This excellent selection of Watchet holiday cottages are located
in the stunning region of Somerset. This charming harbour town is
bustling with activity and easy access to beautiful beaches and the
scenic surrounding area, making it the perfect getaway for friends
and families alike!
Why Watchet?
Well-known for its rich maritime history which dates back over a
thousand years, Watchet is an idyllic town with much to see and do,
including the picturesque Watchet Harbour, three fascinating
museums, Watchet Boat Museum, Washford Radio Museum and Watchet
Museum, and the fun filled Tropiquaria Wildlife Park.
There is also the increasingly popular West Somerset Railway,
which is sure to entice any railway enthusiasts, with its twenty
miles of well-preserved railway, which takes you on a scenic
journey through to the fabulous town of Minehead. Walkers will
delight at the excellent selection of walking trails on offer,
including trails through the Quantock Hills, Exmoor National Park
and Brendon Hills, promising breath-taking views and stunning
scenery. Be sure to check out the Mineral Line, Coleridge Way and
the picturesque Southwest Coastal Path for additional walking
opportunities. If you are looking for something more leisurely, why
not visit the Hellwell Bay Fossil Beach or the impressive
16th-century Cleeve Abbey?
Places to Visit near Watchet
Easily accessible from your Watchet accommodation is the popular
town of Minehead,
home to a bustling sea front and the tranquil Blenheim Gardens,
along with Exmoor
National Park and the Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature
Reserve, both of which offer superb scenery and walking trails.
Take advantage of your central location and venture into the
Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you will
find the grand National Trust site of Fyne Court, the Halsway Manor
and the excellent viewpoint of Hurley Beacon. If you can tear
yourself away from the Quantocks, Taunton
and Bridgwater
are well worth a visit, and offer a broad selection of independent
shops, pubs, restaurants, and museums, so there is always something
to do!
Holiday Types
Add a touch of style to your get away with one of these luxury
cottages in Somerset, or for the ultimate relaxation, choose
from these cottages
with hot tubs in Somerset. Be sure to check out this fantastic
range of last-minute
cottages in Somerset for those spurs of the moment holidays!
For a wider selection look at this fantastic selection of holiday
cottages in Somerset.