{"id":3751,"date":"2022-10-14T17:36:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T17:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3751"},"modified":"2025-09-25T09:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:27:34","slug":"bossington-allerford-visitors-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/bossington-allerford-visitors-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Bossington &#038; Allerford | A Visitor&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bossington &amp; Allerford are two tiny but terrific neighbouring villages along the coast of Exmoor, just east of Porlock.\u00a0 About 15-20 mins walk (or 4 mins drive) apart, they are both within the National Trust&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/holnicote-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holnicote Estate<\/a> and, together, make up quite honestly a fairytale location for a staycation.\u00a0 Whatever the weather, Bossington boasts breathtakingly dramatic views and Allerford enchants everyone.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"carousel-outer-container kad-wp-gallery kad-animation\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0\">\n\t    <div id=\"gallery-carousel-496\" class=\"rowtight\">\n\t     \t<div id=\"carousel-496\" class=\"slick-slider kt-slickslider kad-light-wp-gallery kt-image-carousel loading clearfix\" data-slider-fade=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"content-carousel\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-auto=true\" data-slider-speed=\"9000\" data-slider-xxl=\"3\" data-slider-xl=\"3\" data-slider-md=\"3\" data-slider-sm=\"3\" data-slider-xs=\"2\" data-slider-ss=\"1\">\n\t            <div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6489.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6489-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A street in the village of Bossington with a yellow painted stone house with thatched roof, blue skies and light white clouds and a pink blossom tree in flower in the foreground\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6489-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6489-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6489-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6489-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6490.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6490-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A picture of a Bossington village street with cute stone houses and trees and bushes and a blue sky in the background\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6490-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6490-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"1\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6490-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9512.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9512-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A yellow painted stone house with thatched roof on a grey and wet day in Bossington still sweet as ever\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9512-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9512-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9512-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9512-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9513.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9513-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A picture of the road through Bossington with cute stone houses on either side and a yellow house in the distance and green hedges\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9513-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9513-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9513-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"3\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9513-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6494.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6494-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A cute house in Bossington with pretty plants and flowers growing up the yellow walls and a blue sky background\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6494-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6494-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"4\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6494-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6487.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6487-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A picture of a Bossington Street with sweet colourful flowers in bloom on bushes and in flowerbeds and chimneys catching the evening sunlight\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6487-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6487-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6487-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"5\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6487-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t        <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>   \n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What To Do in Bossington<\/h3>\n<p>If you just rocked up in Bossington you may well think you&#8217;d fallen into a pop-up storybook.\u00a0 It&#8217;s picture perfect.\u00a0 The distinctive thatched cottages and old stone walls covered in pretty flowers and foliage give off bursts of life and colour every few steps.\u00a0 We assure you, it&#8217;s worth visiting just to look at!\u00a0 But it&#8217;s a special place for more reasons than one&#8230; so here are some of the best things to do in the area.<\/p>\n<h4>Bask on Bossington Beach<\/h4>\n<p>Bossington Beach is a beautiful place to walk, picnic or paddle.\u00a0 It curves along the bay for nearly 3 miles to Porlock Weir and feels amazingly expansive, looking out across the water to Wales.\u00a0 Swimming is only advised in calm weather, and you want stay close to the shore as there are some very strong currents but this does mean you&#8217;ll find the pebbles on this beach have been sorted according to size by the sea!\u00a0 The beach backs onto Porlock Marsh &#8211; a fascinating part of the environment which offers saltmarsh and freshwater habitats for a wide variety of wildlife.\u00a0 And they have recently built a top notch new boardwalk across the boggy bit!<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"carousel-outer-container kad-wp-gallery kad-animation\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0\">\n\t    <div id=\"gallery-carousel-649\" class=\"rowtight\">\n\t     \t<div id=\"carousel-649\" class=\"slick-slider kt-slickslider kad-light-wp-gallery kt-image-carousel loading clearfix\" data-slider-fade=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"content-carousel\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-auto=true\" data-slider-speed=\"9000\" data-slider-xxl=\"3\" data-slider-xl=\"3\" data-slider-md=\"3\" data-slider-sm=\"3\" data-slider-xs=\"2\" data-slider-ss=\"1\">\n\t            <div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6500.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6500-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"The beach near Porlock (Bossington Bay)\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6500-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6500-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6500-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6493.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6493-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Bossington Beach Porlock Bay Pebbles and Water and sticks barrier\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6493-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6493-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"1\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6493-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6499.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6499-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Boardwalk across Porlock Marsh with blue sky and clouds in the background and green grass either side\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6499-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6499-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6499-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6499.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6499-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6491.