Sue’s guidebook
Sightseeing
There's a lot to do in Wells. There is a magnificent cathedral, bishops palace, great parks and frequent events.
Lots of lovely, independent shops, cafes (one of our favourite is the Good Earth) and restaurants.
Markets on a Wednesday and Saturday.
Vicar's Close is also a must see next to the cathedral.
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Wells
There's a lot to do in Wells. There is a magnificent cathedral, bishops palace, great parks and frequent events.
Lots of lovely, independent shops, cafes (one of our favourite is the Good Earth) and restaurants.
Markets on a Wednesday and Saturday.
Vicar's Close is also a must see next to the cathedral.
Cheddar Gorge, an area of outstanding natural beauty is a great walk (2 hours) or cycle from the Hayloft. There is also a direct bus route to and from the Hayloft drive.
Cheddar, home of cheddar cheese has an eclectic range of shops, tea shops, pubs and restaurants. La Rocca, the new Italian is very good.
You can purchase explorer tickets to visit the caves, nature reserve and open top bus tours.
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Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge, an area of outstanding natural beauty is a great walk (2 hours) or cycle from the Hayloft. There is also a direct bus route to and from the Hayloft drive.
Cheddar, home of cheddar cheese has an eclectic range of shops, tea shops, pubs and restaurants. La Rocca, the new Italian is very good.
You can purchase explorer tickets to visit the caves, nature reserve and open top bus tours.
Head up Glastonbury Tor for spectacular views across the Somerset levels (free access to the public at all times). Read up on myths and legends of this unique place.
Lovely town centre, full of magical shops, cafe, pubs and crystals.
Lots of regular events, my favourite is Glastonbury Abbey Festival.
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Glastonbury
Head up Glastonbury Tor for spectacular views across the Somerset levels (free access to the public at all times). Read up on myths and legends of this unique place.
Lovely town centre, full of magical shops, cafe, pubs and crystals.
Lots of regular events, my favourite is Glastonbury Abbey Festival.
Amaphiko aseWookey Hole
High StreetGreat day out for families.
A good option for wet days. Also great park for kids on site. For those seeking holiday bargains.
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Clarks Village
A good option for wet days. Also great park for kids on site. For those seeking holiday bargains.
Home of Clark Village and Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool
http://www.greenbankpool.co.uk/
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Street
Home of Clark Village and Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool
http://www.greenbankpool.co.uk/
Bath is a fantastic day out. World Heritage Site, visit the Roman Baths, Thermae Spa, Royal Crescent, Royal Victoria Park...
45 minute drive from the Hayloft. Recommend parking at Charlotte Street long stay car park.
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Bath
Bath is a fantastic day out. World Heritage Site, visit the Roman Baths, Thermae Spa, Royal Crescent, Royal Victoria Park...
45 minute drive from the Hayloft. Recommend parking at Charlotte Street long stay car park.
Lots to do in Bristol, 50 minute drive away.
SS Great Britain
Clifton Suspension Bridge
We The Curious
Lots of events and markets to explore
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Bristol
Lots to do in Bristol, 50 minute drive away.
SS Great Britain
Clifton Suspension Bridge
We The Curious
Lots of events and markets to explore
Nice, flat walk. Great for kids on bikes. 3 mile round trip
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Cheddar Reservoir
Cheddar ReservoirNice, flat walk. Great for kids on bikes. 3 mile round trip
Cheddar Car Boot And Market
Every Sunday, find a Somerset bargain
Axbridge is a charming market town, it's history goes back to King Alfred.
Must visit King John's Hunting Lodge.
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Axbridge
Axbridge is a charming market town, it's history goes back to King Alfred.
Must visit King John's Hunting Lodge.
Velvet Bottom
Velvet BottomOutstanding walk. 10 minute drive
Nice quiet sea side to visit. 40
Minute drive or cycle (approx. 90 minutes)
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Burnham-on-Sea
Nice quiet sea side to visit. 40
Minute drive or cycle (approx. 90 minutes)
Weston-super-Mare
More lively seaside town
Lovely day out, fabulous Victorian pier, marine lake, model railway, independent shops and cafes.
Peninsula walk, sand bay.
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Clevedon
Lovely day out, fabulous Victorian pier, marine lake, model railway, independent shops and cafes.
Peninsula walk, sand bay.
Tyntesfield
National Trust Property, another day out!
The Newt in Somerset is a delightful day out. Fabulous gardens and estate to explore. They also make up lovely picnic boxes.
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The Pilgrims Restaurant
The Newt in Somerset is a delightful day out. Fabulous gardens and estate to explore. They also make up lovely picnic boxes.
Food scene
Somerset's quirky cider barn is a great place to experience the Somerset hospitality, Somerset tapas and friendly atmosphere. Usually live music on Sunday afternoons. They do a marvellous ploughman's!
This is a lovely scenic walk from the Hayloft (50 minutes), or you can take the bus or a 5 minute drive.
Cider barn
Somerset's quirky cider barn is a great place to experience the Somerset hospitality, Somerset tapas and friendly atmosphere. Usually live music on Sunday afternoons. They do a marvellous ploughman's!
This is a lovely scenic walk from the Hayloft (50 minutes), or you can take the bus or a 5 minute drive.
Great walk (1hr 40) which includes some of the West Mendip Way over to this local pub in Priddy. Always a warm welcome.
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The Queen Victoria Inn
Pelting DroveGreat walk (1hr 40) which includes some of the West Mendip Way over to this local pub in Priddy. Always a warm welcome.
Another cracking walk to this pub (40 minutes). Very friendly.
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The Westbury Inn
Another cracking walk to this pub (40 minutes). Very friendly.
Lovely country retreat, must book ahead for restaurant, but can pop in for drinks day or evening. 4 mile circular walk.
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The Pig - near Bath
Lovely country retreat, must book ahead for restaurant, but can pop in for drinks day or evening. 4 mile circular walk.
Beautiful pub with beer garden. Worth getting dressed up for!
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The Swan
Cheddar RoadBeautiful pub with beer garden. Worth getting dressed up for!
The George Inn
High StreetAncient Inn with food.
Table 8
Church StreetGreat Indian and BYOB
Lovely walk from The Hayloft, take in the superb views at Deers Leap and drop down to Ebbor Gorge and walk into Wookey Hole for some refreshments.
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The Wookey Hole Inn
Lovely walk from The Hayloft, take in the superb views at Deers Leap and drop down to Ebbor Gorge and walk into Wookey Hole for some refreshments.
Rodney Stoke
Wells RoadGreat local pub within walking distance. Good food.