Here you'll find a historic 16th century coaching inn with traditional interiors and open fires in winter. There's outside seating for summer months and car parking next door alongside a secure kids play area opposite.
Located in the centre of this lovely village, you will find a varied menu inspired by French and British classics, great quality food and local cask ales.
With a cider works, farm shop and tea room, you will find plenty to keep you occupied here. The shop offers cider tasting so you can be sure of your choice before you buy.
Welcome to this traditional country pub with large garden, gorgeous countryside views and lots of parking. The menu is created using local ingredients with a great range of pub classics and daily specials.
On the fringes of the Quantock Hills, Nether Stowey is a village where rural community spirit is alive and well – perhaps the fact that three busy pubs still thrive here is testament to this. The most famous former resident of Nether Stowey is the legendary poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge; his passion for walking the hills and valleys of this beautiful countryside is commemorated in the Coleridge Way, a magnificent 36 mile trail that crosses the Quantocks on its way to Exmoor.
A country pub on the River Barle, on the edge of Exmoor National Park. They have been graded by the Green Tourism Scheme and serve classical British food with a twist. Dogs are welcomed with a gravy bone to chew on whilst you make use of the free WiFi!
Surrounded by rich farming countryside, Chard is a classic Somerset market town with a distinct sense of history. Nearby attractions include the breathtaking Forde Abbey, a medieval masterpiece imbued with over 900 years of history and with 30 acres of stunning gardens.
This idyllic reserve has wildflower meadows (at their most beautiful during spring), and woodlands which edge the reservoir. There are several hides, perfect for nature watching throughout the seasons. Open year round, the reserve is just a 15 minute walk from Chard town centre, or use one of two car parks.
With a history dating back 300 years, the Royal Oak free house can be found in the heart of Exmoor. Recently re-opened under new management, the menu is created using seasonal local produce and guests can enjoy their food in either of the inn's two bars or restaurant. As well as a range of local beers, the inn also serves an extensive selection of whiskies and wine.
World famous landscaped gardens with a magnificent lake as centrepiece. Certainly worth a visit to see the classical temples, mystical grottoes and rare, exotic trees. Why not combine a walk around the garden with a visit to the house, restaurant and shop with opening time information available on their Web site.
It’s just a quick flit from some of the country’s big cities, yet venture into the Somerset countryside and it feels as though you’ve completely dropped off the 21st Century map. The Quantock Hills, the Somerset Levels, Exmoor - these are places where the ‘real’ world of speeding traffic, stress overloads and continual rush has barely dented daily life, and you’ll find your shoulders dropping and your forehead uncreasing with each hour that passes here.
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14 September 2026
Here you'll find a historic 16th century coaching inn with traditional interiors and open fires in winter. There's outside seating for summer months and car parking next door alongside a secure kids play area opposite.
13 September 2026
Located in the centre of this lovely village, you will find a varied menu inspired by French and British classics, great quality food and local cask ales.
21 July 2026
With a cider works, farm shop and tea room, you will find plenty to keep you occupied here. The shop offers cider tasting so you can be sure of your choice before you buy.
21 July 2026
Welcome to this traditional country pub with large garden, gorgeous countryside views and lots of parking. The menu is created using local ingredients with a great range of pub classics and daily specials.
13 July 2026
On the fringes of the Quantock Hills, Nether Stowey is a village where rural community spirit is alive and well – perhaps the fact that three busy pubs still thrive here is testament to this. The most famous former resident of Nether Stowey is the legendary poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge; his passion for walking the hills and valleys of this beautiful countryside is commemorated in the Coleridge Way, a magnificent 36 mile trail that crosses the Quantocks on its way to Exmoor.
5 July 2026
A country pub on the River Barle, on the edge of Exmoor National Park. They have been graded by the Green Tourism Scheme and serve classical British food with a twist. Dogs are welcomed with a gravy bone to chew on whilst you make use of the free WiFi!
15 June 2026
Surrounded by rich farming countryside, Chard is a classic Somerset market town with a distinct sense of history. Nearby attractions include the breathtaking Forde Abbey, a medieval masterpiece imbued with over 900 years of history and with 30 acres of stunning gardens.
15 June 2026
This idyllic reserve has wildflower meadows (at their most beautiful during spring), and woodlands which edge the reservoir. There are several hides, perfect for nature watching throughout the seasons. Open year round, the reserve is just a 15 minute walk from Chard town centre, or use one of two car parks.
17 May 2026
With a history dating back 300 years, the Royal Oak free house can be found in the heart of Exmoor. Recently re-opened under new management, the menu is created using seasonal local produce and guests can enjoy their food in either of the inn's two bars or restaurant. As well as a range of local beers, the inn also serves an extensive selection of whiskies and wine.
2 January 2026
World famous landscaped gardens with a magnificent lake as centrepiece. Certainly worth a visit to see the classical temples, mystical grottoes and rare, exotic trees. Why not combine a walk around the garden with a visit to the house, restaurant and shop with opening time information available on their Web site.