Wigtwizzle - Norman Smith's Travel Blog.: Somerset Holiday

I had a few reservations about my trip to Somerset as I'm basically a mountain person. The Lake District, Highlands of Scotland, Yes ...but Somerset???. As it turned out, I needn't have bothered worrying, as accompanied by my personal guide Sal, I had a fabulous time and absolutely loved the place. Maybe it was helped by the weather and most fabulous sunset on our first night but they weren't the only reasons.

I also loved the quietness and quaintness of Watchet which was our base. Sal said that it hadn't changed since her childhood where she had spent many a happy family holiday. It had lots of little shops, excellent coffee shops and a top deli which we frequented just about every day. Plus it had it's own steam railway which we took advantage of later in the week. Oh and to that you can add the very welcoming pubs and bars, namely Pebbles Tavern and The Esplanade Club. The Star Inn was very quaint and accommodating as well.

Well that's enough praise for one blog! Our first afternoon and evening was spent settling in and just having a discovery walk around the town. After watching the sunset I mentioned earlier, we called in at the local chippy for some delicious and well earned cod and chips.