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Town in Somerset, England
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Terminus of the West Somerset Railway.
A business offering kayak rental and other watersports activities on the seafront.
A community activity centre and skatepark.
is where walkers in hiking gear gather to take a picture before setting off for their adventure.
holiday park
chain hotel
Upscale small hotel in an Edwardian hunting lodge, great dining. Open mid-Feb - Dec, no children under 10.
Small hotel in Edwardian mansion at the edge of Porlock village. Open Apr-Oct, no children under 8 or dogs.
Charming atmospheric hotel in village centre, great dining.
By train or bus
Take the train to Taunton station, and the First 28 bus to Butlins (Minehead).
You can generally walk from one side of Minehead to the other in around 30 minutes, but like many small towns, has a selection of local buses that run throughout the day, within the town and to the nearest large towns…
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