Trinity Cottage, Roadwater

Recommendations for eating out from the owner:

There are plenty of options for eating out in the surrounding area.

The Valiant Soldier is 5 mins walk away, up through the village.  It's dog and child-friendly and offers a large selection of good pub food and local ales.  There's a dart board, pool table and beer garden.

Slightly further afield (3 miles along the valley floor)  is The Royal Oak, Luxborough.  High quality pub food served, local ales, fine wines.  Dogs welcome in the bar area.  Booking is recommended. 

If you fancy a hike up to the top of the valley, try The Ralegh's Cross Inn.  A good walk of an hour and a half will reward you with breathtaking views out across the Bristol Channel and over to Wales.  Pub grub, carvery on a Sunday and large open beer garden with a climbing frame for kids.  Child and dog-friendly.

The Notley Arms, Monksilver.  A gastro-pub that has a great reputation for delicious food and fine wines.

At The White Horse, on the road down to Washford, you'll find a beer garden and good pub food.  It's about a 35 minute walk or 5 minutes in the car. 

Just 10 minutes drive away in Williton you'll find The Bengal Spice curry house, which my husband (who fancies himself as a bit of an curry aficionado) is very keen on.  There's also a fish & chip / pizza takeaway.
I would highly recommend the Somerset Farm House in Williton for locally produced meats, cheeses, homemade pies and delicatessen goods.  There's also a well-stocked Co-Op and Spar and a bakery in Williton.

Nearby Watchet on the coast is a picturesque village with marina and has plenty of pubs and cafes.  

There is so much to do in the area it's hard to know where to start!  There are a myriad of footpaths in and around the village leading to breathtaking walks to suit all ages and abilities. The cottage is nestled on the edge of beautiful Exmoor which, with it's wild hills and rugged coastline, is ripe for exploration and peppered with ancient villages and cosy country pubs.   

The West Somerset Steam Railway runs along the coast just 3 miles away and has a regular timetable with trains running from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead.

A gentle amble, 2 miles away you'll find the Torre Cider Farm where you can sample and buy some local cider, as well as visit the animals at the little farm.  For more exotic wildlife, why not try the Tropiquaria Zoo less than 10 minutes drive away where you can get up close and personal with some of their critters and let off some steam in the adventure playground.

Dunster Castle in the quaint medieval village is a must see.  The village itself is bursting with charm and has tearooms and gift shops galore.

If you fancy a bit more hustle and bustle, just 8 miles down the coast is Minehead.  There are many restaurants, a sandy beach and traditional seaside attractions.

There are many well-signposted paths that criss-cross the village - you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to walks.

The Coleridge Way is just near the village and is well worth a hike - the views are fantastic.  Just a few minutes from the cottage is the Mineral Line - great for a relatively easy walk that goes along the valley and then up towards the old quarry.   

Dunkery Beacon is the highest point on Exmoor and well worth a visit on a clear day when you can see across the Bristol Channel to Wales.  There is a car park fairly close to the top (maybe 30 mins or so walk) so is easily manageable for young children or those less keen on walking! 

From Trinity Cottage we like to take our old bikes and follow the river gently up the valley to the Royal Oak at Luxborough for a good lunch, then swoosh back home again.

There are many beaches nearby; Watchet, Blue Anchor, St Audreys Bay and Minehead.