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Consider a stay at The Rockford Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Room 1) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Room 1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room (Room 3) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Single Room (Room 3)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Room 4) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Double Room (Room 4)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 2
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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Room 5) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Room 5)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room (Room 6) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Twin Room (Room 6)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Lynton is home to The Rockford Inn. Watersmeet House and Lyn & Exmoor Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Exmoor Adventures and Porlock Weir Harbour. Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway and Lynton & Barnstaple Railway are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Lynton travel guide
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Church Hill, Lynton, England, EX35 6PT

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sunset over calm waters, rocky cliffs, and distant hills.
    Exmoor National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A rugged mountain peak with rocky outcrops and patches of green vegetation.
    Valley of the Rocks
    20 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, a lighthouse on a hill, and a castle-like structure.
    Ilfracombe Harbour
    44 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, green vegetation, and a clear blue sky.
    Woolacombe Beach
    49 min drive - 29.5 miles
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway
    17 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station
    35 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crown Hotel
    9 min drive
  • The Glasshouse
    9 min drive
  • The Ancient Mariner
    8 min drive
  • The Barque
    8 min drive
  • Mad 4 Seafood
    8 min drive

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rockford Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rockford Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Rockford Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Rockford Inn located?

Situated in Lynton, this inn is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Watersmeet House and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Glen Lyn Gorge. Lyn & Exmoor Museum and Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Rockford Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely comfortable inn in a beautiful area

Loved this inn - in an idyllic location, ideal for hiking and very peaceful. Comfortable accommodation with a lovely large shower. Great cooked breakfast and good pub grub, which was very welcome after a day of walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely setting, great food and beer. Friendly staff. Top breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull service, always with a smile. Good food and drinks and friendly hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located in an amazing scenic area. The walks are incredible and the inn is lovely. Staff are absolutely lovely and food was great. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect short holiday near Exmoor.

Loved this small Inn. Location was wonderful looking onto a small river. So quiet it was a perfect few days. Hosts were friendly and room was comfortable and had all we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very warm and welcoming nothing was too much trouble had a home from home feeling
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Lovely and quiet. Idyllic location. Friendly and welcoming. A traditional and enchanting Bed and Breakfast! We were thrilled with this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and frienly staff. Comfortable room. Great location for walking rivers and moors in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rockford is a real gem. So welcoming, quaint and in beautiful surroundings. The staff were very friendly nothing was too much trouble, the room we had was really comfortable and clean. Breakfast, which was included in the price of our room was just delicious. We want to visit again! Thank you for a lovely stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

STAY HERE!!! Stay here!

Simply wonderful location. Great staff Cozy single room very clean. Bar is fantastic with cask beer. Try and get a river room so you can fall asleep to rushing water. I cant recommend the Rockfor Inn highly enough
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stella and Paul were the perfect, attentive hosts in this 17th Century Inn situated in the Brendon Valley. The room was clean, comfortable and overlooked the babbling river. Breakfast was fantastic and freshly cooked to order. There are lots of walks around the Inn so no need to use the car unless you need to. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get away trip

A very friendly hotel with a nice bar. The food is not box standard, everything cooked fresh. Bespoke breakfast. The check time for me was a bit too early 10am as I am not an early riser. All cutlery etc were very clean. One issue with always seem to be overlooked is the actual tables. They were sticky. A good wipe is not enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Remote country inn

We arrived on a very cold January day at 16.45. It took sometime to get anyone's attention. The landlady said check in time was during pub opening hours despite the Hotels com app saying it is from 3pm. She did let us check in which was good as the pub is very remote. This disparity needs sorting out and not arguing about on the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trout fishing break

Great stay. Fishing break. Ideally located for the river (Trout day ticket £3.50 from Barbrook Filling Station 10 min drive away). Handy parking next to the pub. Room 4 was very clean and comfortable. Food was excellent, Pie and Chips spot on, superb Sticky Toffee pudding and custard, great breakfast (you can tell a quality sausage and bacon). Can recommend the Salcombe Pale Ale. Love the internal look of the Inn, these style of pubs are a treasure to be kept and looked after, you’re in for a treat if you’re a fan of the artist Mick Cawston (as I am) as they have a lot of his works on the walls. Friendly staff. Lots of great walks from the pub, think would be lovely in the autumn with the colours, and a fire going.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location,staff really friendly a lovely place for a break
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous little gem hidden away, great welcome, very clean and excellent home cooked food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place

What a rare gem....service, ambience, food, views, rooms, BREAKFAST, the full pacakge, everythin top!!! Highly recommended and we will go back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great food and beers excellent breakfast, but maybe not so good for business as the mobile signal is nil
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A March getaway

A very relaxing stay. Lee & his staff very helpful& always pleasant. The locals, who came into the bar, were cheerful, engaged us in their conversation and there was much laughter. Rockford Inn has loads of character and in a lovely setting. If you want a break away from it all, it is a place I can recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Room comfort

Could do better

Food was just ok Cold shower every evening
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exmoor Stay

Hotel was in a lovely location, friendly staff and clean and tidy room. Evening meal was nice but disappointed at the lack of choice availble given the information on the website. Breakfast was very poor. Little choice and eggs and mushrooms were over cooked. Neevertheles, we would rate our stay overall as good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect.

The setting is idyllic, the food was plentiful and tasty, the room was warm, cosy and clean, Lee and the team were perfect hosts, the locals even made us feel welcome. What a wonderful place. For those who are looking for a base for a walking break this is the place. I only booked for one night, which was such a shame. Myself and Lynne will return very soon. This was a most pleasurable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trout fishing break

Great stay. Fishing break. Ideally located for the river (Trout day ticket £3.50 from Barbrook Filling Station 10 min drive away). Handy parking next to the pub. Room 4 was very clean and comfortable. Food was excellent, Pie and Chips spot on, superb Sticky Toffee pudding and custard, great breakfast (you can tell a quality sausage and bacon). Can recommend the Salcombe Pale Ale. Love the internal look of the Inn, these style of pubs are a treasure to be kept and looked after, you’re in for a treat if you’re a fan of the artist Mick Cawston (as I am) as they have a lot of his works on the walls. Friendly staff. Lots of great walks from the pub, think would be lovely in the autumn with the colours, and a fire going.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good quiet pub. Good beer and food.

Remote pub in very small hamlet. Excellent for walking. Beer good. Food ok. Parking very limited eneough space for 4 cars in bays opposite pub. Check in is only between hours midday to 3pm then 6pm to 8pm only not the hours mentioned on website. You are assured a warm welcome by Lee and the team followed by Willow the friendly pub dog at breakfast (black labrador). Beer is sold from small casks so most nights a different beer is on usually at least 2 different beers available plus bottled if so wish. Food is served lunchtime and evening. Pub can be described as quirky and it makes for the atmosphere. If the area again would stay again. Recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

STAY HERE!!! Stay here!

Simply wonderful location. Great staff Cozy single room very clean. Bar is fantastic with cask beer. Try and get a river room so you can fall asleep to rushing water. I cant recommend the Rockford Inn highly enough
Stayed 1 night in May 2024