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27 - 30 May 2015
The Royal Bath & West
Show is England's Biggest Celebration of
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This is where all aspects of farming and rural life can be seen, from the best of British livestock to the latest business innovations in farming. The show offers the perfect day out for the whole family; the best for shopping, food, flowers, crafts, country pursuits, equestrian competitions and arena displays.
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| BRIDGWATER Bridgwater is most commonly visited for its shopping, but it does some historic sights worth looking out for when you're walking around. Bridgwater is mentioned as early as the Domesday Book and has always been a place of settlement due to its higher land up from the floodplains of the Levels. It developed as a river port on the River Parrett. This is where much of the cloth produced across Somerset was shipped out. The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal linked the two towns as they both became commercial centres in the Industrial Revolution. The Bridgwater Docks followed linking to the canal and then the railway helped the town to prosper. The area in and around Bridgwater are steeped in English Civil War history. Bridgwater was the scene of a major siege in 1645 when Parliamentary artillery all but destroyed Bridgwater's domestic and commercial buildings. Not far away to the south east of the town you have the site of the Battle of Sedgemoor at Westonzoyland. The battle, fought on 6 July 1685, was the last major battle to be fought on English soil. It was the final act in the rebellion of the Duke of Monmouth who attempted to overthrow the Catholic King of England, James II. The King's artillery proved too efficient for the rebels who were swiftly defeated. The ghost of Monmouth is said to appear on the battlefield either on the anniversary of the battle. You can follow an interactive trail around the battle site in the village of Westonzoyland. Other historic features are also highlighted in Bridgwater and the villages Othery, Middlezoy, Chedzoy. Pickup a leaflet at Tourist Information Centres.A leaflet is also available from the Tourist Information Centre "Bridgwater Town Trails". These are a good way of getting your bearings around Bridgwater while finding out a bit more about its history. The Cornhill is the centre of historic Bridgwater where the medieval market was held. From this you'll find all sorts of historic buildings of different architectural styles such as the Georgian terraces on Castle Street - regarded as one of the finest Georgian terraces in the South West. Castle Street was used as a location in the 1963 film "Tom Jones". |
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MUSEUM Fascinating town museum. Local history and archaeology museum of Bridgwater and the surrounding area. Birthplace of Robin Blake. It has relics, models and a video-documentary relating to the battle of Sedgemoor. |
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| BLAKE GARDENS Blake Gardens is in a prime location in Bridgwater Town Centre and is a good surviving example of a simple municipal garden from the late Victorian/ Edwardian period. Blake Gardens provide a haven of tranquillity in the bustle of Bridgwater's town centre. They provide an amenity for community and visitors alike. The Gardens abut the Blake Museum and were, until recently, the site of a formal Rose Garden. The Public Gardens were opened on 9th August 1902 by the Mayoress, Mrs Manchip as part of the town's coronation celebrations. Later, at the Old Taunton Road end of the gardens, the Mayoress planted a commemorative oak - to grow as a 'living witness for generations'. |
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CENTRE In 1945 Gwen Pollard who was a local patron of the Arts, realized that here was an opportunity to open an Art Centre for the people of Bridgwater. Bridgwater Arts Centre was opened on 10th October 1946, with the financial help of the newly established Arts Council. It was the first Arts Centre in Britain to open with Arts Council support. A portrait of Gwen Pollard still hangs in the Kelting Room in recognition of her influence and commitment in getting the original Arts Centre open. The building was purchased by Bridgwater Borough Council in 1966, which then passed into the ownership of Sedgemoor District Council in 1974. Number eleven Castle Street was acquired in 1982, on condition that members of the Arts Centre took responsibility for it and any costs involved in refurbishing the interior.Bridgwater Arts Centre continues to be committed to providing the communities of Sedgemoor and the wider region with the highest quality of theatrical, artistic, creative and cultural opportunities to engage with as wide a range as possible of the Arts. |
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CANALSIDE CENTRE The Canalside project was launched in September 2007, with the aim of providing comprehensive venue hire for a client base in the County of Somerset and the surrounding area. We are determined to become the first-choice venue in Somerset for a diverse range of events and functions, focusing on both business conferences and private occasions. Are you looking for a conference or event venue to hire for between 5 and 300 people? The Canalside offers a range of modern facilities designed to meet the requirements of our business and private clients. The Canalside is strategically located, five minutes from the M5 and just a short drive away from Taunton, the beautiful county town of Somerset in the south-west of England. Our highly skilled and friendly events management team would be happy to discuss your requirements and take you on a tour of our excellent facilities.Our facilities offer the ideal venue for business conferences, private functions, wedding receptions, board meetings, seminars, Christmas parties, roadshows, charity balls, and, with our purpose built dance floor, gala balls and dinner dances. |
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BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL
Bridgwater hosts
the biggest winter carnival in the world! It is the
culmination of the Somerset Carnivals that originated
from celebrating the success of Guy Fawkes Gunpowder
Plot that was masterminded by local man Robert Parson.
The Bridgwater Carnival usually takes place in the
first week of November. It's well worth timing your
visit to coincide with one of the carnivals that are
held at a whole host of towns throughout the county.
