Dunster Castle

Friday 7th June 2024

We slept well by the reservoir last night and woke to a beautiful morning with cloudless skies.

I was fascinated to watch activities on the water, the fish seemed to be jumping quite high and there were lots of birds skimming over the surface.

Unfortunately I couldn't identify either species lol.

So after breakfast we set off for Dunster Castle a few miles away. It's another national trust site and enjoys a spectacular setting high on a hill overlooking the coast.

It has amazing terraced gardens and a tranquil riverside walk. There's also a historic village next to the castle.

So it was a pleasure to spend a few hours wandering around the estate.

Dunster Castle Pixie Well

Dunster Castle Lovers Bridge

Dunster Castle Water Mill

Dunster Castle Chocolate box cottages

 

Our overnight parking is on the nearby seafront at Minehead.

It's adjacent to Butlins.

Surprisingly there were a lot of new arrivals earlier.

Minehead does seem to be living on past reputations as a tourist resort and is looking a little tired now.

I recall in the balmy summer of '76 contemplating a holiday at Butlins Minehead, a first holiday with friends after leaving school.

Unfortunately none of us could get the cash together for such an exotic holiday destination, so we settled on a camping holiday in a tent in Brixham.

Different times . . . . .

It was a memorable holiday though, especially for the long hot summer days.

Minehead seafront and harbour