Charlie And Helen’s guidebook
Local Pubs
Places to go for good old fashioned pub grub
Park Ln, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7SB .
Great for good old fashioned pub grub and the views over the lake from the garden are some of the best in the country
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New Inn Blagdon
Park LanePark Ln, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7SB .
Great for good old fashioned pub grub and the views over the lake from the garden are some of the best in the country
High St, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7RA .
If you like Indian food then the Queen Adelaide is your go to restaurant.
Queen Adelaide Blagdon
High StreetHigh St, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7RA .
If you like Indian food then the Queen Adelaide is your go to restaurant.
Station Rd, Sandford, Winscombe BS25 5RA .
Brilliant food and cider, run by our local cider making family, Thatchers and only just down the road from the Thatchers cider farm. Just bear in mind that it is very popular and you may need to book.
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The Railway Inn
Station RoadStation Rd, Sandford, Winscombe BS25 5RA .
Brilliant food and cider, run by our local cider making family, Thatchers and only just down the road from the Thatchers cider farm. Just bear in mind that it is very popular and you may need to book.
Upper Rd, Hinton Blewett BS39 5AN.
This is one of our very favourite pubs, they do absolutely amazing food in a very gorgeous old fashioned pub. They are a bit further away and you'll need a sat nav but we would definitely recommend.
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Ring O' Bells
Upper RoadUpper Rd, Hinton Blewett BS39 5AN.
This is one of our very favourite pubs, they do absolutely amazing food in a very gorgeous old fashioned pub. They are a bit further away and you'll need a sat nav but we would definitely recommend.
Lower Langford, Bristol BS40 5BL.
This one is a family favourite we've had some memorable meals here
The Langford Inn
Lower Langford, Bristol BS40 5BL.
This one is a family favourite we've had some memorable meals here
Rowberrow Ln, Rowberrow, Winscombe BS25 1QL.
Great pub, in the middle of gorgeous walks and the go to stop over for pony trekking in the Mendips. Dog friendly. Also for the literary amongst you this was Sir Terry Pratchett's local when he lived just round the corner and was just plain Terry
The Swan Inn, Rowberrow
Rowberrow Ln, Rowberrow, Winscombe BS25 1QL.
Great pub, in the middle of gorgeous walks and the go to stop over for pony trekking in the Mendips. Dog friendly. Also for the literary amongst you this was Sir Terry Pratchett's local when he lived just round the corner and was just plain Terry
Restaurants and Takeaway's
The very best fish and chips in the county. There is both a take away and a restaurant. Highly Recommended with amazing views over Chew Valley Lake
https://saltandmalt.co.uk/chew-valley/
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Salt and Malt Chew Valley
Wally LaneThe very best fish and chips in the county. There is both a take away and a restaurant. Highly Recommended with amazing views over Chew Valley Lake
https://saltandmalt.co.uk/chew-valley/
Local Walks
Our very favourite place to walk to with the dog. You'll find a guide in the cottage on our walk through the woods to the lake. If it's not there then give us a shout and we'll print you another
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Blagdon Lake
Our very favourite place to walk to with the dog. You'll find a guide in the cottage on our walk through the woods to the lake. If it's not there then give us a shout and we'll print you another
Just round the corner is the hidden gem that is Burrington Combe, caving, walking, climbing it can all be found at Burrington. Too many different things to list, give us a shout and we can point you in the right direction. We've spent the last thirty odd years caving in and around the combe
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Burrington Combe
Burrington CombeJust round the corner is the hidden gem that is Burrington Combe, caving, walking, climbing it can all be found at Burrington. Too many different things to list, give us a shout and we can point you in the right direction. We've spent the last thirty odd years caving in and around the combe
Another great circular walk a 15 minute drive from the cottage. If you like history then you will find the Roman hill fort fascinating. If you search around and about the fort you maybe lucky enough to find a nugget of the lead that brought the Romans to the Mendips
Dolebury warren , Iron Age Hill Fort
Another great circular walk a 15 minute drive from the cottage. If you like history then you will find the Roman hill fort fascinating. If you search around and about the fort you maybe lucky enough to find a nugget of the lead that brought the Romans to the Mendips
Sightseeing
The historic city of Bath is within a shortish car journey and is well worth a visit. Park in Queen Charlotte Street carpark and explore on foot or you can hire a bike.
