Relaxing things to do
From visiting beautiful gardens, drifting over the dramatic countryside
in a balloon, to strolling along the spectacular South West Coast Path,
here a few suggestions of things you may like to do while enjoying a relaxing
break in South West England:
Attraction: Walking the Coleridge Way, Porlock, Somerset
A winter walk in the footsteps of the Romantic Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge
A 36 mile walk through the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock Hills, Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park wonderful walking whatever time of year - in a landscape that inspired Coleridge to produce some of his best known works.
Attraction: Snowshill Manor, Nr Broadway, Gloucestershire
"Arts and Crafts" style garden designed to complement a handsome Cotswold manor house.
The garden with its terraces and ponds was laid out in the early 20th century by Charles Paget Wade as a seies of outdoor rooms. Now run on organic principles, it has a lively mix of ornaments and architectural features.
16th century manor house with lovely Edwardian garden.
A much-altered house of monastic origin, the present buildings date from the early 16th century, with notable Queen Anne alterations and Edwardian renovation.
Attraction: Bishop's Palace & Gardens, Wells, Somerset
Magnificent palace, steeped in history and surrounded by splendid gardens.
Enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful gardens in this unique and historic site. Discover the wells from which the city takes its name and the splendid 13th century palace buildings.
Attraction: Lanhydrock House, Bodmin, Cornwall
Magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate.
One of the most fascinating and complete late 19th-century houses in England, Lanhydrock is full of period atmosphere.
