Local Attractions
Apart from walking, there are hundreds of great days out to enjoy. Here is just a small selection of favourites from our family. Click on the images to find out more...
 Culbone ChurchThe walk down to visit Culbone Church is a 'must' - it's the smallest regularly used church in the country. Ask us about the times of Sunday services if you want. |  Dunster by CandlelightIt's normally in early December and it's a fantastic opportunity to combine seeing this lovely medieval village by candlelight with some top Christmas shopping. |  Dunster CastleThis gorgeous National Trust property is just 30 mins away. It has beautiful gardens, tea rooms & a shop, impressive rooms and lots of ghosts (apparently!) |
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 The Cliff Railway in LyntonYou have to try this Victorian marvel! |  Coleridge CountryColeridge wrote Kubla Khan in our valley, and it might even been in our house! Whatever, poetry still pervades the countryside. |  The West Somerset RailwayWe have discount vouchers to help you get even better value from this great day out. |
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 Watersmeet - a local beauty spot |  Watermouth CastleA brilliant day out, rain or shine - and far more charming than Disneyland! |  The Valley of the RocksUnmissable, and surely one of the most beautiful cricket pitches in the country! |
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 The Valley of the RocksDo a little mountaineering, and introduce yourself to the goats. |  The Lynton Barnstaple Steam RailwayYou have to do it! |  The Lynton to Barnstaple trainA narrow guage railway, it's a family favourite for us. |
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 Woody Bay, a favourite swimming spotJust 25 mins away you can find this hidden swimming beach with plunge pools - click here for its listing in the Guardian's 'Best Secret Swimming Places in Cornwall and Devon'. |  Coleridge Cottage in Nether Stowey |  Exmoor ZooA great day out for the kids - see their 'Beast of Exmoor' feature! |
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 Dunster by Candlelight |  You can rent a telescope locally |  Ancient MarinerGo and see the statue of the Ancient Mariner in the pretty seaside town of Watchet - you're in Coleridge Country after all! |
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 Culbone Church is a 'must see'!The smallest regularly used parish church in England - you're welcome to join us for services on alternate Sundays. Dogs welcome! (Yes, really.) |  Tarr StepsThis stone age bridge is still standing - just 35/40 mins from us. You can combine this with a visit to a great eatery, the Tarr Farm Hotel (see restaurants section.) |  River SwimmingSure it's cold, but by goodness it blows away the cobwebs! |
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 Puttsborough BeachOne of several fabulous beaches in North Devon, less than an hour drive from us. |  Heddons MouthOne of our favourite 'secret walks'! |  Plenty of tree climbing around! |
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 Lynton CinemaIt's only 20 mins away and gets all the latest flicks. Perfect for a night out or a rainy day. |  You're above the clouds, sometimes!What a feeling.... |  Dark SkiesThe best dark skies in the country are there EVERY NIGHT - providing it's not too cloudy! |
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 The long walk to LyntonThis takes between 4 hours and 6 hours depending on how fit you are! It's part of the 'South West Coast Path' and the 'Coleridge Way', some of the finest walking country in the land. |  Walk to Lynton......in the footsteps of Coleridge. |  Walk along the Coleridge WayIt's right on our doorstep! |
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 A view from Lynton Cliff RailwayThere's a nice little cafe at the top, too. |  Culbone ChurchIt's peaceful, sleepy and a stopping off place for walkers en route to/from Porlock Weir. |
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