Castle Street

 Nether Stowey is an interesting and attractive village and has many surviving mediaeval buildings.  Castle Street, where Damson Cottage is situated, leads up to the remains of Stowey Castle high above, where sheep now safely graze.  From here you have views over the Quantocks, to the Mendips, to the sea and over to Wales.  The poet  Coleridge lived and wrote in the village and his house is open to the public (NT).  The newly designated Coleridge Way starts here, continuing across the Brendon Hills, Exmoor and finishing in Porlock.

Local facilities include a Post Office and general stores, butcher, bistro and 2 pubs serving food.  Also a remarkable second-hand bookshop.  There is a children's play area on the recreation ground a short walk from the cottage. 

Quantock Hills

 

 
With the Quantock Hills being within 1 mile, the cottage is ideal for exploring this beautiful area with its moorland, woods, wildlife and wonderful views.  You will find many leaflets and maps in the cottage.  Visit Quantock on Line for more information.

 

 

 

Cliffs at Kilve Beach

  

 

 

The sea and varied coastline is within 4 miles. The nearest beach is Kilve (5 miles), where you can look for fossils (also to be seen in our garden!) and enjoy cliff walks with views to Wales.  Blue Anchor beach, sand and shingle and with views of Exmoor, is a little further away.  Sandy beaches can be found at Minehead and Burnham on Sea, which also have good golf courses.

 

 

 

 

  Attractions within easy reach are

• The mediaeval Dunster Village and Castle
  
• The ancient port of Watchet
• Exmoor
• Minehead and Somerset World
  
• West Somerset Steam Railway
• Tropiquaria for children at Williton 
• Hestercombe Gardens
• Glastonbury
• Cheddar Caves and Gorge 
• Quantock Hills
• Coleridge Way
  

  Activities available locally include:

• Walking (from the cottage)
  
• Cycling/mountain biking
• Horse-riding
• Golf and pitch and putt
  
• Day ticket fishing
  
• Swimming (indoor pool)