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Exmoor, SELWORTHY

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Stay for a week at lovely Selworthy located in the Exmoor National Park near the coast of the Bristol Channel. Walk amid quaint villages with thatched roofed cottages and over Moorland long associated with Lorna Doone. Walk on ancient coastal foot-paths. Nearby Dunster is one of England’s most perfect small towns with a 600 year old castle and a working water-mill. Discover Parracombe Church, a rare medieval building and an Iron Age fort.

2009 Dates: Classic Walking Holiday weeks start from March – October.
 3, 4 & 7 night holidays also available.

Prices:   619 GBP  (High Season)  See brochure for all pricing.    
Prices are per person for one week based on double.
Premium Single & Twin Room Supplement: 5 GBP per person per night.
A few single rooms are available at NO extra charge. 

Above prices are for summer high season. Prices are slightly lower in spring and fall.

Walking: All guided walks take in coast, wooded valleys and moorland on good although sometimes muddy paths. A choice of three daily guided walks are offered.

  • Easier walks:        6  -  7.5 miles with gentle gradients.                      325 - 900 ft of ascent over a day.
  • Medium walks:   7.5  - 9.5 miles. Undulating and occasional steep. 750  - 1425 ft of ascent.
  • Harder walks:      10  - 12.5 miles. Undulating with steep sections.    900 – 2275 ft of ascent.
    Hotel:  HOLNICOTE HOUSE. Once home to the distinguished Acland family, Holnicote House lies at the heart of a 12,500 acre estate in the Exmoor National Park, with superb walks on the doorstep.  Leased from the National Trust, this delightful historic building is set amidst peaceful gardens with extensive lawns and a heated  outdoor pool- a charming and relaxing base for a walking holiday.  There are 34 bedrooms, mostly en-suite, located in the main building and in the attractive Butlers and Guns cottages in the grounds.   All meals are included.
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