Winter Challenge at Selworthy

Holnicote House is located in the Exmoor National Park, just a few miles from the North Somerset coast. Superb walks are available right on the doorstep.

Porlock village is about 2 miles to the west. Here you’ll find a small supermarket, post office and pubs. A wider range of shops and facilities are available in Minehead, the nearest small town, about 4 miles away.

During your visit to Holnicote House you may enjoy visiting the following places of interest:

Minehead

Minehead is an attractive seaside town with a popular beach. Day visits to the Butlins resort are possible, and may be attractive for families.

West Somerset railway

Travel on Britain’s longest steam railway from Minehead to Bishops Lydyard; a delightful reminder of the glory days of the Great Western Railway.

Lynton & Lynmouth

The quaint Victorian town of Lynton sits high on a hill, overlooking the coast and Lynmouth harbour. The two settlements are connected by the historic cliff railway.

Herstercombe Gardens

Located near Taunton, the formal gardens at Hestercombe are much admired.

Arlington Court

Managed by the National Trust, Arlington Court is a fine Regency House that is also home to the Trust’s carriage museum.