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In search of starlings – experiencing the Somerset murmurations
Head to Ham Wall Nature Reserve in search of starlings. The starling murmurations in Somerset are incredible to experience...
Jan 116 min read
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Cheddar Paws Bakery - Four Thoughts
A bakery especially for dogs? With pupcakes & doughnuts? Yes, it really does exist & it's in Somerset! Check out our chat with Cheddar Paws.
Dec 30, 20195 min read
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That Somerset Christmas feeling
We take a look at our favourite things to experience in Somerset this Christmas and they're bound to make you feel merry and bright!
Nov 30, 20197 min read
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Somerset Art Weeks – A special anniversary festival
Somerset Art Weeks is back & this year it's a very special 25 year celebration of creativity. Here, I share my picks for the 2019 festival.
Sep 24, 20199 min read
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All the elements for relaxation
Never enough hours in the day? Rushing around a lot? Struggling to switch off? Yep - I’m totally with you, so when Elements Boutique Spa...
Apr 3, 20193 min read
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The great escape - Puzzlair, Yeovil
Update: Unfortunately Puzzlair in Yeovil is no longer operating, but check out Puzzlair Bristol Looking for something fun and challenging...
Dec 30, 20184 min read
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Lighting up the county this Christmas
It’s Christmaaaaas! as Slade would say and whether you love it, or want to curl up under the duvet until it’s all over, whether you...
Dec 23, 20182 min read
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Coastal craving... a North Somerset beach tour!
"Coastal craving", says Graeme "wasn't that a song by KD Lang"? "No. That was Constant Craving" I say, tutting a bit. Coastal craving is...
Aug 16, 20185 min read
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High parts, no lows! A stunning Wells Cathedral tour
We rush to get to Wells Cathedral on time for the High Parts Tour - a special 'behind the scenes' look at the upper levels of the...
Jul 31, 20185 min read
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A Secret World in Somerset
If you read the blog regularly, you’ll know we flipping love animals (understatement of the century), but what should you do if you ever...
Mar 23, 20187 min read
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It's a wonderful (wild) life!
Meet this (not so) little chap. A Whooper Swan. Absolutely beautiful isn’t he? Well, before last week we had no idea these stunning...
Jan 7, 20186 min read
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Glastonbury Carnival & a stay at The Middlewick
Here’s a quick little blog to wave goodbye to November in true Somerset style! ;) Whether you’re a visitor, or call our beautiful county...
Nov 20, 20174 min read
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The only Cheddar made in Cheddar! The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
Ahh – cheese, glorious Cheddar cheese! Nothing quite like it, right? We’ve flirted with Stilton, had our heads turned by Brie, but...
Nov 13, 20177 min read
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Coffee and tranquility - The Walled Garden at Mells
Fancy a coffee surrounded by flowers, plants and trees as you while away the hours? How about relaxing in the open air with the daisies,...
Sep 16, 20173 min read
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The Somerset Cider Brandy Company - guest blog by Roth Bar & Grill
Well, here’s another first… our very first Somerset cool guest blog! It’s been created by Roth Bar & Grill about their recent visit to...
May 15, 20172 min read
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(Head) Gardeners' World - Danny Burlingham, Forde Abbey
Move over Monty Don! Danny Burlingham, Head Gardener at Forde Abbey House & Gardens, has become a bit of a gardening hero for us and...
Mar 29, 20176 min read
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Fabulous Forde Abbey and Gardens
If you’re looking for a beautiful place for a Sunday stroll, Forde Abbey near Chard is definitely one to check out. We think it’s a bit...
Nov 15, 20163 min read
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Tiny & terrific! Sugar Cube Gallery, Hambridge
Fancy a cuppa? That’s one question we never say no to. We’d have been Mrs Doyle’s favourite guests if we’d ever gone to Craggy Island… so...
Mar 12, 20162 min read
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The best of Bruton - and bloody great Bloody Marys!
You’ve probably heard about the little town of Bruton, on the river Brue in South Somerset. Bruton turns heads. It gets noticed. It gets...
Jan 25, 20165 min read
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Sunday, swans and donkey kongs
Donkeys are brilliant. Gentle, beautiful, stubborn and they love ginger nuts - so no flaws at all as far as I'm concerned :) I've always...
Jan 11, 20163 min read
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