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Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon

Riverside,Westport,Somerset

The Village of Hemyock is about half a mile away with its various shops including bakers, P.O., 2 garages, a good take-away, with the Spar shop being open 7 days a week until 10pm (needless to say this is very useful), tennis courts and a bowling green can also be found in the village, horse riding and fishing are nearby. The local, "The Catherine Wheel" has a good reputation for food - similarly "The Half Moon" and "The Merry Harriers" at Clayhidon with numerous others in the locality. Hemyock is situated on the Devon/Somerset borders in the Culm Valley along the Blackdown Hills, which is now a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

The National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor and the Quantock Hills are within easy reach, likewise both the North and South Coasts and many other places of interest (details of which are at the cottage for you to browse at your leisure).

Taunton is approx. 10 miles away, as is the lace making and pottery town of Honiton. The city of Exeter, county town of Devon, with ifs Cathedral, underground passages and extensive shopping is 20 miles, with the motorway (junction 26) and the Sports centre at Wellington being only 5 miles. The nearest Railway Station is at Tiverton Parkway and motorway Junction 27 being less than 10 miles.

Also in the area are several National Trust properties, Knightshayes (our favourite), Killerton, Wellington Monument and Bickleigh Castle are just a few. Take a steam ride to Minehead, ride on the famous Tarka line or the tram at Seaton, and maybe visit a street or farmers market. Hemyock boasts it's own Castle. Even though it is very small it is fascinating with its own interpretation centre and various attractions.