WINSFORD
Winsford is an attractive village in a valley N of Dulverton. It
has 2 hotels, one shop/PO, a tea garden, parish church and a Service Station (not fuel). The River Exe and the Winn Brook meet at Winsford and there are eight
bridges and a ford (hence the name). The old school house is now a
Community Computing Centre with excellent facilities regularly open for public
use, internet access, and training courses.
HISTORY
Karslake House Hotel was a 15th century malthouse and room
5 has the original stone malt-drying floor. The thatched Royal Oak, now
repaired following a disastrous fire, dates to the 12thC and was an important
hostelry for wool and yarn carriers en-route to Exeter. Just up the road
is the cottage birthplace of Ernest Bevin (b 1881) who was Minister of Labour
during the second world war and later Foreign Secretary.
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The Royal Oak Inn in Winsford |
PLACES TO STAY
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The Tufters Self Catering cottage is the annex of our lovely Exmoor farmhouse. Fully equipped to sleep up to 6 people all to a high standard of comfort. The Tufters is situated in a delightful spot between Winsford and Exford Villages, set in our own grounds of pretty gardens, streams and paddocks with wonderful views of the moor. Open all year. Stables & Grazing available for horses. Pets welcome.
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The Exe Valley Caravan Site, for adults only, occupies an
enchanting, peaceful setting in a wooded valley in the Exmoor National
Park in Somerset. Set alongside the sparkling River Exe, the park
has beautiful views, an abundance of wildlife and many footpaths leading
from your doorstep. It is a wonderful location for camping
and country loving folk. There is plenty to interest all nearby,
including spectacular, heather-clad moors where Red Deer run free;
secret combes, crystal clear rivers and streams full of wild trout.
Large pitches. Free fishing from your pitch. Two minutes walk
Badgers Holt Inn. Free heated showers/toilets. Elec/TV
hookups. Calor/Gaz. Small shop. tel: 01643 851432
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Halse Farm Caravan & Tent Park
Camping
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Halse farm is a
small peaceful Touring Park for Caravans and Tents adjacent to the moor,
a unique position with beautiful views. WALKERS PARADISE. Quality heated
toilet block, free hot showers. Launderette, Electric hookups,
Children's play area. Winsford 1 mile with shop/post office, Thatched
Inn with Bar and restaurant.
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LITTLE FOLLY is a beautifully decorated and furnished self catering
cottage which has a lovely, elevated position on
Winsford Hill in the Exmoor National Park with direct access to the
moor. ETC 4 stars. Open New Year to end of October. Sleeps 4. Dogs welcome. No
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