Paul’s Guide Book

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Paul’s Guide Book

Local Places to Eat - Cafes and Restaurants.

The Guidebook includes local eateries, activities and attractions - some of which have been suggested by my guests. You can make recommendations when kindly filling in our Guest Book during your stay and I'll be sure to add your suggestion to this list! We hope to see you again as there's too much to explore in the beautiful South West for just one visit!
A delightful array of cakes, labelled un-fussily for those with food allergies.
Bilbys
6 Market St
A delightful array of cakes, labelled un-fussily for those with food allergies.
Relaxed atmosphere, whether you choose from the menu or chill with a beer. Our guests Liz and Alan recommend Happy Hour 4-7.
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The George Hotel
Market Place
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Relaxed atmosphere, whether you choose from the menu or chill with a beer. Our guests Liz and Alan recommend Happy Hour 4-7.
Paul’s tip: Go there on a sunny day. The best view you’ll find from a beer garden in Somerset. Easy to find, large car park, traditional pub grub.
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WINYARD'S GAP INN
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Paul’s tip: Go there on a sunny day. The best view you’ll find from a beer garden in Somerset. Easy to find, large car park, traditional pub grub.
Micro bar serving cask ales and local ciders from local breweries and a selection of gin and well-sourced wine.
Bar 5 Crewkerne
5 Market Street
Micro bar serving cask ales and local ciders from local breweries and a selection of gin and well-sourced wine.
Right in the middle of town. Settle your craving for a curry!
Bengal Raj
7 Market Square
Right in the middle of town. Settle your craving for a curry!
"Our quirky cafe serves outstanding coffee, teas and delicious cakes crafted on-site in our brand new bakeshop. The full service restaurant creates exciting & innovative flavours inspired by our organic farm serving breakfast and lunch. All served in our refurbished 1850’s train carriage booths, double-decker bus, or beautiful garden with a laser focus on local, ethical & sustainability." Find this little gem in nearby South Petherton - address: The Railway Carriage Lopenhead TA13 5JH.
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Pip’s Railway Carriage Cafe
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"Our quirky cafe serves outstanding coffee, teas and delicious cakes crafted on-site in our brand new bakeshop. The full service restaurant creates exciting & innovative flavours inspired by our organic farm serving breakfast and lunch. All served in our refurbished 1850’s train carriage booths, double-decker bus, or beautiful garden with a laser focus on local, ethical & sustainability." Find this little gem in nearby South Petherton - address: The Railway Carriage Lopenhead TA13 5JH.
Tel: 01460 73741 “Eat, Drink, Enjoy .... “Full and Snack menu available during our kitchen open times. We welcome Skittle teams and Darts team.” https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteHartInnCrewkerne/” Paul’s tip: Under new management, looking promising!
White Hart Inn
4 East St
Tel: 01460 73741 “Eat, Drink, Enjoy .... “Full and Snack menu available during our kitchen open times. We welcome Skittle teams and Darts team.” https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteHartInnCrewkerne/” Paul’s tip: Under new management, looking promising!
13-15 Market Square, Crewkerne TA18 7LE 12pm – 11pm Mon-Sunday 01460-77494
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Oscars Wine Bar
13 Market Square
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13-15 Market Square, Crewkerne TA18 7LE 12pm – 11pm Mon-Sunday 01460-77494
The George Hotel, Market Square, Crewkerne TA18 7LP Tel: 01460 73650. “Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drink.”
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The George Hotel
Market Place
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The George Hotel, Market Square, Crewkerne TA18 7LP Tel: 01460 73650. “Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drink.”
"A great place to unwind and enjoy some delicious handmade food. Our freshly prepared menu features local produce from the farm." Tel: 01935824978. Pauls tip: Closed Sunday & Monday, call ahead! Google says: 18 min (7.8 mi) via A356. (My guest says: "Just a 14 minute drive"!)
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Old Dairy Cafe
Back Lane
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"A great place to unwind and enjoy some delicious handmade food. Our freshly prepared menu features local produce from the farm." Tel: 01935824978. Pauls tip: Closed Sunday & Monday, call ahead! Google says: 18 min (7.8 mi) via A356. (My guest says: "Just a 14 minute drive"!)
Julie and Malcolm recommend the steak and ale pie - as well as a trip to West Bay and Chesil Beach, but not necessarily on the same day! Paul's tip: Try the Crispy Duck! 4, Church Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HR — 01460 208414.
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The Crooked Swan
4 Church St
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Julie and Malcolm recommend the steak and ale pie - as well as a trip to West Bay and Chesil Beach, but not necessarily on the same day! Paul's tip: Try the Crispy Duck! 4, Church Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HR — 01460 208414.
Ian recommends this - "Best pub in Crewkerne for ales"!
King William Inn
Barn Street
Ian recommends this - "Best pub in Crewkerne for ales"!
Farm and Field Cafe. frogmarygreenfarm.co.uk West St, South Petherton TA13 5DJ. Paul's tip: Owners host a Cookery School & Conference Centre.
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Frogmary Green Farm
West Street
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Farm and Field Cafe. frogmarygreenfarm.co.uk West St, South Petherton TA13 5DJ. Paul's tip: Owners host a Cookery School & Conference Centre.

