Camp Wild Hare at The Allerford Inn

Chug along on a 20-mile scenic sojourn through the countryside on the traditional West Somerset Steam Railway, accessed from Bishops Lydeard (15 minutes’ drive). You can alight at any of the 10 stations enroute – including Dunster and Minehead by the coast. Prefer to travel in your own car? Head to Hestercombe House and Gardens (20 minutes) for access to 50 acres of gorgeous gardens full of wildlife. There are lakes, temples, waterfalls and woodland to meander around at this spectacular spot. For more nature, crack on towards the Quantock Hills and hike along heaths, coombes and the coast. Cothelstone Hill (25 minutes) is particularly impressive with its views over the Bristol Channel towards Wales, Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills.