The Hunters Inn holds pride of place within one of Exmoor's
most outstanding areas of natural beauty, the Heddon Valley, one of the deepest in England. The inn has been a focal point for both locals and
visitors looking for a place to stay since the mid 19th century, when the Berry family first started serving beer from their kitchen. The original inn started life as a thatched cottage but in 1895
was almost totally destroyed by fire. Over the following few years it was rebuilt in its current present day form.
The Hunters Inn owned
large tracks of land in and around the Heddon valley and was one of the largest employers in the area. It was regularly frequented
by the 'well heeled' and a number of famous people crossed its threshold. In more recent times a large part of the Hunters'
estate was sold off to the National Trust; the Heddon Valley National Trust centre is adjacent to the Hunters Inn.
The Inn has immense
charm and character and is just a short walk away from the sea at Heddon's Mouth. The mile-long footpath past the inn down
to the sea is remarkable, the cliffs towering high above you on either side. The inn is set in over three acres of landscaped
gardens with five lakes, that are accessible by residents and visitors to the inn, and bordered on one side by the rivers
Heddon and Blackwater that flow down to the sea at Heddon's mouth. There is an abundance of local wildlife including stags
and deer.
The Inn is an ideal
place to stay having eleven guest rooms, a private residents' lounge and a dining room where main meals are served.
Bar snacks and hot food are also available in our two main bar areas or in fine weather, outside at the front of the Inn or on the rear patio overlooking the gardens. We cater for children and vegetarians and pride ourselves
in offering a wide range of wholesome, freshly cooked locally sourced food. This is complemented by an extensive range of
local ales, wines and spirits served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Well behaved dogs are welcome within the bar areas and
in the rooms, but not in the restaurant.
The inn is an ideal place to stay and explore the
magnificent North Devon coastline and the Exmoor National Park. There are numerous footpaths that lead from the inn and take you
along the South West coastal path to either Lynton/Lynmouth or Combe Martin/Ilfracombe in the other direction. In addition,
there are many local circular routes that allow you to appreciate the splendour and natural unspoilt beauty of the Heddon
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