Things to do in and around Exmoor and West Somerset All within a few miles of of our Holiday Cottages Walking - Over 500 miles of way marked walks in the Exmoor National Park including a section of the South-West coast path. Coleridge Way from Nether Stowey to Exford, suitable for walkers and riders, covering 36 miles of countryside View Here Fishing - River, reservoir and still waters View Here  Horse riding - There are plenty of bridleways across woodland and moorland on Exmoor, check out the Exmoor National Park website for routes Cycling - Excellent trails in woodland and small roads.   For bike hire and some routes Click Here Wildlife - The farm is a haven for wildlife including birds and deer.  In February there are loads of snowdrops in the woodland areas.  In May there is a beautiful bank and woodland area full of Bluebells. Falconry - Courses available Here to all standards on the farm from our friend Chris, who has worked in this field for years  4x4 off-road driving -The Exmoor National Park has many RUPPS (Roads Used for Public Paths) for off- roaders Click Here Field Archery - Dunkery Field Bowmen Club meet at the farm on a regular basis for practice and competitions. Beekeeping - There are regular weekend meetings with the local club.  There will be a honey festival in Dunster on the 27th August 2011 Families There are Blue flag beaches within 6 miles of the farm Tropiquaria has animals to see and various play areas, based near Watchet  Minehead, an unspoilt town offering beaches, West Somerset Railway, shopping and a funfair. Nutcombe Bottom and Wimbleball Lake have family cycle trails and outdoor adventure play areas within 5 miles of the farm.   Exmoor Pony centre, caters for children offering taster sessions to find out more about this endangered breed, and go out for a ride. History Clicket - the lost village of Exmoor is situated in the valley of the farm with ruins of a village from the Victorian era. National Trust Houses of Arlington Court, Knightshayes?and Dunster Castle  RHS Gardens at Rosemoor  Tarr Steps near Winsford  Cleeve Abbey West Somerset Railway  A few places we recommend to eat The Royal Oak of Luxborough  The Rest and Be Thankful in Wheddon Cross Reeves in Dunster Tel: 01984 656262 info@allercott-cottages.co.uk Home Cottages About Exmoor Things to do Availability Contact Events Home  |  Cottages  |  About Exmoor  |  Things to do  |  Availability  |  Contact us   |  Links   |  Sitemap      Allercott Farm, Timberscombe, Nr Minehead, Somerset TA24 7BN Email info@allercott-cottages.co.uk Telephone: 01984 656262 Lambing officially starts on the farm 1st April.  Come and see the lambs being born, and in the fields.  You can even help out aswell! Book a short break for minimum of 3 days starting at £160, from now to March.