Birch House Studio
24604.4 miles S of Wellington / Sleeps 3 (no children under 16)
7 Nights from £324
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearest pub
Half Moon Inn Clayhidon (¾ mile)
With stunning views over the Culm Valley, The Half Moon is certainly worth a visit for its traditional homemade food and Real Ales. In the cooler months there is a lovely log fire to welcome you!
Mrs Gottwald August 2014
Lovely country Pub with a breathtaking view
good selection of beers and ciders. food is scrumptious and the sunday roasts delicous. nice atmosphere with friendly chatty people
Nearest beach
Seaton Beach Devon (17 miles)
With stunning views across Lyme Bay, this shingle beach stretches for about a mile. Take your swimmers, this is a good swimming beach and ideal for kayaking. If you'd rather not walk on the pebbles there's a flat esplanade which is much easier going.
Nearest walk
Clayhidon and the Culm Valley Walk (1 ½ miles)
Start from the Half Moon Inn and take this five mile easy walk through the valleys of the Blackdown Hills. Make sure you have a map or good directions and you should end up back at the pub for a well deserved pint at the end.
Nearest town
Blackdown Hills (4 miles)
Radiating out for over 140 miles from where we've marked as a centrepoint, this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty straddles the Devon and Somerset border. The Blackdown Hills paint a picture of the quintessential image of rural England. Rolling hills and deep valleys, sparsely populated except for the grazing cattle, it is the perfect destination for a classic countryside retreat. Criss-crossed with footpaths and country lanes linking the tiny hamlets and villages together, this is idyllic walking country.
Also nearby
The Wellesley Cinema (4 miles)
A traditional old style cinema in Art Deco style with seating in the stalls and circle. A kiosk in the foyer offers a wide selection of confectionery, popcorn, ice cream and drinks with licenced bar service provided at most screenings. Take a look their Web site for film details.
August 2011
Lovely old fashioned theatre/cinema. Great value for money compared to the modern Odeon in Taunton.
The Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant (4 ¼ miles)
If you're an aviation fanatic, this modern coffee bar and restaurant suitated on the edge of Dunkeswell Airfield, will be right up your street! It's also popular with families as it offers a warm welcome and extensive menu with something to suit everyone. Check out their live music events and themed nights if you fancy something different.
Miss Hopkins April 2017
Very impressive
As my partner is a pilot it was inevitable we would need to visit the airfield.... usually these places are quite basic and food is obligatory greasy spoon type fare....but not here in Dunkeswell! Very impressed and very helpful staff. Food great and very reasonably priced too and dogs are welcome. The location of the outdoor seating also means you get an excellent view of aircraft both landing, taking off and parking up....
Knightshayes Court (13 miles)
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.
Mrs George May 2014
Free parking and walk for dog
We couldn't go in as we had the dog with us, but the car park was free and there's a nice woodland walk off the car park where dogs can walk off the lead. Nice setting and surrounding countryside.
Mrs Drewett September 2012
Stunning
One of the best national trust properties we've ever been to, something for all ages. The gardens are fantastic and offer both formal and woodland styles. Well worth a visit!
May 2012
Beautiful gardens!
The gardens are the jewel of this property, with many different areas; woodland, formal garden, meadow, parkland and a stunning restored kitchen garden which provides produce for the lovely stables restaurant. Highly recommended and really easy access from the M5.
Mrs Lloyd July 2010
One of the finest surviving Gothic Revival houses, this rare example of the work of eccentric architect William Burges has extraordinary medieval romantic interiors. The beautiful garden includes a kitchen garden.
April 2009
Glorious garden. Monster house, but interesting contents.
Simon Tregoning July 2008
Good National Trust property
Interesting house and gardens, even kept the kids going for two hours.
Candlelight Inn (6 miles)
A country pub in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, you can enjoy 'pints, pies & pork scratchings - or a nice glass of wine', as well as their locally produced menu.
March 2018
Without a doubt Best Pub in the Area
Excellent food and service, cosy atmosphere, proper pub, within easy walking distance of the Cowshed
The Wyndham Arms (6 ¾ miles)
A refurbished Grade II Listed historic coaching inn where families and dogs are welcome and free internet access is available.
Mrs Shipway July 2018
Great Food - reasonably priced
We visited this pub twice during our stay at Snaffles Lodge. Both times we ate from the new summer menu. All the food was very good and well presented. We had for starters the scallops, the octopus and the duck - all yummy. And mains we went for the steak, the veggie noodles, the chicken Caesar salad , the Parmesan chicken and not forgetting the fish and chips. All were just perfect, if this is a temporary menu whist they attract new owners, then I can’t wait to go back and try the full one later. Highly recommended
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