Only
three and a half hours from London or Birmingham... Exmoor Owl
and Hawk Centre... makes an ideal location for a short break...
action packed with fun or peaceful activities... Cathy welcomes
you to her home dedicated to helping you relax in an idyllic
countryside location in the Vale of Porlock... within Exmoor
National Park..!
One
and a half hours from Bath, Bristol, or Exeter
Our
'satnav' address is: TA24 8HJ If you are travelling
from London, the best route is to take the M25, M3, A303, then
follow the signs for Taunton, then Minehead. We are five miles
west of Minehead, turn right at Allerford, and half a mile down
the lane on the left hand side, next to a chapel. B&B visitors
please park outside the house, all other visitors please park
in the field. BE CAUTIOUS WHEN USING THE SATNAV - they do not
always send you to the right place!! Bring a map as well.
By
train from Paddington London to TAUNTON, bus 28 to Minehead,
bus 38 from Minehead to Allerford and the bus will drop you
outside the gate if you ask him. Alternatively a taxi from Minehead
will cost about £10, and a taxi from Taunton £60
if you haggle!
From
London Heathrow or Gatwick, train or bus to Reading, then Taunton,
then as above. By coach National Express www.gobycoach.co.uk,
to Taunton, then 28 bus route to Minehead, and 38. Taxis
are available at Taunton and Minehead. We are five miles
from Minehead.
Please
ask to speak to Cathy Powell, Rod Smith or Rachel, who will
be pleased to help you at all times.
Vouchers
may be purchased for any activity or combination of activities
of your choice. We will need full payment at the time of purchase,
along with the recipients name to go on the voucher, and your
return address or email address to send it to.
For
booking for bed and breakfast a non-refundable 50% booking deposit
is required, payable by debit card over the phone. Please make
your booking by phone so that we ensure that we have your holiday
requirements correct, and we always send a written receipt by
email or post to confirm your booking arrangements. If you do
not receive your email confirmation or posted confirmation withing
a week please let us know so that we can re-send it.
In
the event of you wishing to cancel your booking we will hold
your deposit so that you can rebook at your earliest convenience.
If you need to cancel your bed and breakfast booking within
48 hours prior to your due arrival date, or even during your
stay we will endeavour to fill your vacant room, in which case
we will refund your full payment for your room. If we are unable
to fill your room you will be liable for the full payment.
We
do not operate an on-line booking system as everyone's requirements
are different, and generally some form of discussion is necessary
at the time of booking.
If
you would like any special arrangements, birthday treats, flowers,
champagne, wine or dietary requirements please let us know at
the time of booking.
We accept all major debit cards, as well as cheques with a guarantee
payment card and cash. Credit cards are accepted but we ask
for a 2% surcharge.
GETTING
AROUND WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK
-
The popular Moor Rover demand responsive bus service is now
in service year round.
The
Moor Rover is available for places within Exmoor National Park
not covered by a public bus service, helping people to enjoy
the area whether for walking, cycling or any other leisure activity.
Dan
James, Sustainable Economy Officer at Exmoor National Park said:
“We’re really pleased that ATWEST has chosen to extend this
popular service into the winter season. Exmoor has so much to
do and see throughout the year and extending the seasonal offer
is one way of helping to build our economy whilst minimising
the impact on this special place. We would encourage local businesses
to ensure their guests know about the service. The service is
great for one way linear walks and for accessing more remote
areas of the National Park.”
The
Moor Rover minibuses can carry bikes, wheelchairs and dogs and
can even be used to transport luggage while people enjoy a walk.
The
buses can pick up and drop people off at any pre-arranged point
within Exmoor National Park (contact ATWEST to discuss journeys
outside this area including along the Coleridge Way). The buses
have 8-16 seats and all are fully accessible with drivers trained
in passenger care and wheelchair loading.
The
service runs between 8.00am and 8.00pm and all journeys must
be pre-booked at least the day before travel is required. The
booking line (01643 709701) is currently open Monday to Friday
from 9am to 4pm. There is no booking line on a Saturday or Sunday.
Brian
Worrall from ATWEST said: “People should call and arrange their
pick-up time and place, and drop-off point, with the scheduler,
and also arrange the return journey if needed.
“We
ask that you are in good time to be picked up for an outward
journey, and if possible have a mobile phone with you to let
the driver know if you will be late at the pick-up point for
a return journey. Drivers will normally only wait 10 minutes
unless advised otherwise.”
Fares
are a flat rate for a single journey of £6 per person, children
£2 (children up to 16 must be accompanied by an adult), group
of 4 or more £4 per person, dogs and bikes £1, luggage transfer
(while you walk) £6. Concessionary fares are not applicable
on Moor Rover.
For
more details visit www.atwest.org.uk
or book on 01643 709701.
