Exmoor
Attractions - Hotels Inns and Holiday Lets, Cottages to rent - Campsites, Caravan Parks and Touring sites - Public Houses - Restaurants - .

Doone Valley, Exmoor.

Exmoor forms the smallest of Britain's National parks preserved for its coastal and hill scenery. Its just 28 miles from east to west and only half the distance from North to south. There are valleys full of assorted woodlands and a wonderful coastline.

The area can be covered superficially in a long weekend or explored by car or as a walking holiday makes a wonderful a couple of weeks. The rolling moors, sparsely populated farming country and a handful of villages yield a unexploited charm.

Angling

Coarse and trout fishing on the river Tone at Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe ( on the A361 about 9 miles west of Taunton). Other good waters include the Taunton-Bridgewater Canal, the West Sedgemoor Drain and Clatworthy Reservoir.

Local towns and villages to visit

Culbone
Dunster
Exford
Horner
Lynmouth
Lynton
Luccombe
Malmsmead
Minehead
Oare
Parracombe
Porlock Weir
Simonsbath
Stoke Pero
Tarr Steps
Trentishoe
Watchet
Withypool
Wootton Courtney

ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA
Alstone Wildlife Park, Alstone Road, Highbridge. Meet Thadore the Camel, handfeed the red deer. Meet loads of rriendly animals. This is a non profit making animal park 01278782405

Barrington Court Garden & Court House
Barrington, Tel: 01460241938

Bath and West Showground Shows through out the year. Bike Shows, Royal Bath and West , Bristol Flower Show, National Amature Gardening Show, The Dairy Show. 01749 822200

Hinkley Point Power Station Bridgwater, Somerset, Tel: 01278654334

Bristol
Bristol Zoo Gardens. Over 300 species of wildlife in beautiful gardens. 0117 973 8951

Animal Farm Adventure Park, Red Road, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. Play all day at Somerset's all weather animal, adventure Park. The regions biggest indoor slides. Cuddle pets, nature trail, trampoline, friendly animals. 01278 751628

Cricket St.Thomas wild life park with over 600 animals a fun family day out. contact 01460 3011

Hornsbury Mill, Eleighwater, Chard
Somerset Tel: 0146063317

Glastonbury Abbey The earliest Christian Sanctary in Britain. 01458 832267

Peat Moors Centre Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury. 01458 860697

Somerset rural life museum A friendly museum with very few objects behind glass. 01458 831197

Highbridge
Alstone Wildlife Park small non-commercial attraction with friendly animals. 01278 782405

Coombes Cider & Apple Blossom Tea Rooms, Japonica Farm, The Causeway Mark, Highbridge, Somerset Tel: 01278641265

Secret World, New Road Farm East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset Tel: 01278783250

Ilminster
Perry Bros, Orchardland, Dowlish WakeSomerset , Tel: 0146052681

Langport
English Heritage, Muchelney, Langport
Somerset .Tel: 01458250664

Stembridge Tower Mill, High Ham, Langport, Somerset, Tel: 01458250818

The West Somerset Railway Britain's longest 'heritage' railway running from Bishops Lydeard to the coast at Minehead. Visit the recently opened museum in the station Goods Shed.

Butlins . Leisure & entertainment resort with ativities and attractions. Minehead 01643 708171

Aquasplash leisure Centre Swimming pool, waves and slide. Gym, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi. 01643 708000

Exmoor Falconry and Animal Farm. Near Alerford 01643 862816 W

Monksilver
Exmoor Adventures, Mark Stoddart
Combe Sydenham Country Park
Monksilver, Somerset. TA4 4JG 01984 624794

Sheppy's Cider Farm Centre
Wander through the orchards and share the art of cider making in the museum. Cider tasting is available in the shop. Open Monday to Saturday all year; Sundays Easter to October. 01823 320201

Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre Meare Green Court, Stoke Street, Gregory, Taunton, Somerset
Tel: 01823490249 When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.