The Somerset Carnival tradition dates back to the
1600s when many places in Somerset commemorated the
Gunpowder Plot. Street entertainment, fireworks and
special events throughout the town add to the fun and
carnival atmosphere.Processions gradually make their
way round a predetermined route from around 7pm at
night. The floats are illuminated with coloured
lighting which makes a welcome splash of colour in the
dark autumn nights. A huge amount of effort is put
into creating carnival entries. Some are created by
Carnival Clubs; some by keen individuals or groups,
all work throughout the year raising the money
themselves to create spectacular themed floats which
are judged prior to the procession begins. Prizes are
hotly contested and ensure the standards are raised
year-on-year. It is a fantastic, lively event with
brilliantly decorated floats and costumes and lots of
music and dance to get your feet tapping. The
Bridgwater Carnival culminates in the Squibbing - a
procession along the High Street where squibs
(firework) are held high showering the participants
and crowds below.It's a fun night out for all the
family and you can help raise funds for charities or
the clubs for the next year's entry. Thousands attend
carnivals, so watch out as parking can get very
limited on carnival nights and town centres can often
be cut off to traffic during the carnival.
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BRIDGWATER CANNON - The
Cannon
The
Cannon junction at the Cross RiflesTake a visit to the
Bristol Road cemetery and as you walk along the
entrance path leading down through the graves, there
in the top right corner of the field is a white marble
cross with the caption ‘Erected by friends to
commemorate one of the gallant six hundred’. It
is the last resting place of Denis Heron who once
lived on the Salmon Parade. His story and is
fully described in The Forgotten Heroes of Bridgwater
and Somerset’s Forgotten Heroes. Suffice it here
to say that he rode in the memorable Charge of the
Light Brigade as one of the 4th Light Dragoons.
To recognise the presence of this hero, in 1857, three years after the Charge, the borough council petitioned Parliament for the provision of a Russian cannon captured in the Crimea. The gun was granted and was welcomed by bands of music as it was processed through the town and placed outside Heron’s house, between the town bridge and the hospital. In 1883, the cannon was moved to the junction of the Bath and Bristol Roads, a junction which henceforth became known as “The Cannon”. It eventually disappeared, taken for scrap for the war effort. In more recent years, a replica has been installed on the same spot, a timely reminder of a forgotten hero. |
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BRIDGWATER CASTLE
Bridgwater Castle
was an impressive building for its day covering 10
acres, big enough to support 2-3,000 troops in times
of strife. It had walls 12 to 15 feet thick and
was surrounded on three sides by a 30 foot moat, the
fourth side being the river. The north moat was
known as the Common Ditch and the other two sides as
the Castle Ditch. The boundaries as we would
recognise them today, would be the river on the west,
Fore Street on the south, Chandos Street to the north
and Castle Moat to the west. Within this area
the castle was split into the upper bailey, roughly
King Square and all the surrounding buildings, and the
lower bailey, being everything between King Square and
the river. Stand at the top of Castle Street
today and you can see how the upper bailey was on
level ground and the lower bailey was on the bank
sloping down to the river.
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BRIDGWATER CASTLE HOUSE
Castle House, Bridgwater, Somerset, was
built for William Akerman in 1851. With repairs
estimated at nearly Ł1m, it represents one of the
most formidable challenges SAVE has faced. It was
both a family home and a showcase for the builder,
John Board, who had invented Portland cement, a
pioneering new building material. The SAVE Trust
agreed to take on the long-empty building following
compulsory purchase by the council.Now the Strummerville Trust , set up by
friends of the musician Joe Strummer, plans to turn
Castle House into the first of a series of centres
bringing musical opportunities to young people from
inner-city areas.
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Built in 1723 by the architect Benjamin Holloway for the Duke of Chandos, it was then called Chandos Street and is a superb example of Georgian architecture. At 11 Castle Street is the Bridgwater Arts Centre which was the first Arts Centre in Great Britain, set up in 1946. Across the road, the greater part of the buildings, now mostly offices, was taken up by the Mary Stanley Nursing Home, serving as a maternity hospital from 1920 to 1988. |
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STREET This is the site
of the old Grey Friars priory. The Plymouth
Brethren, who moved into the town in the 1840s, moved
from their Gloucester Place premises to Friarn Street
in 1868. The street is also the home of the
local Quakers whose Friends’ Meeting House was built
in 1722 and enlarged in 1801. Running off Friarn
Street is Horsepond Lane, once known as Wayhur, which
translates as ‘horse pond’ to which the lane once led.
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The Local
Government Act 1972 removed the historic status of
Bridgwater as a Borough, as it became part of the
district of Sedgemoor, which has its headquarters in
King's Square. King Square
once formed a significant part of the old castle
site. The fine houses on the south and east
sides of the square date back to the 1820s and the new
council offices on the north side have been
sympathetically designed to blend with the earlier
buildings. Also on the north side is the Masonic
Lodge, built in 1912. It features narrow slits
through which the lodge members can espy any strangers
waiting to enter.
