Guidebook for Somerset
Parks & Nature
Twitchers Cottage backs onto the Hawk and Owl reserve and it can be accessed by walking along the drove that runs behind the property.
Hawk and Owl Trust Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve
Station RoadTwitchers Cottage backs onto the Hawk and Owl reserve and it can be accessed by walking along the drove that runs behind the property.
Climb to the top of Glastonbury Tor to take in the magnificent views across all of Somerset and the Somerset levels and out towards the sea at Breen and Weston Super Mare
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Glastonbury Tor
Climb to the top of Glastonbury Tor to take in the magnificent views across all of Somerset and the Somerset levels and out towards the sea at Breen and Weston Super Mare
Ham Hill
Beautiful walks and an elevated view of the Somerset countryside
This magnificent and varied nature reserve covers over 500 ha at the heart of the Avalon Marshes (part of Somerset’s Levels and Moors). Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve (NNR) is part of an area that’s steeped in history and is a superb place to watch wildlife, whether it’s an elusive bittern, an otter lurking in the reed beds, or the swirling flocks of starlings that come to roost in winter.
TWITCHERS COTTAGE is the closest accommodation where you can stay near this wonderful location.
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Avalon Marshes Merkezi
This magnificent and varied nature reserve covers over 500 ha at the heart of the Avalon Marshes (part of Somerset’s Levels and Moors). Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve (NNR) is part of an area that’s steeped in history and is a superb place to watch wildlife, whether it’s an elusive bittern, an otter lurking in the reed beds, or the swirling flocks of starlings that come to roost in winter.
TWITCHERS COTTAGE is the closest accommodation where you can stay near this wonderful location.
Arts & Culture
Bath
Beautiful historic city with shops, museums, theatre, restaurants
A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design. With its towering walls of glass, glow of ham stone and surrounding garden, it is a place of beauty and wonder.
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Montacute House
A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design. With its towering walls of glass, glow of ham stone and surrounding garden, it is a place of beauty and wonder.
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor centre with 250 ancient objects and come face to face with a 5,500 year-old man.
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Stonehenge
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor centre with 250 ancient objects and come face to face with a 5,500 year-old man.
LONGLEAT HOUSE
AS MAJESTIC AS OUR LIONS
To wander through the sweeping corridors and grand rooms of Longleat House is to be transported back in time. Exploring this stunning example of high Elizabethan architecture – and the Capability Brown landscaped grounds surrounding it – is a day out in itself. It was substantially completed by Sir John Thynne in 1580. And today, his descendants are still lucky enough to call it their home.
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Longleat House
LONGLEAT HOUSE
AS MAJESTIC AS OUR LIONS
To wander through the sweeping corridors and grand rooms of Longleat House is to be transported back in time. Exploring this stunning example of high Elizabethan architecture – and the Capability Brown landscaped grounds surrounding it – is a day out in itself. It was substantially completed by Sir John Thynne in 1580. And today, his descendants are still lucky enough to call it their home.
An ancient castle and comfortable country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens
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Dunster Kalesi
An ancient castle and comfortable country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens
Food Scene
The Crown Inn is a traditional freehold country pub in the Polden level village of Catcott, which lies just off the A39 between the popular towns of Bridgwater and Street
The original part of this idyllic pub is over 400 years old and has the warmth and character so many pubs have lost over the years retaining the wonderful open log fire (great on a chilly night), original flagstone floors, cob walls and low beamed ceilings.
Sunday Carvery’s are very popular (booking’s advised) and are served Lunchtime 12-2pm and Evening 6-8pm
NEW Wednesday Evening carvery 6pm – 8pm
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The Crown Inn
New RoadThe Crown Inn is a traditional freehold country pub in the Polden level village of Catcott, which lies just off the A39 between the popular towns of Bridgwater and Street
The original part of this idyllic pub is over 400 years old and has the warmth and character so many pubs have lost over the years retaining the wonderful open log fire (great on a chilly night), original flagstone floors, cob walls and low beamed ceilings.
Sunday Carvery’s are very popular (booking’s advised) and are served Lunchtime 12-2pm and Evening 6-8pm
NEW Wednesday Evening carvery 6pm – 8pm
Ston Easton Park is a Grade 1 listed building dating from 1740, set within a classical landscape created by 18th century landscapist, Humphry Repton. This 4 star deluxe hotel is just a 20 minute drive from the historic city of Bath and is steeped in grandeur and opulence.
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Ston Easton Park
Ston Easton Park is a Grade 1 listed building dating from 1740, set within a classical landscape created by 18th century landscapist, Humphry Repton. This 4 star deluxe hotel is just a 20 minute drive from the historic city of Bath and is steeped in grandeur and opulence.
We love this place - always excellent delicious food!
Goodfellows Café & Restaurant is set across three rooms, patrons can watch all the action and theatre of the kitchen in the open plan dining room, or choose the front room looking out onto Sadler Street or the light and airy setting of the top floor. The single menu offers the choice of light but exquisite dishes, classic market menu cuisine and a sensational tasting menu, all wrapped up in Adam’s unique style.
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Goodfellows
5B Sadler StWe love this place - always excellent delicious food!
