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'9' Real Gems Found (last updated: 03 August 2010)
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| Nr. Minehead - National Trust House & Gardens |
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Dunster Castle, Dunster, Nr. Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SL
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| Historic hill-top castle, overlooking deer park. Terraced gardens with sub-tropical planting. Shop & refreshments. Admission charges apply. Check website for opening. |
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Bernice P - USA
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| Nr. Minehead - Riding Stables |
Tel: 01643 841 272
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Huntscott House Riding Stables, Huntscott, Wootton Courtenay, Nr. Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8RR
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Family-run, well established riding stables for experienced adult riders. Open daily.
Tel 01643 841 272 |
Fabulous riding for adults on ex-racehorses (plus one coloured cob!). Will suit experienced riders who are happy to canter on fit, well-looked-after horses. Breathtaking views - up to Dunkery Beacon.
A bit difficult to find, so ring if in doubt. I thoroughly recommend”
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J.H - Bucks
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| Porlock - Town or Village of interest |
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Porlock Village, Porlock, Somerset, TA24
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| Traditional Exmoor village - shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants. Porlock Weir - 2 miles.
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“Good boutique at Wier and interesting shops in friendly village. Very good walks”
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Recommended by Bernice P - USA
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| Street - Shopping & Retail Therapy |
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Clarks Village Outlet Shopping Park, Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB
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| First purpose-built outlet centre shopping village in the UK. Over 90 outlet shops offering discounts of up to 60 per cent. Check website for opening. Ideal stop off from M5 or A303 en route West Country. |
“Got some FANTASTIC bargains at the Barbour Concession within the Orvis store.
Parking was fairly chaotic on Sunday morning, so time your trip carefully!”
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Recommended by J.H - Bucks
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Also recommended by J.H - Walsall
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| Dulverton - Pub |
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The George Inn , Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9NL
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12th Century Olde English Inn.
Food served 12-2 and 7-9pm
Free House, Wines & Real Ales |
“is to be recommended for eating out and proved more than helpful to us
as our daughter has a severe food allergy”
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Recommended by D.M - Inverness
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| Dulverton - Riding Stables |
Tel: 01398 323 559
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Higher Chilcott Riding Stables, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9QQ
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Mrs. Roberta Bullman |
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| Yeovil - Breakfasts and en-route catering |
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Sparkford, Sparkford Village Hall Breakfasts, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JP
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| Found off the A303, near A359. Parking for 20-30 cars. Breakfasts for A303 traffic, Saturdays during school summer holidays. Dates for 2010 TBC. Served 6.30 to 11am. See webpage for exact location.
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“Sparkford - on the A303. The villagers do breakfasts for passing traffic in the village hall and use the proceeds for village projects. It is done every Saturday morning during the school holidays. It was a lovely breakfast with a few choices including cereal. Much nicer than any services!”
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Recommended by N.E - Colchester
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| Porlock - Pub |
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The Ship Inn, High Street, Porlock, Somerset, TA24 8QD
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| 13th century inn serving home-made food in bar & restaurant - locally sourced where possible. CAMRA ales, country wines & local cider. Heated patio area, garden, children’s play area, car parking, dogs welcome. |
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Bernice P - USA
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| Montacute - National Trust House & Gardens |
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Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6XP
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| Elizabethan N.T property, inc National Portrait Gallery exhibition, garden & park. (Film location for Sense & Sensibility). Shop & restaurant. Admission fee applies.
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