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Jan 19, 20205 min read

In search of starlings – experiencing the Somerset murmurations

It’s the noise that will stay with me. Hundreds of thousands of wings, beating in unison overhead. Sometimes they're so close you feel...

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Dec 30, 20195 min read

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.

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Nov 30, 20197 min read

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!

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Sep 24, 20199 min read

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.

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Apr 3, 20193 min read

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...

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Dec 30, 20184 min read

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...

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Dec 23, 20182 min read

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...

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Aug 16, 20185 min read

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...

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Jul 31, 20185 min read

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...

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Mar 23, 20187 min read

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...

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Jan 7, 20186 min read

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...

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Nov 20, 20174 min read

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...

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Nov 13, 20177 min read

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...

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Sep 16, 20173 min read

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,...

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May 15, 20172 min read

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...

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Mar 29, 20176 min read

(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...

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Nov 15, 20163 min read

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...

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Mar 12, 20162 min read

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...

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Jan 25, 20165 min read

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...

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Jan 11, 20163 min read

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...

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