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6491-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Photo from above of Porlock Bay and Bossington Beach looking up towards Hurlstone Point, with patchwork fields and heather in the foreground\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6491-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6491-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6491-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6491.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"3\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6491-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6492.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6492-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6492-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6492-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"4\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6492-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6585.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6585-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Bossington Beach Porlock Bay Perspective Pebbels\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6585-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6585-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"5\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6585-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9472.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9472-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"View of Bossington Beach across Porlock Marsh\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9472-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9472-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9472-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"6\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9472-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t        <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>   \n  \n<h4>Head Up to Hurlstone Point<\/h4>\n<p>The best views, however, are up at Hurlstone Point.\u00a0 And who really goes to stay on Exmoor without hoping for a good walk?!\u00a0 If you start at The National Trust car park, you&#8217;ll find a map there, which shows you the way up and suggests a really good circular walk too, if you want to come back through the woodlands (about 1hr15 total).\u00a0 It&#8217;s a good uphill climb to get there, and in wet weather you want to watch where you put your feet on the way, but it&#8217;s not too strenuous a hike.\u00a0 Do keep the weather in mind though &#8211; we went up on a windy day in February and whilst it was very exciting, I had to cling on to my hat!\u00a0 So, don&#8217;t get <em>literally<\/em>\u00a0blown away \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"carousel-outer-container kad-wp-gallery kad-animation\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0\">\n\t    <div id=\"gallery-carousel-323\" class=\"rowtight\">\n\t     \t<div id=\"carousel-323\" class=\"slick-slider kt-slickslider kad-light-wp-gallery kt-image-carousel loading clearfix\" data-slider-fade=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"content-carousel\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-auto=true\" data-slider-speed=\"9000\" data-slider-xxl=\"3\" data-slider-xl=\"3\" data-slider-md=\"3\" data-slider-sm=\"3\" data-slider-xs=\"2\" data-slider-ss=\"1\">\n\t            <div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9474.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9474-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Hurlstone Point National Trust Sign\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9474-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9474-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9474-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9474-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6586.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6586-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Hurlstone Point overlooking Selworthy Sands\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6586-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6586-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"1\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6586-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9480.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9480-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Bench and rocks and railing at Hurlstone Point\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9480-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9480-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9480-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9480-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9473.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9473-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"View from Hurlstone Point\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9473-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9473-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9473-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"3\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9473-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9498.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9498-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Windswept Selfie taken at Hurlstone Point\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9498-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9498-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9498-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"4\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9498-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9469.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9469-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9469-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9469-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9469-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"5\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9469-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6587.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6587-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Drone shot of Hurlstone Point at sunset\/sunrise\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6587-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6587-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"6\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6587-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t        <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>   \n  \n<h4>Wonder at West Country Wildlife<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somersetwildlife.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somerset Wildlife Trust<\/a> runs some truly unique and special events in this magical part of the world.\u00a0 Every few months, they host a &#8220;Sea Watch&#8221; and invite people to join them whilst they survey the number of dolphins, porpoises and seals and encourage people to bring sketchpads and notebooks, calling the event &#8220;Porpoises and Poetry&#8221;!\u00a0 You can imagine how incredibly inspiring a setting this would be for some art or writing.\u00a0 (There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somersetwildlife.org\/events\/2022-11-13-autumn-synchronised-sea-watch-survey-somerset-coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synchronised Sea Watch<\/a> scheduled for November but the next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somersetwildlife.org\/events\/2022-12-04-sea-watch-december-survey-watchet-porpoises-and-poetry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porpoises and Poetry<\/a> is 2-4pm on 4th December and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/sea-watch-december-survey-watchet-porpoises-and-poetry-tickets-329640683157?aff=erelexpmlt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register here<\/a> for free.)\u00a0 They also run guided walks, mushroom forages, talks on fascinating subjects such as re-wilding, conservation and climate change and a host of other exciting ways to explore the natural world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What To Do in Allerford<\/h3>\n<p>Allerford is even tinier than Bossington, if that&#8217;s possible, but just as quaint and delightful.\u00a0 The village&#8217;s pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance is the historic Packhorse Bridge.\u00a0 Completely cobbled, the bridge is thought to be of medieval origin.\u00a0 Walking or driving through Allerford, you can&#8217;t miss it, and you don&#8217;t want to!