Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill

Raleghs Cross Inn – Brendon Hill TA23 0LN (1.1m) 3 mins by car or 30 min walk (arduous terrain!)
Tel: 01984 640 343
A large Exmoor country inn, popular with locals and holidaymakers, serving quality local produce at affordable prices.  Carvery on Wednesday evening and Sunday lunchtime. Family and dog-friendly.
Turn right out of the main farm gates, at the end of the lane turn right, keep going and you will see the pub on your right.

The Masons Arms – 2 North Road. Williton, Taunton TA4 4SN (6.8 m) 14 mins drive
Tel: 01984 639200
16th Century thatched pub and restaurant offering a varied menu including traditional English as well as some more adventurous dishes including vegetarian option. Carvery every Sunday. 

Lowtrow Cross Inn – Upton TA4 2DB  (4.6m) 7 mins by car
Tel: 01398 371 199
Traditional country pub with a warm, friendly atmosphere, beamed ceiling and log fire. local ales and cider and home cooked food. 
Turn right out of the farm gates, turn left at the end of the lane and keep going until you see the pub on the right.

Rest and be Thankful Inn – Wheddon Cross TA24 7DR  (8m) 12 mins drive
01643 841 222
An early 19th-century coaching inn in the heart of Exmoor National Park with a cosy bar, skittle alley, home cooked local food and outdoor seating. Carvery on Wednesday evening and Sunday lunchtime.

The Rock Inn – Waterrow TA4 2AX (6.5m) 18 mins drive
Tel: 01984 623 293 Reservations recommended
A 450-year-old gastro pub in an area of outstanding natural beauty that combines laid-back country chic with succulent dining experiences. Good pub guide award for outstanding food 4 years running.

Reeves – Dunster (10.7m) 20 mins drive
A multi-award winning fine dining restaurant in the medieval village of Dunster.  Local produce and seasonal cuisine.  Chef owned with a passion for great food, great atmosphere and good times.

Luttrell Arms – Dunster (10.6m) 20 mins drive
Award-winning and privately-owned genteel stone Inn with the ambiance and charm of a country house hotel. Roaring log fires and cosy bars alongside elegant, yet informal, dining.

There are a number of pubs, cafes and restaurants in Watchet, a delightful small harbour town, including our favourite Indian Restaurant, The Spice Merchant.  Bookings are recommended, especially at weekends – 01984 633010 or you can get a takeaway.  Their sister restaurant is The Bengal Spice in Williton – 01984 632169. Both restaurants do take-aways or on weekdays when it’s not too busy The Bengal Spice will deliver to the Raleghs Cross, where you can enjoy a drink while you wait for them.

Walking paths:
You will be spoilt for choice with walks around Stolford Farm.  Please see the maps provided in the accommodation. Slightly further afield are Dunkery Beacon, Valley of the Rocks, a variety of 5 to 8 miles circular pub walks, Coleridge Way and the stunning South West Coast Path.

Bridle Paths:
You can join the bridle paths at Stolford Farm with no roadwork and explore the stunning countryside.  We are also not far from the Coleridge way, Treborough British Eventing XC Course and The Endurance GB Golden Horseshoe Ride.

Golf:
Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club
The oldest golf club in Somerset, the 600-yard course combines traditional links along the shoreline with more lush fairways inland. First class greens in play all year.  Handicap certificates not required.
Oake Manor
Somerset’s premier inland golf course, spectacular views and a superb golf course.
Taunton Vale
Another challenging inland course a few miles from Taunton.

Boats and Sea Fishing:
Seafire Fishing –01984 634507
An Offshore 105. 34ft long, MCA 60-mile license, fully equipped charter fishing vessel, licenced to carry 12 anglers.  Individuals welcome all year round. Skipper Shaun has been charter fishing out of Watchet for over 20 years and knows where to find good supplies of Cod, Tope, Conger, Smoothhound, Bass, Rays and Wrasse.
Scooby Doo Too – 01984 631 310 or 07778 750939
A new Bullet DS 38 with a comfortable covered cabin, flushing wc, latest navigation and fish detection equipment, fully equipped galley and safety rails from bow to stern.  Contact skipper – Steve Yeandle.
Reel Deal – Watchet Charter boats – 07850984933 or 01823972311
Skipper – Dan Hawkins
New Catamaran. Licensed for up to 12 passengers
Cod, Tope, bass, ray, conger and shark fishing May to September.
Free parking with easy access to boat, rods and bait available.  Disabled friendly, tuition for beginners.

Beaches:
Kilve Beach, Dunster Beach, Minehead Beach, Blue Anchor Bay, Doniford Beach, Watchet Beach, St Audries Bay, Helwell Bay, Lynton & Lynmouth (with cliff railway), Woody Bay and further afield, the North Devon Beaches for great surfing.

Horse Riding
Brendon Manor Riding Stables, Brendon Manor, Lynton EX34 6LQ
Escorted treks on Exmoor National Park, pony parties etc.  Tel: 01598 741 246

Swimming:
Wiveliscombe open air pool, The Recreation Ground, West Road, Taunton TA4 2TA
West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre – Bircham Road, Minehead TA24 6AY Tel: 01643 708815

Spa Days:
Cedar Fall Health Farm & Spa – Bishops Lydeard TA4 3HR
Tel: 01823 433233           www.cedarfalls.co.uk
Treat yourself to a spa day or treatment at Cedar Falls from as little as £39 for a morning spa break. 
We also offer treatments at Stolford Farm in the comfort of your own accommodation. 

Other days out and activities:
Hollywood Bowl Bowling Alley– Heron Gate, Taunton, TA1 2LP  
Tel: 0844 826 1471
Flip Out Somerset Trampoline Park – Unit C, Chelston Business Park, Castle Road, Wellington TA23 9JQ  
Tel: 01823 746 005
Odeon Cinema Taunton – Heron Gate, Riverside Taunton TA1 2LP 
Tel: 0333 014 4501
Tropiquaria Wildlife Park – Washford Cross, Watchet TA23 0QB
Tel: 01984 640688
Cleeve Abbey – Abbey Road, Washford, Watchet TA23 0PS
A medieval monastery located near the village of Washford, this grade 1 building has been scheduled as an ancient monument. The abbey was founded in the late twelfth century as a house for monks of the austere Cistercian order.
Torre Cider Co. – Washford, Somerset TA23 0LA
A cider farm with farmhouse shop, tearoom, cider production equipment, animals to feed, and children’s play area.  

You will be spoilt for choice with walks on the Brendon Hills starting outside your front door - no need to drive.  The peace and quiet in this area is unbeatable and the views are breath-taking. Explore the hills, woodland and streams right on your doorstep or within a short drive you'll find Dunkery Beacon, Valley of the Rocks, a variety of 5 to 8 miles circular pub walks, Coleridge Way and the beautiful South West Coast Path.

Kilve Beach, Dunster Beach, Minehead Beach, Blue Anchor Bay, Doniford Beach, Watchet Beach, St Audries Bay, Helwell Bay, Lynton & Lynmouth (with cliff railway), Woody Bay and further afield, the North Devon Beaches for great surfing.