Walkwise Easter Walking Selworthy, Exmoor and Somerset Coast - 3 or 7 Night Options
Friday 18 April 16:00 - Friday 25 April
(7 nights)
From £389.00
Listed by Spice National
Overview
One of our very favourite locations blends the best of everything, the superb Exmoor National Park, the truly spectacular walking on the South West coastal path and the superb venue of the HF Holnicote House in Selworthy. The walking programme will see us exploring the huge towering cliffs, wooded bays and spectacular sea-scapes and maybe even seals for our first great day out. Contrast with this with the sunlime heather clad moors, sweeping hills, wooded combes, vibrant yellow gorse, purple heather, wild Exmoor ponies and Red Deer. And to complete the package, our base for the weekend is an historic National Trust Country House, dating from 1860 and operated by HF Holidays a Walking venue. Needless to say it sits in its own peaceful grounds looking out towards Dunkery Beacon and it has been tastefully modernised to provide very comfortable accommodation, full of charm and character and most importantly they pride themselves on the quality of their food, and their packed lunches!
Includes
- 3 or 7 nights accommodation in twin or double share rooms
- 3 or 7 evening meals
- 3 or 7 breakfasts
- 3 or 5 picnic lunches
- 3 or 5 days of guided walking with options to do a moderate or harder walk
Extras
- Single and Premium Room Supplements
- Local transport costs to walks, if possible own cars may be used.
- Guests who are new to Spice are welcome to book at a £36 supplement though they may prefer to join to obtain the member rate and any deals that may be available at the time of booking/joining. Please call your local office/group to enquire about booking as a guest.
Location & Itinerary
WalkWise Walking Programme: This can be booked as a 3 or 7 night break.
Immersed in the heart of this stunning area, we really do have a smorgasbord of options available to us. Of course there is the stunning South West Coastal Path that begins or ends in Minehead. There are any number of stunning day walks incorporating Selworthy Beacon, Minehead, Selworthy and Bossington Villages complete with excellent cream teas. Slightly further along the coast are the picture perfect villages of Porlock and Porlock Weir and we can walk from here right across the open bay and into the deeply wooded combes that lead up to the heather moors of Dunkery Beacon. The deeply wooded Combes of the Exmoor National Park provide shelter for the herds of Red Deer and the charismatic Exmoor Ponies, which are also free to wander their way onto the heart of the moors.
We may head out into Devon and the heart of Lorna Doone country! Once again there are many routes from here, but once again it is possible to blend the beautiful coast with the stunning combes and moors. Starting from County Gate we descend to Malmsmead and follow a delightful wooded branch of the East Lyn River up to the site of a Medieval village. Now we head out across the open moorlands to reach the magnificent viewpoint of Shilstone Hill. After taking in the vista we drop into the wooded valley of the East Lyn River itself, where there may be chance for quick refreshments at Rockford before contining upstream to Brendon. The final section takes us up through Ashton Cleave for great retrospective views of our route.
We may head over to Lynton and Lynmouth for a truly wonderful walk, with contrasting scenery, habitats and views. Initially we can follow the tumbling waters of the East Lyn Valley which lead us into the enchanted Watersmeet woodlands where the deep valleys provide shelter for the red deer and Exmoor ponies. From here we have a choice and can breeze into Leeford or head out to explore the wonderful, shapely and dramatic valley of the rocks. But we’ll sort out what's best when we see the weather
WalkWise UK will provide guided walks on 5 days during the week. Remember, to allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise UK aim to provide two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. Walk options will be reduced if booking numbers don't allow 2 guides in attendance. On the walking days, there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with up to 1500ft of ascent, and a moderate walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent. However, as always our walking programme is flexible and many of these routes can be adapted to ones requirements.
All walks are weather dependent and own transport may be taken to the walk starts. You will be supplied with a ‘what you must bring’ list - it is your responsibility to ensure you have these items.
WalkWise UK will provide guided walks on 3 or 5 days during the week. Remember, to allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise UK aim to provide two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. Walk options will be reduced if booking numbers don't allow 2 guides in attendance. On the walking days, there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with up to 1500ft of ascent, and a moderate walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent. However, as always our walking programme is flexible and many of these routes can be adapted to ones requirements.
Travel & Stay
You’ll find HF Holnicote House set in the beautiful Exmoor National Park, near the quaint little town of Porlock. It really is a lovely country house, set in its own peaceful grounds, with extensive views up towards the Exmoor National Park. The location is so good that many of the walks can start from the front door of the centre! There is even an outdoor swimming pool in the garden. The Centre is set up for groups of walkers and has its own boot and drying room. But that’s not where they finish. Their menu features many locally sourced products and they tailor the food and especially their picnic lunches to walkers. The bedrooms, all with their individual layout and character as befits a historic building, are located in the main house and adjoining cottages. In your room you’ll find a TV with digital radio, hair dryer, towels and tea and coffee making facilities. The public rooms at Holnicote House retain the period charm of this Victorian house. There’s a comfortable lounge with access to the extensive gardens, a dining room and licensed bar which opens on an evening. WiFi is accessible in all public areas of the house
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Double Share - Must be 2 - 3 Night | £389.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Share - 3 Night | £389.00 | Sold Out |
| Member twin share (female only) - 3 nights | £389.00 | Available |
| Member Single Room - 3 Night | £425.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Premium Twin - 3 nights | £449.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Premum Double Share - Must be 2 - 3 Night | £449.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Double for Sole Occupancy 3 Night | £479.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Premium Single Room - 3 Night | £485.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Double Share - Must be 2 - 7 Night | £875.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Share - 7 Night | £875.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Single Room - 7 Night | £959.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Premum Double Share - Must be 2 - 7 Night | £1015.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Superior Twin Share - 7 Night | £1059.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Double for Sole Occupancy - 7 Night | £1085.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Premium Single Room - 7 Night | £1099.00 | Sold Out |
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