Katie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A 5 minute walk from the shepherds hut. This is a beautiful place to visit with stunning views across the Vale of Taunton.
87 locals recommend
Hestercombe Gardens
A 5 minute walk from the shepherds hut. This is a beautiful place to visit with stunning views across the Vale of Taunton.
A beautiful place for short or long walks. Lovely little tea room too.
33 locals recommend
National Trust - Fyne Court
Fyne CourtA beautiful place for short or long walks. Lovely little tea room too.
Stunning walks across the top of the Quantock Hills. On a clear day, you can see for miles.
7 locals recommend
Lydeard Hill Car Park
Stunning walks across the top of the Quantock Hills. On a clear day, you can see for miles.
A beautiful, picturesque and historic castle and village. A wonderful day out.
161 locals recommend
Dunster Castle
A beautiful, picturesque and historic castle and village. A wonderful day out.
Maunsel Lock
Beautiful, scenic walks.
Dead Womens Ditch
Beautiful walks
A 50 minute drive from the farm, but a fantastic day out! A picturesque city, offering a wealth of historic charm.
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenA 50 minute drive from the farm, but a fantastic day out! A picturesque city, offering a wealth of historic charm.
If you are staying at the shepherds hut for several nights, then the Jurassic Coast is definitely worth a visit. A 60 minute drive from the farm.
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
If you are staying at the shepherds hut for several nights, then the Jurassic Coast is definitely worth a visit. A 60 minute drive from the farm.
The Walled Gardens of Cannington & Tea Room
Church StreetWest Bay
Another beautiful spot along the Jurassic Coast.
A wonderful day out. Gorgeous gardens, historic house and a beautiful tea room.
95 locals recommend
Barrington Court
A wonderful day out. Gorgeous gardens, historic house and a beautiful tea room.
A fantastic stretch on beach on the north coast of Somerset. A great place to walk and also dog friendly.
16 locals recommend
Blue Anchor
A fantastic stretch on beach on the north coast of Somerset. A great place to walk and also dog friendly.
A beautiful stretch of beach on the north coast of Somerset. Dog friendly.
16 locals recommend
Brean Beach
Brean Down RoadA beautiful stretch of beach on the north coast of Somerset. Dog friendly.
Wonderful place to enjoy panoramic views. Also worth visiting the local pub too.
56 locals recommend
Ham Hill Country Park
Ham Hill RoadWonderful place to enjoy panoramic views. Also worth visiting the local pub too.
Lyme Regis Beach
A family favourite
Food Scene
A lovely place to visit. Sample the cider, walk through the cider orchards, visit the farm shop and enjoy some gorgeous food in the restaurant.
62 locals recommend
Sheppy's Cider Farm Shop
A lovely place to visit. Sample the cider, walk through the cider orchards, visit the farm shop and enjoy some gorgeous food in the restaurant.
A short drive or a 25 minute walk to this beautiful little cafe. Set on a working farm, Silvers Pantry serves a fantastic breakfast, bruch or lunch.
8 locals recommend
Silvers Pantry
Blundells LaneA short drive or a 25 minute walk to this beautiful little cafe. Set on a working farm, Silvers Pantry serves a fantastic breakfast, bruch or lunch.
Head into the centre of town to try this amazing restaurant. Serving traditional Portuguese food, this place is a massive hit with locals!
10 locals recommend
Skewer House Taunton
41 Bridge StHead into the centre of town to try this amazing restaurant. Serving traditional Portuguese food, this place is a massive hit with locals!
Another local pub, a 5 minute drive from the farm. Serves a great beer and good pub food too.
The Swan at Kingston
Kingston RoadAnother local pub, a 5 minute drive from the farm. Serves a great beer and good pub food too.
Augustus Restaurant
Saint James StreetA beautiful restaurant in the centre on Taunton.
Living Pretty
Hillside CloseA beautiful little tearoom 20 minutes drive from the hut.
The Ring Of Bells
16-17 St James StA traditional pub serving delicious food.
Guddi and Gikki
18 High StIncredibly tasty Indian cuisine.
A 25 minute drive away, but well worth a visit. Beautiful food in a stunning location.
49 locals recommend
The Firehouse Somerset
Church StreetA 25 minute drive away, but well worth a visit. Beautiful food in a stunning location.
The New Inn
A 20 minute drive, but a lovely country pub.
Corner Club Taunton
19B Bath PlaceA fantastic place for bruch!
Nobregas tapas taunton
28 Market Place
28 Market PlHOLM Somerset
White Post Cafe
A lovely cafe for brunch and some beautiful walks too
Farm and Field Cafe
A lovely place for a light lunch
Quirky place to try lunch or just to try the gorgeous cakes
33 locals recommend
Pip’s Railway Carriage Cafe
Quirky place to try lunch or just to try the gorgeous cakes
The Lost Kitchen Devon
Dough
Gorgeous little cafe selling freshly made pastries, cakes and bread.
Walk across the fields from our farm and end up right in the pub garden! It doesn't get much more local than that! A lovely beer garden for a drink.
Il Basilico @ The Monkton Inn
Walk across the fields from our farm and end up right in the pub garden! It doesn't get much more local than that! A lovely beer garden for a drink.
Barrington Boar
Candlelight Inn
Shopping
Clarks Village
A great shopping outlet!