Emergency
Police, Ambulance, Fire: 999
Grid Reference: SS 834 299
Address:
Westermill Farm, Exford, Minehead, TA24 7NJ
Urgent
Taunton Hospital (A&E, Musgrove): 01823 333 444
- For directions, please click HERE.
Minehead Hospital (Day time only): 01643 701 701
- For directions, please click HERE.
Dulverton Doctor’s Surgery (Exmoor Medical Centre): 01398 323 333
- For directions, please click HERE.
Dulverton Veterinary Practice: 01398 323 285
- For directions, please click HERE.
Otherwise...
IF you need assistance, please just come down to the farmhouse and ring the bell.
Or... phone or text Oliver:
- Oliver's mobile: 07970 594 808
Fair question...
We do not have 'set pitches' so there is no "default" way to arrange this but here are two suggestions.
1. Arrive together... or as close together as you and your friends are able and simply pitch up
2. Come camping when you and your friends will have the campsite more or less to yourselves... namely, mid-week and NOT on bank holiday weekends.
No, you pitch up in whichever of the camping fields suits you best.
A group of families travelling together are requested to make a separate booking for each family.
A group or groups of friends travelling together are requested to make a separate booking for each vehicle and indicate its passengers.
Each booking must have one adult.
Yes, of course, you may reschedule your visit.
Please contact us at:
... to let us know.
Yes, of course... with the following considerations:
There is a non-refundable deposit for all bookings, amounting to either...
- £25, or...
- ...the balance, if the total booking fee is less than £25
- The non-refundable deposit may be applied to an alternate camping visit anytime until the end of October in the current year's camping season.
You are welcome to make your online booking on the day that you are planning to arrive — if that suits you best.
Please make payment for your booking at the same time or in Reception upon your arrival.
Please keep in mind that Westermill Farm does not process credit cards but we do process currency.
Absolutely ... but you will need to make payment "on the spot"... BACS or cash only.
IF you cannot make a BACS transfer online — please contact us to let us know that you will pay cash for your visit when you arrive.
No ... but our friends at Halse Farm ... who run a nearby campsite do!
Please click on the following link:
No, you pitch up in whichever of the camping fields suits you best.
Fair question...
We do not have 'set pitches' so there is no "default" way to arrange this but here are two suggestions.
1. Arrive together... or as close together as you and your friends are able and simply pitch up
2. Come camping when you and your friends will have the campsite more or less to yourselves... namely, mid-week and NOT on bank holiday weekends.
In fact you may walk anywhere you want around the farm BUT you cannot enter any farm buildings unless you are accompanied by farm staff or an Edwards family member... AND... Please, Please, Please: “LEAVE THE GATES THE WAY YOU FOUND THEM!”
Yes, the campsite has fire pits in the Fourth Field (also known as Thricelet) see Campsite Diagram HOWEVER... you may also...
Bring a brazier or Bar-B-Q or other fire containment system which — raises the fire far enough above the ground that it does not singe the grass — in which case you may have an open fire in any of our Camp Fields.
In all cases — please exercise all due caution around open flame and see the following.
Every fire constitutes a hazard which always carries the risk of serious injury!
Please pay the utmost attention to the safety of yourself and others!
Before using any type of open flame or fire system:
- Please position a bucket of water or sand or approved fire extinguisher or fire blanket close to your fire emplacement
- Please familiarize yourself with the fire suppression equipment located on the campsite: Campsite Diagram
- Please familiarize yourself with our: Emergency Contacts
Westermill Farm strongly recommends that anyone intending to build a fire or use a portable fire systems inform themselves thoroughly by consulting additional authoritative references on fire safety in the countryside: for example...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
For your safety as well as the safety and enjoyment of other campers, please keep in mind the following guidelines when using in-ground fire pits, barbecues, braziers, stoves, and ovens.
Location and Setup:
- In-ground Fire Pits are located in the Fourth Field, see the Campsite Diagram.
- Under —NO CIRCUMSTANCES— dig your own fire pit!
