Guidebook for West House Farm
Shopping
Fantastic array of branded goods shops at discount prices; plenty of places to eat - also good for visiting Street high street and historic Clarks Shoe museum.
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Clarks Village
Fantastic array of branded goods shops at discount prices; plenty of places to eat - also good for visiting Street high street and historic Clarks Shoe museum.
Initially a butchers shop but now extended and well worth a visit - many unique local products including a wonderful array of meats; fresh fish and all types of unusual foods. Great place for gifts and huge variety of ciders and the like. Tea and coffee and amazing pork rolls are served. Meet Malcolm Pyne if you can - friendly and helpful owner who if a real character and serves with a smile!
Pyne's of Somerset
Market WayInitially a butchers shop but now extended and well worth a visit - many unique local products including a wonderful array of meats; fresh fish and all types of unusual foods. Great place for gifts and huge variety of ciders and the like. Tea and coffee and amazing pork rolls are served. Meet Malcolm Pyne if you can - friendly and helpful owner who if a real character and serves with a smile!
A lovely restaurant serving a variety of foods from breakfast to a very popular carvery; a lovely cider farm shop and museum - this is a nice way to spend a few hours close to the flat (about 15 minutes drive)
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Rich's Farmhouse Cider
Mill HouseA lovely restaurant serving a variety of foods from breakfast to a very popular carvery; a lovely cider farm shop and museum - this is a nice way to spend a few hours close to the flat (about 15 minutes drive)
Essentials
Just along in the next village of Edington, Gwilliams has all the usual convenience store products; fresh meat; vegetables and fruit; sandwiches and snacks; drinks plus a great array of wines; ciders and beers and a wonderful choice of special chef prepared ready meals - some with an unusual twist! There is also a Post Office offering a banking service so ideal if you want to take money out or pay something in!
Edington Post Office
BroadwayJust along in the next village of Edington, Gwilliams has all the usual convenience store products; fresh meat; vegetables and fruit; sandwiches and snacks; drinks plus a great array of wines; ciders and beers and a wonderful choice of special chef prepared ready meals - some with an unusual twist! There is also a Post Office offering a banking service so ideal if you want to take money out or pay something in!
Offers a helpful friendly service - bit of a trek into outskirts of Bridgwater to get there but closest if you need a laundry service.
Posh Wash
84 ParkwayOffers a helpful friendly service - bit of a trek into outskirts of Bridgwater to get there but closest if you need a laundry service.
Another local convenience store this time run by Co op, also with a post office - less unusual products than Gwilliams but lots of good basics; plenty of parking but a little further than Gwilliams in Edington. Convenient if you are coming back from the M5 direction or Bridgwater.
Co-op Food - 42 Woolavington Hill
42 Woolavington HillAnother local convenience store this time run by Co op, also with a post office - less unusual products than Gwilliams but lots of good basics; plenty of parking but a little further than Gwilliams in Edington. Convenient if you are coming back from the M5 direction or Bridgwater.
Food Scene
If you want to experience a truly Somerset pub on the Somerset levels then The Sheppey is a must. Booking much of the time is essential as people come from many miles around thanks to the brilliant, eclectic musicians it attracts, its fine selection of local ales and ciders (including all kinds of one-offs and speciality brews), and its fantastic food. There has been a pub here for many centuries - the entrance is very Somerset so park up and walk in!!
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The Sheppey
If you want to experience a truly Somerset pub on the Somerset levels then The Sheppey is a must. Booking much of the time is essential as people come from many miles around thanks to the brilliant, eclectic musicians it attracts, its fine selection of local ales and ciders (including all kinds of one-offs and speciality brews), and its fantastic food. There has been a pub here for many centuries - the entrance is very Somerset so park up and walk in!!
Wonderful old fashioned Somerset pub just past the iconic Burrow Mump - why not climb the Mump before eating at The King Alfred? Offers traditional pub food using local meats, fish and vegetables, stock a wide range of real ales, lagers, wines, spirits and of course Somerset cider. Right next to the River Parrett.
