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Best%20Somerset%20gastropubsBest Somerset gastropubs

Best Somerset gastropubs

May 2, 202511 Comments

Flagstone floors, hefty wooden beams, open fireplaces and a lingering olde worlde atmosphere, there’s no denying…

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REVIEW: Combe Head House, cottage holidays Somerset

April 22, 20250 Comments Location: South Somerset

“BEST. DAY. EVER!” my four-year-old squealed. Since arriving at Combe Head House that afternoon, he’d explored…

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River%20Parrett%20Trail%20Langport%20walk%203.4%20miles%20(circular)River Parrett Trail Langport walk 3.4 miles (circular)

River Parrett Trail Langport walk 3.4 miles (circular)

February 11, 20250 Comments

The best kind of January mornings begin with an ombre sunrise melting into brilliant blue skies….

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Queens%20Arms%20Corton%20Denham%20Ridge%20pub%20walk%201.9%20milesQueens Arms Corton Denham Ridge pub walk 1.9 miles

Queens Arms Corton Denham Ridge pub walk 1.9 miles

January 30, 20251 Comment Location: South Somerset

If you love a good walk with stunning countryside views (and a pint at the end!),…

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Burton%20Pynsent%20monument%20circular%20walk%203.09%20milesBurton Pynsent monument circular walk 3.09 miles

Burton Pynsent monument circular walk 3.09 miles

January 20, 20250 Comments Location: South Somerset

Sat atop Troy Hill near the village of Curry Rivel in South Somerset, Burton Pynsent monument…

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Chard%20reservoir%20circular%20walk,%202.5%20milesChard reservoir circular walk, 2.5 miles

Chard reservoir circular walk, 2.5 miles

January 14, 20255 Comments Location: South Somerset

Located on the northeastern edge of Chard in South Somerset, Chard Reservoir and Nature Reserve is…

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