The Rising Sun rocks with good vibrations with its bar plus an atmospheric oak-panelled dining room. The food strikes a balance between hearty generosity and contemporary combinations, with plenty of seafood dishes. Start with seared king scallops...

Overlooking Lynmouth's tiny harbour and bay is this 14th-century thatched smugglers' inn. In turn, overlooking them all, are Countisbury Cliffs, the highest in England. The building's long history is evident from the uneven oak floors, crooked...

Standing alongside the East Lyn River in the tucked-away Brendon Valley, this traditional 17th-century free house stands at the heart of Exmoor and is handy for several walking routes. Eat in the garden in warm weather, or head inside to the open...

Enjoy superb views across the Bristol Channel to south Wales from the suntrap terrace of this thatched waterside pub, best enjoyed after an exhilarating coastal path stroll. Ales in the beamed bar all originate in the South West, and Rich’s cider is...