Rosie's top tips to the local area
Food scene
Visit local artisan bakery offering a range of speciality breads and sweet treats open every Saturday 8am-12pm.
Field Bakery
Charlynch RoadVisit local artisan bakery offering a range of speciality breads and sweet treats open every Saturday 8am-12pm.
Plowright Organic
Local Organic Farmshop open Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm.
Great hidden cafe in the foothills of the Quantocks at the Forest Trail in Over Stowey. 20 minute walk from Jacob’s Barn.
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The Foxy Bean at Adscombe
Adscombe LaneGreat hidden cafe in the foothills of the Quantocks at the Forest Trail in Over Stowey. 20 minute walk from Jacob’s Barn.
Just over the Quantocks you will find the Carew Arms a traditional country pub with a skittle alley, nice garden and separate restaurant area with good food .
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The Carew Arms
Just over the Quantocks you will find the Carew Arms a traditional country pub with a skittle alley, nice garden and separate restaurant area with good food .
The Hood Arms is another local favourite serving real ale, lunches and evening meals with a separate restaurant area.
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The Hood Arms
The Hood Arms is another local favourite serving real ale, lunches and evening meals with a separate restaurant area.
Sightseeing
Steart Marshes is a good place to see waders, ducks and other sea birds, especially in winter. There are substantial bird-watching hides. You can also walk or cycle there along the estuary from Combwich, there are lots of small paths ideal for young riders.
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WWT Steart Marshes
Stert DroveSteart Marshes is a good place to see waders, ducks and other sea birds, especially in winter. There are substantial bird-watching hides. You can also walk or cycle there along the estuary from Combwich, there are lots of small paths ideal for young riders.
A stunning site in the Quantocks, Great Wood is the perfect spot to enjoy a family picnic. Spend some time exploring the nooks and crannies of Great Wood and admire some majestic Douglas fir along the two mile red walk, which is ideal for families. Bring your bike and head out into the forest for a leisurely cycle or heart stopping mountain bike trail.
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Great Wood
Adscombe LaneA stunning site in the Quantocks, Great Wood is the perfect spot to enjoy a family picnic. Spend some time exploring the nooks and crannies of Great Wood and admire some majestic Douglas fir along the two mile red walk, which is ideal for families. Bring your bike and head out into the forest for a leisurely cycle or heart stopping mountain bike trail.
The local beach at Kilve is famous for its fossil hunting. You can also stop off for a cream tea at the Chantry Tea Gardens, Sea Lane on road to coast– offers morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas (01278 741457).
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Spiaggia di Kilve
The local beach at Kilve is famous for its fossil hunting. You can also stop off for a cream tea at the Chantry Tea Gardens, Sea Lane on road to coast– offers morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas (01278 741457).
The Quantock Hills an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are full of wilderness and tranquillity. Panoramic views lead you through coast, heath and combe. Explore and you will find rocky Jurassic coastline, exposed heathland summits, deep wooded combes, undulating farmland and attractive villages all within this protected landscape. You can walk into the Quantock Hills by following the footpath up the hill right outside Jacob’s Barn.
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Quantock Hills AONB
The Quantock Hills an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are full of wilderness and tranquillity. Panoramic views lead you through coast, heath and combe. Explore and you will find rocky Jurassic coastline, exposed heathland summits, deep wooded combes, undulating farmland and attractive villages all within this protected landscape. You can walk into the Quantock Hills by following the footpath up the hill right outside Jacob’s Barn.
West Somerset Railway offers 20 miles of heritage railway through stunning Somerset countryside and coast from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. The nearest station to Jacob's Barn is Crowcombe Heathfield.
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Bishops Lydeard Station
West Somerset Railway offers 20 miles of heritage railway through stunning Somerset countryside and coast from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. The nearest station to Jacob's Barn is Crowcombe Heathfield.
Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre
East Quay Watchet
Harbour RoadValle delle Rocce
South West Coast Path