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Lorna Doone Hotel & Restaurant

4.7(152)
Hotel

About

The Lorna Doone Hotel is a Victorian-era, family-run venue in the heart of Porlock, offering individually furnished en-suite rooms named after characters from the classic novel. Its coastal views and tasteful interiors create a quietly distinctive setting for small group stays or meetings.

The hotel features a cozy restaurant and bar serving thoughtfully prepared meals with vegetarian and vegan options, plus a complimentary full English breakfast. It’s a solid choice for business groups seeking a comfortable, hospitable base near Exmoor and the coastline.

Best for

  • Intimate executive retreats with coastal views
  • Small team offsites in a historic setting
  • Overnight stays for multi-day business trips

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Victorian-era architecture with literary ties
Historic Character
Victorian-era architecture with literary ties
The hotel is housed in a Victorian-era building with rooms individually furnished and named after characters from the 1869 romantic novel "Lorna Doone" by R. D. Blackmore, adding a distinctive historic and cultural dimension.
Ocean views and proximity to Exmoor Coastline
Scenic Location
Ocean views and proximity to Exmoor Coastline
Rooms offer bright sea views and the hotel is within walking distance of Exmoor and the Exmoor Coastline, providing a picturesque setting for business gatherings with a local character.
Complimentary full English breakfast with vegan and vegetarian options
Dining Experience
Complimentary full English breakfast with vegan and vegetarian options
Guests enjoy a complimentary full English breakfast featuring vegan and vegetarian choices, plus a restaurant serving well-portioned meals including special menus for events like Christmas Day lunch.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 152 reviews