The King Alfred Inn
Burrow DroveWonderful old fashioned Somerset pub just past the iconic Burrow Mump - why not climb the Mump before eating at The King Alfred? Offers traditional pub food using local meats, fish and vegetables, stock a wide range of real ales, lagers, wines, spirits and of course Somerset cider. Right next to the River Parrett.
"An award winning gastro-pub and Free House, quietly located in Burtle, on the beautiful Somerset Levels. A locals best kept secret ..."
This pub is one of my favourite places to eat locally - booking to eat is essential but you can pop down for a drink and savour the atmosphere and meet the ducks!
The Homemade Breaded Somerset Brie Wedge, Apple & Plum Chutney and Salad (V) is delicious ...
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The Duck
Station Road"An award winning gastro-pub and Free House, quietly located in Burtle, on the beautiful Somerset Levels. A locals best kept secret ..."
This pub is one of my favourite places to eat locally - booking to eat is essential but you can pop down for a drink and savour the atmosphere and meet the ducks!
The Homemade Breaded Somerset Brie Wedge, Apple & Plum Chutney and Salad (V) is delicious ...
Not only is this a great place to eat with lovely cakes and desserts plus a wonderful Sunday carvery, it also serves breakfast. Many ingredients are locally sourced so its a real taste of Somerset. Its a working cider farm so you can visit and sample ciders before you buy. With a huge choice of goods in the shop this is an ideal trip out.
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Rich's Farmhouse Cider
Mill HouseNot only is this a great place to eat with lovely cakes and desserts plus a wonderful Sunday carvery, it also serves breakfast. Many ingredients are locally sourced so its a real taste of Somerset. Its a working cider farm so you can visit and sample ciders before you buy. With a huge choice of goods in the shop this is an ideal trip out.
Our wonderful on site cafe is such a convenient place to grab a coffee and cake; a home made pizza; a panini for lunch or a delicious filling breakfast. On the go - or make the most of the atmosphere and enjoy eating inside or out.
J's Bistro
21 BroadwayOur wonderful on site cafe is such a convenient place to grab a coffee and cake; a home made pizza; a panini for lunch or a delicious filling breakfast. On the go - or make the most of the atmosphere and enjoy eating inside or out.
A wonderful country pub with open fire in the winter; tucked away on the edge of the moor outside Catcott. Wonderful home cooked food and delicious desserts with a friendly welcome. Highly recommended.
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The Crown Inn
New RoadA wonderful country pub with open fire in the winter; tucked away on the edge of the moor outside Catcott. Wonderful home cooked food and delicious desserts with a friendly welcome. Highly recommended.
Quirky Somerset pub; bar and grill - must be experienced whilst you are here if you like something different in decor! Outdoor eating area is unique too.
Leather and Lace Bar and Grill
Quirky Somerset pub; bar and grill - must be experienced whilst you are here if you like something different in decor! Outdoor eating area is unique too.
Formerly known as The Olive Mill, The Pig and Wheel offers good honest food with stunning views across the Levels and to the Mendip Hills; is in walking distance across the fields from West House Farm (wear boots in winter!)
The Olive Mill
Bath RoadFormerly known as The Olive Mill, The Pig and Wheel offers good honest food with stunning views across the Levels and to the Mendip Hills; is in walking distance across the fields from West House Farm (wear boots in winter!)
Wonderful traditional vintage Somerset pub within walking distance (take care along the road though); serving pub grub and lovely Sunday carvery.
The Red Tile Inn
Wonderful traditional vintage Somerset pub within walking distance (take care along the road though); serving pub grub and lovely Sunday carvery.
Lovely intimate village restaurant; essential to book; part of a small bed and breakfast business.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
Lovely intimate village restaurant; essential to book; part of a small bed and breakfast business.
