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Somerset Satisfies ...
Somerset ...land of the summer people in the west
of England is blessed with an abundance of diverse natural and man
made world class visitor attractions. A Somerset holiday can satisfy
all passions no matter what you worship or adore. Autumn is a wonderful
time to enjoy a short break in Somerset ... whatever your intrest
there is bound to be somthing new to discover... do not delay come
and visit Somerset today. Relax ...in a 5 star hotel, stay in a farmhouse
B&B or get right off the beaten track in the heart of Exmoor National
Park... walk along the Somerset coast, wander alone over open moor
or do some Christmas shopping in a bustling Somerset town. Explore
Dunster, Bath, Wells, Glastonbury, you will always places to visit
. Somerset is a great holiday destination easy to get to hard to leave
in the west of England.
The Somerset Levels are unique, recognised as one of the most important
wetland areas in the world. The tiny Somerset city of Wells has Vicars
Close, the Bishops Palace and Wells Cathedral to delight the eye.
Nearby are the Somerset attractions of Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge
and Clark's shopping village in Street. The mystical Somerset town
of Glastonbury offers a range of alternative therapies to refresh
body and mind. King Arthur and Guinevere are reputedly buried in the
ruins of Glastonbury Abbey.
For a natural wonder visit Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar Caves are were
the remains of Cheddar man were found. Dating from 7150 BCE, he is
Britain's oldest complete human skeleton. For a taste of Somerset
visit Gaymers cider factory at Shepton Mallet or Sheppy's at Taunton.
Taste local food at a Somerset farmers market, dine in style in a
Somerset inn. For a birds eye view of the Somerset landscape, climb
Glastonbury Tor, Burrow Mump , Dunkery Beacon, the Quantocks hills,
the Mendip Hills, the Brendon hills, the Blackdown hills or the Poldons.
Exmoor National Park is a natural Eden, an outdoor 100% pure breathing
space, with acres of heather clad moor, star lit nights, tranquility
and space. Enjoy endless views over a breathtaking landscape alive
with wildlife. Exmoor is the UK horse riders paradise. Stay in Blue
Anchor, Williton or the ancient Somerset port of Watchet. Flower decked
Minehead offers the perfect resort for a Somerset seaside holiday.
Don't miss picturesque Dunster village, Selworthy, Porlock , Allerford,
Horner or Bossington ... all will delight. Visit Tarr Steps Clapper
Bridge, Robbers Bridge, Webbers Post. Dulverton is a charming Exmoor
town, a southern gateway into Devon, nearby are Wiveliscombe and Watterow.
Walk through Somerst on the South West Coast Path, the Coleridge Way,
the Macmillian Way, the Cotswold Way, or Mendip Way.
The scenic Somerset coastline meanders along the southern side of
the Bristol Channel. The majestic hogs back cliffs start at Porlock
Weir and lead you into Devon. Take a pleasure cruise in the Bristol
Chanel from Bristol Docks, Clevedon or Minehead to view the Somerset
coast, Steep Holm and Flat Holm. The traditional north Somerst holiday
resorts offer donkey rides on miles of sand and activites galore,
Weston Super Mare, Burnham on Sea, Berrow. Search for Fossils on Kilve
beach.
South Somerset has a multitude of classic gardens and historic houses
to visit, Hestercombe, Montacute House, Barrington Court, Forde Abbey,
Lytes Cary. The A303 gives easy access to south Somerset delights.
Stay in Wincanton, Bruton, Yeovil, Ilminster or Chard. Admire the
mellow stone houses in Martock, Crewkerne, Ilchester, Podimore or
South Petherton. Cadbury Castle Hillfort, near the Somerset villages
of Queen and West Camel is believed to be the location of King Arthur's
Court... Camelot. Langport lies on the southern edge of the Somerset
levels on the river Parret, nearby are Castle Cary and Somerton, Taunton,
home of Somerset county cricket club, is busy affluent town surrounded
by lovely countryside. Bridgwater is the comercial centre of Sedgemore.
Wellington leads you to the M5 and the Blackdown hills.
Somerset Visitor attractions include Bath, Tyntesfield
House and Clevedon Court near Bristol, Dunster Castle, West Somerset
Steam Railway, East Somerset Railway at Evercreech, Cricket St Thomas
at Chard , Bristol Zoo, Hayes Motor Museum ay Sparkford, Wookey, Cheddar
Caves, Bath Pump Rooms, Bath Spa, Bristol's suspension bridge, the
SS Great Britain. Longleat Safari Park at Frome, Radstock and Midsomer
Norton, the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton.
Somerset outdoor activities, Mendip hills are ideal for Somerset
activity holiday and caving.horse racing at Taunton, Wincanton and
Bath, three of England's top national hunt trainers yards are based
amid the undulating Somerset countryside. You sure to be near a Somerset
golf course. Fishing holiday at Wimbleball lake, Chew Valley Lakes,
Blagdo lake.
Somerset events include Glastonbury Festival, Priddy Fair, Bristol
balloon festival, Bridgwater carnival, Dunster by candlelight, the
Bath and West show, Taunton flower show.
Visit Somerset for business or pleasure, stay in a Somerset hotel,
good value B&B, working Somerst farm, cosy self catering Somerset
cottage, Somerset holiday park, camping and caravan site.
Don't rush through Somerset on the way to Devon or Cornwall, meander
through Somerset.
The north Somerset world heritage town of Bath needs no introduction.
Bristol offers all facilities expected in a large modern city and
a dockland area second to none.
Somerset has given the World.. the hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful,
Cheddar Cheese, Concord , Arthur C Clarke, Wallace and Gromit, Evelyn
Waugh and awesome structures built by Isamabard Kingdom Brunel, to
name just a few... a Somerset holiday can inspire and relax. Accommodation
in Somerset is waiting for you come enjoy a Somerset Holiday.
Britain Accommodation Websites History
Established Summer 2001. The first site Exmoor-Accommodation was born
out of desperation, the need to fill own 5 star holiday holiday cottage
complex and 5 diamond farmhouse B&B and help friends fill their
empty accommodation when Foot & Mouth effectivly shut England's
countryside. Next4weeks a late-availability website
followed in 2002. Exmoor-Accommodation won Southwest Tourism
Website of the Year in 2004. Devon Accommodation
May 2003, Somerset Accommodation Spring
2006, Cornwall Accommodation Autumn 2007 - all are busy websites Google
ranked 4. Just like good quality accommodation ~ all sites have been
revamped and upgraded constantly. The portal Britain Accommodation
Summer 2007. The reason the county sites support the county air ambulances
is because the owner of these sites had to use one in 2002 after a
riding accident. All sites are linked and trade under the name
Britain Accommodation Websites.
Somerset Accommodation Website - Somerset Holiday - Somerset
Cottage - Somerset B&B - Somerset Hotel - Visit Somerset - Somerset
Inn Somerset C&C Park - Somerset Holiday Park - Self Catering
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