- Portable fire systems — barbecues, braziers, stoves, and ovens — are ONLY permitted in the First, Second, Third and Fourth fields of the campsite.
- Ensure the equipment is placed on a stable, non-flammable surface, away from tents, vehicles, and flammable materials.
- For instance: Avoid setting up under overhanging branches or near dry grass.
Lighting Fires:
- Use only approved fire starters or kindling.
- Do not use petrol, paraffin, white spirits or other non-approved accelerants.
- Ensure a responsible adult is present at all times when using any type of fire.
Fire Control:
- Have a bucket of water, bucket of sand, approved fire extinguisher or fire blanket nearby.
- Keep fires and flames small and manageable.
- Never leave any fire, barbecue, brazier, stove, or oven unattended.
- Flames must be extinguished completely before leaving the area.
- Ash and coals or fire containment system should be cool to the touch for the fire to be considered extinguished.
Smoke and Flames:
- Be mindful of wind direction to prevent smoke from bothering other campers.
- Do not burn materials that produce harmful fumes or excessive smoke.
Children and Pets:
- Keep children and pets at a safe distance from fire pits, barbecues, braziers, stoves, and ovens.
- Educate children about the dangers of fire and the importance of fire safety.
Noise Control:
The notion of "noise control" is just as tricky for Westermill as it is for every other campsite.
As much as we want you to enjoy yourself/selves around your campfire we also want everyone else to enjoy themselves.
Intrusive volume — may be unwelcome — no matter how positively generated or well intentioned.
- Please respect the campsite’s noise curfew of 11 PM.
- Please keep noise to a minimum, later in the evening.
- Please avoid loud conversations, music, or gatherings around fire pits, barbecues, braziers, stoves, and ovens late at night.
Consideration for Others:
- Be mindful of other campers’ comfort and safety.
- Keep the area around your fire pit, barbecue, brazier, stove, or oven clean and tidy.
- Dispose of all waste properly.
In the First Place:
- Please position a bucket of water or sand or approved fire extinguisher or fire blanket close to your fire emplacement
- Please familiarize yourself with the fire suppression equipment located on the campsite: Campsite Diagram
- Please familiarize yourself with our: Emergency Contacts
In Case of Fire becoming Unmanageable
- Use your best judgment to safely deploy the nearest fire suppression device to extinguish the fire.
- If a fire remains — unmanageable — evacuate the area and immediately contact campsite staff at Westermill Farmhouse or failing that emergency services at:Police, Ambulance, Fire: 999Address: Westermill Farm, Exford, Minehead, TA24 7NJGrid Reference: SS 834 299
First Aid:
- In the case of burns or injuries beyond your ability to treat reliably — immediately contact campsite staff for assistance and access to further first aid supplies.
Preparation:
- In-ground Fire Pits are located in the Fourth Field, see the Campsite Diagram.
- Under NO circumstances dig your own fire pit!
- Clear the area around the fire pit of any flammable materials, such as leaves, twigs, or dry grass.
- Use only seasoned wood or approved firewood.
- Do not burn rubbish, plastics, or treated wood.
During Use:
- Never leave fire pits unattended while burning.
- Keep fires within the confines of the fire pit.
- Do NOT allow flames to exceed 3 feet in height.
- Use a fire screen or mesh cover to contain sparks and embers — if available.
Extinguishing Fires:
- Allow fires to burn down naturally.
- Extinguish any remaining embers with water, stirring to ensure all parts are soaked.
- Ensure the fire pit is cool to the touch before leaving the area or going to sleep.
Charcoal Barbecues:
- Use only the necessary amount of charcoal (usually around 5 cm or 2 inches deep).
- Allow coals to burn down to a grey ash before cooking to avoid excessive smoke.
- Never leave barbecues unattended.
Gas Barbecues:
- Store gas cylinders away from direct sunlight and frost.
- Ensure all gas connections are secure and check for leaks using soapy water before use.
- Turn off the gas supply before disconnecting the gas cylinder.
- Never leave barbecues unattended.
