Simply the best places to eat and explore
Award Winning Places to Eat, Drink and Experience on the Somerset Exmoor Coast. Our selection has been judged by independent experts and awarded for doing what they do exceptionally well.
Discover more about the Somerset and Exmoor coast
The Somerset coast overlooks the Bristol Channel, which until Tudor Times had the more romantic name of the Severn Sea. The area certainly inspired the Romantic Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge who regularly walked alongside it and is said to have composed 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' after a visit to Watchet. He isn't alone, every year the Somerset and Exmoor coast inspires visitors to explore our towns and villages, relax on our beaches and sample our fare from cider and craft gin to cheese and cream teas.
There's plenty to see and do along the way from searching for fossils on the Jurassic beaches between Lilstock and Blue Anchor, to exploring nature at Steart Marshes, experiencing the raw beauty of Exmoor and the Quantock Hills, going back in time on the old steam railway, or enjoying a Somerset welcome in our beach holiday towns and villages.
Choose a location or click here to jump to our themed holiday ideas
Plan your visit using Somerset's Think Travel website
Choose a location to find out more, or for our themed holiday ideas click here or scroll down
Both the Visit Somerset and Visit Exmoor websites are full of useful information for visitors to the beautiful Somerset and Exmoor coast area
Explore these themed holiday ideas to plan your visit
Simply the best places to stay on the Coast
The Somerset Exmoor Coast is home to some truly exceptional places to stay. From stylish coastal retreats to laid-back country escapes, these eight award-winning spots have all been recognised by independent experts for their outstanding hospitality.
Cream tea and a cuppa on the coast
We’ve handpicked seventeen cafés, tea rooms and hotels offering freshly made cream teas, delicious cakes and savoury treats. Most have stunning coastal views, cater for special diets and will warmly welcome four-legged friends too.
Rainy day fun on the Exmoor coast
For rainy day fun for everyone on the Exmoor coast we’ve got everything from activities and attractions to cinema and theatre outings, plus some great coastal towns to explore.
Rainy day fun on the Somerset coast
For rainy day fun for everyone on the Somerset coast we’ve got everything from activities and attractions to cinema and theatre outings, plus some great coastal towns to explore.
Learn something new and get active
We’ve hand-picked five exciting experiences for all interests, fitness levels and budgets. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation or a new challenge you are sure to receive the warmest of welcomes.
Learn something new and get creative
We’ve hand-picked nine exciting experiences for all interests and budgets. Whether you’re seeking creativity or a new challenge you will get the warmest of welcomes.
Going solo
What is the best thing about travelling on your own; peace, freedom to do what you want when you want, go wherever you like and take your time to completely unwind?
Weddings on the coast
Whether it’s an intimate ceremony for two or a lavish celebration for 250, we’ve handpicked ten unique coastal venues to suit every style and budget.
Unforgettable group experiences
In the eighth instalment of our series featuring a hundred ways to enrich your life, we have selected ten unique group experiences perfect for celebrations, parties and gatherings.
Coastal escapes with family and friends
In the seventh instalment of our series featuring a hundred ways to enrich your life, we present ten memorable places to stay for your party. All available for group private hire.
Nature needs you
This is the sixth in our series, featuring more than fifty ways to enrich your life, this one focusing on giving back and connecting with the natural world and features nine opportunities to make a real difference.
Test your body and mind
Eight Coastal Challenges; Test Your Body and Mind, invites you to take on our unique coastal adventures. Whether it’s running, biking, walking or discovering, these challenges will get you out and about on the Somerset coast.
Canine capers on the coast
Eleven of the best places to walk, eat, sleep and play with your dog on the Somerset and Exmoor Coast by our guest author Luna the Lurcher. See some of my favourite things to do and award-winning dog friendly places to eat and sleep.
Nine luxurious wellness escapes
Indulge your body and mind at one the Somerset and Exmoor Coast’s luxurious wellness escapes. Here we feature nine escapes focussing on health, wellbeing and the ultimate in relaxation.
Fresh local produce
Visit one of the friendly, family run farm shops dotted all the way along the coast for a unique shopping experience. Stock up on the freshest, locally sourced food perfect for a picnic or gifts for friends and family.
A taste of the coast
Ten Coastal Specialities – Cupcakes, Ice cream, Oysters, Apple Juice, Gin, Wine, Cider, Coffee and More! We have curated a some of the best local delicacies, many award winning, to make it easy for you.
Feel great on the coast
Studies have shown that being near the coast is good for you, so we’ve created nine unique beach experiences; from picnics to photography and shipwrecks to sand sculpture.