Splatt Farm Gardens

Cyclists and walkers can jump on rural routes right from Splatt Farm, and soon be on hilly, scenic trails in the Quantock Hills Area of National Beauty (15 minutes’ drive). If you’re into long-distance walking, the clifftop South West Coast Path begins at Minehead (45 minutes). Take the kids on family adventures to Kilve Beach (30 minutes) to look for ancient fossils, or explore Exmoor National Park (an hour) on horseback. You’ll need a head for heights to walk along dramatic Cheddar Gorge (50 minutes) – and from here it’s an easy side trip to Wooky Hole (an hour) for subterranean tours of limestone caverns and rock formations. History abounds in Somerset, from the medieval grandeur of Wells Cathedral (an hour) to the mysterious St Michael’s Tower on top of Glastonbury Tor (50 minutes). And foodies, you won’t be disappointed either. You can pick up artisan Cheddar cheeses at local farm shops, or sample Somerset cider at cosy village pubs.