Dulverton
Guide to Dulverton in West Somerset
Dulverton is known as the Southern gateway to Exmoor.
There are many places to stay in and around Dulverton, B and Bs, hotels and self catering holiday cottages.
The town stands between the rivers Barle and Exe which converge a mile or so down the valley.
Standing next to the Barle at the
western end of Dulverton is Exmoor House, the headquarters of the Exmoor National Park Authority.
The town has several streets of shops including a butcher, NatWest Bank, Post Office, fish & chip shop, greengrocer,
late-opening supermarket, art gallery, hairdressers, guns and fishing tackle shop. There are a number of
quality boutiques and interesting gift shops. Lewis's Tea shop and the new Browns restaurant are very popular.
The Tong Dam Thai restaurant has an intimate atmosphere and first
class food.
Just along the road is the National Park Information Centre,
which shares premises with the local public library.
The Guildhall Heritage and Arts Centre is situated behind the National Park Visitor Centre/Dulverton Library. Open seven days a week from Early April to the end of October, with free admission, it gives visitors a taste of old Dulverton, a main exhibition which changes either annually or every 2 years plus a varied programme of short term exhibitions.
The River Barle provides good trout and salmon fishing. The Lance Nicholson gun and tackle shop in Dulverton High St. provides advice and kit.
The Caravan Club site behind the National Park HQ is best approached from the South.
Visitors with caravans, trailers etc should avoid the centre of Dulverton as the roads are narrow with sharp bends.
There are a GP doctors practice, a dentist and a veterinary surgery in the village centre.
There are many walks from the town - the riverside walks both ways along the
Barle being very popular.
The wild open moorland of Winsford Hill on Exmoor is just a few miles North up the Barle valley from here.
The Bridge Inn is (not surprisingly!) next to the bridge over the River Barle. The inn dates from 1845 and has great ales and good food.
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Dulverton Hotels, B&B
Dulverton Holiday Cottages
Eating out
Public Transport
OS map of Dulverton
Looking west over Dulverton
Salmon Traps on the Barle,
10 minutes walk south of Dulverton
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Accommodation in and around Dulverton
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| Dulverton Hotels Bed and Breakfast B&B |
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Middle Upcott Farm Bed and Breakfast Brushford
14th C Farmhouse B&B fully modernised to provide top quality B&B in 2 en-suite rooms.
Four Poster bedroom with glorious views across the Devon Countryside. Family room with private bathroom. 2 miles
Dulverton.
We also provide horse accommodation and transport for 4 horses - we can collect and deliver your horses if required. See website for details.
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Holworthy Farm B and B Brompton Regis
Charming 200-year-old farmhouse with 2 double & 3 twin bedded rooms all with spacious
en suite bathrooms (or showers), televisions, tea/coffee making facilities & wonderful country views. Ideal for parties, family reunions, birthday celebrations or friends just having a break together.
Wimbleball lake is just 150 yards from the garden, a fisherman's paradise.
Plenty of space to unwind in the large sun lounge that has spectacular views over the garden & lake.
Cosy sitting room with log fire. Dinner optional. Children of all ages are most welcome we have a cot, high chair & playroom.
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Springfield Farm B and B Dulverton
A warm welcome awaits you at our traditional working farm, offering comfortable 4 star B&B
accommodation where you may relax and enjoy the tranquility amidst magnificent views and much wildlife.
Overlooking the River Barle valley just 1.5 mile walk to Tarr Steps.
Three comfortable bedrooms with beverage trays have en-suite or private facilities. Lounge with TV.
Delicious meals served in the spacious dining room leading onto patio and large garden.
No smoking in the farmhouse please.
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Winsbere House B&B Dulverton
Winsbere House, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, is set in pretty gardens with lovely country views on the edge of
Dulverton.
This 4 star B&B is just a 10 minute stroll to the town centre facilities and
a short drive to Tarr Steps, Wimbleball Lake and Exmoor.
2 double and 1 twin room, ample parking, cyclists and walkers welcome.
Ideal base from which to explore Exmoor, North Devon and West Somerset.
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Streamcombe Farm B and B Dulverton
Streamcombe, a gourmet`s bed and breakfast for the discerning guest.
Luxury accommodation, offering picnics and superb evening dinners in a converted stone barn annexe.
Only 5 minutes drive from Dulverton, the gateway to Exmoor National Park.
Situated in a sheltered valley and surrounded by woods and streams, fields and beautiful Red Deer.
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Three Acres Country House Brushford
Set in secluded grounds on the edge of Exmoor, Three Acres is the perfect country house for those who want to relax in England's most beautiful countryside.
A licensed bar, sun terrace, sitting room with log fire and plenty of space make your stay as comfortable as it could possibly be. The six bedrooms, all individually styled have superb facilities and delightful views.
Breakfast, which is prepared fresh to order using home grown and locally sourced produce, has won Taste of the West Gold Awards three years running and “South West's Best Bed & Breakfast 2008”. Light homemade suppers are served at the bar or we can recommend excellent restaurants and country pubs in the area.
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Tarr Farm Inn Tarr Steps
Tarr Farm is set in the most beautiful location overlooking the Ancient Clapper Bridge of Tarr Steps and the River Barle. Excellent accommodation.
Award winning, locally sourced lunches and dinners in our warm and welcoming restaurant and gardens.