Cooking Safety:
- Keep a safe distance from the barbecue to avoid burns and splatters.
- Monitor food while cooking to prevent burns and fires.
- Keep children and pets away from the cooking area.
- Use heat-resistant gloves and tools to handle hot equipment.
Setup and Use:
- Set up braziers, stoves, and ovens on stable, non-flammable surfaces.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe setup and use.
- Ensure proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide buildup.
- Never leave fire systems unattended.
Fuel:
- Use only recommended fuel types for your brazier, stove, or oven.
- Do not overfill fuel containers and keep fuel away from open flames.
Cooking Safety:
- Keep a safe distance to avoid burns and splatters.
- Monitor food while cooking to prevent burns and fires.
- Keep children and pets away from the cooking area.
- Use heat-resistant gloves and tools to handle hot equipment.
Yes, bags of logs are £5 each.
Sort of... approximately in the area between the Farmhouse and the First Field Loo Block – see Campsite Diagram.
There is an open network which does not require a password.
This depends “specifically” upon your mobile phone provider... we have had campers phone us from the Fourth Field and others who cannot connect anywhere on the campsite.
Yes... well, "sort of"... charging is available at a “multi-point” plug in Reception: very sorry but we cannot be responsible for devices left to recharge.
Yes, the campsite has both a washing machine and tumble dryer available in the First Field Loo block – see Campsite Diagram and... bring ₤1 coins.
The First Field Loo block also has a LARGE drying room heated by our bio-mass boiler, dedicated to drying every kind of clothing and foot wear: Please come to Reception to obtain the access code.
Yes, we have both, in a room beside our Recycling Area see Campsite Diagram.
Sorry, no ... but please check this link to Camping Gas
Sorry, no.
Yes, depending upon the time of year we may have fresh but we always have frozen... although the available cuts will vary.
Please enquire at Reception.
Campsite Location — see Campsite Location
The campsite is located in the heart of the International Dark Sky Reserve, which means you are perfectly located for some excellent stargazing; you just need to look up on a clear night!
Westermill makes an ideal base for exploring the open moorland, wooded valleys and spectacular coastal scenery, or just simply for relaxing and escaping the hum drum of everyday life.
Westermill campsite is a beautiful, secluded valley site in the centre of Exmoor National Park, which consists of about 13 acres, divided into four fields: link to Campsite Diagram or see below.
Set up your pitch on mown meadows beside the River Exe where you can take full advantage of private access to a two mile stretch of the river.
The first field is fenced off from the river and all the others are open to the river.
Given appropriate supervision it is a children’s playground, allowing them to make dams, fish with nets and splash around, whilst parents relax.
First Field Loo Block — see Campsite Diagram
- Hot Water
- Family Rooms
- 2 rooms — each with a shower and toilet
- Family rooms are heated by our biomass wood chip boiler
- For families with young children
- For children who need to be accompanied
- For anyone disabled
- Please inquire at Reception for door codes
- Women's Accommodation — Hillside
- 5 toilets, 5 sinks and 3 showers
- Men's Accommodation — Roadside
- 5 toilets, 5 sinks and 3 showers
- Washing Up Area — West End of Loo Block
- 5 sinks
- Washing machine and tumble dryer
- £1 coins required — change available at Reception
- Drying Room
- Eminently suitable for drying clothes, boots, etc.
- Please inquire at Reception for door code
Third Field Loo Block — see Campsite Diagram
- Cold Water
- Women's Accommodation
- 4 toilets, 3 sinks
- Mens's Accommodation
- 3 toilets, 3 urinals, 3 sinks
- Washing Up Area
- 2 sinks
- FREE
- IF this water does not taste as good as WHATEVER water you buy ... I will drink it for you!
- Available from ALL cold water taps on the campsite
- Please feel free to take some bottles home! ... bottles, mind, not "barrels" =:)
Westermill Farm cannot accept any container (bag or box) holding a mixture of materials — this is our definition of "rubbish" and as such must be removed by the camper(s) — or sorted by material and placed into the appropriate container to be recycled ... which seems much easier (for all of us).
