Dunster Castle & Village
40 min from The SedgesA fairytale castle above one of England's best-preserved medieval villages, on the edge of Exmoor.
Perched on a wooded hill overlooking the Bristol Channel, Dunster Castle has stood guard over this corner of Somerset for more than a thousand years. Now in the care of the National Trust, its dramatic exterior, subtropical gardens and richly furnished rooms make for a wonderful day out.
A step back in time
Below the castle, the village of Dunster is a picture-postcard tangle of medieval streets, with the octagonal Yarn Market, a working watermill and plenty of tea rooms and independent shops to explore.
It is around a 40-minute drive from The Sedges and makes a lovely half-day trip, especially combined with the nearby Exmoor coast.
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England's longest heritage steam railway, running for 23 miles between the Quantocks and the coast.
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30 min Brean Down
A dramatic finger of rock reaching out into the Bristol Channel, crowned by a Victorian fort.
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Make it a Fishing Break
With great fishing, comfortable accommodation and so much to see nearby, The Sedges is the perfect base for your Somerset getaway.