The Crown Hotel is a 17th-century inn in Lynton, North Devon, that takes private events of up to 150 guests. An organiser can hire the whole venue exclusively or book private use of individual spaces. The official site lists wedding receptions, wakes and remembrance gatherings, birthday celebrations, milestone occasions and group get-togethers. The inn stands on Market Street, on the edge of Exmoor, a few minutes from the North Devon coast.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding receptions are the first event type the hotel names for hire. The team says it tailors the space to each booking, so the layout depends on the date, the guest count and whether you take the whole building or one area. Fifteen bedrooms upstairs sit in the same building as the pub and restaurant. A couple planning a reception can therefore keep the day, the evening meal and some of the guest list under one roof.
The hotel also hosts other family occasions. Birthdays, milestone celebrations and remembrance gatherings are all listed on its event page. Smaller groups can ask for a private space rather than the full venue, which suits a gathering of friends or relatives who do not need 150 places.
Rooms and capacities
The only capacity the official site states is the maximum: up to 150 guests. It does not publish room names, floor plans or seating figures for each layout. Two formats are offered. Exclusive hire covers the whole venue. Private use covers an individual space inside the inn. To learn which space holds how many people, and which is suitable for a seated meal or a standing reception, you need to ask the team directly.
The site also mentions book clubs, social clubs and walking and hiking groups. These are regular, smaller bookings that use the same private-space option. The page does not describe meeting rooms, projectors or conference equipment, so a company planning a formal seminar should confirm what is available before committing.
Accommodation
The hotel has fifteen rooms, described on the site as comfortable and recently refreshed. They are on the upper floor, above the bar and dining areas. The site presents the rooms as a base for coastal paths, moorland trails and the coves of Exmoor. Bedroom numbers matter for a wedding or a family weekend, because fifteen rooms will not cover 150 guests. Plan on guests using other accommodation in Lynton and Lynmouth for the rest.
Catering
The Crown runs its own kitchen and bar. Its menu is built around seasonal dishes and local produce. Breakfast is served from 8 am to 10 am. Lunch and dinner times vary through the week, and the site recommends booking at weekends and in busy holiday periods. For a private event, the site does not describe set menus or whether outside caterers are allowed, so confirm catering arrangements when you inquire.
History and setting
The building is a 17th-century village inn that has been restored and reopened as a pub, restaurant and hotel. Lynton sits on the North Devon coast at the edge of Exmoor, and the village has been named the UK's best seaside town by a consumer organization, according to the hotel's site. The inn describes itself as part of village life, and events there take place in a working pub rather than a dedicated conference venue.
Getting there
The hotel is at Market Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6AG. The official site does not give rail or airport directions. Lynton is a small coastal village reached by road, so check the route and parking with the team when you plan an event with a larger guest list. You can reach the hotel by phone on 01598 752253 or by email at info@thecrownlynton.co.uk.