Goodfellows Café & Restaurant is set across three rooms, patrons can watch all the action and theatre of the kitchen in the open plan dining room, or choose the front room looking out onto Sadler Street or the light and airy setting of the top floor. The single menu offers the choice of light but exquisite dishes, classic market menu cuisine and a sensational tasting menu, all wrapped up in Adam’s unique style.
Tucked in the folds of the Mendip Hills in the style that has become THE PIG’s signature, it features a greenhouse restaurant.
Beautiful drive to the restaurant from Shapwick and then enjoy excellent food that has come from the garden and local farms. lovely lunch venue or early evening on your way to or from Bath.
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The Pig - near Bath
Tucked in the folds of the Mendip Hills in the style that has become THE PIG’s signature, it features a greenhouse restaurant.
Beautiful drive to the restaurant from Shapwick and then enjoy excellent food that has come from the garden and local farms. lovely lunch venue or early evening on your way to or from Bath.
Local pub in the neighbouring village.
The King William is a real family pub. There are three generations of us in all. We are joined by Clare's parents Keith & Sharon and our two girls.
Darren heads up the kitchen bringing years of experience and a fastidious attention to detail to ensure that whether you are popping in for a drink, a light lunch or dinner with friends and family, your experience at the King William will be a memorable one
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King William Inn
King William RoadLocal pub in the neighbouring village.
The King William is a real family pub. There are three generations of us in all. We are joined by Clare's parents Keith & Sharon and our two girls.
Darren heads up the kitchen bringing years of experience and a fastidious attention to detail to ensure that whether you are popping in for a drink, a light lunch or dinner with friends and family, your experience at the King William will be a memorable one
Welcome to The Swan, our bustling village pub with 7 en-suite bedrooms and an outstanding kitchen led by Tom Blake from River Cottage.
We’re open all day for a quick drink, a snack or a delicious meal. Come and sit in our bar beside a woodburner, watch the world go by at tables out front, dine in the restaurant or alfresco on the terrace – or just enjoy the peace of the garden.
We have completely refurbished The Swan, sympathetically modernising the building and restoring much of the original eighteenth & nineteenth century architecture. Opening as a Beer House in the early 1700s, the property was subsequently enlarged to become ‘The Swan Hotel’ from the mid 1800s with rooms, stables and c
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The Swan
Cheddar RoadWelcome to The Swan, our bustling village pub with 7 en-suite bedrooms and an outstanding kitchen led by Tom Blake from River Cottage.
We’re open all day for a quick drink, a snack or a delicious meal. Come and sit in our bar beside a woodburner, watch the world go by at tables out front, dine in the restaurant or alfresco on the terrace – or just enjoy the peace of the garden.
We have completely refurbished The Swan, sympathetically modernising the building and restoring much of the original eighteenth & nineteenth century architecture. Opening as a Beer House in the early 1700s, the property was subsequently enlarged to become ‘The Swan Hotel’ from the mid 1800s with rooms, stables and c
Shopping
The beautiful smallest city in England holds a bustling market on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week. Always busy with wonderful food stalls from olives to veg. Bread to pies. From clothes to china. Sometimes you maybe lucky to hear the Town Cryer announcing an interesting event. Lots of good cafes around the square and close to the Bishops Palace and Wells Cathedral be sure to visit them both.
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Wells
The beautiful smallest city in England holds a bustling market on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week. Always busy with wonderful food stalls from olives to veg. Bread to pies. From clothes to china. Sometimes you maybe lucky to hear the Town Cryer announcing an interesting event. Lots of good cafes around the square and close to the Bishops Palace and Wells Cathedral be sure to visit them both.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
TownsendWaitrose & Partners
Whiting WayEntertainment & Activities
Google this venue as they often have screening of films or local productions which are often of excellent quality.
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The Strode Theatre
Church RoadGoogle this venue as they often have screening of films or local productions which are often of excellent quality.
Excellent small cinema. Very friendly and you can have a drink of your favourite tipple while watching a film. Quirky but great value for money.
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Wells Film Centre
Princes RoadExcellent small cinema. Very friendly and you can have a drink of your favourite tipple while watching a film. Quirky but great value for money.
Sightseeing
SPECTACULAR CHEDDAR GORGE
Explore Britain's biggest gorge from the dramatic cliffs rising 450ft to the stunning stalactite caverns. This world-famous site is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, reveals many fascinating stories of our prehistoric ancestors, and is an international centre for caving and rock climbing.
A great day out for families, nature and history lovers, and outdoor adventurers.
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Cheddar Kanyonu
SPECTACULAR CHEDDAR GORGE
Explore Britain's biggest gorge from the dramatic cliffs rising 450ft to the stunning stalactite caverns. This world-famous site is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, reveals many fascinating stories of our prehistoric ancestors, and is an international centre for caving and rock climbing.
A great day out for families, nature and history lovers, and outdoor adventurers.
Porlock Weir is one of the most picturesque ports anywhere on the British coast. Nestling beneath the hills of Exmoor, the quaint stone buildings and thatched cottages of the village cluster around the harbour and the 15th century Ship Inn.
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Porlock Weir
Porlock Weir is one of the most picturesque ports anywhere on the British coast. Nestling beneath the hills of Exmoor, the quaint stone buildings and thatched cottages of the village cluster around the harbour and the 15th century Ship Inn.