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
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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.