Places to visit.

They must be doing something right - it's been here as long as I have!
Cedric's At The White Swan
They must be doing something right - it's been here as long as I have!
Bid for a bargain in the Wednesday General & Household Sales.
Lawrences Auctioneers
South Street
Bid for a bargain in the Wednesday General & Household Sales.
Roman Hill Fort and Country Park in Stoke-sub-Hamdon. Beautiful view, peaceful place to stop and enjoy a picnic, begin a walk - or just to have an ice cream!
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Ham Hill
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Roman Hill Fort and Country Park in Stoke-sub-Hamdon. Beautiful view, peaceful place to stop and enjoy a picnic, begin a walk - or just to have an ice cream!
Paul's Tip: Recommended by guests Stephanie and Ben - they tell me it's just a 10 minute walk from my flat!
Bincombe Beeches Nature Reserve
Paul's Tip: Recommended by guests Stephanie and Ben - they tell me it's just a 10 minute walk from my flat!
Guests Phil and Sylvia say: "A day trip is one of the highlights of our stay." Paul's tip: In the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside, just along the Jurassic Coast between West Bay and Weymouth.
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Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn Road
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Guests Phil and Sylvia say: "A day trip is one of the highlights of our stay." Paul's tip: In the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside, just along the Jurassic Coast between West Bay and Weymouth.
Holiday guests Barbara and Richard recommended this. 1 hr 22 min (48.4 mi) from the flat, via the A356. They were long-stay guests - Paul's tip: It's worth taking this longer trip to catch the Studland Ferry and get out to Brownsea Island - the only place in the South where you'll see red squirrels. If not, maybe next time?
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Studland Nature Reserve
Beach Road
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Holiday guests Barbara and Richard recommended this. 1 hr 22 min (48.4 mi) from the flat, via the A356. They were long-stay guests - Paul's tip: It's worth taking this longer trip to catch the Studland Ferry and get out to Brownsea Island - the only place in the South where you'll see red squirrels. If not, maybe next time?
Another guest recommendation! "We spent many hours browsing". Owners' tip: "You will find us in Crewkerne at the bottom of South Street, adjacent to The Original Factory Shop."
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Antiques Bazaar
South Street
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Another guest recommendation! "We spent many hours browsing". Owners' tip: "You will find us in Crewkerne at the bottom of South Street, adjacent to The Original Factory Shop."
Recommended by our guest Anthony! Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor DT8 3PX. Phone: 01308 285001. Paul’s tip: Closed Mondays, last time I looked! After your visit, the pretty West Dorset town of Beaminster is just down the road... why not make a day of it?
Broadwindsor Craft Design Centre
Redlands Lane
Recommended by our guest Anthony! Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor DT8 3PX. Phone: 01308 285001. Paul’s tip: Closed Mondays, last time I looked! After your visit, the pretty West Dorset town of Beaminster is just down the road... why not make a day of it?
Beaminster DT8 3JL. Paul’s tip: 8.8 miles away. You could do this and the Broadwindsor Craft Centre in one day – and still be back for tea!
Stokewater Meadow Donkey Walking Days
Stoke Road
Beaminster DT8 3JL. Paul’s tip: 8.8 miles away. You could do this and the Broadwindsor Craft Centre in one day – and still be back for tea!
Whitcombe Road, Beaminster DT8 3NB. Paul’s tip: “has been closed for Covid but It's worth taking a look around this pretty village anyway.”
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Beaminster Museum
Whitcombe Road
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Whitcombe Road, Beaminster DT8 3NB. Paul’s tip: “has been closed for Covid but It's worth taking a look around this pretty village anyway.”
Country house setting for a garden centre stocking perennials and grasses, plus gift shop and cafe. Address: Forde Abbey, Estate, Chard TA20 4LU
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Forde Abbey House and Gardens
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Country house setting for a garden centre stocking perennials and grasses, plus gift shop and cafe. Address: Forde Abbey, Estate, Chard TA20 4LU
Nr Wells: Wookey Hole Cave Aged Cheddar is a deliciously different traditional, PDO West Country Farmhouse Cheddar that has been the subject of countless awards for its unique flavour.
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Cheddar
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Nr Wells: Wookey Hole Cave Aged Cheddar is a deliciously different traditional, PDO West Country Farmhouse Cheddar that has been the subject of countless awards for its unique flavour.