\u00a0 The Allerford Post Office is just as darling, with its old school post box in the red stone wall and the windows and shutters built around it. Although it&#8217;s little, this village has some real hidden gems to check out too.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"carousel-outer-container kad-wp-gallery kad-animation\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0\">\n\t    <div id=\"gallery-carousel-190\" class=\"rowtight\">\n\t     \t<div id=\"carousel-190\" class=\"slick-slider kt-slickslider kad-light-wp-gallery kt-image-carousel loading clearfix\" data-slider-fade=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"content-carousel\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-auto=true\" data-slider-speed=\"9000\" data-slider-xxl=\"3\" data-slider-xl=\"3\" data-slider-md=\"3\" data-slider-sm=\"3\" data-slider-xs=\"2\" data-slider-ss=\"1\">\n\t            <div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9518.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9518-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Cobblestone Medieval Historic Backhorse Bridge and house behind it\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9518-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9518-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9518-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9518-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6588.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6588-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Packhorse Bridge, Allerford\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6588-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6588-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"1\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6588-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9516.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9516-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Allerford Post Office with shutters closed bench in foreground\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9516-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9516-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9516-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9516-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9514.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9514-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Allerford Bossington Signpost at Exmoor Crossroads\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9514-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9514-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9514-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"3\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9514-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6497.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6497-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Cobblestone Medieval Historic Backhorse Bridge and house behind it with river looking blue\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6497-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6497-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"4\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6497-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9515.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9515-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Exmoor Owl &amp; Wildlife Sanctuary Allerford yellow house with stone walls and wooden gate and gravel driveway\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9515-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9515-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9515-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"5\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9515-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6589.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6589-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Allerford Post Office and Tea Rooms with pretty purple flowers and shutters open\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6589-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6589-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"6\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6589-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9517.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9517-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Allerford village with yellow house and cobblestone bridge\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9517-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9517-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9517-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"7\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9517-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t        <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>   \n  \n<h4>Have a Hoot with Exmoor Owls<\/h4>\n<p>Allerford is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exmoorowlhawkcentre.co.uk\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Exmoor Owl &amp; Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a>\u00a0so why not go and admire these majestic creatures close up?\u00a0 A safe haven for the owls housed in free-living aviaries here, it offers you the opportunity to connect with these beautiful birds in a tranquil and unique environment.\u00a0 You can also book in for owl &amp; hawk experiences and feel the rush of a bird of prey flying down to your (gloved!) hand.<\/p>\n<h4>Support The Locals<\/h4>\n<p>You may be starting to think, &#8220;it seems as though these villages are rather lacking a pub&#8230;&#8221;.\u00a0 Well, fear not.\u00a0 There are opportunities for a pint in Allerford!\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AllerfordReadingRoom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Allerford Reading Rooms<\/a> is a members&#8217; club which holds Skittles and Dart League Matches.\u00a0 You have to be a member to play, but not to go along for a drink and to watch the games, so if you fancy an ale or a cider and a packet of crisps one evening, they&#8217;re open from 7.30pm-11pm Tuesday-Saturday.\u00a0 Oh and they&#8217;re old-school-cool, so cash only.<\/p>\n<h4>Geek out on Antiques at the Allerford Museum<\/h4>\n<p>If you like the stuff from days gone by, or are into antique, retro and vintage paraphernalia then this place will be a treasure trove for you.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/allerfordmuseum.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Allerford Museum<\/a>, or the Rural Life Museum, used to be a Victorian School, built in 1821.\u00a0 Now, it&#8217;s home to all sorts of fun old objects.\u00a0 They have Victorian beauty accoutrements, household pantry items from the days of rationing&#8230; stock cube boxes, marmite jars, the original Elastoplasts!\u00a0 Even lanterns from the 1700s.\u00a0 They have a model village of Allerford too &#8211; as if things could get any cuter. Call or email in advance to arrange your visit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Eat<\/h3>\n<p>Right, you must be getting hungry&#8230;\u00a0 And, I have to tell you, there aren&#8217;t a LOT of places to eat in Bossington and Allerford.\u00a0 There used to be the fabulous Cross Lane House in Allerford but, sadly, that is now permanently closed.\u00a0 However, during the day, there is one absolutely super place&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Kitnor&#8217;s Tea Rooms<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is really THE spot, in Bossington; it&#8217;s just darling.\u00a0 Plus they serve delicious cream teas, scones, sandwiches, quiches, coffees, cakes, shortbreads and other sweet treats including CHOCOLATE SCONES!\u00a0 It all feels wonderfully warm and welcoming. There are tables in the gorgeous garden, which is especially lovely in good weather. They use lovely vintage china too and sometimes have extra to sell!<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"carousel-outer-container kad-wp-gallery kad-animation\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0\">\n\t    <div id=\"gallery-carousel-603\" class=\"rowtight\">\n\t     \t<div id=\"carousel-603\" class=\"slick-slider kt-slickslider kad-light-wp-gallery kt-image-carousel loading clearfix\" data-slider-fade=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"content-carousel\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-auto=true\" data-slider-speed=\"9000\" data-slider-xxl=\"3\" data-slider-xl=\"3\" data-slider-md=\"3\" data-slider-sm=\"3\" data-slider-xs=\"2\" data-slider-ss=\"1\">\n\t            <div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9511.