The centrepiece of the square is the war memorial erected in 1924 and unveiled by Lord Cavan. It features a statue of a mother and child representing civilisation. Beneath the mother’s feet are characters representing strife, bloodshed, corruption and despair. In one hand she holds a globe of the world and in the other the Book of Law. |
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LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Bridgwater Lawn Tennis Club was established on the banks of the Bridgwater canal in the centre of Bridgwater in about 1895. Originally known as the Trinity Lawn Tennis Club it had one grass court and club rules limited membership to 25. Before the First World War it acquired a second court, created a 'country membership' and the standard of tennis attracted members from Bishops Lydeard who push-biked over the Quantocks of an evening - and home again! Later known as the 'Mid-Somerset' it became the Bridgwater Lawn Tennis Club during the sixties. |
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VICARAGE
St Mary
Street contains a line of fourteenth century cottages
including the Old Vicarage Restaurant which was given
in the sixteenth century by Edward de Chedzoy to be
used as a vicarage and that was how it remained until
around a hundred years ago. The original
building was built of wattle and daub, and a
glass-covered example of this is exposed in the
archway which leads to the back of the premises.
On the front wall is an unusual opening which appears
to be bottle shaped. One theory is that it was
used to pass tankards of mulled drinks out to the
coachmen who remained onboard their stage coaches as
their passengers dined inside in the warmth of the
building. The Old Vicarage is
certainly the oldest domestic premises in the town,
only the church itself dating back any further.
As a one-time coaching house, it continued life as the
Steynings Tea Rooms before reverting to its Old
Vicarage title.
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| BRIDGWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY The library is a traditional Carnegie type building dating from 1906, with a more modern extension, and was extensively refurbished in 2004. It is close to the town centre, near Blake Gardens. The layout includes a lift for customers to the first floor of the library. Also available is a well-presented People’s Network facility, providing access to the Internet and Office applications. |
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| BRIDGEWATER ST.MARY'S CHURCH The parish church of St Mary the Virgin is certainly the oldest building in the town, largely built in the Early English style but mixed with Decorated and Perpendicular. Internally, the archway leading to the tower appears to be Early English and from the early thirteenth century. At the west and north sides of the nave, windows are set in Early English casings. Decorated windows of the fourteenth century can be found elsewhere with the remaining being fifteenth century Perpendicular, indicating how the church was regularly undergoing change in its earlier years. |
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SALMON PARADE
Once called Salmon Lane, this riverside road is dominated by the town’s hospital, but between it and the bridge is an interesting row of former fishermen’s cottages. Salmon was one of the main catches and, whilst it seems amazing that salmon could have run in such a river, in my childhood I used to watch as they ran upstream. Presumably pollution has brought their days to an end but at one time they were a source of revenue. Their decline began in the 1930s, almost certainly with the opening of the local Cellophane plant, but once as many as 20 men were licensed to fish the river for salmon. Eels were another source of food in plentiful supply in the River Parrett and in June 1859 there was a Sturgeon which weighed in at 160 lbs. It was sold at the market at 6d per pound. In 1913, a 168 lb. porpoise was captured in Bridgwater by Henry Laver. |
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| BRIDGWATER TOWN HALL S ituated in the High Street, The Town Hall, built in 1823, and designed by Richard Carver, is used for civic functions, parties, concerts, panto's and many other activities. Bridgwater Town Hall - High Street . A plaque commerating the Queens visit to Bridgwater can be found to the side of the main entrance and was unveiled by Her Majesty on 8th May 1987 |
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Victoria Park
Community Centre in the heart of Bridgwater is a warm,
friendly and vibrant atmosphere that offers a range of
modern community facilities including disabled access
and free wireless internet
connection. You will find a wide variety of activities
to suit everyone from dancing to martial arts and our
team of enablers are here to listen and help.
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MAN Willow Man is a large outdoor sculpture by Serena de la Hey, situated in a field by junction 23 of the M5 motorway near Bridgwater in Somerset, South West England. It stands 40 feet (12 m), made of willow withies on a steel frame. Willow Man was commissioned by South West Arts, for the Year of the Artist 2000, and was unveiled in September 2000. It marks the millennium and celebrates the role of willow in the ecology and craft tradition of the Somerset Levels.The first sculpture was burnt down in an arson attack on 8 May 2001. The Willow Man was rebuilt by the same artist in October 2001. As a precaution against further attacks, a moat was excavated around the sculpture. A notable landmark, the sculpture is also popularly known as "Withy Man", or "Angel of the South" |
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COLLEGE The college has a medieval walled garden, pitch and putt, and a nine-hole, 18-tee golf course.Bridgwater College isn't just about learning. There are many things to see and do. As a college with such a diverse range of subjects to study, there are many facilities and purpose-built buildings that can be used by the public, in addition to their learning purposes.Pamper yourself with a treatment in our hair and beauty salons or take to the greens at our golf centre, on the golf course, pitch and putt or driving range. You could take riding lessons at the equestrian centre or relax with a visit to the Walled Gardens of Cannington. |
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nine
hole, 18-tee golf course is located at Bridgwater
College's Cannington Centre, and is said to be one of
the best in the South West. As well as the course
there's also a fully automated, floodlit driving range
and pitch and putt course - so there's something for
everyone!The Golf Course is located just four miles
from the historic town of Bridgwater, Somerset and
only 12 miles from Taunton and offers splendid views
of the nearby Quantock Hills.Our golf course is ideal
for new players and improvers alike. Designed by
renowned course architect Martin Hawtree of Oxford and
built to the highest international specification, the
nine hole, 18 tee course (6,072 yards, par 68) is
well-known for its excellent condition.The open
fairways offer new players the chance to concentrate
on their shots, whilst the subtle contours of the
course provide a satisfying round of golf for those
improving their technique.You can
enjoy the course either on a pay and play basis or as
a full member.national standards.