Westermill provides a recycling area — see Campsite Diagram which accepts:
- Paper
- Plastic
- Cans
- Glass
- Food waste
Westermill provides specialised receptacles for dog waste — see Campsite Diagram
Please take broken camping equipment eg. chairs, tents, gazebos, etc. to your local recycling facility or the nearest facility to Westermill Farm: Minehead Recycling Centre
Every fire constitutes a hazard which always carries the risk of serious injury!
Please pay the utmost attention to the safety of yourself and others!
Before using any type of open flame or fire system:
- Please position a bucket of water or sand or approved fire extinguisher or fire blanket close to your fire emplacement
- Please familiarize yourself with the fire suppression equipment located on the campsite: Campsite Diagram
- Please familiarize yourself with our: Emergency Contacts
Westermill Farm strongly recommends that anyone intending to build a fire or use a portable fire systems inform themselves thoroughly by consulting additional authoritative references on fire safety in the countryside: for example...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
For your safety as well as the safety and enjoyment of other campers, please keep in mind the following guidelines when using in-ground fire pits, barbecues, braziers, stoves, and ovens.
Location and Setup:
- In-ground Fire Pits are located in the Fourth Field, see the Campsite Diagram.
- Under —NO CIRCUMSTANCES— dig your own fire pit!
- Portable fire systems — barbecues, braziers, stoves, and ovens — are ONLY permitted in the First, Second, Third and Fourth fields of the campsite.
- Ensure the equipment is placed on a stable, non-flammable surface, away from tents, vehicles, and flammable materials.
- For instance: Avoid setting up under overhanging branches or near dry grass.
Lighting Fires:
- Use only approved fire starters or kindling.
- Do not use petrol, paraffin, white spirits or other non-approved accelerants.
- Ensure a responsible adult is present at all times when using any type of fire.
Fire Control:
- Have a bucket of water, bucket of sand, approved fire extinguisher or fire blanket nearby.
- Keep fires and flames small and manageable.
- Never leave any fire, barbecue, brazier, stove, or oven unattended.
- Flames must be extinguished completely before leaving the area.
- Ash and coals or fire containment system should be cool to the touch for the fire to be considered extinguished.
Smoke and Flames:
- Be mindful of wind direction to prevent smoke from bothering other campers.
- Do not burn materials that produce harmful fumes or excessive smoke.
Children and Pets:
- Keep children and pets at a safe distance from fire pits, barbecues, braziers, stoves, and ovens.
- Educate children about the dangers of fire and the importance of fire safety.
Noise Control:
The notion of "noise control" is just as tricky for Westermill as it is for every other campsite.
As much as we want you to enjoy yourself/selves around your campfire we also want everyone else to enjoy themselves.
Intrusive volume — may be unwelcome — no matter how positively generated or well intentioned.
- Please respect the campsite’s noise curfew of 11 PM.
- Please keep noise to a minimum, later in the evening.
- Please avoid loud conversations, music, or gatherings around fire pits, barbecues, braziers, stoves, and ovens late at night.
Consideration for Others:
- Be mindful of other campers’ comfort and safety.
- Keep the area around your fire pit, barbecue, brazier, stove, or oven clean and tidy.
- Dispose of all waste properly.
In the First Place:
- Please position a bucket of water or sand or approved fire extinguisher or fire blanket close to your fire emplacement
- Please familiarize yourself with the fire suppression equipment located on the campsite: Campsite Diagram
- Please familiarize yourself with our: Emergency Contacts
In Case of Fire becoming Unmanageable
- Use your best judgment to safely deploy the nearest fire suppression device to extinguish the fire.
- If a fire remains — unmanageable — evacuate the area and immediately contact campsite staff at Westermill Farmhouse or failing that emergency services at:Police, Ambulance, Fire: 999Address: Westermill Farm, Exford, Minehead, TA24 7NJGrid Reference: SS 834 299
First Aid:
- In the case of burns or injuries beyond your ability to treat reliably — immediately contact campsite staff for assistance and access to further first aid supplies.
