The Rockford Inn

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Brendon
Lynton & Lynmouth
Devon
EX35 6PT
Tel: 01598 741 214

The Rockford is perhaps one of Englands finest rural Inns, set in a small hamlet deep in the heart of Exmoor National Park. The pub, which dates back to the 17th century lies nestled in a wooded gorge in the picturesque Brendon Valley and overlooks the dramatic East Lyn River as it carves its way through the wild moor down to the sea at Lynmouth 4 miles away. Its a traditional North Devon country pub popular with local farmers, ramblers and fishermen alike and . We offer excellent home cooked seasonal foods, local brewed real ales and comfortable accommodation in which to stay, where we offer full and half board.
Sitting by the river you can enjoy a pint and a bite as you watch herons stalk salmon and trout, as well as the odd unfortunate frog. The sound of rushing water over the rocky rapids provides a tranquility to behold. You may even catch a glimpse of otter or the blue flash of kingfisher. After we have locked up and the guests retired to bed the only sounds you will hear are the peaceful, tinkling waterfalls and the hooting of owls in the woods.
The bed and breakfast pub is ideally situated in stunning countryside where you can take part in many outdoor activities. For equestrians there are stables nearby where you can arrange pony trekking and horse riding trips over the moor. The East Lyn River, famed for its salmon and trout fishing, provides a stunning backdrop for anglers with its dramatic gorges, waterfalls, rapids and pools. Fly fishing is permitted after March 15, however you can use spinners or worm on the river from 15 June till end of season. The biggest salmon caught last year is reputed to be 22 lbs. For walkers there is The Samaritans Way Footpath which connects Bristol and Lynmouth. The path runs along the length of the valley by the river, where you may catch glimpse of deer, kingfisher and otter. The National Trust's Watersmeet House (now a tearoom) is just 1 mile downstream from the pub, and makes for a lovely half-day stroll.