Arguably one of the best nine hole courses in the West
of England.
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| COLERIDGE COTTAGE The poet Samuel Coleridge wrote some ot his most famous poems when he lived here between 1797 and 1800. Now belongs to the National Trust. |
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| FYNE COURT Fyne Court is a National Trust property which also serves as headquarters of the Somerset Wildlife Trust. These grounds once belonged to the 19th century pioneer electrician Andrew Crosse.Only visitor centre and grounds open to visitors; buildings contain an education base for the Wildlife Trust. 8-hectare (20-acre) reserve managed by Somerset Wildlife Trust, remainder of estate by NT |
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| HINKLEY
POINT 'A' VISITOR CENTRE Discover how electricity is generated. Exhibition with touch screens and interactive videos. Nature trail, play area. |
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Hinkley
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| MIDDLEMOOR
WATERPARK Middlemoor Waterpark was created in 1989. This purpose-built lake set in the historic Somerset levels gives you the opportunity to try something out of the ordinary. Although situated in a peaceful rural setting, everything you need for a super day out is at hand!This unique water sports centre with water ski, wakeboard, jet ski and karting facilities also has it's own fully licensed clubhouse overlooking the lake. A varied menu is available (and a barbecue area is situated next to the clubhouse). Whether you’re a beginner or skilled to international standard we’ll cater to your individual needs! We look forward to seeing you! |
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The Causeway, Woolavington Somerset, TA7 8DN MIDDLEMOOR WATER PARK CLICK |
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| MOORLYNCH VINEYARD Moorlynch vineyard grew grapes
and made wine for over 20 years. During that time we
became well known and won many awards for our wines.
Following a decision in 1999 to retire the
proprietors Anne and Peter Farmer steadily reduced
the size of the vineyard, and ceased wine production
entirely with the 2002 harvest. However as wine
production has been run down we have diversified our
many fine buildings to other uses, which include
craft units (for details click on CRAFTS below), and
an outside catering company
The introduction of new alcoholic drinks licensing laws precipitated a decision to close our shop and restaurant completely from November 24th 2005, when the new law came into force. We regret we no longer sell directly to the general public, only to trade customers, from whom we welcome enquiries about our Sleeping Beauty Brandy |
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TRAIL is a 50 mile, long distance hiking trail that extends from near Crewkerne to Combwich near Steart, just south of Burnham-on-Sea. You can complete the whole trail over 3 or 4 days or break it up as a series of shorter walks during your holiday in Somerset. The trail follows the River Parrett from the Dorset Hills where it starts through the Somerset Levels countryside and characteristic Somerset market towns, ending at its mouth at Bridgwater Bay. The going is relatively easy as most of the walk is on flat ground. If you want more of a challenge along the way you can have a go at canoeing on the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal or hire a bike from the Langport Visitor Centre and explore further afield. There is a good variety of attractions along the way. Historic towns such as Langport (the River Parrett Trail Visitor Centre is also here) and Muchleney and you can join the Battle of Sedgemoor Trail at Westonzoyland near Bridgwater to find out more about the last battle on English soil. If wildlife's more your thing there is a good range of nature reserves to explore in the heart of the Somerset Levels where you can do a bit of birdwatching at West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve or slight further inland around Shapwick Heath. You can also find out more about the willow weaving that has been a traditional craft of the area for thousands of years at the Willows and Wetlands Centre at Meare Green Court, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6HY. Tel: 01823 490249. Fax: 01823 490814. Check The Parrett Trail website for more information. You can get a free leaflet from Tourist Offices or buy the Trail Guide to plan your trip. |
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BATTLEFIELD OF SEDGEMOOR 6th
July 1685
The battlefield memorial is positioned near the heart of the action and close to the only known mass grave from the battle. It commemorates not just Sedgemoor but also the dead of British battles elsewhere in the world from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The battle of Sedgemoor was fought in the early morning of the 6th July 1685. The previous day the rebel army under the Duke of Monmouth, perhaps by then no more than 3500 strong, lay cornered in the town of Bridgwater (Somerset) by a smaller but far more experienced royal army. During the night, in a last desperate attempt to salvage something from his abortive rebellion, Monmouth launched a surprise night attack from the least expected direction, across the marshy wastes of Sedgemoor. But the rebels’ bold strategy was discovered before they reached the royal camp and then, in the darkness, their cavalry failed to locate the ford giving access to the royal camp.With the element of surprise lost any chance of victory had disappeared. The rebel horse soon fled the field and in open country without cavalry support Monmouth’s infantry proved an easy target for the royal cavalry. The discipline, experience and firepower of the well equipped professional soldiers of the army of James II soon began to tell. As the morning light revealed the rebels’ true plight of the rebels, Feversham launched a join cavalry and infantry attack. Monmouth’s army was totally destroyed.The battle and battlefield are understood in great detail and, with the information provided here, it is possible to visit the site and to gain an exceptionally good idea of the terrain and the course of the action on the 5th July 1688. On a warm sunny day it is a very pleasant landscape to explore. |
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Nr Bussex Farm Westzoyland Bridgewater Three miles east of Bridgwater, Somerset The battle was fought on low-lying land between the villages of Chedzoy and Westonzoyland. map Re-enactment Click |
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| SOMERSET BRICK & TILE
MUSEUM The only remaining brick kiln in Bridgewater and an impressive survivor of a major Somerset industry. |
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Quay, Bridgewater, Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 12:30pm and 1:00 - 4:00pm SOMERSET BRICK & TILE MUSEUM CLICK |
