When travelling to Bridgwater Somerset why not enjoy a Quality Executive Bed & Breakfast www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk |  | What to see and do Crossmoor Meadows is just outside the pretty village of Spaxton, within the Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty of The Quantocks.
The busy town of Bridgwater is just a few minutes drive away, where you can visit the Blake Museum, The Bridgwater Arts Centre, the Fair in September and The Carnival in November.
The County Town of Taunton is a short drive over the Quantock hills, where you can shop, go to the Brewhouse Theatre, the Racecourse or The Somerset County Cricket Ground.
Activities in the area:
Golf at Enmore Park Golf Club (5 minute drive or a 20 minute walk), www.enmorepark.co.uk
A highly recommended golf course, great 19th hole, and a brisk walk down the lane from the cottage and you are on the green.
Sailing on Durleigh reservoir (4 minute drive), www.wessexwater.co.uk
Regular sailing club every saturday morning for children, lovely place to walk around, fishing at one end also.
Horse riding - riding centres,
Somerset is a large equestrian area, there are plenty of local stables with hourly rides or daily treks up on the Quantock hills.
Bird watching - Bridgwater Bay Nature Reserve (20 minute drive)
This is an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, fantastic views across to Wales, lovely place to walk, nice little beach area for the children.
Cycling - River Parrett Trail (10 minute drive), www.riverparrett-trail.org.uk
You can either walk or cycle the River Parrett trail, taking you through the town and out into the countryside.
Walking - Ideal location for walking, we've plenty of maps for you to borrow, plus lots of local books and magazines recommending little villages to visit.
Quantock Hills (5 minute drive) Perfect for walking, fantastic views across to the Bristol Channel - wellies may be required!
Fishing at Hawkridge Reservoir (4 minute drive) or Chilton Trinity (10 minute drive). www.trinitywaters.co.uk
Places To Visit:
Secret World wildlife rescue, (25 minute drive) www.secretworld.org
Secret World take in injured wild animals and release them back into the wild, they have open days so check their website.
Waverley Steamboat, (40 minute drive) www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, (1 hour drive) www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk
Porlock Harbour, (50 minute drive) www.visitsomerset.co.uk
A lovely little village, great pebbly beach for the children, lovely pubs for lunch.
West Somerset Railway (Steam trains), (25 minute drive)www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Take the steam train from Bishops Lydeard, through the Somerset countryside to the coast.
Minehead, (40 minute drive)www.minehead.co.uk
Lovely sandy beach, walk along the prom, nice little town for shopping.
Dunster Village, (40 minute drive)www.visitdunster.co.uk
You MUST visit Dunster Castle and the village is beautiful with lots of unusual little shops and cafe's.
Glastonbury Tor, (40 minute drive)www.glastonbury.co.uk
Walk up to the top of the Tor for great views, visit the town for unusual gifts.
Clarks village at Street, (35 minute drive) www.clarksvillage.co.uk
Clarks village is a pedestrianised little shopping village with end of line bargains galore!
Kilve Beach, (15 minute drive) www.visitsomerset.co.uk
Kilve is a rugged and wild place, the beach is all slate and stone - great for fossil hunting. Lovely walk along the cliff tops.
Cheddar Gorge & Caves, (40 minute drive) www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Visit Cheddar Gorge and Caves, see the Witch of Wookey Hole!
Wedmore village, (35 minute drive) www.visitsomerset.co.uk
A lovely little town for a stroll around, with Art Galleries and lovely food shops.
Riches Cider Farm (Highly recommended!!) (25 minute drive) www.richescider.co.uk
You cant come to Somerset without trying our Scrumpy Cider!
Local Pubs and Restaurants:
The Lamb Inn at Spaxton, Very Highly Recommended (2 minute drive) www.thelambinnspaxton.co.uk
Fantastic food, lovely landlord and lady, highly recommend for Sunday Dinner - booking advised.
The Malt Shovel, Blackmore Lane, Cannington, www.maltshovel-butcombe.com
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