English Basket Centre, Curload, Stoke St. Gregory, Taunton. Tel: 01823698418

Watchet
Cleeve Abbey, Washford, Watchet
Somerset, Tel: 01984640377

English Heritage, Washford, Watchet
Somerset, Tel: 0198440377

Staplecombe Vineyard, Burlands Farm
Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset
Tel: 01823451217

Angling

Coarse and trout fishing on the river Tone at Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe ( on the A361 about 9 miles west of Taunton). Other good waters include the Taunton-Bridgewater Canal, the West Sedgemoor Drain and Clatworthy Reservoir.
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CAMP SITES AND TOURING ALSO CARAVAN HOLIDAY PARKS IN THE AREA Devon Holiday Parks Camping, Touring, Parks

Doniford Bay Holiday Park .Rent a Holiday Caravan at Watchet .Doniford Bay! With direct access to a rocky shingle beach, fabulous facilities and a superb location for exploring, you have everything you need for a fun-filled family seaside holiday. Indoor heated pool
Children's adventure playground

Camping & Caravanning Club, Moor Road
Minehead, Somerset TA24 5RY. Tel:01643704138

Splott Farm, Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset. BS28 4PD Cheddar 01278 641522

North Devon Static Self Catering Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !

Burrowhayes Farm, West Luccombe,
Porlock, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 8HU . Minehead 01643 862463

Halse Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Winsford, Minehead, Somerset. Minehead 01643 851259

Blue Anchor Bay, Caravan Park, Blue Anchor
Minehead, Somerset Tel:01643821360

Warren Farm, Watchet, , Somerset. Watchet
01984 631220
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HOTELS INNS AND HOLIDAY LETS ALSO COTTAGES IN THE AREACOTTAGES IN THE AREA
The Cottage, Watchet, Somerset. sleeps 10. This spacious detached property enjoys an enviable location in Watchet harbour and views over the marina (pictured). Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Quantocks yet only a few miles from the sandy beach at Blue Anchor, this is an ideal base from which to explore the delights of Exmoor National Park. Famous resorts are within easy reach Minehead for shopping, golf, mountain bike hire and Aquasplash; Porlock, popular with riders; pretty Porlock Weir with its small harbour, inns and quaint cottages

Dunkery Beacon Hotel
Dunkery Beacon Hotel Wootton Courtenay, Somerset, TA24 8RH 01643 841241

Somerset Hotel Links

Somerset Holiday Parks

Somerset Cottages
Cosy properties in delightful settings,
town or country.0845 268 1255

 

Luttrell Arms Hotel
30 High St, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SG 01643 821555

Yarn Market Hotel
25-31 High St, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SF 01643 821425

Alcombe House Hotel
Bircham Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6BG 01643 705130

Northfield Hotel
Northfield Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5PU 01643 705155

Glendower House
, Minehead, 30-32 Tregonwell Road, Minehead, TA24 5DU 01643 707 144

The Dunster Castle Hotel,
5 High St, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SF 01643 823030

Sunfield Hotel
83 Summerland Av, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BW 01643 703565

The York Hotel and Restaurant
48 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AN 01643 705 151

Bactonleigh Hotel
20 Tregonwell Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DU 01643 702147
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RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA
Reeves
20-22 High St, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SG 01643 821414

Stags Head Inn
10 West Street, Dunster, TA24 6SN 01643 821 229

Dunster Village Shop & Deli
11 High St, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SF 01643 822078

West Somerset Garden Centre
Mart Rd, Minehead, TA24 01643 703 612

Hathaways
6-8 West St, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SN 01643 821725

Taj Mahal
9a The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5AY 01643 704857

Sashes Restaurant
11A Quay St, Minehead, TA24 01643 709 890

Cobblestones
High St, Dunster, Minehead, TA24 01643 821595

Golden House
6 Holloway St, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NP 01643 702723
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PUBLIC HOUSES IN THE AREA

Glendower House
Minehead, 30-32 Tregonwell Road, Minehead, TA24 5DU 01643 707 144

Northfield Hotel
Northfield Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5PU 01643 705155

The Wellington Hotel
Wellington Sq, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NH 01643 704371

Gascony Hotel
50 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5BB 01643 705 939

Sunfield Hotel
83 Summerland Av, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BW 01643 703565

Luttrell Arms Hotel
30 High St, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SG 01643 821555

The York Hotel and Restaurant
48 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AN 01643 705 151

Yarn Market Hotel
25-31 High St, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SF 01643 821425

Alcombe House Hotel
Bircham Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6BG 01643 705130

Foxes Hotel
Westholme, Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5QP 01643 704450

Crown & Sceptre Taunton, Somerset Tel: 01823333384
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