Where to visit
Food and Drink
Let's start with the most important piece of information - where to eat!
We are spoilt for choice in Bishopswood, surrounded by three outstanding award-winning pubs...here's a bit about them...
The York Inn - Churchinford - 5 minute drive
A 'proper' country pub with fantastic great-value home-cooked food.
Their Sunday roast is a must-have and they also do takeaway
if pre-booked.
The Candlelight Inn - Bishopswood - a 5-10 minute walk.
Elegant restaurant, open for drinks, lunch and dinner. Occasional live singers.
The Cotley Inn - Wambrook, Nr Chard.
Independently owned, award-winning pub,
championing the best of local food and drink producers.
La Campagna - Buckland St Mary.
If you're in the mood for an Italian meal,
they are just 5 minutes drive away.
Places of Interest
Set within 30-acres of award-winning gardens, Forde Abbey is a popular destination for visitors to the area. A former monastery dating back to the 12th Century, it was later converted into a palatial family home which is now open to the public.
With four exhibition halls, over ninety aircraft, more than 2 million records, and 30 thousand artefacts, the Museum is Europe's largest naval aviation museum.
Haynes Motor Museum is the UK’s largest collection of cars and motorcycles, with over 300 vehicles to explore.
Endless opportunities for coastal walks, fossil hunting, shopping and eating out are just 30 minutes away. The historic town of Lyme Regis and its surrounding area offer stunning beaches and plenty to see and do.
Walks
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it's no surprise that there are plenty of walks to enjoy in the area.
Find some of the best trails in the Blackdown Hills here
Foodie Experiences
For a unique chef experience during your stay, check out Mark Hix's Kitchen Tables, Catch 'n' Cook and Foraging experiences. River Cottage is also just half an hour away if you fancy taking part in one of their workshops, or attending a seasonal feast on the farm.
We are fortunate to be surrounded by great restaurants, farm shops, wineries and breweries including Castlewood Vineyard, Lyme Bay Winery, and Somerset Cider Brandy