Dunster Castle https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle-and-watermill. A National Trust property with lovely views and a garden. It is the centrepiece of this medieval village but the village itself is interesting. It used to be a sea port in the 12th century but then the sea retreated. There are plenty of smaller things to see: The Tithe Barn; The Yarn Market; the ancient dovecote and the nearby bridge. Dunster is also a good starting place for a number of walks. It has a Country Fair in July, the Dunster Show in August and s Village festival on the Spring Bank Holiday.
Arlington Court https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum. Chichester family home. this Regency house is full of memorabilia, lovely gardens and carriage museum,.
Cleeve Abbey.Cleeve Abbey is a medieval monastery located near the village of Washford, in Somerset. It is a Grade I listed building and has been scheduled as an ancient monument. The abbey was founded in the late twelfth century as a house for monks of the austere Cistercian order. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cleeve-abbey/
Lynton and Lynmouth Lynmouth connects with Lynton by a steep hill and a water operated cliff railway. Lynmouth is remembered for the flood of 1952 when the East and West Lyn rivers filled and carried large rocks down onto the village, destroying houses, roads and bridges. Many lost their lives. There is a Flood Memorial Hall and a Power of Water attraction called the Glen Lyn gorge.
Tarr Steps There is controversy over the age of these massive slabs spanning the River Barle. Some think the slabs of gritstone are prehistoric others believe they are medieval. You can cross the river by the steps and there is a pretty short walk along one bank of the river and then returning on the other bank.
Greencombe Gardens near Porlock Weir http://www.greencombe.org open for a short season from April.
Minehead is a busy holiday resort with a Butlins and a large sandy beach. Above Minehead is North Hill with outstanding views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel. There is a single track road to the top (some 3 Miles). Minehead is a good shopping centre and you can also pick up the West Somerset Railway steam train from here.
Greenslades 