Maggie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Lovely river walk from this old clapper bridge.
Enjoy a cream tea (or more) at the pub overlooking the steps.
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Tarr Steps
Lovely river walk from this old clapper bridge.
Enjoy a cream tea (or more) at the pub overlooking the steps.
The steam railway runs through the spectacular West Somerset scenery from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead
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Bishops Lydeard Station
The steam railway runs through the spectacular West Somerset scenery from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead
Lovely rock pools and a chance for a dip in hot weather
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Dunster Beach
Lovely rock pools and a chance for a dip in hot weather
National Trust Properties and Gardens
Beautiful gardens surrounding the medieval manor house
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Cothay Manor & Gardens (Medieval Manor House & Gardens)
Beautiful gardens surrounding the medieval manor house
Beautiful gardens to wander through and be inspired by
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Jardín RHS Rosemoor
Beautiful gardens to wander through and be inspired by
Wander through gardens from three different eras
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Hestercombe Gardens
Wander through gardens from three different eras
Beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding this NT property.
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Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
Beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding this NT property.
Killerton House
NT house with gardens and grounds
National Trust property. Dunster town is great for a wander with plenty of eating places
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Castillo de Dunster
National Trust property. Dunster town is great for a wander with plenty of eating places
Food and Drink
Visit the museum of cider making followed by a visit to the farm shop and restaurant.
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Sheppy's Cider Farm Shop
Visit the museum of cider making followed by a visit to the farm shop and restaurant.
Visit the shop at the local brewery and purchase their beer (£1.50 a pint as of start of 2020).
Exmoor Ales Ltd
Visit the shop at the local brewery and purchase their beer (£1.50 a pint as of start of 2020).
Cotleigh Brewery
Ford RoadNot only the shop but also regular music nights to enjoy.
Lovely country gastropub.
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Notley Arms Inn Exmoor National Park
Front StreetLovely country gastropub.
The Globe Inn
High StreetA lovely gastropub just 5 miles away.
Local farm shop with excellent café/restaurant. Caters for gluten intolerance.
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Rumwell Farm Shop and Restaurant
Wellington RoadLocal farm shop with excellent café/restaurant. Caters for gluten intolerance.
The Swan
Station RoadGastropub rated in the top 50 in the country.
The Three Horseshoes
Lovely country pub in Langley Marsh (1 mile from Wivey) Good food
Highly regarded gastropub just 3/4 mile away. Booking ahead is recommended, especially at weekends.
Closed Sunday evening and all Monday and Tuesday.
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The Rock Inn
Highly regarded gastropub just 3/4 mile away. Booking ahead is recommended, especially at weekends.
Closed Sunday evening and all Monday and Tuesday.
Wellhayes Vineyard
Local vineyard. You can have a tour and try their wines
Phoenix Kitchen
Wide range of food suitable for different allergies. Eat in or take away.
Walking
Great walking with far reaching views across to Wales. See the Red deer herds and wild Quantock ponies.
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Quantock Hills AONB
Great walking with far reaching views across to Wales. See the Red deer herds and wild Quantock ponies.
Great views over Exmoor and the coast from the highest point in Somerset.
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Dunkery Beacon
Great views over Exmoor and the coast from the highest point in Somerset.
Just a couple of minutes walk from the hut. Part of the West Deane Way. Walks along and above the River Tone. Otters are in residence (although we've not been lucky enough to have seen them).
Hurstone Local Nature Reserve
Tone ViewJust a couple of minutes walk from the hut. Part of the West Deane Way. Walks along and above the River Tone. Otters are in residence (although we've not been lucky enough to have seen them).
Clatworthy Reservoir
Great for walking and fishing
Our local town
In the middle of Wiveliscombe. Wander through 3 floors of interior furnishings.
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The Courthouse Interiors
The SquareIn the middle of Wiveliscombe. Wander through 3 floors of interior furnishings.
The Bear Inn
8-10 North StLocal pub in Wiveliscombe serving food
White Hart
West StreetLocal pub in Wiveliscombe serving food
Local Arts
Kenley Arts
Ceramic studio and gallery a 5 minute walk from the hut
Pulhams Mill Craft Shop
Lovely local craft shop with cafe
Water activities
Wimbleball Lake
Lots to do and see around the lake
Clatworthy Reservoir
Lovely walks around the reservoir
Great place for a dip
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Wivey Pool Wiveliscombe Community Swimming Pool Club
The Recreation GroundGreat place for a dip