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We are a growing group. We've been together for about one year and there are approximately 30 people in the group -of all ages, singles, couples, and some with partners of other faiths. We vary in our levels of observance, but we all 'click' very well, and we love to welcome new members -I guarantee you'll have a great time! Our aim appears to be socialising, nosh and talks from group members. |
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| SOMERSET LEVELS At the heart of Somerset, lies
a beautiful area called the "Levels and Moors", which
has international status as one of the most important
wetlands of its type in the world
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Levels and Moors
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TRUST Information centre, shop, wildlife trails, including easy access round woodland nature reserve. |
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Fyne
Court, Broomfield, Bridgwater Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm (dusk if earlier than 6pm) SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST CLICK |
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| THE TEMPLE OF HARMONY at Goathurst, near Bridgwater is based on the 1st Century Temple of FORTUNA VIRILIS in Rome. Completed in 1767, the Temple stands in Mill Wood, a 17 acre pleasure garden created by Sir Charles Kemeys Tynte. It is listed Grade II * and has been fully restored.The Temple of Harmony is open to the public on: Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays in the afternoons from:2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Easter and then from the last weekend in May to the end of September. |
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| ESTONZOYLAND
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Hoopers
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Bridgwater Blue PlaquesThe Civic Society has affixed nineteen plaques to various buildings of Bridgwater in its project to enhance the knowledge of the town's history. The project has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.The plaques have been individually crafted by Leander Architectural.
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| Acorns
Lodge
Hotel Ltd 61 Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, TA6 3LP · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 445577 Email Acorns Lodge Hotel Ltd |
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The Acorns Lodge Hotel is situated in the heart of
Bridgwater, 5 minutes walking distance to the High
Street and local restaurants. It is the perfect
location to stay for people travelling to Bridgwater to
see friends, or for the businessmen who need to reach
town conveniently.Also, the hotel is very close to 2
motorway junctions (J23, 24) of the M5, so it is the
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| Admirals Table Bristol Road Bridgwater TA6 4TN Dunball TA6 4TN Map Phone: 0870 3305131 |
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The pub boasts 14 attractively refurbished rooms
and is close enough to the town to take advantage of
the attractions and facilities of the town while
ensuring you can leave it behind when its time for
bed! All our rooms have flatscreen digital TVs,
luxurious bedding and free WiFi is available to guests
throughout the buildingBridgwater has historically
been a stopover point for invading armies as well as
weary travellers and at the Admirals Table we pride
ourselves on our hospitality and attention to our
guests comfort. Our fantastic pub menu offers a great
choice of pub classics with a constantly changing
selection of specials and with the all day offer of
two main meals for the price of one.
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| Apple Tree Hotel Keenthorne, Nr Nether Stowey Bridgwater TA5 1HZ Map |
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Very nice place in a lovely location. Room was clean and neat. Shower / bathroom was just right. No lift, but had help with my bags. Breakfast was excellent and the service was perfect. Highly recommend this hotel / restaurant | |||||
| Apple View
& Bramley Lodge Chedzoy Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8QR map | directions Tel:+44 (0)1278 423201/ 0770 925 3366 temple_farm@hotmail.com |
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Apple View is the West Annexe of Temple Farm. It had originally been built as a cider house we think about 100 years ago! We had more recently used it for storing of all things Bramley apples. After your long journey we are sure that you will be ready for complimentary tea/coffee and cake which can be taken in either the garden on a nice day or the lounge if you prefer. Why not treat yourselves to a country break with us here in Somerset -Land of the Summer People - as it was known by the Saxons. Enjoy an evening relaxing in the garden after a warm balmy summers day, see the stars before retiring to bed. Wake up to birdsong and watch the mist rise, perhaps see the wild deer drift through the orchards and fields before enjoying another hearty farmhouse Breakfast. Set on a working livestock farm between Orchards and lush pastures it is an ideal place to come and see real farm life and sample the special culinary treats created for you from our own home-grown produce regularly used in Breakfast and Evening Meals. These include our own Free Range eggs, honey, fruit, vegetables, lamb, beef, homemade bread and preserves and soon sausage bacon and pork. | |||||
| Ash-Wembdon Farm Hollow
Lane
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Enjoy a refreshing and memorable stay at our elegant yet homely Georgian Farmhouse situated near the beautiful Quantock Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.We offer two romantic double en suite bedrooms, one pretty twin bedroom with private bathroom, all with tea/coffee making facilities, colour TV and centrally heated throughout.Guests' own lounge and dining room for superb breakfast. | |||||
| The Boat & Anchor Inn Huntworth
Bridgwater, TA6 |
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The Boat and Anchor Inn sits in a rural position on the side of the Bridgwater to Taunton Canal. The inn itself boasts a high standard of decor and both a local and regional reputation for excellent food and customer service. The inn has been owned by the same family for over 20 years and extensive refurbishment has been done throughout the establishment over the past 3 years. The building is fully double glazed and central heated and residents enjoy full freedom of movement with access to the building 24 hours. | |||||
| The Brookland Hotel 56
North St
Bridgwater, TA6 3PN |
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Family
run
hotel in Bridgwater Town Centre, Somerset. Brookland
Hotel has reccently been re-furbished to a high
standard and has been awarded four diamonds by the
Tourist Board. It is a small and friendly family run
establishment offering welcome to those working or
holidaying in the area. Easily accessible from the
Minehead road out of Bridgewater and close to
motorway junction 23 + 24. We have a private car
park for residents use. All our rooms are double
glazed, en-suite and family rooms are available.
