Minehead Harbour doing its job to protect the boats against the vicious wind and sea.
Photo by Peter Mather.
Tag: Minehead
Where to stay in Minehead: Woodcombe Lodges & Cottages
Woodcombe Lodges & Cottages is a small four star family owned group of six Lodges and two cottages sleeping from 2 up to 10 in 3 acres of gardens with extensive views from the sea to the slopes of Exmoor.
We are set on a quiet country lane on the boundary of the Exmoor National Park and yet are only a 20 minutes’ walk to the pubs, shops and restaurants of Minehead with its seafront and beach beyond.
The Lodges are all south facing with verandas enjoying the sweeping views over the slopes of Exmoor with glimpses down to the sea. The Lodges and cottages are extremely cosy with space heating throughout and have fully fitted kitchens, dining and sitting areas, televisions and Dvd players. Wifi is available free of charge and in the Lodges but not the cottages.
There are children’s swings, a putting green and a games room onsite with laundry facilities and extensive visitor information. There are a range of walks from the site available for visitors for all abilities.
There are countless things to do around the area for walkers, cyclists, fishermen, golfers, birdwatchers, train enthusiasts and the glory of the Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coast to enjoy. Dunster with its castle are within 4 miles and the Exmoor Owl sanctuary, the West Somerset Steam railway, a day visit to Butlins and the beach are all closer.
We allow one dog per Lodge is most Lodges with two in our largest Lodge which sleeps up to ten. We have three Lodges specially prepared for wheelchair users with two enjoying the benefits of full size shower wet rooms with shower wheelchairs available.
We offer full week lettings from the May bank holiday to the end of September (Saturday changeover), and then short breaks can be taken preferably based on a three day weekend or four day mid-week break between October and the end of May except over Christmas and New year when we offer five night or seven night breaks.
Prices range from £190 in our one bedroom cottage for a short break to £1650 for a full week in our largest Lodge in peak season. We supply linen but not towels or tea towels that can be hired if necessary and have cots and high chairs available free of charge.
This is a family site so we do not normally accept single sex parties or parties where there is not an adult over 25 present without prior arrangement.
Web page www.woodcombelodges.co.uk
Email info@woodcombelodges.co.uk
Telephone 01643 702789
Remember, remember….
Date for the Diary: Exmoor Market @ Minehead, 18 October 2015
Local business donates scholarship for West Somerset College’s hospitality student
Last week, West Somerset College’s hospitality student Rosemary Overall was presented with the inaugural The Culbone Scholarship for Hospitality Student of the Year.
Paul Gibbs commented: “We are very grateful to The Culbone for their generous support for Rosemary. Rosemary has impressed us with her dedication and hard work, both in the kitchen and front of house. This course will be of great benefit to her future career.”
A busy day at West Somerset Railway
All photos by Mike Watson.
Minehead: Oakfield B&B
Northfield Road
Minehead
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Minehead Beach. Photo by Millie Cooper. http://www.milliecooper.com