4 CLEEVE PARK is in a lovely wooded location less than 1/2 mile from BLUE ANCHOR beach. It is quiet yet not isolated. Stroll down the lane to the sea front where there is a farm shop, crazy golf and fun pool. Fishing competitions are held at high tide.

One mile away the WEST SOMERSET STEAM RAILWAY is a year-round attraction.

Cooking need only be an option, as there is a choice of eateries within walking distance. Sunday lunchtime carvery at the Smugglers is extremely popular with locals. A vegetarian option is always available. Evening menus are imaginative and reasonably priced. The bouncy castle keeps children happy while mum and dad enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the garden. The Driftwood Cafe has a good choice of fish and more traditional food which can be eaten in their garden overlooking Blue Anchor bay, while Binham Grange is the place for afternoon tea or a special meal. Pub grub is served at the Blue Anchor where children are well catered for.

The old port of WATCHET (3 miles) now boasts a smart marina but it has changed little since Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote The Ancient Mariner after a visit from his nearby Nether Stowey home. A Town Cryer frequents The Quay announcing special events during the Summer season. Sea fishing trips can be booked.

DUNSTER castle (4 miles) overlooks the cobbled street of this medieval town which is lined with numerous cafes, craft shops and art galleries. A stroll through the town leads to the Water Mill and Gallox Bridge - start of some good walks. The castle has a programme of special events.

The bustling town of MINEHEAD (5 miles) is the terminus of the steam railway. Behind the sandy beach and harbour North Hill is the start of the Coastal Walk. Outdoor concerts are held in Blenheim Gardens and there is a theatre and cinema.

Chapel Cleeve, Minehead, Somerset TA24 6JA