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Thank
you for taking the time to find out about Rosanda House. Please
do not hesitate to telephone or email
us
if you have any questions about our accommodation, or about
Minehead and the area.
Richard and Lorna Robbins
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We are sure you will find that Rosanda
House is the ideal location for a relaxing break and a convenient
base from which to explore Exmoor and the West Somerset area.
Minehead is the perfect base as it has a
wide range of shops and eating places. You can pass the day
relaxing in Blenheim Gardens, shopping, stolling along the
sea front, or even swimming in the Bristol Channel if you
are made of stern stuff! The town has a thriving Farmers'
Market every Friday in The Parade, in the centre of town.
If you wish to explore further afield, you
may like to tour around the Exmoor
National Park, taking in such villages as Porlock, Dulverton,
Withypool, Exford, Lynton & Lynmouth. How about visiting
the Doone Valley (Oare and Malmsmead), the setting for R
D Blackmore's well known novel Lorna Doone.
North Devon is also easily accessible from
Minehead, either by taking the spectacular coast road (A39)
and experiencing England's tallest coastal cliffs, or by cutting
across Exmoor and enjoying the unique scenery and wild life. |
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Events in the Minehead & Exmoor
area in 2009
Below is a sample of some of the many interesting
events in the area in the coming year. It is by no means exhaustive
and at the bottom of the page there are links
to some local sites which will have details of many more things
to do and places to go, depending on your tastes.
Speaking of tastes(!), if you like your food then
have a look at the web site for our business, Nutcombe
Chocolates in Minehead. The "Markets & Shows"
page will have details of Farmers Markets and other Food Events
we are attending through the year. Mmmmmm...
January
31st: Snowdrop Valley, Wheddon Cross
See the beautiful snowdrops in the hidden
valley. More
details
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May
1st to 4th: The Sailor's Hobby Horse
Its origins lost in the distant past, the
Sailor's Horse dances the streets of Minehead today as it
has done for centuries. Visit this
site to find out lots more
1st to 8th: North Devon and Exmoor
Walking Festival
Over 60 guided walks in North Devon and Exmoor.
9th festival, attracting 100's of like-minded walkers. Friendly,
knowledgable local guides. Guides include Exmoor rangers
and AONB wardens. More
details. See April as well...
10th to 12th: Exmoor Golden Horseshoe
A 3 day equestrian event set in the stunning
scenery of Exmoor. More
details.
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September
12th & 13th: CAMRA
Real Ale Festival, Minehead WSR Station
Historic Minehead station, home
of the heritage West Somerset Railway provide the backdrop
for some of the finest traditional cask-conditioned ales
brewed in Britain. More details will appear on the
WSR web site.
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February
1st to 22nd: Snowdrop Valley, Wheddon
Cross
See the beautiful snowdrops in the hidden
valley. More
details
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June
12th to 14th: West Somerset
Railway Mixed Traffic Weekend
Steam and diesel trains galore
in an action packed weekend. More details will appear on
the
WSR web site. |
October
1st to 4th: West Somerset
Railway Autumn Steam Gala
Savour the sight and sound of
a superb array of steam engines. More details will appear
on the
WSR web site. |
March
21st & 22nd: West
Somerset Railway - Spring Gala
An impressive fleet of steam
locomotives will be in action, both in-house and 'guests'
from other railways. More details will be published on the
WSR web site
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July
19th: Porlock Country
Fair
A traditional country fair with
falconry, ferret racing, games including skittles and the
ancient art of welly wanging. Attractions also include Line
dancing, local crafts / produce and demonstrations. A real
village market.
More details and more about
Porlock here |
November
7th: Porlock Apple Day
Venue Porlock Visitor Centre.
More details to follow on the
Porlock web site. |
April
10th to 13th: Easter
weekend
30th: The Sailor's Hobby Horse
Its origins lost in the distant past, the
Sailor's Horse dances the streets of Minehead today as it
has done for centuries. Visit this
site to find out lots more. See May as well...
30th: North Devon and Exmoor Walking
Festival
Over 60 guided walks in North Devon and Exmoor.
9th festival, attracting 100's of like-minded walkers. Friendly,
knowledgable local guides. Guides include Exmoor rangers
and AONB wardens. More
details. See May as well... |
August
1st & 2nd: West
Somerset Railway Steam Fayre & Vintage Vehicle Rally,
Norton Fitzwarren
A glittering array of superb
machinery will be in action alongside our restored country
station on Britain's longest preserved railway. More details
will appear on the
WSR web site.
30th: Minehead RNLI
Raft Race
On of the absolute hightlights
of the year. 2009 will be the 30th race! More
details
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December
4th & 5th: Dunster
by Candlelight
Each Christmas the Medieval
village turns its back on the present and lights it's streets
in the soft glow of candle lanterns. More
details
6th: Dulverton by Starlight
Do you wish to put some of the magic back
into Christmas shopping?
For a more relaxed approach why not visit Dulverton by Starlight?
Dulverton is transformed into a twinkling delight of white
lights and Christmas trees.
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Rosanda House, 2 Northfield Road, Minehead, Somerset,
TA24 5QQ
Telephone 01643 704958 | Email enquiries@rosanda.co.uk
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