Somerset Coast Self-Catering
Chalet on the beach
Flat near Watchet Marina
Carole Noble
Queen’s Cottage
Whelford
FAIRFORD
GL7 4ED
01285 711779
07940 424370
www.blueanchorbeach.co.uk
Watchet Marina, outer harbour and lighthouse -
Walk along the Esplanade , East Quay and West Pier and watch the yachts and boats come and go. The historic steam boats, Waverly and Balmoral, stop in the outer harbour from time to time.
Please see the LINKS & GALLERY page for more details of local attractions and businesses
Watchet
A small, quiet, friendly town with 1000 years of history as a port, and links with the Ancient Mariner. Quaint and off the beaten track, but with plenty to see and do... most of it within a few minutes’ walk of the Flat, which is just behind this building ...
West Street Beach - small beach 3 minutes from the Flat with a seawater paddling pool. When the tide is out, you can walk along the beach to Blue Anchor and Minehead.
Watchet Museum and Watchet Boat Museum - not huge but both full of treasures and fascinating history
Great pubs, cafes and restaurants - including:
Chives deli - great produce and cafe
Pebbles Bistro - home-cooked, simple food including home-made chips!
Peking Garden - nice Chinese restaurant in main street, good for takeaways, too
The London - looks plain but the food is great, especially Sunday lunch in the dining room overlooking the harbour
The Star Inn - a charming, award-winning CAMRA pub with great food
Esplanade Club - you can be signed in and enjoy good beer and loads of local history and entertainment
Plus many others.... Dogs especially welcome in the Star and Pebbles
Dogs allowed
Good range of small shops and supermarkets including: local crafts and souvenirs, art gallery, post office, antiques (and junk!), bank, newsagent, clothing, deli, hairdresser, florist, Albert’s ‘Ardware, Co-op - all within a minute or two of the Flat... plenty of others within a short drive
Memorial Ground - an open green area alongside the railway overlooking the sea. Children’s playground, sports pitches, plenty of room for dogs, paths to Donniford Beach to the east, famous for its fossils, and the Marina to the west.
Tropiquaria- zoo and animal adventure park a very short drive away.