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Bath
The historic city of Bath is within a shortish car journey and is well worth a visit. Park in Queen Charlotte Street carpark and explore on foot or you can hire a bike.
Outstanding natural gorge, many, many walks to be had over the top or explore the town. Visit the caves and maybe climb Jacobs Ladder. Cheddar is a favourite motorcycle ride for Charlie
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Cheddar Gorge
Outstanding natural gorge, many, many walks to be had over the top or explore the town. Visit the caves and maybe climb Jacobs Ladder. Cheddar is a favourite motorcycle ride for Charlie
Stunning natural gorge with amazing views from the lookout at the top. Right next door to the famous Wookey Hole. One of our go to walks with the mental Westie
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Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve
DeerleapStunning natural gorge with amazing views from the lookout at the top. Right next door to the famous Wookey Hole. One of our go to walks with the mental Westie
Another one of our favourite places to go for a walk with the dog or take the bikes and cycle to the fort. Mind you the ride up the down is a killer ;-) The views are stunning, the Palmerston Fort at the end of the headland is open to the public and well worth a look. Go at the right time and you can view the Weston air show from the Down.
If you are feeling adventurous take your bikes and cycle from Uphill over the gorgeous Brean Down Way through Bleadon Nature Reserve
Brean Down, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2RS, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Another one of our favourite places to go for a walk with the dog or take the bikes and cycle to the fort. Mind you the ride up the down is a killer ;-) The views are stunning, the Palmerston Fort at the end of the headland is open to the public and well worth a look. Go at the right time and you can view the Weston air show from the Down.
If you are feeling adventurous take your bikes and cycle from Uphill over the gorgeous Brean Down Way through Bleadon Nature Reserve
Brent Knoll has always fascinated me since I was a kid. Whenever we drove past I would say that I wanted to climb it. It only took me nearly half a century to actually do it. The village of Brent Knoll is very lovely and much to my surprise we found that Brent Knoll itself is home to an Iron Age Hill Fort which was inhabited by the marvellously named Dobunni tribe, and nowadays a large number of presumably quite athletic cows. Well worth a visit if only for the views over the Somerset Levels to Glastonbury Tor.
Brent Knoll Hill
Brent Knoll has always fascinated me since I was a kid. Whenever we drove past I would say that I wanted to climb it. It only took me nearly half a century to actually do it. The village of Brent Knoll is very lovely and much to my surprise we found that Brent Knoll itself is home to an Iron Age Hill Fort which was inhabited by the marvellously named Dobunni tribe, and nowadays a large number of presumably quite athletic cows. Well worth a visit if only for the views over the Somerset Levels to Glastonbury Tor.
Cycling
One of our favourite cycling routes is the Strawberry line. The completed route is currently from Yatton to Cheddar. It's brilliant for any level of cyclist and takes in the Yatton railway station, Thatcher Cider Orchards, all the way into Cheddar. You can walk or ride. Shute Shelve Tunnel is a favourite part if you are cycling
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Strawberry Line
One of our favourite cycling routes is the Strawberry line. The completed route is currently from Yatton to Cheddar. It's brilliant for any level of cyclist and takes in the Yatton railway station, Thatcher Cider Orchards, all the way into Cheddar. You can walk or ride. Shute Shelve Tunnel is a favourite part if you are cycling
The Bristol to Bath cycle path is rather wonderful. The best bit however is the Two Tunnels just outside Bath. The impressive Combe Down Tunnel is just over a mile long. Depending where you start and which way you go you can also see the spectacular Tucking Mill Viaduct and the Dundas Aqueduct
Two Tunnels, Midford, Bath BA2, Verenigd Koninkrijk
The Bristol to Bath cycle path is rather wonderful. The best bit however is the Two Tunnels just outside Bath. The impressive Combe Down Tunnel is just over a mile long. Depending where you start and which way you go you can also see the spectacular Tucking Mill Viaduct and the Dundas Aqueduct