Bed & Breakfast

Hockworthy, Nr Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0NH
Tel: 01398 361 429     info@staplecross.com  www.staplecross.com

                                     NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

 

Grand Western Canal & Country Park:  The canal is situated between Tiverton and Holcombe Rogus and stretches for 11˝ miles with a towpath enabling canal-side walks and cycling right along the route.  An alternative means of transport is by horse-drawn barges - available from Tiverton.
www.devon.gov.uk/grandwesterncanal

 

Cothay Manor & Gardens: Hidden for centuries it has remained virtually untouched since it was built in 1480. Said to be the finest example of a small classic medieval manor house remaining in the kingdom today. Recently featured on Channel 4’s County House Rescue.

National Trust Knightshayes Court & Gardens: A 19^th century mansion built for Sir John Heathcoat-Amory.  It features rich gothic-style decorations and beautiful formal grounds, woodlands and ornamental shrubs.
 

Bickleigh Mill & Castle:  The castle is set amidst woods within the valley of the River Exe and Bickleigh Mill is also close by on the riverside.  A working water wheel, restaurant, waterside tea garden, farm shop and a pottery can all be found here.
 

Wimbleball Lake: Located on the eastern edge of Exmoor, with nearly 400 acres of water it has something for everyone: walking; fishing; sailing; cycling or just relaxing with a cream tea enjoying the views.

The West Somerset Railway:  This railway travels from Bishops Lydeard (near Tau nton) to Minehead through the beautiful Somerset countryside and coastline.  At 20 miles long its Britain’s longest heritage line
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk

These are just a sample of the many attractions to be enjoyed in this part of the South West.  And with Dartmoor & Exmoor National Parks, the South Devon & North Somerset coastlines nearby, there is plenty for you to enjoy during your visit

Exmoor national park

January –December:
Guided walks & courses take place throughout the year in the Blackdown Hills (an area of outstanding natural beauty): www.blackdown-hills.net

Various events at Westpoint Arena, Exeter are held throughout the year: www.westpointarena.com/events/

River Exe guided bird watching cruises from November – March and river & Jurassic coast cruises all year: www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk 
 

4^th – 26^th February:
Snowdrop Valley Park & Ride Scheme from Wheddon Cross: www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm

13^th – 15^th April:
Exeter Festival of South West England Food and Drink:
www.exeterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk

27^th April – 6^th May:
North Devon & Exmoor Spring Walking Festival:....................................... www.exmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk

17^th June:
UK Ironman 70.3 2012 race day at Wimbleball Lake: www.ironmanuk.com

In June – dates t.b.c.
Holcombe Court Gardens are open to the public on the National Gardens Scheme. 7 acres of beautiful gardens around a Grade 1 Tudor manor house (not open): herbaceous borders, trout ponds, Victorian rockery ....It’s also the venue for the Holcombe Rogus village fete in July. For more details of the NGS visit: www.ngs.org.uk

 

 

Throughout July (& other months):
Exmoor Mystery Tours by steam train & classic coach; cheese & cider specials … see the events page for exact dates:  www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk

28^th July:
Mid Devon Show: www.middevonshow.co.uk

 6^th – 9^th September:
Somerset & Devon Heritage Open Days: www.heritageopendays.org

 15^th – 30^th September:
Somerset Art Works’ Art Weeks 2011: www.somersetartworks.org.uk

 25^th October:
The Bampton Royal Charter Fair: www.bampton.org.uk

2nd  December:
Starlight Sunday in Dulverton: www.dulvertonbystarlight.co.uk

 

                    Part of the South West Coast Path in Devon         

The Grand Western Canal, Tiverton