Preparation:
- In-ground Fire Pits are located in the Fourth Field, see the Campsite Diagram.
- Under NO circumstances dig your own fire pit!
- Clear the area around the fire pit of any flammable materials, such as leaves, twigs, or dry grass.
- Use only seasoned wood or approved firewood.
- Do not burn rubbish, plastics, or treated wood.
During Use:
- Never leave fire pits unattended while burning.
- Keep fires within the confines of the fire pit.
- Do NOT allow flames to exceed 3 feet in height.
- Use a fire screen or mesh cover to contain sparks and embers — if available.
Extinguishing Fires:
- Allow fires to burn down naturally.
- Extinguish any remaining embers with water, stirring to ensure all parts are soaked.
- Ensure the fire pit is cool to the touch before leaving the area or going to sleep.
Charcoal Barbecues:
- Use only the necessary amount of charcoal (usually around 5 cm or 2 inches deep).
- Allow coals to burn down to a grey ash before cooking to avoid excessive smoke.
- Never leave barbecues unattended.
Gas Barbecues:
- Store gas cylinders away from direct sunlight and frost.
- Ensure all gas connections are secure and check for leaks using soapy water before use.
- Turn off the gas supply before disconnecting the gas cylinder.
- Never leave barbecues unattended.
Cooking Safety:
- Keep a safe distance from the barbecue to avoid burns and splatters.
- Monitor food while cooking to prevent burns and fires.
- Keep children and pets away from the cooking area.
- Use heat-resistant gloves and tools to handle hot equipment.
Setup and Use:
- Set up braziers, stoves, and ovens on stable, non-flammable surfaces.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe setup and use.
- Ensure proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide buildup.
- Never leave fire systems unattended.
Fuel:
- Use only recommended fuel types for your brazier, stove, or oven.
- Do not overfill fuel containers and keep fuel away from open flames.
Cooking Safety:
- Keep a safe distance to avoid burns and splatters.
- Monitor food while cooking to prevent burns and fires.
- Keep children and pets away from the cooking area.
- Use heat-resistant gloves and tools to handle hot equipment.
... depending upon cloud cover and phase of the moon.
International Dark Sky Reserve
"Located in the southwest of England in Somerset and Devon Counties, Exmoor National Park enjoys the darkest skies in the country ..." Exmoor National Park Dark Sky Place
Westermill Farm is a quiet — family campsite — so we ask for NO NOISE after 11 PM.
If you wish to listen to music, sports or other audio broadcasts — that is well and good — but IF others can hear them — then it is not.
In general — please keep sound to a minimum: Thanks.
The easiest (= "best") way to drive to the farm is to "start" from Exford *
Leave Exford heading west with the village green or your left, after 1/4 mile the road has a "Y" fork... bear left... you are now on a single track road.
Continue along this lane for about 2 miles then bear left at the large "Westermill Farm Campsite" sign on a tree and onto our farm lane, a couple of hundred yards thereafter arrive at the farmhouse.
*Unless, that is, you are coming down Wellshead Hill — in which case you will have to negotiate a very sharp right-hand hairpin turn onto our farm lane at the bottom of the hill, where the large Westermill sign on the tree is.
The Westermill Farm Campsite consists of four fields of about 12 acres, see Campsite Diagram.
No, we do not have set pitches — you choose a spot and pitch up wherever suits you best.
Almost...
You can pitch up anywhere in the four camping fields [see Campsite Diagram] that does not infringe upon the space of another camper.
Yes... emphasis on “beside”... please DO NOT park on your tent.
Not exactly... our "First Field" is fenced off from the Exe River and consequently is best suited for families with young children ... it also closest to the First Field Loo Block ... see Campsite Diagram
Otherwise, families with children of different ages camp in ALL our fields.
a. Yes, “quiet time” begins at 11:00 PM.
b. Yes, “quiet time” begins at 11:00 PM ... which means "no noise" which your camping neighbours can hear.
Preferably before 8 PM and certainly before “dark”... even if you are familiar with our campsite arrivals after “dark” tend to be disconcerting for other campers.