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| Canns Farm Canns Lane, Puriton, Somerset, TA7 8AY map Telephone: 01278 684 773 E-mail: info@cannsfarm.co.uk |
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Canns Farm is a family home located in Puriton; a village on the edge of Somerset's Polden hills with a local Inn; shops and a post office. The beautiful 17th century home is located in idyllic country surroundings with the convenience of the M5 motorway just moments way. | |||||
| The Carew Arms Carew Arms Crowcombe Somerset TA4 4AD Map Phone: 01984 618631 Fax: 01984 618428 |
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At the heart of a picturesque village, the Carew
Arms is the quintessential English inn. Nestled at the
foot of the Quantock Hills, a designated Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Carew offers fine views
of the neighbouring countryside both from some of the
well-appointed guest rooms and from the garden terrace.
In addition, we offer a wide menu of local produce and
fine local ales, which you can enjoy, if you choose, in
our original flagstone bar with its wide inglenook
fireplace. All rooms are doubletwin and have their own
tea and coffee making facilities, Digital Freeview and
free Wi-Fi access. All this, and still only twenty
minutes from major road and rail links at Taunton! We
look forward to welcoming you. If youre booking a room
on the same day that you wish to stay then please ring
us on 01984 618631 so that we can get your room ready! |
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Dodington, Nether
Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1LE · Map
Phone: +44 (0)1278 741264 Fax: +44 (0)1278 741144 Email Castle Of Comfort Country House |
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Was definitely worth to drive the ten miles out of Bridgwater to stay here. Beautiful location. Didn't expect to have internet connection, so I was very happy when I found out there was (very helpful when you're on business). Very friendly Hotel staff, nice welcome on arrival and wonderful rooms. The meals were first class, not the typical hotel food but quite gastro-nomical at a very reasonable price. This hotel is a little gem within Somerset and should not be missed. | |||||
| Chestnut House Village Hotel Hectors Stone, Lower Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, TA7 8EF · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 683658 Fax: +44 (0)1278 684333 Email Chestnut House Village Hotel |
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In the quietest of villages, yet central to Somerset’s attractions, this relaxed farmhouse dates back to the 1500s and is 15 minutes from the coast and 10 minutes from Bridgwater. Originally the village farmhouse, Chestnut House’s comfortable accommodation was recently renovated to a high standard. The house now offers personal service, comfortable guest lounges, a garden, veranda and 7 fully appointed en suite double bedrooms (2 with access from outside the main building). | |||||
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Just wonderful! Stayed just two nights and didn’t want to leave. Freshly baked bread every morning and a beautiful setting/garden. Couldn’t ask for more, everything was thought of. Perfect. And I am sure I will use Caroline’s Bed and Breakfast again. | |||||
| Combe
House Hotel, Holford, Nr Bridgewater , Holford, Nr Bridgewater, TA5 1RZ Map Phone:01278 741382 enquiries@combehouse.co.uk |
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In the heart of the peaceful natural beauty of the Quantock Hills, this lovely country house hotel has a convenient location, just off the A39, within easy reach of Minehead and Taunton. Combe House is a stunning 18-bedroom country retreat in the Quantock Hills, England’s first Area of Outstanding Beauty. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a variety of on-site facilities including a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a tennis court. | |||||
| Crossmoor Meadows Bed and
Breakfast Spaxton Road
Bridgwater, TA5 |
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We are very pleased to invite you to look around our accommodation. We have presented and equipped the cottage to provide you with a high quality and comfortable stay. This includes LCD TV's, FREE Wifi, guest lounge with Sky movies & sports and use of a fully equipped kitchen at any time of the day. An excellent nights sleep is guaranteed in our king size sleigh beds, feather pillows/duvets and egyptian cotton sheets. Perfect if you are travelling for business or for pleasure.The cottage has its own kitchen, dining room, lounge and garden allowing you to determine the level of privacy or company you are comfortable with. These facilities make our B&B unique in that not only do you get a serviced room and breakfast, but also the convienience of self catering facilities to use at your pleasure.We believe our accommodation presents the best value available in the area, why not try us and see for yourself! Built in 1841 the house was originally a farm house, and the bed and breakfast a dairy and an apple store. | |||||
| Gurney
Manor Mill Gurney St, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2HW · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 653582 Fax: +44 (0)1278 653582 Email Gurney Manor Mill |
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Gurney Manor Mill is a Watermill of 15th Century
origins with attached barns and farm buildings . It
has been sympathetically restored by its owners Bill
and Pauline Sutton into delightful Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation , retaining many of its original
features , including the Waterwheel and mill machinery
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Tourist Board.