Lovely local village pub with a special fish and chip night on a Friday and light bites during the week; carvery on Sunday. Close by (about 5 minutes by car)
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King William Inn
King William RoadLovely local village pub with a special fish and chip night on a Friday and light bites during the week; carvery on Sunday. Close by (about 5 minutes by car)
Sightseeing
A must see iconic place with an unusual feel to it. Park in the town or surrounding streets and walk up the Tor - take a picnic and savour the stunning amazing views from the top. You can see for miles all around - its truly breathtaking. Come back down into the unique, weird and wonderful town of Glastonbury - pick a cafe and just watch the world go by - its an experience not to be missed!
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Glastonbury Tor
A must see iconic place with an unusual feel to it. Park in the town or surrounding streets and walk up the Tor - take a picnic and savour the stunning amazing views from the top. You can see for miles all around - its truly breathtaking. Come back down into the unique, weird and wonderful town of Glastonbury - pick a cafe and just watch the world go by - its an experience not to be missed!
Founded in the 7th century this is so full of history that it is an amazing place to walk through - its peaceful and beautiful and such a lovely place to visit.
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Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene StreetFounded in the 7th century this is so full of history that it is an amazing place to walk through - its peaceful and beautiful and such a lovely place to visit.
No visit to Somerset would be complete without a walk or drive up the outstanding Cheddar gorge and a visit to the caves or walk around the top of the gorge. The gorge is truly breathtaking and seems to wind on and on - there is a wonderful walk around the top of the gorge (not for the feint-hearted) which starts opposite the tourist information centre. Jacobs Ladder is worth climbing for views but is quite a way up!
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Garganta de Cheddar
No visit to Somerset would be complete without a walk or drive up the outstanding Cheddar gorge and a visit to the caves or walk around the top of the gorge. The gorge is truly breathtaking and seems to wind on and on - there is a wonderful walk around the top of the gorge (not for the feint-hearted) which starts opposite the tourist information centre. Jacobs Ladder is worth climbing for views but is quite a way up!
Burnham is a very traditional seaside town - the beach can be walked on for miles down to Berrow and Brean and there are numerous traditional seaside shops; fish and chips and entertainment centres. Its a great place to sit on the sea front and eat fish and chips and watch the world go by! There is a wonderful firework display on the beach front in November which is worth going to see for the evening.
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Burnham-on-Sea
Burnham is a very traditional seaside town - the beach can be walked on for miles down to Berrow and Brean and there are numerous traditional seaside shops; fish and chips and entertainment centres. Its a great place to sit on the sea front and eat fish and chips and watch the world go by! There is a wonderful firework display on the beach front in November which is worth going to see for the evening.
If you have never seen Bridgwater Carnival and you are staying in November when it is held it is well worth going to see. Really stunning floats which are worked on by the carnival clubs throughout the year, its a popular local custom that includes young people right through to the older generation. Reserve a table at Prezzos very early on to get a great view inside or if you can't make Bridgwater then there are several other towns that host the carnival. Glastonbury and North Petherton are good ones to attend. Collections of coins for charity. If you only want to stay for a while then park near Mole Valley farmers and walk along the road to the start of the procession in Bridgwater.
Bridgwater Carnival
37 St Mary StIf you have never seen Bridgwater Carnival and you are staying in November when it is held it is well worth going to see. Really stunning floats which are worked on by the carnival clubs throughout the year, its a popular local custom that includes young people right through to the older generation. Reserve a table at Prezzos very early on to get a great view inside or if you can't make Bridgwater then there are several other towns that host the carnival. Glastonbury and North Petherton are good ones to attend. Collections of coins for charity. If you only want to stay for a while then park near Mole Valley farmers and walk along the road to the start of the procession in Bridgwater.
Brean Down has a history dating back to the Stone Age and is a lovely energetic walk onto this National Trust owned peninsula. The Fort at the end was built as a defence during the Napoleonic wars and although is in ruins you can wander around it - its a lovely afternoon out and you can have a cuppa at the cafe near the start.