- Please text 07970594808 if you are going to be late on arrival due to traffic congestion etc.
Preferably before 5 PM and certainly before “dark”... even if you are familiar with our campsite traffic after “dark” tends to be disconcerting to other campers.
a. From the “out side” of a fence – Maybe – but even then be vigilant and cautious!
b. From the “in side” of a fence – Absolutely Not! – Children should never be in a field with livestock, regardless of whether or not they are accompanied by an adult.
c. Visiting / feeding... lambs, chickens and dogs can be arranged, talk to Dave the Farmer.
No matter "how well trained" you know your dogs to be — Health and Safety as well as Public Safety guidelines require all dogs to be on leads in public spaces such as our campsite.
There is a specified "off leash" area to the west of the Fourth Field in Douglas Wood [see Campsite Diagram].
As outlined in our Camping Terms & Conditions:
- Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash in the campsite and on the tracks running through the campsite.
- All fouling must be picked up and deposited in a rubbish bin.
- For the safety of yourselves, your dogs and our animals, do not take dogs near livestock, cows and calves or sheep.
The campsite – itself – is open "anytime" ... but the shower and loo blocks are closed from November through February.
While facilities can be made available during the "off season"... ADVANCE ARRANGEMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL!
Yes.
And JSYK... there is a Chemical Disposal located just above the gate into the Second Field see Campsite Diagram.
IF you are bigger than the geese ... hold your arms outstretched away from your body and simply walk towards them.
They will back away.
IF you are about the same size as the geese ... say "Go away geese!" in your loudest voice.
AND ... hold out your arms as wide as you can.
They may not back away but you should feel better.
AND ... the geese will know that you mean business!
Westermill Farm cannot accept any container (bag or box) holding a mixture of materials — this is our definition of "rubbish" and as such must be removed by the camper(s) — or sorted by material and placed into the appropriate container to be recycled ... which seems much easier (for all of us).
Westermill provides a recycling area — see Campsite Diagram which accepts:
- Paper
- Plastic
- Cans
- Glass
- Food waste
Westermill provides specialised receptacles for dog waste — see Campsite Diagram
Please take broken camping equipment eg. chairs, tents, gazebos, etc. to your local recycling facility or the nearest facility to Westermill Farm: Minehead Recycling Centre
Short story: we won't collect it because we can't remove it.
Towards the end of the camping season in 2022 — and for the first time in more than 50 years — West Somerset County Council (WSCC) declined to remove rubbish collected from our campsite — rather than "blame" them we would rather engage with them ... ... ... ...
This despite the fact that we pay Business Rates to WSCC.
To compound our rubbish removal challenge — during the same time frame, last year, and since — we were and have been unable to identify "a single" commercial removal service "willing" to take on Westermill Camping as a client.
As far as Westermill Farm is concerned "rubbish" is any container, bag or box or other, holding more than one kind of material.
For example: a plastic bag containing glass bottles and plastic bottles is "rubbish" ...until... its contents are sorted into their respective box or bag in our Recycling Area ... see Campsite Diagram
Our apologies for we will now ask that...
IF you are staying 3 days or less please — plan — to take your rubbish with you when you leave
IF you are staying more than 3 days or are visiting from outside the UK please see Jill or Oliver upon arrival
Please take broken camping equipment eg. chairs, tents, gazebos, etc. to the nearest facility: Minehead Recycling Centre
IF that location is not convenient for you: Somerset Recycling Sites
Westermill will accept paper, plastic, cans and bottles for recycling ... IF they are separated and placed in the appropriate box or bag in our Recycling Area ... see Campsite Diagram
No.
For the same reason we won't bury it: damage to the environment... in particular Westermill's environment.
Plus we like our neighbours and love the River Exe too much.
Yes.
Westermill will accept paper, plastic, cans and bottles for recycling ... as long as it is separated and placed in the appropriate box or bag in the Recycling Area ... see Campsite Diagram
The Recycling Area is located in the building kitty-corner to the First Field Loo Block ... see Campsite Diagram
Local shops...