Huge scones accompany our famous cream teas.
Morning coffee, Hearty sandwiches, Romantic dinners - whatever your choice, you'll find it at Tarr Farm.
Fantastic location to get away from it all. Family gatherings, Special Occasions, Getaway breaks.....
We wish you a warm welcome.
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| Dulverton Self Catering Holiday Cottages |
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Weatherham Farm Self catering
Two 4 star cottages - Buzzards & Toads Breech - in a converted stone barn high in the Exe valley above Dulverton, (4 miles away) surrounded by our own fields and stunning views, sleeping 2 and 4 plus cot.
The combination of old character of uneven walls and oak beams with modern high quality furnishing and fittings (central heating and log burners), gives high comfort in all seasons.
Enjoy a peaceful haven away from the pressures of modern life - walk in and relax with your beds made up, all towels, electricity, heating, logs, and more, included - even dog towels. |
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Highercombe Coachhouse & Stables Self catering
Highercombe Coach House and Stable block has recently (Oct 2010) been converted into self catering accommodation that sleeps up to 10 comfortably (though could easily fit 12), in 4 double bedrooms. The accommodation surrounds a secluded inner courtyard. Two fully fitted kitchens, with large living rooms, two log burners, all on one level with flagstone floors and underfloor heating.
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Highercombe Cottage Self catering
The Cottage is within the grounds of Highercombe House, a late Georgian Grade II listed former hunting lodge/farmhouse, set in eight acres of parkland and gardens with stunning views. The cottage
is just 2.5 miles north of Dulverton and 900 yards from wild open Exmoor.
3 double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, the third having access to a separate bathroom. There is a lovely lounge with wood burner, kitchen/dining room and separate laundry room. The cottage has a secluded lawn area and open access to the entire gardens and grounds.
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Cookies Cottage Self catering
Our delightful 200 hundred year old detached former coach house is found nestling into the hillside overlooking the genteel town of Dulverton with its pubs,
restaurants and shops all just a short stroll away. Guests comment on the high standards of furnishings & equipment throughout including cosy log fire, leather suite, modern fitted kitchen and
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Westbrook House Self catering
Two apartments each sleeping 2 persons, in a large secluded house with lovely views overlooking 60 acres of its own woodlands and the Exe Valley. 1 mile from
Bampton.
The house stands in the Exe valley between Bampton and Dulverton. The area is full of quiet and unspoilt corners for those who wish to walk or watch wildlife.
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Higher Wychwood Self Catering
A peaceful and secluded self catering unit adjacent to our farmhouse, in a lovely wooded valley on the southern slopes of Exmoor.
Situated on the Two Moors Way, it is ideal for walkers, cyclists and riders, or just to relax and visit the many places of interest nearby. Well equipped and furnished, there is a conservatory with lovely views, a private garden with patio furniture and climate control. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
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West Withy Farm Self Catering
Unwind in one of our spacious but cosy, character detached cottages, carefully converted from stone barns, tucked away in an idyllic rural setting on the edge of Exmoor. Each has its own private fenced garden, ideal for dogs and their owners! Fully central heated and with stoves. Enjoy excellent walking, see the wild Exmoor ponies on the moor just minutes away! Fly fishing
and water sports available at Wimbleball and Clatworthy Reservoirs.
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Woolcotts Cross Cottage Self catering
The stone cottage, which is newly converted to a very high standard with full central heating, is but a short walk from Wimbleball lake and 1 mile to the east of Brompton Regis village. With panoramic views over the lake and surrounding countryside, it is an ideal base for fishing, sailing, walking and bird watching and a perfect starting point for exploring Exmoor National Park. Set in its own grounds with a sheltered south facing terrace, the living area has a log burner and the modern kitchen is fully equipped including washing machine and dishwasher. Two
bedrooms - one twin bedded, one single and the bathroom complete the accommodation.
£250-£495 - Sleeps 3 - Pets:1 or 2 well behaved dogs welcome - No
Smoking - tel:01398 371456
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Whitehall House Apartments Self catering
Whitehall House is a first floor, two bedroom, self-catering holiday
apartment conveniently situated in the centre of Dulverton. Located at no.19 the High Street (front door on left of
picture), the first floor apartment offers fully equipped, high quality accommodation for up to four persons plus
a baby in one double,
and one twin bedroom.
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| Places to Eat around Dulverton |
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Tarr Farm Inn
Tarr Farm is set in the most beautiful location overlooking the Ancient Clapper Bridge of Tarr Steps and the River Barle. Excellent accommodation.
Award winning, locally sourced lunches and dinners in our warm and welcoming restaurant and gardens.
Huge scones accompany our famous cream teas.
Morning coffee, Hearty sandwiches, Romantic dinners - whatever your choice, you'll find it at Tarr Farm.
Fantastic location to get away from it all. Family gatherings, Special Occasions, Getaway breaks.....
We wish you a warm welcome.
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The Back of Beyond Restaurant
A super restaurant at Parsonage Farm in Hawkridge. Very cosy and intimate.
Telephone the owners Bob & Karen Boyce for details of the daily changing menu and reservations on
01643-831503
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Tylars Fast Food
1 Ford St., Dulverton
01398 324088
12pm-2pm 5pm-9pm 7 days a week
Fish & Chips, Burgers, Pizzas, Kebabs
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