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9511-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Entrance to Kitnors Tea Rooms and Gardens with cute signage and bunting\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9511-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9511-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9511-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_9511-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-3.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-3-400x400.jpeg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A collection of kooky china at Kitnors Tea Rooms and Garden\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-3-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-3-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"1\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-3-400x400.jpeg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-2.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-2-400x400.jpeg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Chocolate Marble Cake\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-2-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-2-800x800.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-2-400x400.jpeg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-1.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-1-400x400.jpeg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Ham, cheese &amp; pickles sandwich\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-1-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-1-800x800.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"3\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-1-400x400.jpeg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors-.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors--400x400.jpeg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Kitnors Cute Table Setting\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors--400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors--150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"4\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kitnors--400x400.jpeg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t        <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>   \n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For recommendations on restaurants, pubs &amp; more caf\u00e9s, we recommend you check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-visitors-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porlock<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-weir-visitors-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porlock Weir<\/a> recommendations, just down the road.\u00a0 In fact, if you were in the area anyway, you&#8217;d be crazy not to check out Porlock &amp; Porlock Weir because they&#8217;re absolutely lovely places.\u00a0 Or, stay in one of our gorgeous self-catering holiday cottages and cook!\u00a0 Which brings us onto&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Stay<\/h3>\n<p>There aren&#8217;t many places to stay actually IN Bossington or Allerford.\u00a0 However, there are lots of absolutely beautiful cottages and apartments to stay at nearby, in and around Porlock.\u00a0 Porlock actually is better equipped for visitors than the little villages of Bossington &amp; Allerford.\u00a0 There you&#8217;ll find all the pubs, restaurants &amp; shops you might need.\u00a0 And it&#8217;s only a 20-25min walk from Porlock to Bossington, a 30min walk from Porlock to Allerford, or a 5min drive to either.<\/p>\n<h4><div id=\"metaslider-id-2515\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2515 ml-slider has-dots-nav has-carousel-mode ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Porlock cottages\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2515\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2515\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2518 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-10-22 00:03:14\" data-filename=\"elthorne-sittingroom-300x300.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=612\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/elthorne-sittingroom-300x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2515 slide-2518 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Elthorne (sleeps 8)<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2520 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-10-22 00:05:20\" data-filename=\"dunkery-apartment-garden-300x300.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=631\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dunkery-apartment-garden-300x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2515 slide-2520 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dunkery Apartment (sleeps 2)<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2522 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-10-22 00:06:32\" data-filename=\"hurlestone-sittingroom-300x300.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=630\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/hurlestone-sittingroom-300x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2515 slide-2522 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Hurlestone Apartment (sleeps 2)<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2528 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-10-22 00:19:34\" data-filename=\"grace-cottage-sittingroom-300x300.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=600\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/grace-cottage-sittingroom-300x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2515 slide-2528 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Grace Cottage (sleeps 4)<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2535 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-10-24 22:30:54\" data-filename=\"no-4-lowerbourne-bedroom-300x300.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=635\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/no-4-lowerbourne-bedroom-300x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2515 slide-2535 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">No 4 Lowerbourne (sleeps 4)<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2537 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-10-24 22:33:27\" data-filename=\"bowness-exterior-300x300.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=636\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bowness-exterior-300x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2515 slide-2537 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Bowness (sleeps 6)<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2541 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-10-24 22:42:54\" data-filename=\"plum-tree-kitchen-300x300.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=638\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/plum-tree-kitchen-300x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2515 slide-2541 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Plum Tree Cottage (sleeps 6)<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Park<\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s the National Trust car park in Bossington which is located in the centre of the village &#8211; nearest postcode: TA24 8HF.\u00a0 It&#8217;s \u00a35 to park all day, or free for National Trust members.\u00a0 There is also a small car park across the road from the Allerford Museum, nearest postcode:\u00a0TA24 8HN and there is plenty of parking in Porlock too.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you have enjoyed our little guide. We know you&#8217;ll have a great time visiting this magical little part of Exmoor!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>A Video Tour<\/h3>\n<p>For more on Allerford, Bossington and other adorable English villages, see what the fabulous duo Memory Seekers have to say&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"Porlock,  Allerford: Unbelievably Cute English Villages That Will Leave You Speechless\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/83d50OK7HVc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bossington &amp; Allerford are two tiny but terrific neighbouring villages along the coast of Exmoor, just east of Porlock.\u00a0 About 15-20 mins walk (or 4 mins drive) apart, they are both within the National &hellip; <a class=\"kt-excerpt-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/bossington-allerford-visitors-guide\/\" aria-label=\"Bossington &#038; 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