The smell of a real fire and the low hum of conversation drift through this proper Exmoor village inn, the kind of place where walkers shed muddy boots in the porch and locals prop up the bar on a Tuesday night.
This is one for couples after a cosy base between long days on the moor, or anyone who'd rather sleep in a proper bed or snug camping pod than wrestle with tent pegs after a wet walk. Guest house rooms and pods mean you've got options depending on budget and how close to the outdoors you want to be. The village of Brendon sits tucked in a wooded valley where Exmoor starts its tumble toward the coast — all high ridges, red deer and miles of heather. Dogs are worth asking about if you're bringing one along.
It's a small, traditional setup with that lived-in pub feel rather than a big commercial site. Campfires depend on conditions when you arrive, so check at the bar. Open all year, which matters up here when the seasons really show their teeth.
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