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
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