An extensive network of limestone caves to explore with an on-site paper mill and family attractions.
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Wookey Hole Caves
High Street
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An extensive network of limestone caves to explore with an on-site paper mill and family attractions.
Roman bathhouse and temple, with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum and audio tour for kids. Bath Spa has its own station - so you could 'take the train'.
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Bath Spa Station
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Roman bathhouse and temple, with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum and audio tour for kids. Bath Spa has its own station - so you could 'take the train'.
For longer stays, don't forget to visit the West Country's Capital City! As a bonus, when visiting the West Country's Capital City, it’s only right that historic Keynsham is on your map. This area hosts an award winning farmers’ market on the second Saturday of every month. The market boasts a large variety of locally sourced food...
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Clifton Sausage
7 Portland St
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For longer stays, don't forget to visit the West Country's Capital City! As a bonus, when visiting the West Country's Capital City, it’s only right that historic Keynsham is on your map. This area hosts an award winning farmers’ market on the second Saturday of every month. The market boasts a large variety of locally sourced food...
Bristol Zoo is a zoo in the city of Bristol in South West England. The zoo's stated mission is to "maintain and defend” biodiversity through breeding endangered species, conserving threatened species and habitats and promoting a wider understanding of the natural world
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Bristol Zoo Gardens
College Road
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Bristol Zoo is a zoo in the city of Bristol in South West England. The zoo's stated mission is to "maintain and defend” biodiversity through breeding endangered species, conserving threatened species and habitats and promoting a wider understanding of the natural world
The National Trust's Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, is a beautiful Elizabethan mansion with surrounding gardens - just outside Yeovil, on the way to the M5!
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National Trust - Montacute House
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The National Trust's Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, is a beautiful Elizabethan mansion with surrounding gardens - just outside Yeovil, on the way to the M5!
Crewkerne and District Museum is a small local museum in Crewkerne, Somerset, England. It is part of a wider heritage centre which includes local archives and a meeting room. The museum opened in 2000 in an old house with an 18th-century frontage.
Crewkerne Heritage Centre
29 Market Square
Crewkerne and District Museum is a small local museum in Crewkerne, Somerset, England. It is part of a wider heritage centre which includes local archives and a meeting room. The museum opened in 2000 in an old house with an 18th-century frontage.
Paul's tip: park at the top of town if you're energetic - and walk down to avoid the parking charges. (Remember to leave some energy in reserve for the walk back up!)
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Lyme Regis Fossil Beach (Ammonite Pavement)
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Paul's tip: park at the top of town if you're energetic - and walk down to avoid the parking charges. (Remember to leave some energy in reserve for the walk back up!)
In the heart of the Jurassic Coast.
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Chesil Beach
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In the heart of the Jurassic Coast.
Just up the road from Bridport!
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Charmouth
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Just up the road from Bridport!
The Fleet Air Arm Museum,Yeovilton, Ilchester, is devoted to the history of British naval aviation. It has an extensive collection of military and civilian aircraft, aero engines, models of aircraft and Royal Navy ships, and paintings and drawings related to naval aviation...RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT. Tel: 01935 840565.
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Fleet Air Arm Museum
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The Fleet Air Arm Museum,Yeovilton, Ilchester, is devoted to the history of British naval aviation. It has an extensive collection of military and civilian aircraft, aero engines, models of aircraft and Royal Navy ships, and paintings and drawings related to naval aviation...RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT. Tel: 01935 840565.
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The Donkey Sanctuary
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Weymouth Harbour
13 Custom House Quay
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Entertainment.

