Welcome to Caravan Club Site

Get to know Minehead This is a small hillside site laid out in several flat areas, well screened from the road with trees and bushes. For shopping and the attractions of a traditional seaside resort, Minehead is only fifteen minutes walk and don’t miss nearby Castle. , famous as Lorna Doone country, is the big draw, especially for walkers: the coastal path is marvellous with each vista being more impressive than the last. The little lanes and small, intimate villages, such as Porlock, Porlock Weir, Selworthy and the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth are delightful. Please note that all bathing off the coast can be dangerous and particular note must be taken of any local notices.

Things to see and do from this Club Site

Local attractions • Dunster Working Watermill • Tropiquaria A working watermill in a beautifully picturesque location beside An indoor and outdoor wildlife park with lots of hands-on fun. the River Avill, beneath tor. Visitors can view the Puppet theatre and two life-size pirate adventure ships plus a new production of wholemeal stoneground flour and get a clear indoor play castle. view of all the working parts of the mill. 01984 640688 01643 821759 www.tropiquaria.co.uk www.dunsterwatermill.co.uk • Tarr Steps Woodland National Nature Reserve • West Railway Tarr Steps is an example of a ‘clapper’ bridge (the term being derived A heritage steam railway operating between Minehead and Bishop’s from the Latin ‘claperius’, meaning ‘pile of stones’) and is constructed Lydeard, near . The longest independent railway in Britain entirely from large stone slabs and boulders. (20 miles). 01398 323841 01643 704996 www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk • Exmoor National Park • Dunster Castle Stunning landscapes, wilderness and a warm rural welcome await The fortified home of the Luttrells for 600 years, re-modelled 100 you on Exmoor, one of Britain’s hidden treasures. This, and a glimpse years ago. Fine 17th Century staircase and plaster ceilings. Terrace of wild red deer or the native Exmoor Pony are just some of the garden of rare shrubs. delights that make Exmoor special. There are three Visitor Centres in 01643 821314 the region, or for more information call 01398 323665 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk • Cleeve Abbey Activities Catch a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago at Cleeve Abbey. Cycling Known as one of the undiscovered jewels of Somerset, the abbey is • Exmoor is a short drive away for cycle routes. a haven of peace and tranquillity and is said to contain the finest cloister buildings in all . • Walking 01984 640377 There is a road from the village leading to Dunster Castle (1.5 miles). www.english-heritage.org.uk The coastal path is 1 mile from the site. General site information RECEPTION SERVICES Mail and messages Mail and messages are put on the board at the office. Site Shop Opening times: please see notice on Reception door. The shop sells Gas and Gaz, Aqua Kem, Aqua Rinse, hook up leads, ice cream, maps and walking books. A van calls on site between March and October at 9.00am (approx) every morning selling newspapers, pastries, bread and milk. Information Room Leaflets are available about the many attractions and places of interest that you can visit during your stay. Mobile & public telephones All networks can be used on this site. Public telephone – there is a public telephone located to the west side of the toilet block. Please note that this phone does not accept incoming calls. PITCHES Fire Point Pitch care (to activate alarm/warning) Located at all service points and around the Levelling blocks and steel awning pegs are required on this site. toilet block building. The fire assembly point is in the car park. Awning ground sheets must be lifted daily if on grass. Vehicles and cycles Motor caravans Parents are reminded that children remain their responsibility and If your pitch is left unoccupied, please leave your motor caravan sign on therefore they should be supervised at all times, and to ensure that all display. Vacating your pitch members of their party follow the principles of road safety. Motor vehicles and bicycles on site should, at all times, be used with due Please ask if you wish to stay after 12 noon on your day of departure, regard to the safety and convenience of others and their speed should it is normally not a problem unless the site is fully booked. not exceed walking pace (5mph). No cycling is permitted on site between Please see the notice at the site office. Barbecues the hours of dusk and dawn, as determined by the Wardens. Any one-way system signs should be observed by all vehicles and cycles. Foot pedalled These are allowed on site but open fires are not. Please keep barbecues cycles, scooters and skateboards can be used, but are not allowed on the off the grass. TV reception paved area around toilet blocks and communal areas and must not be ridden on footpaths. Please note that motorised mobility scooters are As part of the Digital Switchover, this region has now had its analogue allowed on site, but children’s motorised scooters or skateboards are not. television signal switched off. In order to watch television on site you will Visitors need an Integrated Digital TV (IDTV) or a digital receiver, and you may also Please ask your visitors to make themselves known at Reception when need an aerial or satellite dish. For more information visit arriving at the site. If you are expecting visitors after hours, please www.digitaluk.co.uk. Electric Hook-up meet them at Reception. Steep banks The cost of electricity is included in your pitch fee, but please help us to Children are warned not to climb the steep banks on site. minimise our effect on the environment by considering your electricity use while on site. In 2009 The Club’s expenditure on electricity was £4 OUT AND ABOUT million and any saving can help to reduce pitch fees or invest in new Supermarkets sites or redevelopments. The closest are the Co-op and Spar, 400 yards away, and there are Tesco SITE FACILITIES and Morrisons in Seaward Way, Minehead, about 1 mile from the site. Please see the Site map for locations of amenity blocks. Cinema Toilets and showers The ABC in Butlins, Minehead, about 1.5miles from the site. The toilet block is closed for cleaning at the times at the toilet blocks. Tel: 01643 705315. The disabled toilet and shower facilities are located to the north side of Public Transport the toilet block, near the arrivals area. There is a bus service 10 minutes walk away, to Taunton and Porlock. Laundry There is a train service 25 minutes walk away, to Bishops Lydeard near Prices for the use of the laundry facilities are: Taunton. Washing machine £3.00, Tumble drier 70p/cycle, Spin drier 60p/cycle. Places of Worship Washing sinks and an ironing board are also available. C of E, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, United Reformed, Evangelical and Please do not hang washing lines between trees or on the fences. Christian Spiritualist Churches are to be found in the local area. Recycling facilities Times of services are shown in the Information Room. There are recycling facilities on site for glass, paper, cardboard, plastic and cans. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK… Ball games If you have any comments or suggestions that could help us to improve Ball games are not allowed on site. this Site, please put them in our Visitors’ Comments Book. And if you discover a local pub or SAFETY ON SITE restaurant or an interesting place Pets to go tell us about that too! Please keep your dog on a lead no longer than 3 metres at all times on Site address, Hopcott Road the pitching areas and roads within the site, and clean up after them. Minehead TA24 6DJ Dogs can be walked in the area opposite Reception. Telephone: 01643 704345