Maggie’s guidebook

Maggie
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
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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
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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
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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)
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Beautiful gardens surrounding the medieval manor house
Beautiful gardens to wander through and be inspired by
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RHS Kert Rosemoor
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Beautiful gardens to wander through and be inspired by
Wander through gardens from three different eras
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Hestercombe Gardens
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Wander through gardens from three different eras
Beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding this NT property.
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Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
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Beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding this NT property.
NT house with gardens and grounds
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Killerton House
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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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Dunster kastély
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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
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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).
Not only the shop but also regular music nights to enjoy.
Cotleigh Brewery
Ford Road
Not only the shop but also regular music nights to enjoy.
Lovely country gastropub.
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Notley Arms Inn Exmoor National Park
Front Street
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Lovely country gastropub.
A lovely gastropub just 5 miles away.
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The Globe Inn
High Street
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A 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 Road
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Local farm shop with excellent café/restaurant. Caters for gluten intolerance.
Gastropub rated in the top 50 in the country.
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The Swan
Station Road
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Gastropub rated in the top 50 in the country.
Lovely country pub in Langley Marsh (1 mile from Wivey) Good food
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
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Highly regarded gastropub just 3/4 mile away. Booking ahead is recommended, especially at weekends. Closed Sunday evening and all Monday and Tuesday.
Local vineyard. You can have a tour and try their wines
Wellhayes Vineyard
Local vineyard. You can have a tour and try their wines
Wide range of food suitable for different allergies. Eat in or take away.
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
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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
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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 View
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).
Great for walking and fishing
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Clatworthy Reservoir
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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 Square
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In the middle of Wiveliscombe. Wander through 3 floors of interior furnishings.
Local pub in Wiveliscombe serving food
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The Bear Inn
8-10 North St
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Local pub in Wiveliscombe serving food
Local pub in Wiveliscombe serving food
White Hart
West Street
Local pub in Wiveliscombe serving food

Local Arts

Ceramic studio and gallery a 5 minute walk from the hut
Kenley Arts
Ceramic studio and gallery a 5 minute walk from the hut
Lovely local craft shop with cafe
Pulhams Mill Craft Shop
Lovely local craft shop with cafe

Water activities

Lots to do and see around the lake
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Wimbleball Lake
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Lots to do and see around the lake
Lovely walks around the reservoir
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Clatworthy Reservoir
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Lovely walks around the reservoir
Great place for a dip
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Wivey Pool Wiveliscombe Community Swimming Pool Club
The Recreation Ground
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Great place for a dip