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From Moretonhampstead you can explore the beautiful county of Somerset with its stunning coastline, the Quantock and Mendip Hills, historic towns and villages and unique areas of countryside. The coastal resorts at Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon are perfect for family holidays with numerous attractions and places to stay. There are 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to a diverse range of wildlife. Somerset is the home of Cheddar Cheese, you can still see it being made today in Cheddar Gorge. The Mendip Hills are the home of the ancient city of Wells and six miles away lies the mysterious town of Glastonbury.

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Attractions Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, nr Exeter, Devon EX6 6PB. Telephone: 01647 433306. The 'last castle to be built in England'. One of the most remarkable works of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Dramatic views over Dartmoor. National Trust. Charges apply. About 3 miles north of Moretonhampstead.

Castle Drogo

Attractions Finch Foundry, Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2NW. Tel: 01837 840046. Fascinating 19th-century water-powered forge in working order. Set amidst Dartmoor's dramatic countryside. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo © NTPL / Ian Shaw). www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About 8 miles north west of Moretonhampstead.

Finch Foundry

Attractions Bovey Tracey Heritage Trust, The Old Railway Station, St John's Lane, BOVEY TRACEY, Devon, TQ13 9GP. Tel: 01626 834331. Bovey Tracey sits in a clay basin which resulted in the town having a thriving pottery industry. The collection shows life in and around the town, including the remains of bottle kilns. Toilets, Disabled Access, Free Parking, Shop. Location: About 6 miles south east of Moretonhampstead.

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