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| Hill View 55 Liney Road, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EU Tel: 01278 699 027 |
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Hill View is tucked away on the outskirts of the historic village of Westonzoyland; just half a mile from the site of the Battle of Sedgemoor; the last battle fought on English soil in 1685. It is centrally located in the famous Somerset levels with easy access to the moorlands; caves; gorges and coastline of this lovely part of England. | |||||
| The
Hood Arms Hotel Kilve, Bridgwater, TA5 1EA · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 741210 Fax: +44 (0)1278 741477 Email Hood Arms Hotel |
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Traditional 17thC coaching inn nestled between the Quantock Hills and the sea, the Hood Arms offers old world beamed bars, large landscaped gardens, and AA 4 diamond en suite accommodation. Renowned for a huge menu. delicious food is served seven lunchtimes and seven evenings a week. Fillet steak, fresh fish, duck and venison are just a few of the choices on offer. A lunchtime snack menu is also available. Children and dogs with well behaved owners are welcome. | |||||
| Huntstile Organic Farm Goathurst, Bridgwater, TA5 2DQ
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A warm welcome awaits you at huntstile organic farm. John & Lizzie are friendly hosts offering you comfortable accommodation & delicious, locally grown naturally produced food. Our accommodation on the farm is split into 2 categories: B&B and SELFCATERING We also have a family CAMPING AREA & our ready erected & furnished ECOTENTS available for hire. For all: CHECK IN 3pm CHECKOUT 11am | |||||
| Laburnum House
Lodge Hotel Sloway Lane, West Huntspill Bridgwater, Somerset, TA9 3RJ Phone: 01278 781830 Fax: 01278 781612 E-mail: info@laburnumhh.co.uk |
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Perched amid 16 acres, beside a nature reserve, Laburnum House boasts excellent leisure and sporting facilities, just minutes from the M5 and less than a kilometre from the sea. Constructed around a converted farmhouse, this is an ideal location for those in search of energetic activity or a leisurely stay. Unwind in the heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi or spa; or brighten your day in the solarium. For a little exercise, the area is ideal for scenic riverside walks or coarse fishing, whilst you can also work-out in the mini-gym, improve your tennis or try a clay pigeon shoot. Alternatively the staff can also help you arrange a vast array of activities including archery, go-karting, canoeing, caving, hill walking, horse riding and rock-climbing. 2 bars with traditional pub games complement the on site restaurant, ensuring you are refreshed and entertained after what will surely be a memorable day. | |||||
| Lower Lakes Straight Drove Chilton Trinity Somerset TA5 2BQ Map 01278 433066 Or email: unwind@lowerlakesholidays.co.uk |
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Lower Lakes, situated close to the village of
Chilton Trinity, Somerset, is a secluded area with an
eight-acre lake at its heart. Built around the waters
edge are a few of our stylishly designed, modern timber
lodges, effortlessly blending in with the setting and
offering guests the chance to make the most of their
enviable situation.This is somewhere to enjoy the
freedom of space, and to appreciate the privilege of
privacy. Here you can relax, walk, watch for wildlife or
fish the well-stocked lakes. |
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| Marsh Farm Marsh Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2HZ · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 652717 Email Marsh Farm |
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Situated to the east of the village down a small
made up lane, this delightful farm house setting
enjoys superb views over the surrounding countryside
and offers good walks to wards the river
Parrett. Walking distance from the village
centre that offers all the normal village facilities.The accommodation offers one family room
which is en-suite with TV. Access is up stairs
so cannot accommodate disabled people. Children
and dogs are welcome. Field and stables
available for horses..
