The Silverton Inn

The creak of old floorboards and the scent of a proper cooked breakfast drifting up the stairs — this is a proper Devon village inn, the kind with thick walls and low doorways that have welcomed travellers for centuries.

Perfect for couples wanting a bed after a day walking the Mid Devon hills, or anyone who fancies camping-pod simplicity with the backup of a warm pub downstairs. You're in Silverton, a working village between Exeter and the Blackdown Hills, so it's a genuine local feel rather than a tourist honeypot. The pods give you that outdoor sleep without wrestling tent pegs, while the guest house rooms are there if the weather turns or you're just past canvas entirely.

Check the campfire policy when you arrive — they'll let you know what's allowed and where. Dogs are worth asking about in advance. It's a year-round option, rare for this part of Devon, so you've got flexibility for autumn breaks or early spring starts. Expect a friendly village base rather than a sprawling site — this is about waking up somewhere real, grabbing bacon and eggs, then heading out into proper countryside.