{"id":6775,"date":"2024-05-13T16:39:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T16:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6775"},"modified":"2024-05-13T16:39:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T16:39:35","slug":"dog-friendly-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dog-friendly-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Exmoor&#8217;s Top Dog-Friendly Beaches: A Complete Guide for Pet Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6791 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-2-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"790\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-2-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exmoor is arguably the best destination for pet owners in the UK, offering a vast landscape of 692 square kilometers of moors and a variety of dog-friendly beaches that make it perfect for a holiday with your furry friends. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/cottages-accepting-dogs\">With over 150 pet-friendly self-catering holiday cottages available through Best of Exmoor,<\/a> your perfect getaway is just a click away.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"kad-wp-gallery835\" class=\"kad-wp-gallery kt-gallery-column-3 init-isotope-intrinsic reinit-isotope kad-light-wp-gallery clearfix rowtight\" data-fade-in=\"1\" data-iso-selector=\".g_item\" data-iso-style=\"masonry\" data-iso-filter=\"false\"><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-366x366.png\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" alt=\"Soggy Adventurer \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-366x366.png 366w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-732x732.png 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\"\/><\/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=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-366x366.png\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" alt=\"Collie Running on Minehead Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-366x366.png 366w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-732x732.png 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\"\/><\/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=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-366x366.png\" width=\"366\" height=\"366\" alt=\"Blue Anchor Dog at Golden Hour\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-366x366.png 366w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-732x732.png 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b>Discover Exmoor&#8217;s Best Dog-Friendly Beaches from Klive to Lynmouth and Beyond<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Is Minehead Beach Dog-Friendly?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! Recent legislation has introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cjr7g9reknqo#:~:text=Councillors%20have%20approved%20plans%20to,restrictions%20during%20a%20meeting%20today.\">dog-friendly areas<\/a> on Minehead Beach, from the Jubilee Cafe to the Harbour. This sandy paradise becomes a wonderful playground for pets at low tide. Minehead Bay\u00a0is surrounded by traditional seaside amenities such as fish and chip shops, arcades, and even a pirate ship playground. The beach whole beach is accessible to dogs from September to May.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/cottages-accepting-dogs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6799 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-3-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"845\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-3-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Visit-Devon-Logo-Photo-3.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Featured Beaches on Exmoor<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-weir-visitors-guide\/\">Porlock Weir Beach<\/a>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This rock and pebble beach with nearby marshland is perfect for dogs, with most local eateries and shops welcoming pets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Watchet West Beach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Known for its tidal pool and abundant beach glass, it\u2019s a great spot for you and your pet. Dogs can join you on a journey on the West Somerset Steam Railway from here to Minehead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dunster Beach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offers extensive sandy areas with picturesque views over Blue Anchor Bay, complete with accessible paths for exploring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Woody Bay and Heddon\u2019s Mouth Beach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Under the National Trust&#8217;s care, these rocky coves are excellent for dogs and their owners seeking adventure amidst dramatic cliffs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/blue-anchor-beach\/\">Blue Anchor Beach<\/a>:<\/strong> This shingle beach has free parking all year, a carboot sale on Saturday&#8217;s and a couple of cafes and a pub<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>St Audries Bay:<\/strong> has a 70ft waterfall on the beach which which you can shower under! The beach can be reached via steps at low tide,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Doniford Bay and Klive: <\/strong>have <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incredible iridescent fossils to discover as well as lots of rockpools to explore.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6789 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/exmoor-with-jack2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/exmoor-with-jack2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/exmoor-with-jack2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/exmoor-with-jack2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/exmoor-with-jack2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/exmoor-with-jack2.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Additional Dog-Friendly Beaches in North Devon<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/lynmouth-visitors-guide\/\">Lynmouth<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offers beaches with rocks and coarse sand, close to charming village amenities and natural attractions like Watersmeet and Glen Lyn Gorge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Watermouth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dogs are welcome at both Watermouth Cove and Watermouth Castle a family theme park housed in a Victorian castle, offering a mix of family fun and scenic coastal views.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>North Devon&#8217;s Coastal Gems:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Include Saunton Sands, Rockham Bay, and Speke\u2019s Mill Mouth, with limited access areas at popular beaches like Woolacombe and Westward Ho!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Exmoor Offers More Than Just Beaches<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exmoor is not only about its beaches; the area is filled with opportunities for dog-friendly activities. Explore the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway via the Valley of the Rocks, or enjoy a stroll through the charming streets of local villages like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dunster\/\"> Dunster.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/tarr-steps\/\">Tarr Steps<\/a> and Watermouth Castle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Book Your Pet-Friendly Holiday Today!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6785 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/newsletter-discount-voucher-3-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"684\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/newsletter-discount-voucher-3-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/newsletter-discount-voucher-3-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/newsletter-discount-voucher-3-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/newsletter-discount-voucher-3.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to experience the best dog-friendly holiday in Exmoor? Visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestofexmoor.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best of Exmoor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find the ideal pet-friendly accommodation. Use the discount code PAWSBLOG for \u00a320 off your booking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan your visit to Exmoor today and discover why it&#8217;s a top destination for pet owners. Are you looking for a holiday that caters to all members of the family, including those with four legs!?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/cottages-accepting-dogs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6776 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/newsletter-button-300x42.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/newsletter-button-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/newsletter-button-768x107.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/newsletter-button.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-3588\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-3588 ml-slider has-dots-nav has-carousel-mode ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Dog friendly cottages\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_3588\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_3588\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3604 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-08-09 19:13:34\" data-filename=\"IMG_4467-e1515594387923-225x225.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=440\" 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\/2018\/01\/IMG_4467-e1515594387923-225x225.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3588 slide-3604 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">All Dog Friendly Cottages<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3606 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-08-09 19:19:21\" data-filename=\"IMG_4067-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/properties\/searchProperty\/?checkin=Dates&amp;booking_nights=&amp;plus_nights=exact&amp;adults=0&amp;children=0&amp;infants=0&amp;within_miles=15+miles&amp;within_region=&amp;no_of_dogs=2&amp;sort_by=best_search&amp;filter_amount_1=100&amp;filter_amount_2=1400&amp;min_bath_rooms=&amp;max_bath_rooms=&amp;min_bed_rooms=&amp;max_bed_rooms=&amp;total_beds=\" 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\/2022\/08\/IMG_4067-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3588 slide-3606 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Cottages for up to 2 dogs<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3608 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-08-09 19:21:39\" data-filename=\"IMG_9795-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/properties\/searchProperty\/?checkin=Dates&amp;booking_nights=&amp;plus_nights=exact&amp;adults=0&amp;children=0&amp;infants=0&amp;within_miles=15+miles&amp;within_region=&amp;no_of_dogs=3&amp;sort_by=best_search&amp;filter_amount_1=100&amp;filter_amount_2=1400&amp;min_bath_rooms=&amp;max_bath_rooms=&amp;min_bed_rooms=&amp;max_bed_rooms=&amp;total_beds=\" 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\/2022\/08\/IMG_9795-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3588 slide-3608 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Cottages for up to 3 dogs<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3589 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-08-09 18:31:33\" data-filename=\"dashel-cottage-exterior-300x300.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-countisbury\/dashel-cottage\" 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\/2021\/04\/dashel-cottage-exterior-300x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3588 slide-3589 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dashel Cottage, Countisbury<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3591 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-08-09 18:33:49\" data-filename=\"the-farmhouse-west-anstey-300x300.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-west-anstey\/the-farmhouse\" 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\/2022\/08\/the-farmhouse-west-anstey-300x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3588 slide-3591 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The Farmhouse, West Anstey<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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