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Higher
Orchard is a charming Victorian house, built
in 1864, in the unique medieval village
of Dunster. Within the Exmoor National Park,
the house stands in an elevated position,
looking over the village and church towards
the castle. Although in a very quiet location
on the edge of the village, two minutes
walk from the house takes you to the village
centre with its shops, pubs and excellent
restaurants.
The
Garden
Graham's
family have lived in Dunster for almost
a century and he has good knowledge to
help you make the most of your time in
this beautiful area. As well as it's ancient
castle, Dunster still retains it's well
known Yarn Market (1609); Water Mill (Still
working) and Packhorse Bridge. Higher
Orchard was built on ground adjacent to
the orchards of the Benedictine Priory
(founded in 1009). The Dovecote and Tithe
Barn, are also part of the Priory, are
just down the street. close to the home.
Dunster
high Street
Keen
walkers will find an excellent network of
waymarked paths from Dunster, the nearest
being 50 yards from our door. Just 10 minutes
or so gentle climb from the house will take
you to open views of some of the most spectacular
scenery in West Somerset. Here can be seen
the distant Quantock Hills, Exmoor and,
across the sea, the Welsh coast. Guided
walks by National Park staff are frequently
available, and an excellent bus service
links Dunster to other Exmoor villages.
Horse riding, fishing and golf are all within
two or three miles.
The
west Somerset Steam Railway has a station
at Dunster, and runs from Minehead East
to Bishops Lydeard, where a bus connection
can be made to Taunton (4 miles)
Visitors'
Dining Room
We
use the best of our own and local produce
for our breakfasts (home-made marmalade
and eggs from our own poultry). Packed lunches
can be ordered. Guests are welcome to relax
in the gardens surrounding the house, as
well as in the visitors' sitting room.
There
are 3 double rooms (all with en-suite shower
or bath) have fine views, colour televison, tea &
Coffee making facilities. Off street parking
is available.
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