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Fuerte de Brean Down
Brean Down has a history dating back to the Stone Age and is a lovely energetic walk onto this National Trust owned peninsula. The Fort at the end was built as a defence during the Napoleonic wars and although is in ruins you can wander around it - its a lovely afternoon out and you can have a cuppa at the cafe near the start.
Dunster Castle and Watermill is National Trust owned and is such a fantastic castle to visit, full of history and with lovely views from the top. The tea room at the Water Mill is lovely. Combine it with a trip into Dunster itself and visit one of the tea rooms and see the Yarn Market. A visit to Minehead for the evening for a fish and chip supper on the sea front makes a lovely end to the day.
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Castillo de Dunster
Dunster Castle and Watermill is National Trust owned and is such a fantastic castle to visit, full of history and with lovely views from the top. The tea room at the Water Mill is lovely. Combine it with a trip into Dunster itself and visit one of the tea rooms and see the Yarn Market. A visit to Minehead for the evening for a fish and chip supper on the sea front makes a lovely end to the day.
Beautiful stunning cathedral set in this gorgeous city nestled next to the Mendip Hills ... make sure you visit the Bishops Palace and walk around the whole area. Visit The Olde Sweet Shoppe run by friends for some lovely old style sweets - lovely gifts. The city featured in the film Hot Fuzz - a favourite with us as it is just soooo Somerset!
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Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenBeautiful stunning cathedral set in this gorgeous city nestled next to the Mendip Hills ... make sure you visit the Bishops Palace and walk around the whole area. Visit The Olde Sweet Shoppe run by friends for some lovely old style sweets - lovely gifts. The city featured in the film Hot Fuzz - a favourite with us as it is just soooo Somerset!
Stunning views and breathtaking scenery - this is well worth going to see if you are heading to Lynton and Lynmouth (which are wonderful places to visit). Steep roads, gorgeous scenery across Exmoor; lots of walking - and don't miss the water powered railway trip!
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Valle de las Rocas
South West Coast PathStunning views and breathtaking scenery - this is well worth going to see if you are heading to Lynton and Lynmouth (which are wonderful places to visit). Steep roads, gorgeous scenery across Exmoor; lots of walking - and don't miss the water powered railway trip!
A super place for a brisk walk with the reward of stunning views from the top across Exmoor.
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Dunkery Beacon
A super place for a brisk walk with the reward of stunning views from the top across Exmoor.
Many National Trust properties in the area are well worth a visit ... Montacute is a wonderful Elizabethan house - make sure you visit the top gallery where there is a fascinating display of paintings and portraits down the years - you can get lost in history! Lytes Cary is smaller but with lots to do; Dunster Castle; Killerton; Knightshayes, Tyntesfield and more.
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National Trust - Casa Montacute
Many National Trust properties in the area are well worth a visit ... Montacute is a wonderful Elizabethan house - make sure you visit the top gallery where there is a fascinating display of paintings and portraits down the years - you can get lost in history! Lytes Cary is smaller but with lots to do; Dunster Castle; Killerton; Knightshayes, Tyntesfield and more.
An amazing place to visit that is essential to see if you visit the historic city of Wells. Rich in history with stunning gardens its an absolutely beautiful and fascinating place.
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Jardines del Palacio de los Obispos
An amazing place to visit that is essential to see if you visit the historic city of Wells. Rich in history with stunning gardens its an absolutely beautiful and fascinating place.
Arts & Culture
Newly built in the last few years, this theatre holds a variety of shows and events which can be accessed on their website. This side of Bridgwater so easily accessible.
The McMillan Theatre
Lower Bath RoadNewly built in the last few years, this theatre holds a variety of shows and events which can be accessed on their website. This side of Bridgwater so easily accessible.
A trip out to the Bristol Hippodrome is a great way to spend an evening - a huge variety of wonderful shows to choose from - many big shows on tour. Park in the @Bristol car parks and eat in one of the many restaurants along by the Waterfront as you make your way to the theatre.
