When planning a trip to the South West, many people ask the same question: Exmoor vs Dartmoor — which is bigger? The answer: Dartmoor National Park is the larger of the two, covering about … Read More
Where Inspiration Comes Alive: Walking in the Footsteps of Exmoor’s Great Minds From Samuel Taylor Coleridge writing The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in Watchet, to Cecil Frances Alexander sketching the lines of All … Read More
Beavering About on Exmoor by Celia Dillow, for Exmoor Magazine There are beavers living on Exmoor. A pair of Eurasian beavers was introduced into an enclosure on the Holnicote Estate in 2020. It … Read More
At The Best of Exmoor, we treasure stories that highlight the remarkable connections people have with the wildlife around them. One of our owners, Kryss Forsyth, shares this heartfelt account of George, a majestic … Read More
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news! The Best of Exmoor has been honoured with the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2025. This recognition is a huge milestone for us, as it’s based … Read More
Exmoor Magazine are working with us to provide a small hand-picked selection of articles for you to enjoy, that delve into the landscapes, ecology, history and cultural life of Exmoor. White-Tailed Eagles on … Read More
by Meriel Harrison for Exmoor Magazine Exmoor Magazine are working with us to provide a small hand-picked selection of articles for you to enjoy, that delve into the landscapes, ecology, history and cultural life … Read More
Dunkery Beacon Dunkery Beacon is the highest point in Exmoor – it is, in fact, the highest point in southern England outside of Dartmoor. Standing at 519m, you can see for miles in every … Read More
At the time of writing, National lockdown restrictions are in place across England to control the spread of coronavirus, so we want to give you some guidance on visiting Exmoor. Can you visit Exmoor … Read More
The need for specialist holiday let mortgages advice Holiday let mortgages are very different from other types of mortgages. The amount you can borrow is calculated differently, the restrictions and criteria are narrower and … Read More
We have some fantastic news that we are proud to report! Our local community project is now well underway. We have had incredible support from huge numbers of our holiday guests, offering donations towards … Read More
Hygiene, cleanliness and health have never been so important as in these current times. Guest, owners, housekeepers and cleaners all want to be able to enjoy a home from home, while minimizing their risk … Read More
At risk of sounding a bit airy-fairy, we are keen to do good things around here. We want to make sure that we never have a negative impact on the local community of Exmoor. … Read More
The Beast of Exmoor – an elusive creature roaming the moors of Exmoor… or perhaps just roaming our imaginations..? This large, wild ‘cryptozoological’ felid has become infamous in the southwest, spotted across the fields … Read More
What is Dunster by Candlelight? Every winter, the stunning medieval village of Dunster holds a uniquely special and truly beautiful event, Dunster by Candlelight. The first Friday & Saturday of December, when the sun … Read More
Handpicked holiday cottages and local guides to help you explore and enjoy the beauty of Exmoor National Park.