The Quantocks Somerset, Tourist Information, Holiday Parks Cottage accomodations, Hotels and Camp Sites. westcountrylinks

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The Quantocks are a combination of soft rolling wooded hills, home of the red deer, are to many people the most beautiful part of Somerset. The whole range, including foot hills, extend about 6 by 12 miles to the sea. Unlike the Mendips with the lime stone gorges and underground streams, the Quantocks have gentle slopes fringed by small villages, pastures, heather covered moorland and dark tangled woods, loud with running brooks and dense with flowers providing a variety of attractions for walkers. There are no towns or large villages among the hills this is the realm of hamlets and scattered farms, reached by narrow lanes. Churches, manor houses and cottages are chiefly of red sand stone, which contrasts pleasantly with the green of the surrounding pastures. Burnham, Minehead and Watchet are all within easy reach. The magically lovely cathedral and Bishop's Palace at Wells, the county town of Taunton, and Street with its Clark's shopping village, are a short drive as are the glories of Exmoor National Park. Here, as well as a spectacular coast, visitors will find Badgworthy Water (home to the legendary Doones), the unique cliff railway between Lynton and Lymnouth, Polock Weir's harbour, and popular beauty spot of Watersmeet (N.T.). Shops and pub serving food 1½ miles.	Local towns and villages to visit Bridgewater Cheddar Dunster Exmoor Ilfracombe Glastonbury Minehead Street Taunton Watchet Wellington Western-Super-Mare Yeovil

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 Sea fishing at Lynmouth, Porlock Weir and Minehead. Freshwater fishing in Exmoor streams on the River Exe at Exford and Dulverton and on the Lyn at Lynmouth.
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CAMP SITES AND TOURING ALSO CARAVAN HOLIDAY PARKS IN THE AREA Somerset 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 Somerset Holiday Parks Static Self Catering Caravan 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 COTTAGES IN THE AREA
Little Burcott Farm Burcott, Wells, Somerset sleeps 2. A striking loft conversion in a secluded countryside location, with wonderful walking and glorious views, this stylish property makes a superb holiday base. Wells, the smallest city in England yet with one of its finest cathedrals, is just 1 mile distant, and Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Glastonburys famous Tor, Stourhead gardens and Street. 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 Somerset Cottages Cosy properties in delightful settings, town or country. 0845 268 1255	Bradford on Tone The White Horse Inn, Bradford on Tone Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HF. 01823 461239 Bridgwater Black Horse Hotel, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6HU Tel: 01278428150 Blake Arms Hotel, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, TA6 3PF Tel: 01278422168 The Blue Boar, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater. TA6 3PG Tel: 01278424944 New Inn Dowlish Wake, Dowlish Wake, Near Ilminster Somerset, TA19 ONZ. 0146052413 The White Hart Hotel Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset 01984623344 Quantock Hideaway in Somerset This exceptionally stylish barn conversion, furnished with flair to a high standard, is ideally located for enjoying superb walking in the peaceful countryside of the Quantock Hills. The pretty and secluded garden with its own blissful hot tub is perfect for relaxing after exploring the myriad delights of the area. Just 4 miles away it the famous fossil hunting beach at Kilve, and the seaside resorts of Burnham. Shops and pub serving food 1½ miles.	Red Lion Hotel Wells, Somerset 01749672616 Swan Hotel Wells, Somerset 01749678877 Star Hotel Wells, Somerset 01749673055 Fennycastle House Wookey, Wells, Somerset 01749672265 The Pecking Mill Inn & Hotel Evercreech, Shepton Mallet 01749830336 Wessex Hotel Street, Somerset 01458443383 Mullions Hotel Street, Somerset 01458445110 Worth House Hotel Worth, Wookey, Wells, Somerset 01749672041
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RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA
Bradford on Tone The White Horse Inn, Bradford on Tone Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HF. 01823 461239 Bridgwater Black Horse Hotel, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6HU Tel: 01278428150 Blake Arms Hotel, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, TA6 3PF Tel: 01278422168 The Blue Boar, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater. TA6 3PG Tel: 01278424944 New Inn Dowlish Wake, Dowlish Wake, Near Ilminster Somerset, TA19 ONZ. 0146052413 The White Hart Hotel Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset 01984623344 Crown & Sceptre Taunton, Somerset Tel: 01823333384	Red Lion Hotel Wells, Somerset 01749672616 Swan Hotel Wells, Somerset 01749678877 Star Hotel Wells, Somerset 01749673055 Fennycastle House Wookey, Wells, Somerset 01749672265 The Pecking Mill Inn & Hotel Evercreech, Shepton Mallet 01749830336 Wessex Hotel Street, Somerset 01458443383 Mullions Hotel Street, Somerset 01458445110 Worth House Hotel Worth, Wookey, Wells, Somerset 01749672041
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PUBLIC HOUSES IN THE AREA
Bradford on Tone The White Horse Inn, Bradford on Tone Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HF. 01823 461239 Bridgwater Black Horse Hotel, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6HU Tel: 01278428150 Blake Arms Hotel, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, TA6 3PF Tel: 01278422168 The Blue Boar, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater. TA6 3PG Tel: 01278424944 Ilminster New Inn Dowlish Wake, Dowlish Wake, Near Ilminster Somerset, TA19 ONZ. 0146052413 The White Hart Hotel Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset 01984623344 Crown & Sceptre Taunton, Somerset Tel: 01823333384	Langport The Halfway House, Piney Hill, Langport, Somerset TA10 9AB, 01458 252513 The Devonshire Arms, Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset. TA10 9LP 01458 241271 Taunton The Masons Arms located in the heart of Taunton, this pub offers food, self-catering accommodation and skittles. Yeovil The Masons Arms 41 Lower Odcombe, Yeovil, BA22 8TX 01935 862 591 The Helyar Arms 1 Moor Ln, East Coker, Yeovil, BA22 - 01935 862332 Halfway House Inn Country Lodge Ilchester Rd, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, BA22 01935 840 350
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