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Bristol Hippodrome
Saint Augustine's ParadeA trip out to the Bristol Hippodrome is a great way to spend an evening - a huge variety of wonderful shows to choose from - many big shows on tour. Park in the @Bristol car parks and eat in one of the many restaurants along by the Waterfront as you make your way to the theatre.
A unique experience, this is a wonderful vintage cinema In Burnham with fantastic value prices - a lovely experience which takes you back to old values but with all the modern films showing.
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The Ritz Cinema
24 Victoria StA unique experience, this is a wonderful vintage cinema In Burnham with fantastic value prices - a lovely experience which takes you back to old values but with all the modern films showing.
New complex for Bridgwater which is currently still being developed around the cinema site; parking is easy.
Scott Cinemas - Film Centre Bridgwater
Mount StreetNew complex for Bridgwater which is currently still being developed around the cinema site; parking is easy.
Getting Around
The 75 bus is the one that comes through Chilton Polden - stopping just up the road at the old Chilton Polden Post Office. Starts in Bridgwater and ends in Wells with numerous stops in between.
Buses of Somerset Bus Station
2 Tower StThe 75 bus is the one that comes through Chilton Polden - stopping just up the road at the old Chilton Polden Post Office. Starts in Bridgwater and ends in Wells with numerous stops in between.
Parks & Nature
Wonderful nature reserve with masses of birds and wildlife; cycle way and footpaths; trails with easy access; park at the Avalon Marshes centre for information and a cafe. Don't miss seeing the reconstructed Sweet Track. Only about 15 minutes away.
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Centro de Avalon Marshes
Wonderful nature reserve with masses of birds and wildlife; cycle way and footpaths; trails with easy access; park at the Avalon Marshes centre for information and a cafe. Don't miss seeing the reconstructed Sweet Track. Only about 15 minutes away.
Stunning beautiful scenery - hills and moorland - lovely place for outdoor adventure - walking, riding, cycling - go to Great Wood to park or up to Crowcombe - Fyne Court is lovely to visit near Broomfield. Eat at The Rising Sun at West Bagborough; Clavershay or Podshavers Barn or the Pines Cafe for a cup or tea and cake after walking.
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Quantock Hills AONB
Stunning beautiful scenery - hills and moorland - lovely place for outdoor adventure - walking, riding, cycling - go to Great Wood to park or up to Crowcombe - Fyne Court is lovely to visit near Broomfield. Eat at The Rising Sun at West Bagborough; Clavershay or Podshavers Barn or the Pines Cafe for a cup or tea and cake after walking.
A lovely place to visit to stroll along the canal; taking in the views and atmosphere and enjoying the wildlife. Hire a paddle board; go for a trip in a long boat or enjoy a cuppa at the tea rooms.
Maunsel Lock
A lovely place to visit to stroll along the canal; taking in the views and atmosphere and enjoying the wildlife. Hire a paddle board; go for a trip in a long boat or enjoy a cuppa at the tea rooms.
An amazingly stunning view will greet you once you have climbed to the top of this wonderful hill - you can see for miles on a clear day. The climb is not too arduous - park in the National Trust car park (really just a patch of grass at the side of the road) which takes you up part of the hill; its a really worth while walk and can be seen from the back of West House slightly to your left.
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Crook Peak
An amazingly stunning view will greet you once you have climbed to the top of this wonderful hill - you can see for miles on a clear day. The climb is not too arduous - park in the National Trust car park (really just a patch of grass at the side of the road) which takes you up part of the hill; its a really worth while walk and can be seen from the back of West House slightly to your left.
Set just behind Shapwick; a short drive from Chilton Polden, this is a wonderfully rural nature reserve where you can walk for miles and are very likely to see all sorts of wildlife.
Hawk and Owl Trust Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve
Station RoadSet just behind Shapwick; a short drive from Chilton Polden, this is a wonderfully rural nature reserve where you can walk for miles and are very likely to see all sorts of wildlife.