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Where to go
The general location of the cottage with
the whole of Exmoor `on the doorstep' is, of course, an area of outstanding
natural beauty, ideal for walking and touring by car, either inland or along
the magnificent coast.
On the living room bookshelf, there are both
general and detailed maps (2 1/2 inch to mile) of most of the Exmoor area,
together with some guide books. There are wonderful walking opportunities all
over the moor and Simonsbath is a centre for some particularly beautiful walks
and for all day refreshments at Bouveys Tea Room &
Restaurant.
Watersmeet and `Lorna Doone' country are not far away,
while for those who enjoy trout fishing, the beautiful Whistlandpound Reservoir
is not far away by car. There is also a picnic area in a prominent position
overlooking the reservoir. There is a riding school at one of the local farms
for those interested in riding/trekking (at Arlington). Further away into
Exmoor are Withypool and Winsford Hill, with the famous Landacre Bridge and
Tarr Steps. Clatworthy Reservoir and Wimbleball Lake offer nature trails. The
countryside above Minehead is popular, with Selworthy Village and Dunster
Castle both being well worth visiting. In the immediate vicinity there are
marked footpaths with excellent views.
What's around
There is a wealth
of nature all around the cottage. Most common English birds visit the garden,
with robins, blue-tits, wrens, blackbirds, hedge-sparrows, swallows,
chaffinches, jackdaws, goldfinches and crows. In the banks in springtime, there
are snow-drops, primroses, daffodils and bluebells. Later, wild strawberries
come along. These banks get broken down very easily, so please discourage
children from climbing up them! |
