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Greencombe Gardens – Exmoor

Overlooking the Bristol Channel near the coastal village of Porlock Weir is a delightful three and a half-acre garden brimming with beautiful flowers, rare plants and where you’ll always receive a warm welcome from the affable hosts. Greencombe, situated along the sheltered wooded slopes of Exmoor, is a north-facing garden surrounding a 1940s house built [...]

By | 2023-07-06T11:18:17+01:00 July 6th, 2023|Attractions, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Franco Manca – Bath

We had the pleasure of eating at a Franco Manca pizzeria for the first time at the weekend – and it certainly won’t be the last occasion, either. In fact, we’re already thinking about where to visit next, so good was the overall experience. (c) Richard Webber The first thing which amazed us [...]

By | 2020-02-04T13:58:20+00:00 February 4th, 2020|Latest Reviews, Places To Eat, Restaurants|0 Comments

West Somerset Railway

Unfortunately, it’s a sad fact of life for many people that if you live near or within a place of interest you can become a little complacent about its appeal. We’re lucky enough to live within Exmoor National Park and do take time to enjoy it. However, we also live within a stone’s throw of [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:31:54+01:00 December 1st, 2017|Attractions, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Bristol Zoo

Bristol Zoo, which opened in the 1830s, will always have a special place in my memories thanks to the popular ’60s children’s TV programme, Animal Magic. It was here that the late Johnny Morris, dressed as a zoo keeper, filmed many of the scenes for the long-running series. Situated within minutes of Brunel’s famous Clifton [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:32+01:00 February 19th, 2013|Attractions|0 Comments

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