Exmoor Stores in Exford about 2.2 miles – 01643 831 244 – all the basics... directions
Petrol Station in Wheddon Cross about 7.2 miles away – 01643 841 221 – FUEL plus all the basics and more... directions
SPAR in Porlock about 7.8 miles away – 01643 862 396 – a convenience store... directions
Co-op in Dulverton about 10.8 miles away – 01398 323 241 – full on grocery store... directions
Minehead has larger supermarkets such as TESCO, Morrisons, Lidl and (another) Co-op.
TESCO in Minehead about 14 to 15 miles away – +44 345 677 9476 – supermarket...directions
Morrisons in Minehead about 15 miles away – +44 164 370 4477 – supermarket...directions
Lidl in Minehead about 15 miles away – +44 203 966 5566 – supermarket...directions
Co-op in Minehead about 14 miles away – +44 164 370 3818 – supermarket...directions
The nearest petrol station is at Wheddon Cross about 7.2 miles – directions
The nearest — very good — pubs are in Exford:
- The Crown Hotel in Exford about 2.2 miles – 01643 831 244 – directions
- The White Horse Inn in Exford about 2.3 miles – 01643 831 279 – directions
However, there are several other — very good — pubs in the area – "perhaps" too far to walk to but well worth a visit:
- The Royal Oak Exmoor in Winsford about 7.2 miles – 01398 323 241 – directions
- Tarr Farm Inn at Tarr Steps about 7.6 miles – 01643 862 396 – directions
- The Castle Hotel in Porlock about 7.8 miles – 01643 862 504 – directions
- Woods Pub & Restaurant in Dulverton about 10.8 miles – 01398 324 007 – directions
- The Black Venus Inn in Challacombe about 10.8 miles – 01643 831 279 – directions
- The Bridge Inn in Dulverton about 10.9 miles – 01643 841 221 – directions
- The George Inn in Brompton Regis about 12.7 miles – 01398 371 273 – directions
The Exmoor Pony Centre about 8 miles – directions
Burrowhayes Farm about 9 miles – directions
Brendon Manor about 11.3 miles – directions
West Anstey Riding Stables about 12.8 miles – directions
Far enough to give you time to get your sunscreen or wet suit on.
Actually there are several beaches 'nearby' however rather than list them ... please have a look at this Google Search: "Sandy Beaches near TA24 7NJ"
But ... you may well want to refine that 'search' for yourself.
No... well, “yes”... but it’s the roadway!
IF you do walk into Exford... walk in the middle of the road and wear bright colours during the day and reflective gear or head lamps at night. ... until you meet traffic, of course!
Locals are very good at traversing this road... sorry to say but it's the "visitors" that need to be watched out for.
Firstly, please have a look at either or both of these authoritative resources:
Visitor Exmoor the "official tourism site to Exmoor"
Exmoor National Park the other "official tourism site to Exmoor", see especially...
- Exmoor Explorers for 10 recommended walks
- Dark Sky Discovery Trail
Lynton and Lynmouth ... about 15 miles away ... Shawn recommends, from Westermill, make a hair-pin left hand turn at the end of Westermill Driveway, travel north over Wellshead Hill across the moor to the A39 and then head west, a seriously brilliant coastal highway giving both seaward and landward views ... but hang on for Countisbury Hill: you'll love it! — naturally there are alternatives ... take your pick for there and back: directions
There are too many interesting venues in Lynton and Lynmouth for us to list them all here so we are only going to give you two of our personal favourites and let you discover the others for yourselves ... (see the link above to get started)
The Victorian Portrait Company
Dunster "...one of England’s most beautiful and fascinating medieval villages." Which is what 'they' say ... and ... we agree.
Brightfire Pottery ... Ok – full disclosure – they are friends of ours ... but ... if you are at all interested in "arts and crafts" Jenny and Dave will host you to an engaging, enjoyable and creative visit – directions.
Pannier Market in South Molton, Thursday and Saturday, about 16.7 miles – directions