Patrick And Emma’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cheddar Gorge
Well worth the day trip
Famous rocky beach where fossils are visible, there are many rock pools or just sit on the cliffs overlooking the sea. Chantry Tea Gardens just before the car park has excellent cream teas and an extensive lunch menu.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Kilve Beach
Famous rocky beach where fossils are visible, there are many rock pools or just sit on the cliffs overlooking the sea. Chantry Tea Gardens just before the car park has excellent cream teas and an extensive lunch menu.
Glastonbury Tor
View across Somerset from this famous monument.
Famous 12th Century Cathedral in Somerset's most beautiful City
289 recommandé par les habitants
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenFamous 12th Century Cathedral in Somerset's most beautiful City
Dunster Castle
Great day out
Great place for walking on the beautiful Somerset wetlands
23 recommandé par les habitants
WWT Steart Marshes
Stert DroveGreat place for walking on the beautiful Somerset wetlands
Beautiful place for a peaceful walk, easily reached from The Dragonfly Cottage
65 recommandé par les habitants
Avalon Marshes Centre
Beautiful place for a peaceful walk, easily reached from The Dragonfly Cottage
Take a walk up the Knoll for spectacular views across Somerset and towards Wales. Only a short drive from The Dragonfly Cottage.
Brent Knoll
Take a walk up the Knoll for spectacular views across Somerset and towards Wales. Only a short drive from The Dragonfly Cottage.
Local Pubs and Restaurants
Here is a list of places we can recommend from personal experience
Excellent food and service, lovely outdoor space too. Reservations required.
Reservations 01278 238282
10 recommandé par les habitants
The Duck
Station RoadExcellent food and service, lovely outdoor space too. Reservations required.
Reservations 01278 238282
Excellent local pub with large garden. Reservations required.
Reservations 01278 760234
12 recommandé par les habitants
Red Cow
134 Brent StExcellent local pub with large garden. Reservations required.
Reservations 01278 760234
Good food, friendly service, will be re-opening May 19, has a large outdoor space as well. Reservations required.
Reservations 01278 760008
The Fox & Goose Hotel Bar and Restaurant
Bristol RoadGood food, friendly service, will be re-opening May 19, has a large outdoor space as well. Reservations required.
Reservations 01278 760008
Very good Indian Restaurant, now open for takeaway. Either online ordering via their App https://app.tableeight.co.uk/menu or call them on
01934 707080 or 01934 707277
14 recommandé par les habitants
Table 8
Church StreetVery good Indian Restaurant, now open for takeaway. Either online ordering via their App https://app.tableeight.co.uk/menu or call them on
01934 707080 or 01934 707277
A hidden gem. First class food at this unique pub on the Somerset levels. Now open with social distancing in place. Reservations essential on 01458831594.
84 recommandé par les habitants
The Sheppey
A hidden gem. First class food at this unique pub on the Somerset levels. Now open with social distancing in place. Reservations essential on 01458831594.
Great 'local', with pool table available.
Now serving food Tuesday through Sundays.
Easy cycle from The Dragonfly Cottage is a real bonus! Bookings on 01278 782393.
Watchfield Inn
Great 'local', with pool table available.
Now serving food Tuesday through Sundays.
Easy cycle from The Dragonfly Cottage is a real bonus! Bookings on 01278 782393.
One of our favourite local pubs, fantastic food, great staff, and easy to cycle from The Dragonfly Cottage.
Bookings absolutely essential 01278 641209
Pack Horse Inn
Church StreetOne of our favourite local pubs, fantastic food, great staff, and easy to cycle from The Dragonfly Cottage.
Bookings absolutely essential 01278 641209
Conveniently located in our village with a large garden this friendly local pub is reopening on May 21 but must be booked in advance on 01278 641234.
White Horse Inn station
Conveniently located in our village with a large garden this friendly local pub is reopening on May 21 but must be booked in advance on 01278 641234.
Ollie's Cafe
Bristol RoadZenThai Restaurant
The CliffsOllie's Cafe
Bristol RoadExcellent breakfast's, highly recommended
ZenThai Restaurant
The CliffsGreat place for lunch.
Super mediterranean style restaurant, recommend the fish in particular.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Goodfellows
5B Sadler StSuper mediterranean style restaurant, recommend the fish in particular.
Shopping
Very popular outlet mall, excellent bargains to be had
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Clarks Village
Very popular outlet mall, excellent bargains to be had
Great local farm shop, does excellent prepared meals too that you can take back to The Dragonfly Cottage. Also has a great selection of local beers and ciders.
The Ploughman's Farm Shop
Great local farm shop, does excellent prepared meals too that you can take back to The Dragonfly Cottage. Also has a great selection of local beers and ciders.
Open 7 days, all the usual village shop essentials but also has great fresh produce, freshly baked bread and cakes daily amongst many others.
Mark Village Store
Church StreetOpen 7 days, all the usual village shop essentials but also has great fresh produce, freshly baked bread and cakes daily amongst many others.
The Old Spot Bakery
1 ChurchlandsFantastic bakery, must try the sourdough and the daily specials!
Food scene
For a real taste of Somerset, also does an excellent traditional English breakfast, can cycle from The Dragonfly Cottage.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Rich's Farmhouse Cider
Mill HouseFor a real taste of Somerset, also does an excellent traditional English breakfast, can cycle from The Dragonfly Cottage.
Great place for breakfast and also a great stop on a cycle from The Dragonfly Cottage.
Sweets Tea Rooms, Peat & Science Museum
Great place for breakfast and also a great stop on a cycle from The Dragonfly Cottage.
Conseils aux voyageurs
À ne pas manquer
There are a number of Farmer's Markets locally
To find out when and where the markets are please follow the link, each happens once a month
https://www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk/markets/