This is the best theatre in the West Country - and it's just up the road...
It's run by a small, dedicated team of enthusiasts. It attracts the biggest names in the world. But you'll also find gems like the annual Yeovil Literary Festival. It's new sister venue, Westlands, is also pretty good. Along with the small Swan (no relation) this means that this relatively small market town enjoys no less than three theatres and they are worth supporting.
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The Octagon Theatre
Hendford
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It's run by a small, dedicated team of enthusiasts. It attracts the biggest names in the world. But you'll also find gems like the annual Yeovil Literary Festival. It's new sister venue, Westlands, is also pretty good. Along with the small Swan (no relation) this means that this relatively small market town enjoys no less than three theatres and they are worth supporting.
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Cineworld Yeovil
Old Station Way
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The David Hall Theatre & Art Centre, Roundwell Street, South Petherton TA13 5AA: Paul says: “A theatre that’s even more local then Yeovil!”
The David Hall
Roundwell Street
The David Hall Theatre & Art Centre, Roundwell Street, South Petherton TA13 5AA: Paul says: “A theatre that’s even more local then Yeovil!”
Crewkerne Aqua Centre
Henhayes Lane

Best Beach

Lovely family-friendly seaside town 'Bridport's Beach' - the filming location of Broadchurch. And Bridport market is on Wednesdays and Saturdays - pick up some bargain bric-a-brac in the street! And during your stay you must book an event at Bridport Arts Centre, originally a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel and School House, built in 1838. The site was bought in May 1973 by The Bridport and District Arts Society, for use as a rehearsal and meeting space for their events and for staging professional and community productions. https://www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/
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West Bay
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Lovely family-friendly seaside town 'Bridport's Beach' - the filming location of Broadchurch. And Bridport market is on Wednesdays and Saturdays - pick up some bargain bric-a-brac in the street! And during your stay you must book an event at Bridport Arts Centre, originally a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel and School House, built in 1838. The site was bought in May 1973 by The Bridport and District Arts Society, for use as a rehearsal and meeting space for their events and for staging professional and community productions. https://www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/

Great Walk

Nearby coastal path is a must-see.
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Jurassic Coast
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Nearby coastal path is a must-see.
Try the Clifton Suspension Bridge Walks!
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Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge Road
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Try the Clifton Suspension Bridge Walks!
The Gravel Walk
1-2 Queen's Parade Pl

Shopping.

Twenty-five years ago, the UK’s first ever factory outlet shopping centre at Street opened its doors. Visit for some great bargains! 49 min (22.1 mi) via A303 and B3151.
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Clarks Village
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Twenty-five years ago, the UK’s first ever factory outlet shopping centre at Street opened its doors. Visit for some great bargains! 49 min (22.1 mi) via A303 and B3151.
Created by Mulberry founder and English designer Roger Saul, Kilver Court Designer Village is a unique designer retail outlet in the heart of Somerset. Situated within a regenerated textile mill…
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Kilver Court
Kilver Street
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Created by Mulberry founder and English designer Roger Saul, Kilver Court Designer Village is a unique designer retail outlet in the heart of Somerset. Situated within a regenerated textile mill…
Paul's tip: Browse through an array of beautiful gifts and local produce at the Hestercombe Shop, including charcoal made on site in the Hestercombe woodlands, and books to inspire...
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Hestercombe Gardens
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Paul's tip: Browse through an array of beautiful gifts and local produce at the Hestercombe Shop, including charcoal made on site in the Hestercombe woodlands, and books to inspire...
Paul says: While you're shopping in Taunton, take a moment to reminisce. When you reach back into the mists of your childhood, what special companion kept you company?
World of Bears
20 Lower Middle St
Paul says: While you're shopping in Taunton, take a moment to reminisce. When you reach back into the mists of your childhood, what special companion kept you company?
Gorge Cheese Company shop: the only cheesemakers left in Cheddar...
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The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
The Cliffs
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Gorge Cheese Company shop: the only cheesemakers left in Cheddar...

Cider!

Paul's tip: Try Cedrics Somerset Cider and Apple Cake. It's just up the road!
Cedric's At The White Swan
Paul's tip: Try Cedrics Somerset Cider and Apple Cake. It's just up the road!
Dowlish Wake, Ilminster TA19 0NY.
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Perry's Cider Mills
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Dowlish Wake, Ilminster TA19 0NY.
Cider Shop and Tours - Harrys Cider Company harryscidercompany.co.uk Paul’s tip: less than 12 miles from my flat.
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Harry's Cider Company
Littlefield Lane
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Cider Shop and Tours - Harrys Cider Company harryscidercompany.co.uk Paul’s tip: less than 12 miles from my flat.
Apple Pressing at Goren Farm – try your hand! https://www.goren.co.uk/ Near Honiton, less than 20 miles from Crewkerne.
Goren Farm
Apple Pressing at Goren Farm – try your hand! https://www.goren.co.uk/ Near Honiton, less than 20 miles from Crewkerne.
Edwardian cider farm offering a wildlife trail through its apple orchards, plus a gift store. Tel: 01934 822862
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Thatchers Cider
Station Road
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Edwardian cider farm offering a wildlife trail through its apple orchards, plus a gift store. Tel: 01934 822862