This village is in the heart of Exmoor's most outstanding countryside. Here you'll find the Exmoor National Park Centre, which has stacks of information regarding activities on the moors, plus some pleasant cafes and pubs for lunch or a cream tea.
A vast stretch of water in Exmoor National Park where you can try lessons in sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Permits for angling and fly fishing are available onsite from the Angling and Watersports Centre. For land lovers, there's a tea room, children's play area, bird watching and walks, including a nine-mile circular walk around the lake and the Woodland Discovery Trail.
A wonderful Gothic pile with stunning formal gardens and beautiful interiors. The walled garden provides produce for the Stables restaurant where you can watch the gardeners at work or explore the woodland walks.
Set in the lovely Ex Valley, this 15th century country inn serves real ales and food in a cosy, traditional setting with flagstone floors and oak-beamed ceilings. Try the Exmoor game in the recently refurbished restaurant.
This family run cafe and bakery offers a great selection of produce, including artisan breads, cakes, local honey, eggs, chutneys and jams - fantastic for stocking up on some local produce!
Tiverton is set on the Exe and Lowman rivers in a circular layout, now jealously guarded by the planners. Best known for John Heathcoat who set up his 19th Century textile factory with a few wool frames after escaping the luddites in Loughborough, the industry prospered and he built nearby Knighthayes Court as his mansion - now open to visitors with the National Trust. Tiverton Castle is in the centre of the town.
Untwee tea! This award-winning tearoom has rave reviews about the divinity of its delicious indulgence in homemade cakes and nibbles.
Situated in the idyllic Exe Valley on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Owner Nick Hart is a fishing icon. He wrote The Essential Guide to Fly Fishing and has starred on BBC2's The Urban Chef. Pick his brains or just pick up some fish. Try the rainbow trout; hand-reared and smoked to perfection.
Originally built for Henry I, this castle encompasses 900 years of history. Worth a visit to see the romantic ruins and beautiful walled gardens and you can book a stay through Classic Cottages as there are several cottages and apartments available. Tours can be booked in advance, with limited availability.
Gourmet dine in style; from light lunches to fine dining in the evening, you'll be spoilt for choice. The finest wines are on offer to accompany your meal and the menu is created using locally sourced produce.
A few years ago, the Classic Cottages team started writing about where we live and why we love it. Over time these have evolved into the Classic Guide.
9 July 2023
This village is in the heart of Exmoor's most outstanding countryside. Here you'll find the Exmoor National Park Centre, which has stacks of information regarding activities on the moors, plus some pleasant cafes and pubs for lunch or a cream tea.
15 April 2023
A vast stretch of water in Exmoor National Park where you can try lessons in sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Permits for angling and fly fishing are available onsite from the Angling and Watersports Centre. For land lovers, there's a tea room, children's play area, bird watching and walks, including a nine-mile circular walk around the lake and the Woodland Discovery Trail.
27 September 2020
A wonderful Gothic pile with stunning formal gardens and beautiful interiors. The walled garden provides produce for the Stables restaurant where you can watch the gardeners at work or explore the woodland walks.
15 October 2017
Set in the lovely Ex Valley, this 15th century country inn serves real ales and food in a cosy, traditional setting with flagstone floors and oak-beamed ceilings. Try the Exmoor game in the recently refurbished restaurant.
12 May 2014
This family run cafe and bakery offers a great selection of produce, including artisan breads, cakes, local honey, eggs, chutneys and jams - fantastic for stocking up on some local produce!
24 September 2012
Tiverton is set on the Exe and Lowman rivers in a circular layout, now jealously guarded by the planners. Best known for John Heathcoat who set up his 19th Century textile factory with a few wool frames after escaping the luddites in Loughborough, the industry prospered and he built nearby Knighthayes Court as his mansion - now open to visitors with the National Trust. Tiverton Castle is in the centre of the town.
16 May 2012
Untwee tea! This award-winning tearoom has rave reviews about the divinity of its delicious indulgence in homemade cakes and nibbles.
28 April 2010
Situated in the idyllic Exe Valley on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Owner Nick Hart is a fishing icon. He wrote The Essential Guide to Fly Fishing and has starred on BBC2's The Urban Chef. Pick his brains or just pick up some fish. Try the rainbow trout; hand-reared and smoked to perfection.
19 March 2010
Originally built for Henry I, this castle encompasses 900 years of history. Worth a visit to see the romantic ruins and beautiful walled gardens and you can book a stay through Classic Cottages as there are several cottages and apartments available. Tours can be booked in advance, with limited availability.
Gourmet dine in style; from light lunches to fine dining in the evening, you'll be spoilt for choice. The finest wines are on offer to accompany your meal and the menu is created using locally sourced produce.