place by accident when browsing around Exmoor from one hike to another. Decided to try our luck and have dinner in this pub. I ordered a vegetable risotto which I have to say, was one of the best I've eaten. The composition...

Sunday lunch menu was really nice and when food arrived it was delicious, the only down side was the pudding menu was very disappointing not much choice we had high expectations after the main menu was so good- but sadly nothing appealed so we did...

Firstly I was delighted that my online table enquiry was promptly dealt with. Met old friends for Sunday lunch and the whole experience was faultless.. prompt service, great menu choices, delicious food. Disappointed to hear that they are now shut until March for a refurb...

First Class. Book now in order to avoid disappointment. Delicious food, wonderful staff and a truly welcoming and warm atmosphere. Lit fires, snoozing dogs and a very well stocked bar. I had the slow cooked duck which was just on the generous side and utterly brilliant. This was followed by the milk ice cream which polished the evening off nicely. This pub is under new management, its a family effort. They're going out of their way to make a success of this hidden gem and succeeding with ease.

We have just enjoyed a fortnights holiday in the area & had the privilege of eating here three times & were not disappointed! There were five of us and we all loved every main course & dessert, both for flavour and refreshing originality. The staff...

The grading of very 'good' reflects value for money, service and comfort: there are a few minor issues elsewhere. Overall it;s a nice little place. The new owners have refurbished the bedrooms and bathrooms and these are clean, comfortable and a nice place to spend...

Closed. Only open at 6:30pm. Shame as there were so many people turning up within 20 minutes.

We have eaten here twice in the last few weeks (when we have been lucky enough to to get a booking) and been for a drink on another couple of occasions. This is a place which takes everything it does seriously all in a relaxed...

Walking past on the two moors way and called in for breakfast (pre 9am). Received a very warm welcome and a lovely meal. A lovely find.

Visited here with the family, booked in advance and when we arrived were seated in a cold drafty area not in the main pub ( even though there were places available)! There was a fire but they refused to light it and were happy to...

With new owners and a new management team in place, the Exmoor Forest Inn is going places. The whole team are incredibly welcoming, and the food and drink first rate. Definitely coming back!

Under new management, the Exmoor Forest has improved hugely. A warm welcome, delicious food and friendly service

Freddie and Ed the owners went out of their way to be excellent hosts we wanted for nothing. Our room was lovely and clean and had everything we wanted. Food was excellent and all areas dog friendly apart from the breakfast room. We absolutely are...

We stayed just one night in room number one which overlooked the front of the hotel. Our room was very nice although the bed was wooden and creaked when you turned over. There was tea and coffee and a hairdryer in the room but no...

Called in 'on spec' at Sunday lunchtime and had a warm welcome. Menu was very short but the food was delicious. A good find.

This is a beautiful building in excellent condition inside and out. Everything is lovingly cared for. The personal service from the new owners and their friendly staff is excellent, they make a real effort . Great views of the high moorland. There are loads of...

We booked dinner in the restaurant for our overnight stay. The restaurant wasn't open too late, but it seemed all guests were accommodated with social distancing between tables observed. The food was generally of a good wuality, although my burger was a little lost in...

We had a late lunch on a day when it was raining torrentially. We had tried to have a snack at another hotel where receptionist was very surprised at the request so ease of access to this hotel was wonderful. Nicely welcoming. Comfortable atmosphere. Food and service were good. Thanks.

If you are looking for a location that gives you direct access to Exmoor and want good service and food then you will not be disappointed. Just back from fourth trip and had a great time.

Absolutely quaint little place that does exceptional food.

Relaxed pub in a beautiful setting, our food was excellent especially the beef and ale pie. I would recommend to anyone.

Peaceful drink in the sunshine, as long as you like dogs!

We had a lovely Saturday evening here, the pub is very dog friendly and the staff were friendly and funny. Food was reasonable, would recommend booking as it seems like the pub can only cater for a set number of people (they've been looking for...

Nice place, very friendly and the food excellent

We booked this accommodation for a 3 day walk across Exmoor. You had the choice of the more expensive hotel or This Inn and nothing else. so you take your chance. It ended up to be a delightful stay the staff were very friendly and...