In a spectacular position on Exmoor, surrounded by unspoilt, raw beauty, Dunster is a medieval village largely untouched by the relentless march of modern life. The streets are lined with unusual boutique shops, traditional pubs and pretty tea rooms. There is so much to do here – the outdoorsy will want to pull on their boots and take a ramble across Exmoor, girls of every age will love the Doll's Museum and the romance of Dunster Castle will enchant everyone.
Minehead is in the heart of the area known as the Somerset Riviera, a string of resorts that perfectly sum up the traditional English seaside. The classic seafront area has everything you want from a coastal town – benches from which to savour the view, palm trees, extravagant floral displays and plenty of green spaces. Children are in heaven here with a beach made for bucket and spade action, and with Exmoor just a short hop away, there is plenty of opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
Just along the Somerset coast from its bigger and more famous sister resort Minehead, Watchet is a quiet little harbour town with a long maritime history. The Quantock Hills rise behind Watchet and beaches fringe the town to the east and west, providing lots of opportunity for water sports, cycling, walking and horse riding. The West Somerset Railway, which runs through Watchet, is a fun way to see the coast here – all the trains are classic steam locomotives.
In a spectacular position on Exmoor, surrounded by unspoilt, raw beauty, Dunster is a medieval village largely untouched by the relentless march of modern life. The streets are lined with unusual boutique shops, traditional pubs and pretty tea rooms. There is so much to do here – the outdoorsy will want to pull on their boots and take a ramble across Exmoor, girls of every age will love the Doll's Museum and the romance of Dunster Castle will enchant everyone.
Minehead is in the heart of the area known as the Somerset Riviera, a string of resorts that perfectly sum up the traditional English seaside. The classic seafront area has everything you want from a coastal town – benches from which to savour the view, palm trees, extravagant floral displays and plenty of green spaces. Children are in heaven here with a beach made for bucket and spade action, and with Exmoor just a short hop away, there is plenty of opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
Just along the Somerset coast from its bigger and more famous sister resort Minehead, Watchet is a quiet little harbour town with a long maritime history. The Quantock Hills rise behind Watchet and beaches fringe the town to the east and west, providing lots of opportunity for water sports, cycling, walking and horse riding. The West Somerset Railway, which runs through Watchet, is a fun way to see the coast here – all the trains are classic steam locomotives.