Places to Visit

West Somerset Railway - Tel: 01643 704996 Explore West Somerset by Steam Train. Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. At 23 miles long with nine stations the longest vintage steam line in the country.

Dunster Castle - Tel: 01643 823004 National Trust property dominating the ancient town of Dunster. The seat of the Luttrell family for 600 years. Originally pre-Norman but remodelled in the 19th century. Open March to November but closed on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the season.

Watersmeet House, Nr Lynmouth - Tel: 01271 850887 National Trust. A fishing lodge built in 1832 in a deep gorge at the confluence of the East Lyn and Hoar Oak Water. Spectacular scenery and walks.

Holnicote Estate, Exmoor - Tel: 01643 862452 National Trust. Formerly owned by the Acland family and including the high moor areas around Dunkery Beacon and Winsford Hill plus the picturesque villages of Selworthy, Allerford, Bossington, Horner and Luccombe. Miles of footpaths through the fields, woods, moors and villages.

Tarr Steps - An ancient 'clapper' bridge of stone slabs spanning the River Barle in stunning scenery not far from Dulverton. The nearby Tarr Farm Inn serves generous cream teas and meals by day and is a memorable restaurant in the evenings. Many pleasant walks nearby to suit all abilities.

Wimbleball Lake - Watersports Centre not far from Station Cottage. Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, launch hire and tuition. Premier trout fishery, bird watching and lakeside walks.

Pulhams Mill, Craft Centre - Tel: 01398 371366 Near Brompton Regis village and not far from Wimbleball Lake. Local and countryside crafts, genuine Exmoor gifts.

Watchet Market House Museum - Tel: 01984 631345. Near Watchet harbour. Free admission. Open daily April to October. Fascinating local maritime history and details of the iron ore mines and the Old Mineral Line

Doone Valley - Fictional home of the dastardly Doones made famous in the novel 'Lorna Doone' by R.D. Blackmore. In fact Badgworthy Water, near Malmsmead not far from Lynmouth, a spectacular river valley in sweeping moorland with the ruins of a medieval village to support the story. Oare Church, Robbers Bridge and other features associated with the novel are all nearby. Be prepared for a lot of walking in wonderful scenery.