Gurt Yurts

As you may well expect from an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are lots of places to get out for a walk or bike ride nearby. The craggy nature of this part of the world also means that you can have a go at climbing too. Cheddar Gorge (15 minutes’ drive) is perhaps the most famous local walking spot – and did you know there are caves to explore there too? Even bigger caves on your mind? You’ll need to head to Wookey Hole (25 minutes), where the spectacular underground caverns are cleverly lit to highlight their most important features and you can follow up your subterranean adventure with a round of pirate golf, a circus show or a stroll through the fairy garden once back up at ground level. Something different for your day out? Other options within a half-hour drive include meeting the beasts of Chew Valley Animal Park, playing on the sandy beach at Weston-super-Mare or city days in Bristol – perhaps taking the kids to We The Curious, visiting Bristol Zoo or climbing the rigging of the SS Great Britain.