Cosy Somerset Getaway - A Guidebook
Food scene
A great local village pub with a beer garden. Good, unpretentious food and service with a nice atmosphere. Just a few minutes in the car from the space, or 45 minutes if you fancy a stroll.
The Haymaker Inn
A great local village pub with a beer garden. Good, unpretentious food and service with a nice atmosphere. Just a few minutes in the car from the space, or 45 minutes if you fancy a stroll.
Swim
Marine ParadeFantastic food overlooking Lyme Bay and the seafront.
Amazing seafood with stunning views and top quality service.
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The Oyster & Fish House
Cobb RoadAmazing seafood with stunning views and top quality service.
It's a Wetherspoons...
But at least you know what you're getting, and its only 15 minutes walk into the town.
The Cerdic
49-51 Fore StreetIt's a Wetherspoons...
But at least you know what you're getting, and its only 15 minutes walk into the town.
If you have a sweet tooth, do not miss this place. Simply the best Waffles this side of Belgium.
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The Community Waffle House
If you have a sweet tooth, do not miss this place. Simply the best Waffles this side of Belgium.
A lovely local village pub, which can be reached via a lovely walk along the cycle path towards Ilminster and back country roads.
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The New Inn
A lovely local village pub, which can be reached via a lovely walk along the cycle path towards Ilminster and back country roads.
We're often asked which is the best fish and chips shop in the locale. This is it. No arguments.
Whites
20 Boden StreetWe're often asked which is the best fish and chips shop in the locale. This is it. No arguments.
Ridgeway Country Hotel
Smallridge RoadCracking food and surroundings.
The Feed Station
Sandy HoleWalking and Cycling
Route 33 can take keen cyclists from the lively city of Bristol to the English Channel at Seaton. The section from Chard to Ilminster follows the old "Stop Line" route of anti-tank emplacements built to prevent invasion during WW2. Originally a railway line following the now defunct Chard Canal, signs of its past can still be spotted by the keen eye.
National Cycle Route 33
National Cycle Route 33Route 33 can take keen cyclists from the lively city of Bristol to the English Channel at Seaton. The section from Chard to Ilminster follows the old "Stop Line" route of anti-tank emplacements built to prevent invasion during WW2. Originally a railway line following the now defunct Chard Canal, signs of its past can still be spotted by the keen eye.
Chard Reservoir Local Nature Reserve Chard Reservoir has 88 acres of open water, woodland and meadow. Beautiful walks that encompass the cycle path to Ilminster, a bird hide and opportunities to feed the ducks are seconds from the accommodation.
A great was to relax and get back to nature.
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Chard Reservoir (disused)
Chard Reservoir Local Nature Reserve Chard Reservoir has 88 acres of open water, woodland and meadow. Beautiful walks that encompass the cycle path to Ilminster, a bird hide and opportunities to feed the ducks are seconds from the accommodation.
A great was to relax and get back to nature.
An area of outstanding natural beauty, the Quantocks, just North of Taunton, are stunning. Providing beautiful walks and cycling opportunities (great for mountain biking), the hills are steeped in history and festooned with free grazing ponies.
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Quantock Hills AONB
An area of outstanding natural beauty, the Quantocks, just North of Taunton, are stunning. Providing beautiful walks and cycling opportunities (great for mountain biking), the hills are steeped in history and festooned with free grazing ponies.
The Coast
Our coastal town of choice and only 20-30 minutes away (depending on traffic, it really can vary that much), Lyme Regis has it all.
A beautiful sandy beach, a historic man made harbour known as "The Cobb", many superb places to eat catering for all budgets and a great selection of shops not found on the typical high street.
Totally recommended.
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Lyme Regis
Our coastal town of choice and only 20-30 minutes away (depending on traffic, it really can vary that much), Lyme Regis has it all.
A beautiful sandy beach, a historic man made harbour known as "The Cobb", many superb places to eat catering for all budgets and a great selection of shops not found on the typical high street.
Totally recommended.
A beautiful regency seaside town with stunning beaches, shops and eateries, just 45 minutes from the accommodation. Well worth a visit.
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Sidmouth
A beautiful regency seaside town with stunning beaches, shops and eateries, just 45 minutes from the accommodation. Well worth a visit.
Don't go to Seaton - Axmouth Beach, next to Seaton, is so much better and quieter. Park along the Axe Estuary (where you can find a spot) and then take the 5-10 minute walk to the pebbly beach.
The Axe Estuary is on the Jurassic Coast and a beautiful area of scientific and natural interest. Axmouth has a couple of decent pubs too.
Axmouth Beach
Don't go to Seaton - Axmouth Beach, next to Seaton, is so much better and quieter. Park along the Axe Estuary (where you can find a spot) and then take the 5-10 minute walk to the pebbly beach.
The Axe Estuary is on the Jurassic Coast and a beautiful area of scientific and natural interest. Axmouth has a couple of decent pubs too.
A secluded and sandy beach, about 35 minutes from the space. No real shops, but there is a car park and sometimes someone selling ice creams. Great for barbecues.
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Eype beach
A secluded and sandy beach, about 35 minutes from the space. No real shops, but there is a car park and sometimes someone selling ice creams. Great for barbecues.
A quiet pebble beach, with a little cafe and a decent car park (although watch out, it is privately owned and they are quite militant about how quickly you should buy a ticket).
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Branscombe Beach
A quiet pebble beach, with a little cafe and a decent car park (although watch out, it is privately owned and they are quite militant about how quickly you should buy a ticket).
Nestled next to Seaton, Beer has a little sheltered beach and a lovely selection of shops, eateries and galleries. Beer Quarry Caves are worth a visit, as is Pecorama, particularly if you like railways!
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Beer
Nestled next to Seaton, Beer has a little sheltered beach and a lovely selection of shops, eateries and galleries. Beer Quarry Caves are worth a visit, as is Pecorama, particularly if you like railways!
Food Shopping
The local Tesco is a 10 minute walk from the accommodation. It's not an "Extra", but it has everything you need.
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Tesco Superstore
Salterton RoadThe local Tesco is a 10 minute walk from the accommodation. It's not an "Extra", but it has everything you need.
Lidl
Tapstone RoadThe local Lidl is conveniently next to the local Tesco.
Crewkerne is a 10 minute drive and hosts the nearest Waitrose to the accommodation.
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Waitrose & Partners Crewkerne
South StreetCrewkerne is a 10 minute drive and hosts the nearest Waitrose to the accommodation.
City/town information
A beautiful little market town, with lovely shops and eateries. 10 minutes from the accommodation.
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Ilminster
A beautiful little market town, with lovely shops and eateries. 10 minutes from the accommodation.
The nearest big city, we love Exeter. Park in Princesshay car park and wander through a city that is largely pedestrianised and has a great balance of high street big names, unique shops and fantastic eating options.
45-55 minutes from the accommodation.
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Exeter
The nearest big city, we love Exeter. Park in Princesshay car park and wander through a city that is largely pedestrianised and has a great balance of high street big names, unique shops and fantastic eating options.
45-55 minutes from the accommodation.