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| Model
Farm Country House Perry Green, Wembdon, Bridgwater, TA5 2BA · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 433999 Email Model Farm |
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Model Farm is a licensed country house peacefully situated in a rural setting. Close to the North Somerset/Devon coast, Quantock Hills and country towns makes it an ideal location for both leisure and business guests. Spacious, comfortable bedrooms with en suite shower facilities are provided along with thoughtful extras. By arrangement, a three course dinner menu is available: guests being joined by the owners around a large refectory table. A warm and friendly atmosphere awaits all who visit. | |||||
| Newmarket Hotel Bath Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PN Phone: +44 01278 422178 |
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The New Market Hotel,
established in 1936, is located on Bath Road, Bridgwater
and is ideally situated close to the Rugby Ground,
Bridgwater College and the Sports & Social Club. It
boasts a large comfortable bar, function room, meetings
rooms, shower and changing rooms, pub sports facilities,
live entertainment and 5 Bed and Breakfast rooms. |
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| The
Old
Cider House 25 Castle St, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1LN · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 732228 Fax: +44 (0)1278 732228 Email Old Cider House |
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Situated in the heart of the pretty and historic village of Nether Stowey at the foot of the wonderful and largely unexplored Quantock Hills, this is the ideal location for both leisure and business guests alike. | |||||
| The Old Dairy Keenthorne, Fiddington, Bridgwater, TA5 1HZ · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 732215 Fax: +44 (0)1278 732215 Email Old Dairy |
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| The Old Vicarage Hotel
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A small, historic, country cottage style property, situated in the town centre. Ideal for business; perfect for leisure. Modern conveniences in a historic setting. (AA four-star Guest Accommodation) With its beginnings dating back to the 14th century, the Old Vicarage must certainly have a few stories to tell. Today the property retains much of its original character and yet offers all of the modern conveniences you'd expect from a hotel in the 21st century. | |||||
| The Olive Mill Chilton Polden Hill, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9AH map tel:01278 722 202 |
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The Olive Mill is a restaurant with rooms in the heart of the west country. Enjoy excellent traditional Mediterranean cuisine and tasteful ensuite accommodation with outstanding views of the Mendips. | |||||
| Premier Inn Hotel Bridgwater Express
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Bridgwater, TA6 |
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The UK's number one hotel chain, Premier Inn guarantee clean, comfortable rooms and a friendly and efficient service - everything you need for a good night's sleep. All our hotels have restaurants serving tasty hot dinners and our-all-you-can-eat Premier Breakfast. Under 16s can stay and eat breakfast free. This hotel has disabled rooms. | |||||
| Rockfield House Puriton Hill, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8AG · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 683561 Fax: +44 (0)1278 683561 Email Rockfield House |
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Just off the M5 Motorway.
Junction 23 on the A39 overlooking the Motorway and the
Bristol Channel. This large family house is a good
stopping place for travellers to and from Cornwall, or
the ideal base to explore the Somerset countryside.The
family suite comprises- double bedroom, sitting room
with twin beds, colour television, tea/coffee making
facilities, refrigerator and microwave. Bathroom off
sitting room / twin bedroom with toilet, washbasin with
shaver-light and shower. A warm welcome awaits visitors
to this large family home. The comfortable bedrooms are
well equipped, and hearty breakfasts are served in the
attractive dining room, where freshly cooked dinners are
available by prior arrangement. |
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| Stowey Brooke House 18 Castle Street Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1LN View map | directions Tel: +44 (0) 1278 733 356 |
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Stowey Brooke House is a Grade II Listed Property
situated in the heart of this pretty Quantock Hill
Village which is famous for its association with the
poets Wordsworth and Coleridge. Under new ownership, it
has recently been refurbished to a high standard and now
offers comfortable Bed and Breakfast Accomodation
comprising 3 double letting rooms all with en-suite
facilities. |
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| Travelodge Bridgwater
M5 Huntworth Business Pk, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS |
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This place is fine for a stopover. The rooms are pretty basic, the view fairly useless but everything is in working order.We were able to check in fairly late (about 11.30pm) and got an early start on the journey the next day so all in all a fine stay for what we needed it for. | |||||
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Tudor Hotel & Restaurant
21-23
St. Mary St
Bridgwater, TA6 3LX |
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Tudor Hotel & Restaurant
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| Walnut Tree Hotel Fore St, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6QA · Map Phone: +44 (0)1278 662255 Fax: +44 (0)1278 663946 Email Walnut Tree Hotel |
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The Best Western Walnut Tree Hotel is an 18th century hotel set in the heart of Somerset. It is an ideal stop for business or touring. Located on A38, Exit 24, M5 one mile. The hotel has been tastefully modernised to meet and exceed the high levels of quality, service and hospitality expected by both our corporate and leisure guests alike. Whilst set in the heart of Somerset, the hotel's convenient location, close to the M5 (1 mile) provides easy access for our commuting visitors. | |||||
| Watergate Hotel 10 / 11 West Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 3HW Map tel: 01278 424115 |
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Ideal accommodation for a holiday, weekend breaks, or if you're working locally. Our hotel has comfortable fully featured rooms with en suite facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant and bar, with the restaurant specialising in home cooked Tex Mex food. We take pride in offering all of our visitors a warm and friendly welcome to the Watergate Hotel. We offer a comfortable a place to stay while visiting Bridgwater. All rooms are clean, are en suite, have colour television, as well as full coffee and tea facilities. The hotel also features a full bar and a home cooked Tex Mex restaurant. We are well renowned for the quality of our food and for the quality of our accommodation. | |||||
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
LOCAL TRANSPORT .
ALL ROADS LEAD TO BRIDGEWATER Destinations by express
coach from Bridgwater.
(For destinations by
bus and train see below, for coach bookings click here.)
Click on a place name for details of how to get there by express coach:
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