Close to Exmoor & the sea
The surrounding are has much to offer every taste. The West Somerset Railway, Minehead & Butlins, sea fishing at BlueAnchor, fly fishing for trout on the Washford & Barle and the local adventure park at Tropaquaria
For a few ideas on places to eat and drink scroll down the page. We will be constantly adding & updating but be aware premises will have their own working practices as we ease out of lockdown
West Somerset has much to offer interests of all ages. Pictured is the annual Dunster Show and a selection of activities on our doorstep.
There are numerous signposted walks in the area and an OS Map and binoculars available in the cottage. The Seafront at Blue Anchor Bay is about a half mile walk. There is a swimming pool at the Hoburne Park and a traditional seaside eatery at the Driftwood Cafe.The West Somerset Railway runs from Bishops Lydiard to Minehead with stations at Washford, Watchet and Blue Anchor all within easy reach
Flyfishing is available nearby on the River Washford and also on the River Barle on Exmoor – contact us for details. There are also a number of lakes nearby. Fly and coarse rods & tackle are available for guests.
A couple of miles away at Washford is Tropiquaria which is a great visit for the children. It is a zoo and animal sanctuary with outdoor adventure play area
Pubs with Grub
The White Horse Inn at Roadwater is a short drive away or a good walk for the more active. Traditional pub food
The Valiant Soldier in Roadwater has a skittle alley and serves good pub food
The Star Inn in Watchet is a very popular local pub serving traditional Sunday lunches
Pebbles Tavern in Watchet is a quirky bar and well worth a visit. It is very small, however so we are not sure exactly how it will be operating this summer
Places to Eat
The Driftwood Cafe at Blue Anchor serves simple food throughout the day and worth popping in if you are having a stroll along the sea-front
The Spice Merchant in Watchet does excellent Indian food and a take-away service is available. Highly recommended by all Blueberry staff!
Traditional fish and chips are available from The Harbour Fish Bar in Watchet and their food has won awards
Torre Cider Farm is well worth a visit for, apart from the obvious, you can get a fantastic Full English breakfast (including a gluten free version)
Fine Dining
The White House Hotel has a brand new, state of the art restaurant. The White House Hotel serves a wide ranging variety of cuisine including English, Italian, French, Indian, and Chinese
The Notley Arms is a little further away in Monksliver but has excellent reviews on google and well worth the extra trip
Reeves is a multi-award winning fine dining restaurant in Dunster. They serve local product and seasonal cuisine. Reeves is chef-owned and believes in a passion for great food, great atmosphere and good times.